OUR STORY
French Valley started the way many good things do—in the dirt, under Northern Michigan skies, with a simple idea: create a place where people can slow down, spread out, and enjoy life together. We planted our first five acres of grapes in 2000 on what was once a humble cherry farm. Since then, we’ve grown a lot—adding more varietals, planting hops in 2022, and crafting small-batch beer and cider alongside our estate-grown wines.
But even as the drinks have evolved, our purpose hasn’t changed. We’re still that easygoing spot where families, friends, and neighbors can show up just as they are. No reservations, no need to dress up—just wide-open spaces, a playground for the kids, and a glass in hand for the grown-ups.
Set on 70 acres of vineyard views, orchards, and open-air gathering spots, French Valley is built for all ages and all kinds of good times. Whether you’re here for a lazy afternoon, a family outing, or one of our seasonal events, we’re just glad you made it.
MISSION
At French Valley Vineyard, we’re here for the moments that matter—kids running free under the sun, a glass of something local in your hand, and the simple joy of spending time together.
As a family-owned vineyard, brewery, and gathering place, we’ve created a space where parents can actually relax, kids are free to explore, and everyone—pets included—feels welcome. From our playground and wide-open fields to our casual pours and laid-back events, everything we do is built around connection, comfort, and community.
Whether you’re here for a family outing, a catch-up with friends, or just a change of scenery, you’ll find room to breathe, space to play, and a place that feels like home.
VISION
To be the kind of place you don’t have to dress up for—where families, friends, and neighbors can show up just as they are and feel completely at ease. We imagine French Valley as your go-to spot for laid-back moments and local flavor—a place where the kids can run, the drinks are flowing, and no one’s rushing you out the door. Comfortable, familiar, and full of heart—like your favorite backyard, only better.
