A Fabulous Venue with very accommodating staff. They have everything you need to have an amazing…read moreevent. Premium furniture, surround sound system. Customizable champagne wall and bar. Just FABULOUS!!! I can't wait to go back!!

From the owner: The Grand at 2709 is Flint’s newest premier event space. Our venue offers seating for up to 100…read moreguests. We have ample parking, and we are centrally located, for easy access to all major highways. Our space boasts 10 foot ceilings, with floor to ceiling windows; the perfect backdrop for any event. We also have an in-house decor specialist (additional fee). Contact us today to book a tour of our wonderful event space, and to hear about all of the services we have to offer!

Nicole the owner was great to work with. Very responsive to texts with questions. The place was a…read moregreat size for our family Christmas party. It was exactly as pictured and very clean. It had all the tables and chairs we needed, a nice little kitchen area with fridge and microwave and a clean, well stocked bathroom. The whole family agreed that we will have our party again next Christmas. Perfect spot to meet up with some coming from Saginaw and further North and some from Detroit area.

From the owner: Welcome to The E Co. Michigan! Our venue is designed with your special event and celebration in…read moremind. We offer a venue space for your celebrations and gatherings. Our beautiful Greenhouse is great for photography sessions and selfies during your special day (*The Greenhouse is connected to the venue and is an additional $44/hr if available). Our Photography studio is (another add on service, connected to the venue) great for Podcasts and other business planning needs (*The studio is rented at $35/hr if available). We welcome Birthdays, Graduations, Anniversaries, Bachelorette/Bachelor Parties, Holiday Parties, Office Parties, Engagement Parties, Intimate Weddings and Receptions, Memorial Repasts and any special event you desire. We are here to accommodate you! Book through our website today! To book the venue, please send an email or message us through Yelp. Dates and time slots fill up fast!

My Sister's Barn is a fabulous place to have a wedding! Our daughter got married here and we…read morecouldn't be happier how things turned out. Not only was the venue everything my daughter dreamed of, their food was out of this world. We would recommend this venue to anyone that is looking for a place that has it all for a wedding!!

Attended a family wedding there. Food is absolutely wonderful. Hosts are very accommodating and…read morefriendly. If you are seeking a great rural event wedding this place is it.

A truly beautiful place to relax and enjoy nature. We've been coming here for years now and always…read morehappy to spend a couple hours between here and Whiting Forest next door. The annual pass is an easy decision for us since we end up going more than twice in a year. Whether it's exploring the gardens while there's a new outdoor art exhibit, checking out the butterflies in the conservatory exhibit in the spring, enjoying the rose and herb gardens in the summer, or enjoying the fall colors washing over Midland in the autumn, it's our favorite place in the area. Also a lovely venue for wedding ceremonies and naturally offers excellent scenes for formal photos. The facilities are great and should be improving with the new welcome center being constructed. While definitely child-friendly with the children's garden and school tours, if you're looking for somewhere to let your kid run around, you might find the mall or a park playground more accommodating.

I had no clue this place even existed until a few months ago when I was in Midland at a conference…read moredown the road. Maybe Michigan's best kept secret? Anyway, I bookmarked it with the intention of coming up here when the weather was nicer, and I finally got around to doing it over this past July 4th! (bonus points for them being open regular business hours during a holiday!) I drove the two hours and walked in and it only costs $15 for a single visit, $30 for a yearly membership. Nice! I wouldn't mind getting a membership, because it truly pays for itself. They have a gift shop in the front area where you pay with a few things to browse and purchase. Maps of the Gardens are by the register to take so you can see all the sights when here. Initially, I didn't know where to start so I wandered down the path to the left. This was towards the Estate Gardens, which were lovely by the way. The downside? I wanted to see the inside of the house but it was locked up. I'm not sure if they give tours, and there was nobody to ask. I continued walking and saw the Ribbit Exhibit which has about 13 different metal frog sculptures throughout. Lots of green areas to view, with some wonderful bridges as well. Eventually I was going to go to the children's garden, but it was starting to get hot outside and my leg and back were getting sore. I walked through the rose garden, which was nice, but on the smaller side. Eventually I ended up by the Educational center and kind of tired out by this point. I don't know how far I'd walked, but it felt like miles. The heat didn't help. Here's where I got frustrated with my experience. First, even with a map, it's easy to get "lost" here. Some paths are a dead end. Some lead you to now where, and it doesn't always connect back to the main pathway. There was at least two instances where I went to look at a bridge, then discovered a water fountain, and couldn't find my way out. There were several paths, but only one lead to the main drag. It's because I heard the golf cart that I was able to determine where to go. Also, they have limited bathrooms here. I don't need one every 5 feet, but I only was able to find two during my visit. The map says there's 5 bathrooms, but they're literally miles apart and you don't know where they're at because there's barely any signage for the bathrooms. If you have kids, or an emergency, I can't imagine this ending well. Also, a big one for me, which really spurred me docking a full star. No scooter rentals, or any form of alternative means for those of us who may need it. No, I'm not handicapped, but the zoo offers them for a charge, which I'm willing to pay. I would've stayed twice as long if I could scoot around the park, along with walking as my leg goes numb after about a mile or so. The good news to this? You can get a golf cart tour, but you have to book it in advance, and they're at select times. I would do that, but I didn't remember to book a tour in advance. But, maybe next time I can bring my own scooter so I can go further. Aside from that, the gardens are fabulous. I'll probably do another trip up to see the canopy walk and a few other things when it's a bit cooler in the fall and not 90 degrees with a 68 degree dew point. LOL. Worth every penny!

I came here with a Mystery Trip tour group from Ohio. They accommodated 100 people with food, a…read moreride in vintage cars, history of the grounds and a sense of pride of their surroundings. Eagle Rock tours thank you!

This space is a fantastic indoor/outdoor event venue…read more I helped with setup for the Packards and Pints event, which utilized both indoor and outdoor spaces. There was plenty of room for everyone. The main indoor space holds several tables and is equipped with a kitchen and restrooms. We also used a smaller barn for serving guests and used the huge lawn for vendor and beverage tents. There was also plenty of room on the grounds for a variety of food trucks and display cars for a car show. A full band was set up in an area large enough for a nice bandstand. I spoke with a woman who volunteers regularly at the venue. She had nothing but nice things to say about the management. Every inch of the grounds was clean and well-maintained. I'd definitely recommend it for events and special occasions.

Very Nice! Comfortable place Employees are very helpful and accommodating. Clean and tidy nothing…read moreoutta place!

The Garden Gate is an absolute gem in Caro Michigan. We stayed there when we were in a nearby town…read morefor a wedding. The accommodations are sparkling clean, the decor is charming & the gardens are beautiful. Breakfast was delicious. Definitely would like to stay there again!

Very professional. The venue was extremely beautiful and the perfect spot for our event.read more

Great venue. Brand new building and banquet facilities. The view from the widows upstairs is one of…read moremy favorite aspects of this place. I would highly recommend this place to anyone.

We tried the pork quesadillas and a burger with cheese and cheese curds(don't recall the name),…read moreboth were excellent!! Great flavors, well seasoned tasty fries also! Looking forward to returning to try more of the many intriguing menu options! Friendly and helpful staff as well!

This place is always "hopping". Beer selection is good...price is right!…read moreCheese curds are absolutely delicious. The Philly cheesesteak was disappointing. Soggy bread, not much steak....the Chips were flavored...not to our taste. We will try it again.....order something different. Janice was friendly and a great Bar tender!