The renovations to the golf course have made it even better. Not a long course but challenging. The…read moreclubhouse changes look great as well. Food is very good and staff it top notch!

After over 30 years here I have to say that the new management has made this a zero star…read moreestablishment. No loyalty, no respect for long time members, and ZERO RESPECT for children with special needs. After many years here (over thirty and three generations), very disappointing to be chased out by the horrible manager and new members who love to show their dollar signs with zero class or respect. Have been a member with my family over 3 generations it's sad to say but Jackie Polly is the worst manager ever who has chased away not just our family, with special needs, but also decades of memories at this club. This is the WORST FAMILY CLUB ever. Don't ever consider joining, even the staff and amazing chefs have left due to this horrific new staff experience. Don't ever consider Forest lake, honestly think of joining any other club- the horrible investment for your family is not worth a hundred you will ever spend here. Facilities are SO OLD. Bathrooms are ALL MOLD!!!!!!' pool facilities are absolutely disgusting and haven't been upgraded in YEARS. the faculty MAY care a little tiny bit about golf to build their reputation- but really it's is nothing / they don't invest, they don't improve, and after all they don't give a crap about you.... Even if you've spent 30 years building them up. The management has ruined this club - join anywhere but here. Remember that manager Jackie Polly is a hateful, prejudiced person who literally has chased out the colorful staff we have loved for years and also long time members like myself and my family. It hurts to write such a review after so many loving memories, but people like JACKIE POLLY ruin everything. And this club will suffer unfortunately because of horrible people and staff like her who are just unsatisfied in their life and looking to "show their place". Unfortunately, these low lifes will never help this place grow- people like Jackie will lead to its demise. So sad and unfortunate because this place really had potential if led by the right leadership and classy people. Too bad this place has NONE of that!!!!! Try Bloomfield athletic club or Oakland hills for a way better experience!!!!! Go anywhere but here trust me

I came here for a dinner for women's day last year. It's held by a friend's law firm most years…read more We had a nice spread with the catering from the golf course restaurant here. A lunch/dinner was around $35/pp, not bad. They had a good sizable accommodation for some hundred to 200 women. The facility and building is quite big and classic, yet simple for a golf course, but it's nice. Service and staff were all friendly. I would definitely come here for another event.

For your next special event, the Oakland Hills Country Club should be at the top of your list of…read moreplaces to consider if you need an elegant venue with attentive service. I attended recently for a dinner function and was immediately impressed with the timeless venue. The sprawling clubhouse is set on an exquisitely manicured golf course, which we were able to admire just before the sun set. After we walked in, we were quickly ushered into the reception room where servers circulated with trays of hors d'œuvres. It was a festive atmosphere as the place filled up and the crowd became even more jovial. Dinner was delicious, but portions were tiny that evening. If I had known, I would have filled up on the previously mentioned hors d'œuvres to keep me from feeling so ravenous. After the meal we ended the night in the bar. I stuck with water, and the bartender was great about keeping my glass filled. My friend got an Old Fashioned, and made a bad face after the first sip. I taste-rested it and I'm pretty sure it was straight bourbon on the rocks. That's great I'd that's what you want, but I think this KY native could teach them a thing or two about whipping up a good Old Fashioned the right way!

Came here for an event this weekend. The grounds are beautiful. There's a pool, serene lake. The…read morecountry club house is very well kept, seems renovated or well-kept. It smells good inside. Staff is friendly. Had valet service. The drive up to the place is GORGEOUS. The area reminds me very much of old money long island (think Roslyn, NY). We had a 3 course meal at our event. The table setting was beautiful. The plates and cutlery were pretty as well. Bread starter was tasty-- it was fresh out of the oven still steaming! Whipped butter was ok, though I prefer actual butter. The salad was a little simple for a place like this. The mains were DELICIOUS. Steak was cooked perfectly and salmon was moist and flavorful. The dessert was very simple-- brownie as chewy, cookie was thick and chewy with a scoop of vanilla ice cream with caramel drizzle. It was a simple dessert not requiring advanced pastry chef skills--Still good tho!! Staff was very attentive. I'm not country club material--don't golf, and also not of that sort of society but would definitely consider this venue if I were to get married again.

I was hired to photograph a bridal shower and let me tell you, not only is the venue nice but the…read morestaff was surperb. One thing I wasnt really sure about was parking and the valet attendats didnt bother to say anything to me so I just park my self but honestly it wasnt a big deal just more of confusion on my part I guess. The staff was really great, I was hired to do a job however they treated me as if I was a guess oferring me drinks and foof repeatedly. I really appreciate thwir kind manor and the guest also noted the fact how well the staff was. Doesnt get any nicer than this! Pics taken by yours truly!

Great food, attentive service from entire staff and beautiful surroundings all makes for a lovely…read moreevening. Summer dinner on the patio at BCC with the sun setting over the golf course is the best.

Great atmosphere. The food was great, my salmon was cooked perfectly. Service was really good..read more

Had a great stay at the Townsend. We were there for the Woodward Dream Cruise. Absolute great…read morelocation in the Birmingham area. Hotel is higher end with nice rooms, very good bar and restaurant, great staff. Would def stay here again ... great 5 star experience !

Afternoon tea at the Townsend is something that was on my wishlist for a long time and it did not…read moredisappoint. The hotel is beautiful! The service was outstanding. We enjoyed seasonal baked goods and mini sandwiches but the desserts were bar far my favorite. I went with girlfriends and we had so much fun dressing up and making a day of it.

Came here for a wedding. The drinks were strong and the food was tasty. The venue was pretty and…read morethey also provided a pumping room. I was also able to store my pumping bag in the coat room. Plenty of space for lots of guests.

This place has become my parents second home... literally! The kids move away and my parents…read moredecide to become country club folk! They go several times a week for golf, social gatherings, workouts, and meals. Being members at Knollwood has brought a lot of joy to my parents, so I'm giving it 5 stars for that alone. In addition to bringing joy to my parents, Knollwood is a wonderful destination for when the kids come home. On a recent trip, we enjoyed Sunday brunch at Knollwood with my parents and grandfather. I opted to use the workout room while my sister and bf golfed with my parents later that day... and we actually ended up having dinner that night there also. (BBQ night - we couldn't pass that up!) All of the people that work at Knollwood are extremely friendly from the Valet to the locker room attendant. I still get a kick out of the fact that everyone there knows my parents by name. I guess that's what the big bucks are for! In all seriousness, Knollwood is a wonderful place and definitely worthy of 5 stars!

I had a bridal shower here over the weekend and it was lovely. My one complaint was the servers are…read morevery young and inexperienced. They improperly cut my cake and then took away untouched pieces of cake before they were touched. When I asked for a piece to go, they said it was all gone. This was a rather large cake, so I'm not sure how that could be possible.

Attended for a wedding shower. Valet parking was free and the shower room was elegant. The salad…read morewas better than most and staff attentive.

We had our daughter's wedding at the Pine Knob Mansion on July 19,2026. Every aspect of the wedding…read morewas absolutely perfect. Anna, the wedding coordinator for the Mansion was awesome, always there when you needed her. The food was the best wedding food Ive ever experienced. Our guest raved about the venue beauty. I highly recommend this venue. I cannot say enough how great it was.

"Review #500" :-D…read more October 31, 2024 On Friday October 4th I attended a Beautiful Fall wedding at The Pine Knob Mansion for My Dear and Close friends Phil & Jessica. The main road entrance starts with a welcome sign to Pine Knob Golf Course. The winding road will lead you pass the greens with golfers, then several expensive residential homes. There are two venue banquet buildings called The Carriage and this one called The Pine Knob Mansion. Both have valet parking service at their entrance doors. My photos attached will show how wonderful this place was from start to finish. The ceremony was outside in the Garden Gazebo area overlooking the ski lifts and property of Pine Knob with fold up chairs on the grass area. This venue can accommodate all seasons of the year for many memorable and personal events. The outdoor brick patio was large enough for both cocktail hour after ceremony and again in the evening with a DJ for music and dancing. The Bride and Groom performed their special dances together on it plus with their parents. The wedding and party time continued till midnight! The efficient servers were very attentive when eating the plated sit-down dinner. They also served refill of waters quickly too. The Formal banquet room was very elegant with Chiavari Chairs, along with great lighting. Check out my attached photos of Jess and Phil's special and lovely wedding which expresses it all! The Food was Fantastic and Oh My Deeeelicious along with Great plate presentation! This location can be found on The Knot and has different price packages based on your event for food and desserts. My Friends Phi and Jess opted to bring in their own seasonal desserts with cider and donuts along with mini parfait desserts for that special Fall Style Theme. My photos attached shows a wooden wall with pegs on it for displaying the variety of donuts. What a wonderful and impeccable wedding venue for Phil & Jessica. Thanks to the terrific and pleasant staff who showed teamwork working together serving here at The Pine Knob Mansion. Sincerely, Karen N. SpecialK :-)