Northern Michigan‘s wine regions have become such travel destinations that you’ll often find vineyards creating special features as a way to set themselves apart.

Drive down the winding road to the huge tasting room barn at Boyne Valley Vineyards, and you’ll see it’s clear this family-run operation has taken that to heart. The specially-designed barn not only features a four-sided tasting bar that gives people plenty of space as they talk and sip, but the barn was created with big gathering areas, an indoor fireplace and room for live music.

And it’s attached to a walk-out treehouse that offers self-seating with fantastic open-air views. The property backs up to a nature preserve that features walking trails for those who like to stroll – or even snowshoe in the winter.

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