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Up to 230 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms
Heidi
Isabele
J
N

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this venue

Thornhill Farms Hitching post at Thornhill Farms is a venue hosting wedding celebrations in Sand Lake, Michigan. This 1800's historic barn setting offers a romantic rustic backdrop to your special celebration. The Thornhill family embarked on revitalizing the property in 2018 and continue to add new additions every year.

Facilities and Capacity

Thornhill Farms Hitching Post can host celebrations with up to 230 guests. The rich history of the place, combined with all the modern enhancements made over the years makes it a unique setting for your big day. With multiple event zones, the barn offers diverse spaces. You can have a cozy fire and hangout in our gazebo area that has a hanging fire pit that is perfect for mingling. Our barn has, multiple levels to explore and a variety of distinct seating spaces with quiet areas and lot of photo areas as well. there is plenty of room for guests to spread out and settle in. We have 3 locations to choose from for your ceremony, which are the balcony, the arch facing the field, or our gazebo.

Services Offered

Thornhill Farms Hitching Post has a range of luxury amenities to ensure your special day unfolds seamlessly. The venue is equipped with ample parking, restrooms, tables and chairs, table cloths, decorations for you to choose from, a spacious kitchen, a catering prep area and a fully-equipped bar setup on both ends of the barn along with a gentleman's game area and 2 dance floors. The entire barn is wired for sound with Microphones hookups so your guests do not miss a moment, our amplifiers can be hooked up via hard wire or blue tooth. We also have a climate-controlled Bride and Groom getting ready rooms with another full set of centralized restrooms. for larger events with a quest count over 120 TFHP offers a dining Hall with seating up to 230, the dining hall has a 3-gallon tea maker and a 5-cruet coffee maker, a refrigerator, a sweet and hors d'oeuvres service counter, a gift wagon and a dry bar setup available for your use. In the event of inclement weather, the Old Barn or Emory Hall can be used as a wedding back up spot with a little bit of creative set up.

We staff each event with a least 2 people to assist your coordinator with set up, and coordination throughout the event as well as clean up. For a better experience at our venue, we try to help eliminate the stress out of an already busy day.

Outside vendors are welcome, and you can either choose from our curated list of vendor partners or pick your own vendor team to bring your vision to life.

Please use this link to visit our webpage, you will find photos and a better description of what we offer you. (thornhillfarmshitchingpost.com)

In the event you would like to book a tour you can book from our website or reach out by cell phone which is the fastest way to reach us with any questions you may have.

Thank you for your interest, Tim and Jeanne Thornhill

Tim Thornhill (616-302-5234

And Jeanne Thornhill (616)-835-4648

Features

Veteran-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 5 years in business

  • Lingue: English

Links

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Barn
Farm/Ranch
Historic Building
Religious

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly

What event items are available?

Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

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Reviews of Thornhill Farm's Hitching Post

Weddingwire
5.0/5 4 reviews
Google
5/5 19 reviews
Heidi
Heidi Sent on 07/31/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Isom wedding

It was a AMAZING experience!!!!! Jean and her family were so locked in and available at anytime day or night!!!!!! The little details all around the venue are amazing also. The venue is gorgeous !!! I almost didn't have to do anything because of Jean!!!! I will remember this day forever!!!
Isabele
Isabele Sent on 08/30/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best Venue ever to exist

This venue was more than amazing. If I could give them unlimited stars I would. Every single person that works there or owns it is helpful in every which way. They go way above and beyond for you and your special day. I never knew if anything went wrong because they handled it! Jeanne checks up on you constantly and I seriously never worried about a single thing. Their venue is BEAUTIFUL and I had several guests that raged about it. They loved being able to walk the grounds and explore. It made it fun! I soooo soo soo soooo soooooooooo recommend them. We used the new part of the barn but the older part is just as pretty!!
J
Jackey Sent on 08/29/2026
5 out of 5 rating

❤️❤️ Beautiful Venue, Even More Beautiful Hearts ❤️❤️

As a wedding coordinator, I have had the pleasure of working with this venue and its owners, and I can honestly say they are the kind of people you hope to work alongside in this industry.

The venue itself is absolutely beautiful, but what makes it truly special is the heart behind it. You can see how much time, love, hard work, and dedication the owners have poured into creating this space. And even more than that, you can see how much they genuinely care about the couples who choose to celebrate one of the most important days of their lives here.

They go above and beyond from the very beginning all the way through the wedding day. They are there to answer questions, lend a hand, help solve problems, and do whatever they can to make the experience easier and more special for each couple. It’s so clear that this isn’t simply a business to them—it’s something they have built with their hearts.

Having worked behind the scenes, I’ve seen firsthand the extra effort they put in, the little details they think about, and how invested they are in making sure every couple feels cared for. That means so much, not only to the couples, but also to the vendors and wedding professionals who get to work alongside them.

I truly love working at this venue and would recommend it without hesitation. Beautiful venue, incredible owners, and most importantly, people who genuinely care. ❤️

You can feel the love they have put into this place the moment you walk through the doors—and that is something truly special.
N
Norman Sent on 07/29/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Norm an Mindy Show

I dont know where to start i mean it was so amazing from the venue itself to the owners helping us with any and everything we needed. Great to work with and would have not picked a different place. Im so great full for the first venue being booked and referring is to the hitching post.
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Thornhill Farm's Hitching Post frequently asked questions

Thornhill Farm's Hitching Post includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Thornhill Farm's Hitching Post for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Historic Building
  • Religious
Thornhill Farm's Hitching Post offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Thornhill Farm's Hitching Post offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Thornhill Farm's Hitching Post offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
Thornhill Farm's Hitching Post offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Thornhill Farm's Hitching Post is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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