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Left Foot Charley

4.7(383)
Winery

About

Left Foot Charley is a modern winery and cider maker located in the historic Traverse City State Hospital grounds, offering a stylish tasting room and a barrel room set in a 19th-century root cellar. The venue features a garden terrace with seasonal firepits and heaters, creating a comfortable space for small business gatherings year-round.

The barrel room is available for private events, providing an intimate setting with curated wine selections paired with artisan cheeses and cured meats. With knowledgeable staff and a focus on local grapes from independent growers, Left Foot Charley delivers a turnkey hospitality experience ideal for wine-focused corporate tastings and client entertainment.

Best for

  • Intimate client tastings & relationship building
  • Small team offsites with curated wine flights
  • Private barrel room events & networking

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What's typically included

  • Space & layout
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  • AV & technology

Venue Details

Standout features

Barrel Room in a 19th-century root cellar
Historic Setting
Barrel Room in a 19th-century root cellar
The winery’s barrels are stored in a historic root cellar behind the production facility, adding a tangible sense of history and authenticity to tastings and events held in this unique space.
All-season patio with firepits and heaters
Outdoor Space
All-season patio with firepits and heaters
The garden terrace patio is usable year-round, offering shade and sun in summer, tent cover in fall, and firepits and heaters in winter, providing a comfortable outdoor setting for gatherings in any season.
Wines and ciders from local independent growers
Product Range
Wines and ciders from local independent growers
Left Foot Charley produces both wines and ciders made from grapes sourced from independent local growers, with tastings featuring flights that include both beverages, showcasing regional craftsmanship.

At a glance

Rated 4.7 on Google · 383 reviews