Hessenland Inn and Schatz Winery

Zurich, Ontario View map

5.0 out of 5 rating 8 reviews

10 to 175 Guests

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About

Hessenland Inn is located in Zurich, Ontario, along the lovely shores of Lake Huron in between the Grand Bend and Bayfield. This tranquil ambience is ideal for couples looking for an exclusive setting for their milestone occasions. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a celebration with 170 guests, this versatile venue would be happy to have you.

Facilities and Capacity

Hessenland Inn offers a unique combination of history, innovation, and European elegance. Featuring over 40 acres of gardens and vineyard, this property will enable you and your loved ones to admire Huron County's famous sunsets as you celebrate. The venue offers both indoor and outdoor event spaces for engaged couples to consider. Those dreaming of an open-air "I do" can use the grounds as their ceremony setting. Various nature-filled backdrops are available for nearlyweds, including expansive gardens, ponds, waterfalls, vineyards, and even a beach. After exchanging vows, you and your partner can join your guests in the venue's dedicated reception space. The interior boasts original, exposed stone walls, adding to the rustic, charming atmosphere. When you've finished dining and dancing with loved ones, you can head to the honeymoon suite for a well-deserved rest. The morning after your happily-ever-after event, you and your beloved can even expect a thoughtfully prepared breakfast to be delivered to your room.

Services Offered

The personable team at Hessenland Inn will be dedicated to creating an immersive, memorable experience for you and your loved ones throughout your special occasion. To streamline planning experiences, they have curated several wedding packages to suit various needs and budgets. Conveniently, the cozy inn offers in-house catering and bar options that you can benefit from. Additional services include setup, complimentary parking, and event furniture rental.

Highlights

Availability

Type

Beach, historic, hotel, inn/B&B, restaurant, winery

Style

Coastal, country, eclectic, garden, rustic, vintage

Event Services

Accommodations, bridal suite, catering / bar, clean up, event planning, liability insurance, outside vendors, set up

Reception Site Fee - Peak Season

$10,004

Plated Service (per head)

$45

More information

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

What kind of settings are available?

Covered outdoor

Indoor

Uncovered outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony

Reception

Bridal shower

Engagement party

Rehearsal dinner

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet

Cocktail reception

Dessert

Hors d'oeuvres

Outside cake

Plated

Server(s)

Stations

Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)

Cash bar

Champagne toast

House beer

House wine

House liquor

Limited bar

Liquor license

Open bar

Premium liquor

Signature drink

Specialty beer

Specialty wine

What event items are available?

Chair covers

Dance floor

Decor

Furniture

Lighting

Chairs

Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware

China

Flatware

Glassware

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

Wheelchair access

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

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

$7,552

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

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

$2,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$2,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Set up

Clean up

Event planning

Chairs

Tables

Linens

China

Flatware

Glassware

Parking

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$43

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$42

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeurves?

$12

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake cutting

Server(s)

Dessert

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$15

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Limited bar

House beer

Specialty beer

House wine

Specialty wine

Champagne toast

House liquor

Signature drink

Bartenders

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Amberlea H. Married on 11/12/2021

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Amazing, made our wedding beautiful

We loved working with them. I would of liked a bit more communication as on the wedding day they had the wrong wine from what we had chose for each table. Other than that it was amazing! We are so happy with who we chose to hold our wedding. The food was amazing! We will be coming back here yearly to celebrate. They helped make our day unique to what we dreamed of. Super friendly staff as well.
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Michelle H. Married on 07/05/2021

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Amazing venue

Seriously so beautiful the pictures don't do it justice! Multiple sites for the ceremony many requiring no additional decor, we also choose minimal decor for the hall because it was beyond gorgeous on its own . It was amazing to have the inn just for our wedding and the service was amazing. They were amazing with helping change dates twice due to covid restrictions. 100% worth driving out to check it out and meet Liz and her staff. They also did an outstanding job helping with hiding and announcing a pregnancy and having many options to take care of a bride and bridal party with more than one pregnant party above and beyond including making sure a non-alcoholic drink was ready and waiting for toasts etc.
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Amelia P. Married on 26/09/2020

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Phenomenal Wedding Venue

Kelsi and Liz were fantastic to work with and made the process so easy. Even with a global pandemic throwing a wrench in our wedding plans, we were so impressed with the communication and flexibility from them. The venue itself is stunning with a number of outdoor ceremony location options (we were thrilled to be their first vineyard wedding and are still floored by how beautiful it was), and the Coach House reception space is so charming it barely needs any decor. The food that we heard so many good things about was outstanding; I'll be trying to recreate the butternut squash and carrot soup this winter. We can't thank everyone at Hessenland enough and can't imagine having gotten married anywhere else!
xo Amelia & Nick Sarantakos
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Sent on 07/10/2020

A C Married on 29/08/2017

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Easy, elegant, and good value.

Don’t entrust your important day to just anyone: Liz and the Hessenland staff looked after *everything*. They are engaged, caring professionals who know what they’re doing. Prices offer excellent value for money without sacrificing quality. My guests raved about Hessenland and their staff members. We also recommend Diane Brandon photography and That Little Cake Place (I think in Exeter. )
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Sent on 01/05/2018

Hessenland Inn and Schatz Winery's reply:

Thank you for your lovely review Alley!!! Loved your pictures and thank you for sharing them with us!
Stacey Married on 26/05/2018

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Best place to get married in Huron County!

I cannot say enough about this venue! They make everything so easy! They help you every step of the way and the place use breath taking!! Totally affordable and worth every penny! So many options to help you save!
Sent on 27/06/2018

Hessenland Inn and Schatz Winery's reply:

Thank you Stacey!!!! I loved working with you and how organized you were!! Congratulations once again to you and Dylan!
Liz and Gang!
Emily Married on 02/09/2017

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Liz is an amazing human being. She cares SO much about the couples that she works with and works with you to make your day just as you imagined. She is available for assistance anytime and is so kind hearted. Such a breath of fresh air to work with someone like Liz. She truly was a large part of our big day.
Sent on 03/10/2017

Hessenland Inn and Schatz Winery's reply:

Thank you, thank you Emily!!! It was such a pleasure working with you and your family in planning your day. I will miss our email correspondence! LOL
Tiffany Married on 23/09/2016

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Incredible. Liz and her staff were absolutely amazing. Liz alone sells Hessenland, but seeing the grounds and what they offer makes you completely fall in love each and every time you see the venue.

Our day was simply amazing, from start to finish and every step of the way. Hessenland allows you to escape and feel like no one else is around. We loved everything about our experience.

We would do it over and over again at Hessenland, it was so easy to plan with Liz and not stressful in the least.

A million thank-you's to Liz and the entire team.

I would recommend this venue for any event you have!

Lots of Love to the Hessenland Family.
xo The Tapps
Xtappilyeverafter
Sent on 23/01/2017

Hessenland Inn and Schatz Winery's reply:

Thank you so very much for your lovely review Tiffany! I truly enjoyed working with another planning professional and more so getting to know you, Josh and the rest of your family and friends. Such a pleasure hosting your wedding!!!!
Liz
Kimberly Married on 02/07/2016

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If you are thinking destination wedding make that destination Hessenland Country Inn! We visited Hessenland for the first time last January and we knew this venue was for us. You could feel the magic and see the beauty hidden under the snow. My husband fell in love instantly and we booked that day for our July wedding. Liz is fantastic to work with and the staff are top notch. Franks is an amazing chef our guests are still talking about the food and venue! So many choices on the property to choose to host your ceremony my husband had a hard time deciding! Beautiful venue for your wedding pictures from the grounds to the beach and now the vineyard! You truly won't be disappointed choosing Hessenland Country Inn for you special day! I know my husband and I will be back to Hessenland to celebrate our first anniversary and many more!
Sent on 25/01/2017

Hessenland Inn and Schatz Winery's reply:

HI Kim!
Thank you so very much for taking the time to review us on weddingwire! It was such a pleasure working with you and Tom and look forward to welcoming you back to our Inn.
Liz, Frank and the Hessenland Team!

Awards

Hessenland Inn and Schatz Winery Real Weddings

Amelia & Nick

173 Photos · 26/Sep/2020

Meet the team

Kelsi Trotter Trotter

Wedding & Event Coordinator

As a certified wedding and event planner (IEWP), I love creating events that blend the traditional with the unconventional.

My goal as a planner is to be organized & efficient while ensuring every wedding embodies the couples essence authentically & I encourage all couples to mindfully create experiential moments that are as unique as them.

Hessenland is an inclusive venue & I want to make couples feel at home & stress free on their day.