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Cherry Republic is about as far from Corporate America as you can imagine. So when we set about to craft a Mission/Vision/Values statement, we knew it would be a bit unconventional. No corporate speak. No management buzzwords. No pretense. Our Core Values would be a genuine, heartfelt description of who we are and who we strive to be each day. It would be a living document, not something trapped in a dusty binder or relegated to a Cloud-based file. At Cherry Republic we believe work should be fun! In fact, each of our Core Values touches on not only making our customers happy, but making our employees happy, as well. Thus the birth of Life, Liberty, Beaches & Pie. It’s our mantra, and you’ll find its words emblazoned in every corner of the Republic. These are values that mean the world to us, and we strive to live them everyday.

Tucked in the spectacular rural farmland and rolling hills of the Leelanau Peninsula, you will find our unique 160-acre winery estate. After a 15 minute drive from Traverse City along scenic M-22, a stunning vineyard welcomes you to our original flagship property, which has been delighting guests since 1998. Take a trip up north, and enjoy a respite in our small, luxurious 10-room Inn. Our tasting room offers a large selection of internationally award-winning wines and spirits, and our culinary team will delight you with their farm-fresh cuisine. Enjoy nature with over three miles of onsite hiking trails, multiple outdoor patios, vineyard walks, and strolls past our numerous horse paddocks. The beautiful outdoors, lakes and beaches, small quaint towns, and our team await you. Drive around the West Bay to Old Mission Peninsula and take in visit at our our second tasting room. Join our team! We are a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to our world-class destination by providing excellence in customer service, working harmoniously across different business units, supporting each other by wearing many hats when needed, and having fun while doing so. Our family-owned business puts employees first and believes in building up our team members to achieve their full potential. We strive to continue being a formidable example of superior customer service, world-class wines, experiential wine and food events, and staying among the top-rated destinations in the state. If being surrounded by this exciting environment sounds interesting, Black Star Farms might be the right fit for you.

Founded in 1921, St. Julian Winery has been owned and operated by the same family for four generations. Our passion for local farms, real Michigan fruit, and the production of quality wine and juice have been upheld for over 100 years. This long-term commitment to quality fruit from the Lake Michigan Shore has made us the most-awarded winery in Michigan. St. Julian’s portfolio of award-winning wines has over 100 products and include distilled spirits, ciders, and every type of wine from internationally recognized dry wines to award-winning sweet wines, classic dessert wines and wines using innovative wine-making techniques.