Greysolon Ballroom by Black Woods

What Greysolon Ballroom by Black Woods does

Greysolon Ballroom by Black Woods operates a historic wedding and corporate event venue in downtown Duluth, Minnesota, owned and operated by Black Woods Group since 2008 and rebranded under its current name in 2019. The business runs two distinct event spaces — the grand Greysolon Ballroom and the ornate Moorish Room (featuring authentic 1910s Moorish architecture) — along with on-site getting ready suites (The Chambers bridal room and Grooms Quarters, both added starting in 2016). Service offerings include in-house catering, full bar service, décor packages, and dedicated sales and event coordination staff.

The company's revenue model is built on per-event bookings, with all-inclusive 2026 wedding packages starting at $6,100 covering venue rental, tables, linens, décor, catering, and bar service. Standalone room rentals (historically priced at $2,900 for the Ballroom and $2,200 for the Moorish Room in 2018) supplement package bookings, while ancillary services include corporate events, galas, holiday parties, rehearsal dinners, and ticketed hosted events such as Father-Daughter and Mother-Son dinner dances. The venue operates year-round with no seasonal shutdown.

Greysolon pursues a sales-led and event-driven go-to-market strategy anchored by two dedicated sales directors (Jax Eisenmann, Director of Sales; Korah Johansen, Sales & Events Director) plus an event coordinator. Acquisition channels include direct phone/email/contact-form inquiries with scheduled on-site or virtual tours, annual wedding open houses, participation in regional wedding fairs (Twin Cities Wedding Fair, Duluth Wedding Show), and a content marketing footprint spanning a blog archive (since 2015), themed Pinterest boards, Instagram, Facebook, and SEO-optimized directory listings on The Knot, Minnesota Bride, and Visit Duluth. Customer base is highly fragmented: 800+ custom weddings have been hosted to date across SMB/consumer couples, with secondary exposure to corporate, nonprofit, and social event segments.

Name

Greysolon Ballroom by Black Woods

Legal name

Greysolon Ballroom by Black Woods

Website

https://greysolonballroom.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Greysolon Ballroom by Black Woods is a private historic wedding and corporate event venue in Duluth, Minnesota, operating two event spaces (the Ballroom and the Moorish Room) under Black Woods Group with all-inclusive packages starting at $6,100.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wedding & Event Venue Services

NAICS

Food Service Contractors (722310)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSACAGAD

Wedding & Reception Catering

Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/Catering Coordination & Food Service (Non-restaurant)

SECONDARYTHAFAIAC

Venue & Banquet Hall Catering

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Catering & Banquet Foodservice

Keywords

• Wedding venue services
• Event catering
• Corporate event hosting
• Bridal event packages
• Historic event spaces

Headquarters

HQ city

Duluth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Venue Rental: Rental fees for Ballroom and Moorish Room event spaces. Pricing varies by room and date availability.
2. Catering and Food Service: In-house catering including plated dinners, buffets, appetizers, late night snacks. Menu customization available including vegetarian options.
3. Bar Service: Full bar service with signature cocktails, mimosas, and beverage stations.
4. Décor Package: Optional décor package including centerpieces, linens, and setup/takedown services.
5. Wedding Packages: Complete wedding packages starting at $6,100 including dinner for 2026 bookings. Includes chairs, tables, linens, décor, catering, bar service, and vendor coordination assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Greysolon Ballroom by Black Woods is a historic wedding and event venue in downtown Duluth, Minnesota, operating two main event spaces — the Greysolon Ballroom and the Moorish Room. The company provides full-service event hosting including venue rental, in-house catering and bar service, décor packages, on-site getting ready suites, and event coordination for weddings, corporate events, galas, holiday parties, and rehearsal dinners.

Product overview

Greysolon Ballroom by Black Woods operates as a historic event and wedding venue in Duluth, Minnesota, offering two primary venue spaces—the grand Greysolon Ballroom and the ornate Moorish Room. The company provides comprehensive event services including wedding packages, catering, corporate events, galas, holiday parties, and rehearsal dinners. All-inclusive wedding packages start at $6,100 and include venue access, tables, linens, decor, catering, and bar service. The venue also offers on-site getting ready suites (The Chambers and groom quarters) and an optional décor package for convenience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Greysolon Ballroom Venue Rental

Quantifiable outcome

• 800+ custom weddings hosted at the venue
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Black Woods GroupcoreOthersParent company operating Greysolon Ballroom since 2008. Black Woods Group is a hospitality company managing multiple restaurants and event venues in the Duluth area including Black Woods on the Lake and the Events Center in Proctor.
• Sheraton Hotel DuluthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnected to Sheraton Hotel via skywalk and shared parking ramp. Convenient accommodation option for destination wedding guests.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lumber Exchange Event Center: Minneapolis historic event venue located in the former Lumber Exchange building, hosting weddings, galas, and corporate events. Comparable as a historic Upper Midwest venue offering full-service event hosting.
• JX Venue: Historic event venue in Stillwater, MN hosting weddings and corporate events. Comparable as a Minnesota historic venue with full-service event offerings targeting a similar Upper Midwest clientele.
• Black Woods on the Lake: Sister property under the same Black Woods Group parent, operating in the Duluth hospitality market. Comparable because it shares ownership, back-office, and catering capabilities, and competes for the same Upper Midwest event clientele.
• Minneapolis Club: Historic private club in downtown Minneapolis with banquet and event facilities. Comparable as a long-established Minnesota venue hosting weddings, galas, and corporate events with full catering.
• Glensheen Mansion: Historic Congdon estate on Lake Superior in Duluth that hosts weddings, private events, and tours. Directly comparable as a Duluth historic venue competing for the same wedding and corporate event couples.
• The Aria: Minneapolis-based wedding and private event venue offering all-inclusive packages. Comparable as a Minnesota event venue competing for Upper Midwest wedding bookings with bundled service offerings.

Broad incumbents

• The Saint Paul Hotel: Historic luxury hotel in downtown Saint Paul offering wedding, gala, and corporate event spaces. Comparable as a Minnesota historic venue with full-service event and catering capabilities, though it operates as a hotel rather than a dedicated venue.

Regional players

• Minnesota Boat Club: Historic private club on the Mississippi River in Saint Paul that hosts weddings, receptions, and corporate events. Comparable as a Minnesota historic venue with event-hosting capabilities in a different metro from Duluth.
• The Kitchi-Gammi Club: Private club in Duluth with event and banquet facilities serving members and private functions. Comparable as a Duluth historic venue offering catering and event services, though it operates under a membership model.
• Radisson Hotel Duluth: Harborfront hotel in Duluth offering event spaces for weddings and corporate functions. Comparable as a Duluth event-hosting property, though it operates as a hotel venue rather than a dedicated wedding venue.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/greysolonballroom
• Instagraminstagram.com/greysolonduluth
• Pinterestpinterest.com/greysolon
• Xx.com/greysolonball
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/greysolon-ballroom-by-black-woods

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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