About Henderson Castle
Henderson Castle sits atop West Main Hill overlooking Kalamazoo, a few minutes from downtown. Frank Henderson, whose company made uniforms and regalia for fraternal orders and the military, hired Milwaukee architect C. A. Gombert to design it, and the family held its housewarming in 1895. The Queen Anne mansion covers about 11,000 square feet on three acres, built of Lake Superior sandstone and brick, with mahogany, bird's-eye maple and quartered oak inside, leaded and stained glass, an original elevator and a third-floor ballroom.
Today it is an inn with 14 guest rooms, breakfast included, and a rooftop hot tub with a view over the city. The h Chophouse serves dinner daily under Master Chef Francois Moyet, with tableside dishes, Sunday brunch and a 17-course chef's tasting menu, and the Spirits Lounge pours cocktails. Down in the Wine Cave, guests can book tastings and self-guided wine flights.
Castle tours and the Queen's Tea Service run through the week, and monthly princess tea parties and murder mystery dinners make good outings for families and groups. The castle also hosts weddings and private events and has a small spa offering facials and massages. Space is limited, so book rooms, dinners and teas ahead.
Shades of Lavender Farm near Mattawan is about 10 miles west. Spend a summer afternoon among the lavender, then come back for tea or dinner at the castle.
What to do
- Take a castle tour through the 1895 mansion
- Book the Queen's Tea Service
- Have dinner at the h Chophouse or try the 17-course tasting menu
- Taste wine in the Wine Cave
- Soak in the rooftop hot tub as an overnight guest
- Join a murder mystery dinner
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Open year-round; restaurant serves dinner daily
- Hours
- Restaurant open daily for dinner; castle tours and tea service offered through the week (their website, 2026)
Good to know
- Reservations
- Recommended
Tips for your visit
- Reserve rooms, dinner and tea ahead; space is limited
- Call 269-344-1827 for dining and room reservations
- Self-guided wine flights can be booked through their website
Pair it with a lavender farm
Shades of Lavender Farm · about 20 minutes away
Shades of Lavender Farm near Mattawan is about 10 miles west, so lavender in the afternoon and dinner or tea here make a full summer day.
Getting there
Questions
When was Henderson Castle built?
It was completed in 1895 for Frank and Mary Henderson.
Can you tour the castle without staying overnight?
Yes. Castle tours are offered through the week.
Is breakfast included for overnight guests?
Yes, breakfast is included with a room.
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