Lodge and Retreat Wedding Venues in Forreston, IL

Are you dreaming of a Galena Barn Wedding? Hawk Valley Retreat and the Cording Event Barn make the perfect venue for elopements and intimate weddings. Whether you get married in the barn, the gazebo, or on the grounds, you will be sure to be surrounded by nature’s beauty. Our 10 acres of meadows, ponds, and nature will transport you and your guests. We offer several packages to make the planning a breeze, but if you have something else in mind we love making your day the way that you want it. The Cording Event Barn is newly renovated as of Spring 2022 with stunning views of the grounds, a large outdoor deck, loft space, and a large main floor. Full catering is available. BYOB alcohol is available.

Truly a unique property with so many options to make your guests experience a memorable one that will be talked about for generations. A family owned historic garden estate wrapped around a cream city gothic revival chapel built in 1867 and surrounded by farmland in the rolling hills of the kettle moraine

Halverson House is more than just a ‘day of’ wedding venue. Instead it is a way of life that caters to families as they come together to celebrate what being a family, new or old, truly means. We believe in “comfortable elegance” which isn’t simply a tagline, but instead a standard throughout all that we offer. Comfort to us means a stress free experience for you and your guests from planning, to the day of your wedding and even afterwards. Situated on a private 120 acre site, Halverson House combines historical charm with the comfort of today’s modern amenities. The formal gardens and picturesque pond complement the still farmed agricultural land, wooded areas while the 1910 Victorian Mansion radiates luxury in exquisite details and full bridal suite. The granary, turned groom's quarters is complete with game tables, and lounge area while our fully restored 1860's post beam construction barn pairs historic detail with your most desired comfortable conveniences and elegant finishes.

If you are looking for a wedding venue with on-site accommodations, seek no further than Prevailing Winds Lodge in Blue Mounds, WI. Our lodge offers the most intimate of settings for small weddings and breathtaking vistas from high atop our prairie for large weddings. Let the beautiful surroundings sweep you and your partner away as you begin your life together as one. Why Choose Us? Serenity, nature, privacy, and peace are just a few things you will experience on your wedding day at the lodge. We provide our guests with the ideal place to host a once-in-a-lifetime destination wedding. The lodge does not have any restrictions on the vendors of your choice, but it does offer packages for certain amenities and referrals for local merchants and suppliers. After hosting your big day at our venue, enjoy your stay in our spacious room with a wood fireplace, bond with your guests, and experience other fun activities.

Barnwood Events is 10 minutes from Downtown Madison next to the Capital City Bike Trail in a park-like country setting. This brand new barn timber frame building is built with modern amenities for year round events. The venue includes free parking for up to 170 cars and an onsite renovated farmhouse that sleeps up to 14 guests. The barn seats up to 300 inside and has 8 acres of green space and large mature trees that include several options for outdoor or indoor ceremonies and receptions.

Discover the rustic elegance of this breathtaking setting for your special day. Say “I do” surrounded by tall pines and panoramic views or exchange vows in front of our magnificent stone fireplace. We offer full-service catering options, a wealth of wedding day enhancements and trolley rental transportation to make your special day a lasting memory. Unsurpassed by beauty, service, and cuisine, Starved Rock Lodge is the picture-perfect venue for your dream day.

Holiday Home Camp (HHC) is more than a ‘day of’ wedding venue. Instead, it is a magical space that caters to families as they come together to celebrate what being a family, new or old, truly means. HHC is truly a unique property with so many options to make your guests' experience a memorable one that will be talked about for generations. We believe in “comfortable elegance” which isn’t simply a tagline, but instead a standard throughout all that we offer. Comfort to us means a stress free experience for you and your guests from planning, to the day of your wedding and even afterwards. Holiday Home Camp was founded in 1887 and is America's oldest acredited children's camp. Our grounds include 26 wooded acres overlooking Lake Geneva. We are run by the Lake Geneva Fresh Air Association and are accredited by the American Camp Association. Our grounds are welcoming to all guests and potential couples.

Camp Liberty offers an elegant, yet rustic setting to meet the needs of your special occasion. Just outside the Quad Cities in New Liberty, Iowa, the lodge sits amid 245 wooded acres of natural landscape providing the perfect setting for any outdoor adventure or event. Design a wedding that is as unique as your love story! From a traditional reception in a modern space to an elopement-style adventure in nature.

Nobody likes the standard. What's the point of playing along doing what everybody else does? Our event team believes in the power of listening. Your personal vision plus our creative expertise is how trends are born. Who wants to do something memorable? We're at your service for weddings, receptions, private parties, black-tie galas, and unforgettable celebrations. Whether you're inviting 30-300 guests, Hotel Arista creates inspired weddings and banquets that are sophisticated, contemporary, classic and flexible. Our venues set the perfect stage for life's greatest moments.

Whether you are hosting a wedding reception, ceremony, bridal shower or bachelor(ette) party our dynamic ballrooms and private event spaces provide an upscale yet relaxed space for your special day. We host truly unique events and deliver sophisticated fun through combining our from-scratch Italian-America menu with the classic games of bowling and bocce ball. Let our talented event team work with you on a customized event to suit your personal style and help you bring your dream wedding to life to create a perfect day that you and all your guests will be sure to remember!

Badger Farms, LLC is a locally owned and operated Wisconsin Barn wedding venue, custom farming business, and special events facility (i.e. banquet facility and reception hall), just minutes from Madison, WI. From the moment we opened our doors in 2006, Badger Farms has been a popular venue for barn weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, strategic planning retreats, special events, private dinners, etc. Besides being a wedding event venue, Badger Farms is also a working farm, which makes our facility well-liked in the agricultural community. Most of our 500 acres are planted with marsh hay and then sold to southern Wisconsin farmers, horse enthusiasts, and contractors daily. By offering these services to the Madison, Wisconsin area, Badger Farms is an important asset to the agri-tourism, farming, and construction community. Our goal is to give our customers and clients the personal attention they deserve.

Chicago’s most unique event space offers your guests an exceptional wedding experience they won’t soon forget. Situated perfectly on a 129 acre lake, Independence Grove offers extraordinary views paired with distinctive cuisine and personalized service. Relish Events at Independence Grove’s only focus is to make your wedding unforgettable. Through detailed personal service and flawless execution, our experienced and professional wedding staff will help you plan your perfect day. You and your partner will have a dedicated Event Coordinator who will be there through the entire process from start to finish. More and more couples are choosing Relish Events at Independence Grove because of our well known reputation for excellent service, attention to detail, and carefully crafted cuisine.

Ye Olde Manor House Bed & Breakfast is an idyllic setting for intimate weddings and receptions. Our three landscaped acres are surrounded by cottage gardens. Our koi pond with its waterfall, our belvedere flanked by cottage flowers, and our spacious back yard surrounded by stately evergreens, provide beautiful backdrops for outdoor weddings. Our oversized fireplace with its wide hearth provides a perfect spot for an intimate indoor wedding. Guests can book the Manor House with or without the inclusion of overnight accommodation for up to 20 people. Guests are welcome to use their own catering services. Whether you prefer a casual, shabby chic, or elegant wedding, we will work with you to help you have the stress-free, beautiful wedding of your heart’s desire.

IF YOU VALUE FAMILY AND FRIENDSHIP AND DON’T BELIEVE IN OBLIGATORY INVITES, A WEDDING EXPERIENCE AT THE HOMESTEAD 1854 IS DESIGNED FOR YOU! Offering the ideal combination of elegance and tradition, the organic beauty of our Midwestern setting serves as an enchanting backdrop for your wedding day. Located less than 60 miles from downtown Chicago in Plano, Illinois, our accommodating team, recognized for their professionalism and creative flair, works beside you to make your intimate wedding an unforgettable experience. It’s our job to make your wedding day stress-free! Whether your wedding calls for grandeur or simple elegance, The Homestead 1854’s wedding packages provide for most of the essential elements of your wedding day, while still offering you the opportunity to select your own Caterer, Photographer, Florist, D.J., Coordinator, and Hair/Make-Up Artists.

Through the years we have had the privilege of being a part of beautiful Christmas Memories and have been honored to play a small role in your Weddings, Receptions, & Family Celebrations for over 40 years! The Lodge and Grounds of Williams Tree Farm have come a long way from their original state. We have completely remodeled our building making a log cabin front with a post and beam interior. Almost all of the wood in the building was grown and harvested from our older trees, which makes our Lodge very unique. A beautiful Field Stone Fire place greets you as you walk in. Homemade wooden top tables, field picked grapevine with lights, onsite parking, patio area for lawn games and natural trails throughout the grounds provide you with the perfect private celebration. We are located approximately 12 minutes from Beloit, WI, 25 minutes from Rockford, IL . Both of these amazing Cities have lots of options for your guest to be entertained and accommodations to stay!

In 1976, Hugh and Jody Deery had established themselves as greats in Midwest short track race promoting. With their large plot of land in Loves Park, just miles north of Rockford already housing Rockford Speedway, they asked themselves what's missing? The answer was affordable quality banquet space! Thus the idea for the Forest Hills Banquet was born. Construction began in 1977 and was completed in 1978. The annual Rockford Speedway Banquet was one of the first events held in the newly constructed "Lodge" and we are proud to have played a part in many wonderful celebrations in the years which have followed.

The Haight is a wedding and event venue located in Elgin, IL and is enveloped by a historic neighborhood, for a romantic and storied setting for your wedding. This converted warehouse was originally constructed in the 1890s. It began as the Elgin Storage & Transfer Company. Over the years numerous companies used the building until 1985 when it was bought by John Haight, who refurbished the building. The Haight features two floors and a rooftop area. Brick walls and hardwood flooring accent exposed ductwork. There are multiple spaces for hosting your ceremony, reception, and many other wedding-related gatherings. On the first floor, there is room for up to 175 guests standing. This makes the 2,000-square-foot space ideal for the cocktail reception. The second floor features 7,000 square feet of space. 250 people seated or 200 people seated with a dance floor can fit in this event area. You can also take your celebrations outside on the spacious rooftop deck.

Experience an unforgettable beginning to your happily ever after. From breathtaking photo opportunities and artisan culinary creations to authentically crafted receptions and luxury accommodations, we look forward to delivering a day as spectacular as your love for each other.

The perfect blend of timeless sophistication and modern elegance, Drury Lane Events provides a truly unforgettable experience for our couples and their guests. With over 35,000 square feet of flexible space and venues holding anywhere from 50 to 1,800 guests, weddings of all sizes can be accommodated with ease. Accommodations such as two on-site hotels, a complimentary wedding night suite, our in-house audio visual provider, complimentary valet, seasonal coat check, and more make Drury Lane the perfect fit for your special day.

Located 10 minutes from downtown Madison, our stunning venue offers the perfect space for your wedding. Our beautiful, lodge-style facility is surrounded by 500 acres of natural areas and features a large banquet hall, an open air solar shelter, spacious lobby with fireplace, a balcony overlooking the prairie, fire circle, 300 year old oak tree and a rustic barn exterior. The natural setting and walking trails offer plenty of opportunities for unique wedding photography.

A wedding is a wonderful story, let us help you tell it. Rustic inspiration meets modern elegance. Hawk's View Golf Club's picturesque English Gardens, beautiful golf course locations, the outdoor Overlook Terrace, and our rustic elegant Red Tail Ballroom offer incredible shots that you and your guests will fondly remember. As one of the premiere Lake Geneva Wedding Venues, we tailor each wedding to your unique love story.

Come take a tour of our 5,000 square foot Banquet Hall, capable of holding approximately 350-400 people, and the entire Banquet/Meeting Facility can accommodate even more! Our on-site Chef can cater to your special needs with a delicious Buffet Style meal, a Formal Sit Down affair, or a Hors d’ oeuvres Spread. The Banquet Facility consists of a full service bar area and a dance floor for your entertainment needs. Step out onto our patio and enjoy the view of the beautiful Deer Valley Golf Course and the rolling hills of southwestern Wisconsin. Watch the sunset from our Gazebo on our manicured lawn or enjoy a stroll on our prairie walking trail. We are positive our Banquet Hall will make the perfect backdrop for your next event. Contact us today to set-up a tour with one of our Event Coordinators.