Bluestem Farm & Events
Raw space venue
The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $5,000 for off-peak dates, and $7,000 for peak dates
Guest capacity
Up to 180 seated guests
About this venue
Booking 2025. Bluestem Farm's De Graslanden Barn is all vintage with a touch of modern. Built over 100 years ago, it's one of McHenry county's oldest dairy barns. The barn boasts two levels for your event plus an outdoor patio space. Surrounded by over 140 acres of prairie, the views are simply stunning. We all know the finer things are in the details, The barn is filled with original woodwork and hand-crafted details that you and your guests will enjoy. The barn is climate controlled to ensure comfort, even on the warmer summer days and cooler fall nights. If you are looking for an original and unique venue, Bluestem Farm is your perfect location. Contact us today for more information and to set up a tour.
Our event spaces
De Graslanden Barn
De Graslanden Barn is the main event space! Guests will enjoy all the original features of the barn with the modern amenities your guests expect.
The main barn features two levels of event space. Our lower level serves as cocktail hour space before your reception. Guest will transition upstairs into the loft for dinner and dancing. The lower level space is always open so guests can continue to enjoy the whole event space.
Guest capacity
Up to 180 Seated
Up to 180 Standing
Square footage
5,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Beautiful chandeliers and string lighting. Tables and chairs for the reception, additional seating for guests on the lower level and outside on the patio.
De Graslanden Barn
De Graslanden Barn is the main event space! Guests will enjoy all the original features of the barn with the modern amenities your guests expect.
The main barn features two levels of event space. Our lower level serves as cocktail hour space before your reception. Guest will transition upstairs into the loft for dinner and dancing. The lower level space is always open so guests can continue to enjoy the whole event space.
Guest capacity
Up to 180 Seated
Up to 180 Standing
Square footage
5,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Beautiful chandeliers and string lighting. Tables and chairs for the reception, additional seating for guests on the lower level and outside on the patio.
Available services that can be provided by Bluestem Farm & Events
Services & amenities
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Lighting/Sound
- Pet friendly
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- China
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Linens
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
10 reviews
Summer 2024
10/10 would recommend! The venue is breathtaking and the barn is amazing! Kelly did a fantastic job. She always goes out of her way to make the day go smoother. She helped with the planning and keeping tabs on me. (Which was very helpful) If you want an outdoor wedding and the reception in a cool barn. This is the place to be!
Our wedding day 6/15/24
We had our wedding 6/15/24 at the blue stem farms and events. When I say this venue is breathtaking, it has everything you’re looking for in a rustic style barn. From the beautiful property to the barn this will make your wedding day even more special. Have to give a huge shot out to Kelly the owner, she is the sweetest lady you will meet. She made sure during the whole planning process to be by our sides. If you need to speak to her, she’s right there for you. On our wedding day she made sure everything ran smoothly. I cannot think of one thing that went wrong. She did a fabulous job ensuring everything was set up properly with the vendors. Highly recommend!
A dream wedding venue
I cannot express how happy I am that Bluestem Farm was our wedding reception venue. First, the venue is gorgeous! If you’re into the rustic look/theme, this venue is for you. The string lights and chandeliers throughout the venue are beautiful. The bridal suite was very la eggs and accommodating for the hair and makeup team as well as all the bridesmaids, mothers, and the bride. Kelly and her team work like a well-oiled machine - everything on our wedding night ran very smoothly, thanks to Kelly and her team following closely along to our timeline of the day and paying attention to all the details. It was a near flawless night, and it was the most unforgettable night of our lives. Everything was mostly packed up for us on Sunday as well, making our clean up quick and efficient. We would highly recommend Bluestem Farm for any wedding ceremony/reception in the northern IL/southeastern WI areas.
The most perfect venue!
My husband and I got married at Bluestem Farm and Events on June 1, 2024 and we had a more than perfect experience. From the start of planning all the way through the wedding day Kelly made everything flow seamlessly. Throughout the whole planning process Kelly made sure we stayed on track especially since she was our day of coordinator. She accommodated her any and everything we could throw her away. The venue itself was flawless. Although it rain and outing day, and we were disappointed we cannot get married outside. Kelly made sure to, make it look just as gorgeous inside the barn inside. The bridal suit was perfect for getting text with my bridesmaids, mom and even my 4 month old baby was able to nap peacefully in the bridal suite while we were busy taking pictures. There was also a groomsman quarters that the guys absolutely loved. The inside/outside style of the venue was perfect for a summer day and after the rain cleared up our guests were able to enjoy the fire pit area and mingle outside. Overall I would 100% recommend having your wedding at Bluestem. It is such a beautiful venue and I can’t imagine not having Kelly on our wedding day. She made everything go so smoothly and we couldn’t be more grateful.
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