Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods

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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 $3,000

Guest capacity

Up to 175 seated guests

About this venue

Bring your event to Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods, a gathering place nestled deep in the 565 acres of the tranquil wooded sanctuary of the Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area in Riverwoods, Illinois. We invite you to discover this little-known treasure. Just 25 miles from Chicago’s downtown, Brushwood Center is worlds away from the busyness of life.

Seated guest capacity

25-175

Venue type

Farms, Barns, Ranches
Historic Estates, Mansions
Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

Indoor
Outdoor

21850 N Riverwoods Rd, Riverwoods, IL 60015

Our event spaces

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods

A Gathering Place in Nature!

The stately, old-worldly elegance of this historic 1942 estate of Nora and Edward L. Ryerson boasts original architectural details, wide-planked hardwood floors, an ebony baby grand piano, wall-mounted monitors, and stunning woodland views that will serve to make any event most memorable.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Couples luncheon, Engagement party, Fun and festive, Elopement

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods

A Gathering Place in Nature!

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Couples luncheon, Engagement party, Fun and festive, Elopement

Available services that can be provided by Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods

Services & amenities

Event rentals
Wheelchair accessible
Wifi

Transportation & access

Self parking - free
Wheelchair accessible

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Client is responsible for obtaining all permits necessary and appropriate for event. Brushwood Center must be given copies of all required permits, licenses (catering and liquor), and insurance policies.

Feel free to use our kitchen to stage food trays and plates, but not to cook. You may contract with the caterer of your choice. However, your caterer must be licensed and insured.

If alcohol is to be served at your event, you are required to produce proof of a liquor license as well as proof of liquor liability insurance. If your caterer does not have adequate insurance (at least $1,000,000 in coverage), you are required to purchase a one-day policy through our provider. Y

Decorations must be approved in advance. Use of tape or other adhesives on property, including walls, is strictly prohibited. Luminaries may be used outside. Flowers, birdseed, and/or bubbles are permitted.

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Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods

Raw space venue

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Guest capacity

About this venue

Seated guest capacity

Venue type

Venue setting

Our event spaces

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods

Guest capacity

Ideal for

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods

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