Oak Hill Farm
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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $5,000
Guest capacity
Up to 250 seated guests
About this venue
Oak Hill Farm is an elegant outdoor wedding venue nestled on a secluded estate near Galena, Illinois, a popular tourist destination in the Midwest. Our venue features four outdoor ceremony locations, a historic chapel and an all-white, open air pavilion (heat and window walls available as needed) that seats up to 250. We offer unique amenities, many vintage details and endless photo opportunities on our 170 acre private property.
Our event spaces
Oak Hill Farm
Our all-in-one venue at a glance…
• 4 outdoor ceremony locations • Historic 1800’s chapel on site • 2 reception locations to suit micro-weddings and grand gatherings. An 1891 restored Barn serves as a cozy venue for the intimate reception up to 25 guests. Views of the pond and stream do not disappoint. For larger parties, our Pavilion provides an ideal location for events up to 250 people. • Multiple cocktail hour locations are available. • 2 ponds and a stream running through the property • Bridal Suite in a restored Barn • Groom’s Quarters in newly added space • New Pavilion with a 25′ vaulted ceiling and exposed beams. • Fire pit with bistro lights and seating for 10 • Interesting spaces to personalize your event…1800’s one-room Schoolhouse, recreated Country Store, restored Barn • Beautifully manicured grounds for endless photo opportunities • Woodshed Bar and patio for cocktail hour • Earl & JoJo, our resident free-range donkeys • Friendly staff members to make your day stress-free
Guest capacity
Up to 250 Seated
Up to 250 Standing
Included in this room:
• Table options include 60″ rounds, 8’x30″ banquet tables, serpentine tables, reclaimed wood harvest tables, high-top cocktail tables and more • Seating options include fruitwood Chiavari chairs, white resin folding chairs, cross-back chairs or wooden benches • Vintage decor items such as wagons, enamel topped tables, carriages, banners, wooden signs, chalkboards, ceremony décor, antique windows, vintage furniture, rugs, wooden frames, suitcases, lanterns and more • Cocktail hour setup in your choice of location • Horse shoe pit and corn hole game. • Rowboat for pond photos • Unique lighting throughout the venue including chandeliers, antique street lights and bistro lights • Linen, china and glassware rental coordinated at no additional fee
The Chapel at Oak Hill
We've thought of everything so you don't have to
The Chapel at Oak Hill is an exquisite 1860’s treasure, completely restored to its original condition but with modern amenities such as heat, A/C and a sound system as well as a keyboard. For added charm, allow us to transport you to your ceremony via our 1931 Ford Model A or horse-drawn carriage. St. John’s was built in Guilford Township, about 14 miles from Oak Hill Farm, by German immigrants on land purchased for $10. Completed in 1868 and dedicated on September 18, 1870, the building offered its first wedding on June 2, 1874. St. John’s was moved to Oak Hill on September 18, 1996, 126 years to the day of its original dedication date. The first wedding at Oak Hill was my own on June 27, 1998. We started the business in 2000 and have hosted close to a thousand weddings since then! We would love to share with you the unique and memorable experience of Oak Hill Farm.
Included in this room:
• Complete setup and teardown of your decor at no additional fee • Customizable floor plan based on your guest count, dinner service and desired tables and chairs • Staff will maintain the venue’s cleanliness, provide assistance to you and your guests as needed and monitor the timeline to ensure a successful event. • Oak Hill provides licensed bartending services, ice and supplies (Oak Hill is a BYOB facility so you bring the beverages of your choice!) • Golf carts for guest transport around the venue • Vendors have full access to our catering prep area and service building • Patio heaters and furnaces as needed
The Barn Lawn
Elegant outdoor wedding
For those couples who prefer an outdoor setting for their wedding, the Barn Lawn at Oak Hill offers an exceptional backdrop for your guests as they enjoy a view of our one-acre pond and forested hills. The Barn Lawn seats up to 250 guests.
Guest capacity
Up to 250 Seated
Up to 250 Standing
Included in this room:
• Complete setup and teardown of your decor at no additional fee • Customizable floor plan based on your guest count, dinner service and desired tables and chairs • Staff will maintain the venue’s cleanliness, provide assistance to you and your guests as needed and monitor the timeline to ensure a successful event. • Oak Hill provides licensed bartending services, ice and supplies (Oak Hill is a BYOB facility so you bring the beverages of your choice!) • Golf carts for guest transport around the venue • Vendors have full access to our catering prep area and service building • Patio heaters and furnaces as needed
Pavilion
We've thought of everything so you don't have to
The Pavilion, new in June 2020, boasts 4800 square feet of post and beam construction with windows to the east and west and a 25’ ceiling. The string lights and chandeliers complete the all-white, elegant barn-like setting that can seat groups up to 250. The window walls can be rolled up for 360 degree views, or closed to provide protection from wind and rain. The Pavilion is outfitted with power throughout, ceiling fans and heaters as needed. There is no limit to the accessories, enhancements and decorations that can be added to create a space unique to your style. Sunset views are spectacular in this setting!
Guest capacity
Up to 250 Seated
Up to 250 Standing
Square footage
4,800
Included in this room:
• Complete setup and teardown of your decor at no additional fee • Customizable floor plan based on your guest count, dinner service and desired tables and chairs • Staff will maintain the venue’s cleanliness, provide assistance to you and your guests as needed and monitor the timeline to ensure a successful event. • Oak Hill provides licensed bartending services, ice and supplies (Oak Hill is a BYOB facility so you bring the beverages of your choice!) • Golf carts for guest transport around the venue • Vendors have full access to our catering prep area and service building • Patio heaters and furnaces as needed
The Barn
Discover the unforgettable charm of the Barn at Oak Hill.
The original 1891 hay barn at Oak Hill has been restored with elegantly appointed bedrooms and bathrooms that serve as separate dressing quarters for the couple and wedding party. The main living area is a perfect gathering place for your family and wedding party to relax before the ceremony and is also used extensively for photographs. Intimate gatherings of up to 25 guests can be hosted in the Barn as well. The lawn of the Barn is popular for outdoor ceremonies and cocktail hour.
Included in this room:
• Table options include 60″ rounds, 8’x30″ banquet tables, serpentine tables, reclaimed wood harvest tables, high-top cocktail tables and more • Seating options include fruitwood Chiavari chairs, white resin folding chairs, cross-back chairs or wooden benches • Vintage decor items such as wagons, enamel topped tables, carriages, banners, wooden signs, chalkboards, ceremony décor, antique windows, vintage furniture, rugs, wooden frames, suitcases, lanterns and more • Cocktail hour setup in your choice of location • Horse shoe pit and corn hole game. • Rowboat for pond photos • Unique lighting throughout the venue including chandeliers, antique street lights and bistro lights • Linen, china and glassware rental coordinated at no additional fee
Oak Hill Farm
Our all-in-one venue at a glance…
• 4 outdoor ceremony locations • Historic 1800’s chapel on site • 2 reception locations to suit micro-weddings and grand gatherings. An 1891 restored Barn serves as a cozy venue for the intimate reception up to 25 guests. Views of the pond and stream do not disappoint. For larger parties, our Pavilion provides an ideal location for events up to 250 people. • Multiple cocktail hour locations are available. • 2 ponds and a stream running through the property • Bridal Suite in a restored Barn • Groom’s Quarters in newly added space • New Pavilion with a 25′ vaulted ceiling and exposed beams. • Fire pit with bistro lights and seating for 10 • Interesting spaces to personalize your event…1800’s one-room Schoolhouse, recreated Country Store, restored Barn • Beautifully manicured grounds for endless photo opportunities • Woodshed Bar and patio for cocktail hour • Earl & JoJo, our resident free-range donkeys • Friendly staff members to make your day stress-free
Guest capacity
Up to 250 Seated
Up to 250 Standing
Included in this room:
• Table options include 60″ rounds, 8’x30″ banquet tables, serpentine tables, reclaimed wood harvest tables, high-top cocktail tables and more • Seating options include fruitwood Chiavari chairs, white resin folding chairs, cross-back chairs or wooden benches • Vintage decor items such as wagons, enamel topped tables, carriages, banners, wooden signs, chalkboards, ceremony décor, antique windows, vintage furniture, rugs, wooden frames, suitcases, lanterns and more • Cocktail hour setup in your choice of location • Horse shoe pit and corn hole game. • Rowboat for pond photos • Unique lighting throughout the venue including chandeliers, antique street lights and bistro lights • Linen, china and glassware rental coordinated at no additional fee
The Chapel at Oak Hill
We've thought of everything so you don't have to
The Chapel at Oak Hill is an exquisite 1860’s treasure, completely restored to its original condition but with modern amenities such as heat, A/C and a sound system as well as a keyboard. For added charm, allow us to transport you to your ceremony via our 1931 Ford Model A or horse-drawn carriage. St. John’s was built in Guilford Township, about 14 miles from Oak Hill Farm, by German immigrants on land purchased for $10. Completed in 1868 and dedicated on September 18, 1870, the building offered its first wedding on June 2, 1874. St. John’s was moved to Oak Hill on September 18, 1996, 126 years to the day of its original dedication date. The first wedding at Oak Hill was my own on June 27, 1998. We started the business in 2000 and have hosted close to a thousand weddings since then! We would love to share with you the unique and memorable experience of Oak Hill Farm.
Included in this room:
• Complete setup and teardown of your decor at no additional fee • Customizable floor plan based on your guest count, dinner service and desired tables and chairs • Staff will maintain the venue’s cleanliness, provide assistance to you and your guests as needed and monitor the timeline to ensure a successful event. • Oak Hill provides licensed bartending services, ice and supplies (Oak Hill is a BYOB facility so you bring the beverages of your choice!) • Golf carts for guest transport around the venue • Vendors have full access to our catering prep area and service building • Patio heaters and furnaces as needed
The Barn Lawn
Elegant outdoor wedding
For those couples who prefer an outdoor setting for their wedding, the Barn Lawn at Oak Hill offers an exceptional backdrop for your guests as they enjoy a view of our one-acre pond and forested hills. The Barn Lawn seats up to 250 guests.
Guest capacity
Up to 250 Seated
Up to 250 Standing
Included in this room:
• Complete setup and teardown of your decor at no additional fee • Customizable floor plan based on your guest count, dinner service and desired tables and chairs • Staff will maintain the venue’s cleanliness, provide assistance to you and your guests as needed and monitor the timeline to ensure a successful event. • Oak Hill provides licensed bartending services, ice and supplies (Oak Hill is a BYOB facility so you bring the beverages of your choice!) • Golf carts for guest transport around the venue • Vendors have full access to our catering prep area and service building • Patio heaters and furnaces as needed
Pavilion
We've thought of everything so you don't have to
The Pavilion, new in June 2020, boasts 4800 square feet of post and beam construction with windows to the east and west and a 25’ ceiling. The string lights and chandeliers complete the all-white, elegant barn-like setting that can seat groups up to 250. The window walls can be rolled up for 360 degree views, or closed to provide protection from wind and rain. The Pavilion is outfitted with power throughout, ceiling fans and heaters as needed. There is no limit to the accessories, enhancements and decorations that can be added to create a space unique to your style. Sunset views are spectacular in this setting!
Guest capacity
Up to 250 Seated
Up to 250 Standing
Square footage
4,800
Included in this room:
• Complete setup and teardown of your decor at no additional fee • Customizable floor plan based on your guest count, dinner service and desired tables and chairs • Staff will maintain the venue’s cleanliness, provide assistance to you and your guests as needed and monitor the timeline to ensure a successful event. • Oak Hill provides licensed bartending services, ice and supplies (Oak Hill is a BYOB facility so you bring the beverages of your choice!) • Golf carts for guest transport around the venue • Vendors have full access to our catering prep area and service building • Patio heaters and furnaces as needed
The Barn
Discover the unforgettable charm of the Barn at Oak Hill.
The original 1891 hay barn at Oak Hill has been restored with elegantly appointed bedrooms and bathrooms that serve as separate dressing quarters for the couple and wedding party. The main living area is a perfect gathering place for your family and wedding party to relax before the ceremony and is also used extensively for photographs. Intimate gatherings of up to 25 guests can be hosted in the Barn as well. The lawn of the Barn is popular for outdoor ceremonies and cocktail hour.
Included in this room:
• Table options include 60″ rounds, 8’x30″ banquet tables, serpentine tables, reclaimed wood harvest tables, high-top cocktail tables and more • Seating options include fruitwood Chiavari chairs, white resin folding chairs, cross-back chairs or wooden benches • Vintage decor items such as wagons, enamel topped tables, carriages, banners, wooden signs, chalkboards, ceremony décor, antique windows, vintage furniture, rugs, wooden frames, suitcases, lanterns and more • Cocktail hour setup in your choice of location • Horse shoe pit and corn hole game. • Rowboat for pond photos • Unique lighting throughout the venue including chandeliers, antique street lights and bistro lights • Linen, china and glassware rental coordinated at no additional fee
Available services that can be provided by Oak Hill Farm
Services & amenities
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- Lighting/Sound
- Pet friendly
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
Rentals
- Barware
- China
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Linens
- Standard Chairs
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
3 reviews
Oertel Wedding 2024 Oak Hill Farm
Stunning venue, very unique and beautiful. So many places for photos.
Absolute fairytale!
Our wedding at Oak Hill Farm was an absolute dream! From our first communication with Becky, she was thorough, fast, kind, and detailed in answering all of our questions. On the big day, everything was set up exactly how we wanted it. It was perfect! Becky and her staff were so accommodating, helpful, and nice, making sure the event ran smoothly. As a bride, they treated me like the most important person in the world. The venue was breathtaking - I felt like I was in a real life fairytale! All of our guests and even our vendors couldn't stop raving about how beautiful Oak Hill Farm is. For any brides looking for the perfect rustic venue with an attentive team that will make you feel special, I highly recommend Oak Hill Farm!
Response from vendor•Jul 10, 2024This makes me so happy, Kelsey! We loved your entire vibe and you guys were so much fun to work with. My heart is full after reading your review! Congratulations to all of you!Perfect Day at Oak Hill!
I have been dreaming about getting married at Oak Hill since I attended a wedding there at 9 years old. Becky and her team work tirelessly to make magic. We never needed or wanted for anything, staff was quick to offer golf cart rides if we needed it, bring drinks to our table without asking and provide a seamless experience. I have been an event manager in the wedding industry for close to 10 years and I had my full trust in her team and was able to turn my manager brain off for a day, which i so appreciate!
Response from vendor•Jul 10, 2024Thank you for your review, Maddie! It means the world to us that your day was a success at Oak Hill Farm. Best wishes and please come back to visit!
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