Your wedding at Bluestem farm

We are a unique and quaint wedding venue that is authentically original yet modern and comfortable. Family owned and operated, we handle each couple individually and strive to make your wedding day all that you envision. Now open for seven seasons, we are proud to say we have hundreds of happy couples and thousands of impressed wedding guests.

Here are some venue highlights:

Wedding Planner

Curated design and layout

Heated and cooled reception space

Beautifully designed bridal suite and grooms quarters

Outdoor or indoor ceremony

Personalized and attentive approach to planning your wedding


We hope you contact us about your wedding or event today! All tours are by appointment only. You can schedule one here:

Location: Hebron, IL

McHenry county’s premier original barn venue

Seasonally Open: mid-May through mid-October

All the comforts you expect for your wedding

You can have everything you have ever dreamed for your wedding. Bluestem Farm has a full list of amenities that will make you confident our venue is perfect for your day:

  • Indoor Restrooms

  • Air Conditioning/ Heat

  • Elevator

  • Several Bar locations, whiskey barrel cocktail tables

  • Outdoor Patio

  • Indoor or Outdoor ceremony space

  • Capacity of up to 180

  • Tables and Chairs for reception and ceremony

  • Full weekend rental options

  • Two out buildings for bridal party use

  • 3 acres of lawn for your guests to spread out and enjoy

  • On site parking space with separate vendor parking

  • 140 acres of prairie for a peaceful setting


2025 & 2026 Pricing

Open May-October only

Please inquire to learn more about our pricing and inclusions

Ready to set up a tour? You can send us an email or you can schedule one online now!

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What does your rental fee include?

  • Full venue and property access

  • Wedding Coordinator options

  • Decor clean up!

  • Paved and grassy parking areas

  • Two out-buildings for bridal party use (Bridal Suite & Groom’s Quarters)

  • Indoor restrooms

  • Custom-built Bar and whiskey barrel cocktail tables

  • Bar refrigeration, kegerator and cooler for ice

  • Reception A/C and Heat

  • Table and chair set-up and take-down for both ceremony & reception

  • Your choice of 60" round tables and/or 8' banquet tables

  • Seating for up to 180

  • White, padded garden chairs for outdoor ceremony and indoor reception (separate sets)

  • Outdoor ceremony location OR indoor ceremony option

  • Use of the outdoor patio and 3 acres of lawn space for games

  • Fully ADA accessible- indoor elevator!

  • Garbage Removal

    What does your rental fee not include?

  • Food/catering

  • Alcohol

  • Flowers, Decor, etc.


Bluestem Farm is a flexible venue that allows couples to choose which caterer they would like to work with. We also allow couples to purchase their own alcohol and use one of our preferred bartending vendors to serve. This flexibility will allow couples to stay within their wedding budget and create a customized wedding! Check out our recommended vendors here: VENDORS

What is in Hebron & beyond?

 

Situated in Hebron, IL around 140 acres of prairie and a few family farms, Bluestem Farm will certainly give you that rural, private setting you are looking for.

Bluestem Farm also offers a location with many options for hotels, dining, shopping, and overall experience.

Stay in our exclusive rental home- The Farmhouse. Just 3 miles away and enough room for groups up to 18.

With-in a 5 minute drive:

Richmond, IL:  Several restaurants, (1) hotel, a local coffee shop, several local stores and salons.

Paytk Farms local farm-stand with home-grown produce

With-in a 15 minute drive

Lake Geneva, WI:  Several hotels from Comfort Inn to Grand Geneva Resort and Golf course. Several local dining options, night life, shopping, local and chain coffee shops, several salon and spa options. 

AirBNB options available in Lake Geneva as well.

With-in a 20 minute drive

Historic Woodstock, IL: Best-Western Hotel, historic downtown square home to several restaurants, night-life, the Opera House, and local shops and salons.

Antioch, IL: Best-Western Hotel, several local bars and restaurants

With-in a 25 minute drive

Fontana, WI: The Abbey Resort with several bar and restaurant options.

Crystal Lake, IL: Several hotels, restaurants, bars, shopping, salons.

 

 

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