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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 eight 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 on site

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:

Schedule a tour

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 or single day 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

2026 & 2027 Pricing

Open May-October only

Please inquire to learn more about our pricing, inclusions & available dates

Booking 2026* and 2027

*2026 dates left: 08/22/26, 10/24/26

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

Schedule a tour

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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.