About
The Barn is a new addition to Hornbaker Gardens, a family-owned garden center, botanic gardens, and arboretum that has been in operation for nearly 30 years. The new facility offers a beautiful, rural garden setting for your wedding and can accommodate up to 350. Brides seeking an indoor & outdoor option can now say “I do” surrounded by nature’s beauty right in North-Central Illinois.
The Barn was designed with a rustic-chic event space in mind. The stained cedar siding of the exterior gives The Barn a rustic feel, while wood ceilings, chandeliers and windows galore provide a breathtakingly elegant interior space. The Barn features bride’s and groom’s rooms, modern bathrooms and a large catering kitchen. The climate controlled space will provide a comfortable atmosphere for your guests during dinner, dancing and cocktail-hours any season of the year. The large, covered patio can be used for a variety of functions during any event. Your planning is made simple with the help of a friendly event staff who can point you in the right direction in choosing everything from cakes and DJs to photographers and hotels.
Breathtaking and unique photo opportunities abound throughout the gardens and grounds of Hornbaker Gardens. Your photographer will be thrilled with the natural backdrops provided to capture your special day.
