Prairie Crossing Amenities - Byron Colby Barn

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The Byron Colby Barn serves Lake County as a gathering place for all types of events, from wedding receptions to yoga classes.

The Barn can accommodate up to 180 guests for sit-down dinners or meetings. Additional seated guests can be accommodated with tent seating just outside the barn. Groups of up to 240 guests can be accommodated for cocktail parties and dancing. Barn rentals include use of 15 antique wooden tables on the main floor and 6 round tables in the loft, as well as 40 antique wooden chairs and 110 folding chairs. For live entertainment a stage is available free of charge.

The rental fees are:

The Barn features 15 wooden tables on the main floor and 6 round tables in the loft. In addition, we have 40 antique chairs and 110 folding chairs.

2008

Fridays: $1495 ($600 deposit)
Saturdays: $1995 ($700 deposit)

2009

Fridays: $1695 ($600 deposit)
Saturdays: $2195 ($700 deposit)

Sunday prices are flexible, and depend on the number of guests:

up to 60 guests: $695
61-75 guests: $995
76-90 guests: $1195
91-110 guests: $1295
111+ guests: $1495 (2008)
$1695 (2009)

The fee includes five hours; extra event hours are an additional $175/hour. There are no hidden charges!

We have an extensive list of excellent recommended caterers with prices beginning at approximately $17.95 per person, everything included, except taxes and tip. Choosing a caterer off the list is allowed but is $125 extra.

You may decorate the Barn to your taste. We have silk floral garlands, candle lanterns, candelabras and tea light glasses; the Barn looks beautiful awash in candlelight! Reasonable preparation & rehearsal time is also free. Gorgeous photo sites are available for free at Prairie Crossing's gazebo, horse pasture, beach, prairie and the limestone overlook at Lake Aldo Leopold.

You and your guests will have access to Prairie Crossing's Market Square, a beautiful, tree-lined, bricked area behind the barn featuring benches and a grassy area. Use Market Square for your ceremony, and/or cocktails and hors d'oevres. The silo of the Byron Colby Barn is a most unique setting for the bar; you may purchase your own beverages to save money. Prairie Crossing's gazebo is one block from the Barn and can be rented for $200 for your ceremony. Guests may also mingle in front of the Barn at highboy cabaret tables.

To reserve the Barn, you will need to complete a rental agreement and return it along with the appropriate deposit. The deposit check will be cashed and will serve two purposes. First and most importantly, it reserves the date for your event. Second, it serves as a security deposit for the barn in case of any damage. This deposit money will be returned within eight business days after your event.

To experience The Byron Colby Barn is to fall in love with it. If you would like
to tour the barn, or for further information, please contact:
Stan Rosenberg
(847) 543-1202
bcbarn@prairiecrossing.com

The Byron Colby Barn is available seven days a week, and is located at:
1561 Jones Point Road
Grayslake, Illinois 60030

Event Rentals at the Byron Colby Barn