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 rustic but elegant barn weddings and wedding receptions. We are experts at "do it your self weddings." The Byron Colby Barn has been chosen by Chicago Magazine as "Best Budget Wedding Venue, Chicagoland, 2011." We will make your wedding affordable; our beautiful barn and your guests will make it fun.

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 220 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.

2011

Fridays: $1995 ($600 deposit)
Saturdays & Saturday equivalents: $2395 ($700 deposit)

2012

Fridays: $2095 (deposit $600)
Saturdays & Saturday equivalents: $2495, ($700 deposit)

2013

Fridays: $2295 (deposit $700)
Saturdays & Saturday equivalents: $2795, ($700 deposit)

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

2011
up to 75 guests: $1195
76-90 guests: $1495
91-110 guests: $1695
111+ guests: $1995
All with a $600 deposit

2012
up to 75 guests: $1395
76-90 guests: $1695
91-110 guests: $1895
111+ guests: and $2095
All with a $600 deposit

2013
up to 75 guests: $1595
76 or more guests: $2295
All with a $600 deposit

The fee includes five event hours; from ceremony proposed start time to last dance; extra event hours are $250 per hour more

You and your guests will have access to Market Square, a beautiful, tree-lined, bricked area behind the barn featuring benches and a grassy area. Use Market Square for your ceremony and sparkling wine toast. The barn's silo makes for a most unique setting for the bar; you may purchase your own beverages to save money; perhaps a $2000 savings. Prairie Crossing's gazebo is one block from the barn and can be rented for $275 for your ceremony and includes a free event hour at barn and gazebo.

We have an extensive list of excellent recommended caterers with prices beginning in the low $20’s per person, everything included, except tip. You may choose a professional caterer (with their own commercial kitchen) who is are not on the list for $125 extra.

You may decorate the barn to your taste. We have decorative materials that you may use free of charge; A grape vine wreath candle lanterns and standing candelabras; the barn looks beautiful awash in candlelight! Reasonable preparation & rehearsal time is also free. You may get into the barn to decorate as early as 9am on Friday and Saturday and 11am on Sunday. 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 $275 for your ceremony; but it includes a free hour above the five. 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