I had my wedding reception at the event loft a few years ago. The grounds were beautiful and the…read moreinside offered a unique rustic feel with a modern touch. The owner was very easy to work with. Plenty of parking, worked easily with vendors, great staff.

My daughter chose this venue after an exhaustive search. She knew immediately upon arrival at…read moreFarmin' Betty's that this was the perfect outdoor setting for their nuptials, the farmhouse for getting ready and the magnificent barn for their reception. In addition to the exquisite grounds, Beth and her staff are efficient, gracious, and knowledgeable. After several meetings, we left everything in her confident hands and enjoyed every moment of the glorious event. I cannot expound enough upon the professional manner every detail was dealt with. Everyone who attended has perfect memories.

From the owner: Vintage Fields welcomes you to an unforgettable experience. Nestled amid the rolling hills of…read moreSouthern Wisconsin (just 30 minutes from Madison and 45 minutes from the Western Milwaukee Suburbs), our estate offers a captivating blend of vintage charm and modern amenities. Imagine exchanging vows against a backdrop of serene fields and winding rivers. Or dancing the night away in our elegant wedding barn or under the stars in our magical courtyard. Your closest friends and family enjoying the moment and making memories with you. Here, you'll find peace, tranquility, and all the final touches that just make sense.

As amazing as this venue looks in photos it's even more impressive in person. You will appreciate…read morehow big the getting ready suites are which is a huge plus on wedding day. The cocktail lounge is like nothing you'll find anywhere else. Rich dark wood and equestrian decor create a cozy atmosphere for your guests. You'll absolutely love how huge the grand ballroom is. Plenty of room for your reception dinner and dancing!

The Millburn Barn is a great location for a wedding all under one roof. However, to experience…read moreprofessionalism, respect, and integrity, I would look elsewhere. I have organized eighteen large-scale events at other venues and have never had to deal with the lack of hospitality by an owner like I did at this place. While our families put together a beautiful and memorable event, it was not without a ridiculous amount of stress from the unaccommodating owners. The zero-tolerance policy of outside alcohol was handwritten like a note on the contract after it was already signed. The conversation about outside alcohol was casual and a story about a previous wedding where a keg was brought into the Groom's suite. Had we been told that their liquor license was in jeopardy instead of being disrespectfully yelled at, we could have resolved the issue professionally. The fact that the owners rummaged through personal items, confiscated gifts without our knowledge, constantly monitored every move via the surveillance cameras (there is no sign anywhere that you are being watched/recorded), spoke to us in a very rude manner, basically called us liars several times, and much more, made me regret the decision to have the wedding at the barn. What owner would say to the bride, "I bet you can't wait till this is over"? Or roll his eyes and say, "oh, god" at the decor we were bringing in? I am disgusted that the surveillance camera in the Groom's suite watched their every move. I wonder if the barn follows the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. I question the adequate exit access and compliant fire alarm system. I also question their compliance with the ADA Standards for Accessible Design (no designated accessible parking spaces). These are all serious matters that deserve attention. If you prioritize hospitality and integrity in your event planning, look for an alternative venue.

Amazing catering job. Staff and chef were fabulous. The food was top notch. The best salmon I ever…read morehad. I would most definitely hire them for all my upcoming events.

I cannot say enough for how magical my day was thanks to Ingo and Sandra. I never wanted to leave…read morethe building whenever we had meeting leading up to our wedding day! I always felt so comfortable. If it was possible I would give them a lot more than 5 stars:) If you want my full opinion I'm gonna have to have a 12 course meal so explain how thankful and appreciative I am for them!

I rented this venue last September for my daughter's wedding and it was worth every penny. Not only…read morewas the facility extemely accommodating, but the staff went above and beyond to make sure the day went seemlessly. They offered us a wide range of options for catering and one employee even took it upon herself to provide handcrafted glass decorations that must normally run over the thousand dollar mark at other venues. With the rustic architecture overlooking the river and the exceptional staff, it has got to be the best venue in Southern Wisconsin.

From the owner: Located on the west bank of the Rock River, a 19th-century woolen mill has been transformed into an…read moreexquisite site to entertain guests and create memories that will last a lifetime. Our in-house experts understand the need to make a space your own. Old Woolen Mill can provide you with a dream venue with the help of our local team. We're in your community, so we know how to make your day special! Part of what makes our one-of-a-kind venue unique is the glorious view. We borrow the landscape from Mother Nature and give you panoramic views of beautiful Wisconsin. Everyone's welcome, so don't hesitate to come by. Perfect for an assortment of meetings, Old Woolen Mill can accommodate any banquet. Our remodeled building is perfect to help a large crowd come together and create memories that will last forever. Whether you're planning for a company gathering or a party for family and friends, our experts will help you put together events that will be the talk of the town. You can relax and let our team help you plan and execute a banquet that will go off without a hitch. Our team has years of experience organizing exquisite events that will entertain your needs. Designed to impress, our facility is one of the most sought after venues for brides and grooms to complete their wedding. Old Woolen Mill features an unbelievable panoramic view, and complete accommodation for the guests. Choose from our extensive catering menu or have your own food delivered to our space...

For $30/hr, Algonquin's residents can rent the first floor of this building that's nestled on the…read morecorner of Algonquin Rd. & 31. I never even knew this was a possibility but stumbled upon it, thanks to the power of Google, when I was looking for a venue that would accommodate 50-ish people for my son's baptism reception lunch. This place definitely won't break the bank by any stretch of the imagination. The only downside is that it's not much to look at. The hall is nice and airy, 2 walls of windows let ample light stream in, and a wall of floor to ceiling mirrors reflect the light. The floors are wood, and the walls are cream, which provide a nice neutral palette for decorating without worrying about clashing. There's a tiny little kitchen in the back corner, complete with microwave and a full-sized refrigerator. Obviously they don't cater or anything, which is both a plus and a minus. They don't even have a coffee maker on hand, so be prepared to bring your own. What they do supply, or at least claim to, are 6-8 tables and 40-50 chairs. What we found when we arrived were 3 tables and about 20 chairs. We never did locate the rest of the tables and chairs, but we made due with what we had. This place isn't fancy by any stretch of the imagination, but if you're looking for a nice facility to hold a lunch or a get-together that isn't in your home, Algonquin's Historic Village Hall is a great option. We will definitely keep this place in mind for our next party.

Perfect venue for a diy wedding with about 80-85 guests & allows room for a dj and dance floor…read more Fall foliage makes a beautiful backdrop for pictures. Large kitchen for your caterer. Good local vendors for florist and bartenders. Once you packup all your decor, a cleaning crew comes in to clean the venue.

Lovely DIY/historic venue option for less than 175 in downtown Lake Geneva!…read more While we decided against going w/ HH as a venue, I can't recommend Beth and the space highly enough. Beth is thoughtful, competent, friendly and organized. As for the space, the price point is reasonable, the indoor/outdoor functionality is awesome, and with a little DIY love, this place could really shine for a big day. It's on the historic register of places, and it's all "al fresco garden/backyard meets historic park pavilion" in its feel. Bring all yr own booze/give it away (no selling!), rock a licensed caterer - they have a HUGE, fully-equipped catering kitchen, use their tables chairs or rent your own, and well, yeah. This spot is an affordable and lovely option for those looking to go a little more DIY route on their wedding day.

I've been here a few times for pop up dinners & really love the space!…read more They've kept some of the great old features from the original bank building including an impressive vault. I don't know if the mezzanine is original but it's a cool way to get extra space without separating people. Staff has always been outstanding and their prices are quite reasonable. Big parking lot behind as well. Definitely a great space to consider if you're planning something!

The Branch is an old bank turned event venue, located on the corner of Washington Ave. and Ann St…read more The vault is still there, as is an old teller window and lobby table. The interior has been left with it's original white marble and it is beautiful! There is also a second level balcony. I don't know what it was used for when this housed a bank, but for events, it is set up as an additional dining area with tables for 4. I've been twice now, both times for private dinners. There must be a small kitchen in the back, or a decent sized prep area, at the very least. The area that would have housed the original teller stations has been turned into a bar area with limited selections: about 6 tap beers, a couple of wines, and a few liquors (whiskey, rum, tequila and vodka) along with soda. There is no proper parking lot for this building itself, but there is a very large public parking lot behind the whole block, and there is street parking as well. The Branch is the perfect spot for the monthly dinners that I have attended...not too big and not too small. Cozy, but spacious. It would be the perfect spot for an anniversary party or to celebrate a milestone birthday. I look forward to returning for another dinner and, possibly, a party? 41/2018

Terrific service at the desk and promotional actions for free tickets and great tribute bans and…read moreentertainment every time

We totally enjoyed the music. The atmosphere needed some improvement . They had a strange token…read moresystem and were unclear about the service hours post show. Very confusing as the manager sent out party across the way to receive a post show glass of wine included in our chalice purchase and the Belfry house locked its doors on us. Just odd am not straightforward???? I would like the service to be more clear. I can see they are trying but actual food service and clear beverage service hours would be way better!

Camp Wandawega is a flawlessly re-created 1950′s summer camp. At $250 a night (plus a $60 airbnb…read moreservice fee), you can step back in time. Located in Elkhorn, WI about 90 minutes from where I currently live, on the way there, I drove by the place I used to camp as a kid and by towns I have met my parents in to go antiquing. Where many of the sites on the way were well-known to me, pulling into the camp site was familiar because it was like driving to the set of Moonrise Kingdom. Really, it was like plopping into any Wes Anderson movie. I could very clearly imagine children with their names emblazoned on sleeping bags and wooden tennis rackets being used as swords by campers. When I first arrived, I was early (although the reservation said there was a flexible check-in time). The cleaning lady was arriving in two hours, so I read outside for a while of (what would be) my cabin. The breeze was nice and my book was distracting, but then I started paying attention to a couple who were dipping their feet into the lake at the end of the dock while eating oranges AND drinking orange juice (?!?). That is commitment to Vitamin C, if I ever saw one. Once I moved past my internal giggle at the scurvy-free couple, I glanced at my phone and saw that time had slowed to a crawl. How can a morning at home go so fast and an hour at camp go so slowly? It is like that scene in The Jerk where he says the first day seemed like a week. Camp Wandawega is quite quiet, except for the crazy chipmunks. Sometimes, you can hear the muted, but distinctive click of the flagpole outside. Often, I caught myself looking to see if the crinkle of leaves or branch breaking was a person, but it was almost always a chipmunk (or, not to be out done, squirrels). If the chipmunks weren't there or if flags didn't move, I would have thought I was frozen by some witch's autumn spell. Overall, it seemed like it shouldn't all be there- the details. It felt like it all should have been swept away in a flood or be permanently planted in someone's dream, not surviving as well-preserved as it all is. There is no internet that I could connect to. I didn't need air conditioning or heat, but they are a window cooling unit and a floor heater respectively; nothing major to protect you from the elements. You are here to be (at least, a little) outside. There is a rope swing and open-air showers. There are old bikes and bird houses. The traditional camp colors of burnt red, forest green, and stark white are everywhere. Uneven stairs and rocky hills force your attention even while you walk casually around. The camp was at one point a brothel. Well, it was a speak easy, a distribution center for organized crime, a brothel, a lake resort and a church camp before the current owners bought it and renovated it to its current state. While at Camp Wandawega, what I felt was a constant pang of that very specific camp feeling. The anxiety before arriving your first time. The waiting of ONE MORE YEAR before your next camp experience always seeming like forever. The addiction in the autonomy and the freedom of no parents or siblings. You just being who you are. Someone good at archery. Someone who loves sitting on a dock. Someone who swings in a hammock. Someone who naps. Someone who hikes. While there, I got invited to a fire on the beach by one couple. At another point, a couple taking engagement photos came by to use the canoes. Untroubled people came and went. Some times a fish would come up to ripple the water in their hunger. The lily pads provided a little buffer from the reflection of the sun. There was the constant smell of a fire burning somewhere. What I recommend doing while at Camp Wandawega: -Eat PB&J. You can go into town for food, but why bother? -Sneak iced coffee or coffee grounds and a French press into the communal kitchen. -You don't really have to sneak, but sneaking around seems very camp-y. -Take a nap. Or several. -Read the books at the end of the bed (A Very Modest Cottage and Found, Free & Flea) by Tereasa Surratt. They will provide more information on the renovation of the property and the care of one of the cottages specifically. -Go on a walk around the whole site. You will find tipis (or teepees) and other fun finds. Just bring your hiking boots. -Canoe. (Language side note: canoe is a noun and a verb. English is so quirky.) -Sit with the liquor of your choice by a fire or just sit by the lake for a while. -Go on a bike ride. -Take pictures. You can't really take a bad one. During my time here, the bees were about. Flies and ants, too. Twice, a spider dropped down (seemingly from the sky) onto the book I was reading. Also, I am 99.9% sure there was a raccoon outside of my cabin door one night. Camp Wandawega is a natural and authentic place which makes it an ultimate place to reflect and assess. Yes, you have to constantly check your wine for bugs, but that is part of the magic of being fully present, isn't it?

AMAZING. This is an awesome place with rich history dating back nearly 100 years ago. The tree…read morehouse is soooo cool, there are many options as far as areas you can stay in. Teepees, old Army tents, the old "dormitories," and small cabins. We were here for a wedding over the weekend (which is rare from what I hear), and the place was recently renovated (in the last 5-7 years or so). This is a very rustic place with a historical feel. In the 1920's during the prohibition years, it was a speakeasy (my favorite part of their history), but there is much more. To learn more about the history check out, www.wandawega.com. This place is also a very well kept secret. I grew up less than 10 miles away from Wandawega, but had only heard of the lake not the "Camp" or "Resort." This place is meticulously decorated, clean, historical, rustic and all-around awesome.