We just had our wedding reception here and it was wonderful! Nyk was so fun to work with and…read moreeveryone was great. They made it super easy and fun and the food was great as well! Everyone that came had a great time. From beginning to end it was perfect! THANK YOU!!

I can't say enough good things about Nyk and his staff. The venue is gorgeous, and they are so easy…read moreto work with- and I am a former venue manager and event planner for more than 10 years. Derrick and the other floor manager (I'm sorry I can't remember your name) were ON POINT all night. The food was delicious! We rented the Washington room for the wedding ceremony and the Distillery Room for the reception. There was another wedding in the ballroom ( which is on the same floor) but you never would have known it. #thewaterhousebestdayever Poppy Vogel, Tucson Arizona- mother of the bride.

Fabulous room and amazingly to work with. At short notice I was able to put on a perfect event,…read morecomplete with florals and decor.

I went to a ladies tea party here. It was clean, bright and just the right size for a small…read moregathering. Super cute!!

We don't drink alcohol so we are always on the look out for cool places that treat non alcoholic…read moredrinks with the same respect that is shown to complex drinks with booze. This place does just that in addition to being a super cool space to make something cool to take home! We were just passing through on our way home from a weekend in Springfield so we just had a drink. This would be a great place for date night or to take your kids for an art project! How cool is that!

Crafted DIY Studio & Bar of Peoria... you have my heart!! I visited Peoria with my boyfriend a…read moremonth ago and took a walk for approx. 3 minutes before stumbling into Crafted. I LOVE CRAFTS. And I also like to sip. So naturally, we walked in and signed ourselves up for a craft session the next morning. The options are truly expansive in terms of both project variety and skill level! I made a wine caddy (the shapes were pre-cut, but I sanded, assembled, and painted the finish), and the boo thang made a leather wallet. Drinks were tasty! I wasn't in the mood to drink at 11am (I'm not strong enough... yet), so I had a fizzy drink with muddled berries and mint at the bottom. I LOVE IT HERE! As they said to me upon walking in, "You don't have to craft to drink and you don't have to drink to craft," but you'll for sure have a great time :")

Several websites recommended that my husband and I check out the Luthy Botanical Garden and after…read morevisiting, I can't figure out why this place was recommended. We went there on a Saturday morning. Parking was very difficult to come by. There was no clear entrance. On this Saturday, there were vendors selling their wares. There were too many vendors taking up too much space. I went there to enjoy nature, not feel forced to buy things. There was a singer and guitar player who was too loud and not very good. I enjoyed walking and seeing the flowers and sculptures but there was not enough of that at this garden. Luthy Botanical Garden is too commercial and there is not enough garden.

Wha a lovely stop on my day trip today! I loved observing the winter phase of the outdoor gardens…read moreas well as the permanent art pieces and sculptures. The real treat was the greenhouse space though! I really love to learn all the names of everything around me and they're all expertly labeled with large font which my group appreciated. And nice that admission is free! Be sure to leave a donation though.

The Caterpillar Visitors Center is a must see if you are in Peoria. This is the most fun that I've…read morehad at a museum in a long time. When you enter you watch a movie (in a decommissioned machine) and learn about the history of Caterpillar through displays and artifacts like a traditional museum. The best part is when you get to climb into the machines and get to sit inside them. There is a simulator where you can learn how to use and move a scooper. Be sure to get your picture taken next to the big machines. I highly recommend the Caterpillar Visitors Center!

It is located in the heart of Peoria downtown. It's a museum full of information and history. It…read moretour starts with a documentary film . It is not a big museum, but you could spend reasonably time to dig into the past to explore the history. Very educational and highly recommended.

What a find. In…read moretown visiting friends we came to the 33 room. The bartenders are true mixologists who are able to make whatever you need. You walk into an old school Pabst Blue Ribbon tasting room. Truly a gem.

Recently reserved the room for a private, surprise birthday party on a cold & snowy Sunday…read moreafternoon. We had a great experience here! Great service, friendly & knowledgeable bartenders and an amazing selection of beers and cocktails. Room isn't large but the old-school vibes are clearly evident and as my father worked at the Pabst Brewery decades ago, there was some sentimental value to holding this family event here. Great place, great service and great drinks!

I enjoyed the food, but there wasn't enough to drive me back for another visit. The amount of food…read morewas adequate. The service was mostly good. The taste of the food was as good as my own home-cooked meals, but nothing outstanding. No alcohol was purchased. The clientele was on the older side and the atmosphere was okay, but didn't impress. The lighting was a little bright, but I imagine the typical diner needs the light to read the menu.

Great course and very challenging. Senior discount pricing. Course was in good shape but the…read moregreens need more maintenance - very beat up. But will Definitely go back.

We could not have asked for a more beautiful place to celebrate our daughter's wedding! Haven On…read moreThe Farm in Edwards, Illinois was everything we hoped for and more. We booked the venue about a year and a half before the wedding, and from the very beginning, they were absolutely wonderful to work with. By the time the wedding arrived in June, everything came together even more beautifully than we had imagined. The venue itself is simply stunning. From the tree-lined driveway and gorgeous white barn to the hydrangeas, antique details, and historic lights from the old Capitol building, every corner has so much character and charm. It has that beautiful equestrian-estate feel, but with a historic, timeless elegance that makes it feel incredibly special. There are so many possibilities for creating your own look and making the space feel personal and unique. The bridal house was beautiful, spacious, and such a wonderful place for the girls to get ready, and having a groom's quarters for the guys was such a thoughtful touch. Those spaces made the entire day feel relaxed and special from the moment everyone arrived. The cocktail hour was one of my favorite parts. We were able to create such a fun and beautiful atmosphere with whiskey tastings displayed on an antique buffet, the antique bar, comfortable couches, pub tables, rugs, umbrellas, linens, bag game, and the gorgeous setting beneath the trees. It felt elegant without ever feeling stuffy. One of the things I really appreciated about Haven On The Farm is how many opportunities there are to personalize the experience. From the linens, flatware, dinnerware, and chargers to the glassware, dance floor, dance floor sticker, draping, and greenery, there are so many ways to take the already beautiful setting and make it completely your own. And then there is the staff--which truly deserves its own paragraph! Ashley, the owner, was absolutely amazing to work with. She was helpful, accommodating, and genuinely invested in making our daughter's wedding day wonderful. Her assistant, Josie, was also incredible and such a pleasure to work with throughout the process. The bartenders were wonderful, and everyone who helped transport our guests from the parking area to the venue was fantastic. Every person we encountered was kind, helpful, and made our guests feel welcomed and taken care of. Having a day-of coordinator was also such a gift. It allowed us as the family to actually enjoy the wedding instead of worrying about the details. Everything felt organized and well cared for. Most importantly, the wedding was absolutely gorgeous. Our daughter had a vision that was a little bit of an upscale equestrian estate mixed with a touch of coastal charm, and Haven On The Farm gave us the perfect canvas to bring that vision to life. We will always be grateful that our daughter chose Haven On The Farm for such an important day. It wasn't just a beautiful place to have a wedding--it was an experience that we will remember for years to come. If you are considering Haven On The Farm, I cannot recommend it highly enough. The beauty of the property is only surpassed by the people who take care of it. We truly couldn't have asked for a better place to celebrate such a special day, and we will always be grateful that this is where our daughter's wedding memories were made.

From the owner: Welcome to Haven on the Farm. Peoria's charming new wedding & event venue on a historical 10 acre…read morefarm where you and your guests are the center of celebration. Allow our expert team to attend to every element of your event planning and execution with unparalleled attention to detail and extraordinary service. Whether you are expecting 300 guests or 10, let us make your date perfect. We can accommodate a large traditional wedding or an intimate elopement or any celebratory event in between. We are accepting requests for tours & reservations for the 2023 and 2024 seasons.

I have set up many events in this space, and each time has been such a great experience! Michelle,…read morethe owner, is very up-front about expectations for vendors and her expectations are very much in line with industry standards. Both the upper (ballroom) and lower (Memphis) room spaces are absolutely beautiful! The chandeliers really compliment the warehouse-industrial look and give it a very chic, unique feel. This has definitely become one of my favorite wedding venues in the Peoria area! Highly recommend.

I was recently here for a wedding. It was a beautiful venue! The indoor/outdoor space was amazing…read more There's so much you can do with it outside of weddings (although I'm assuming that's a majority of what type of events happen there). There were very beautiful chandeliers on the ceilings that made for an amazing ambiance. However, there was another wedding going on at the same time because there's multiple spaces within the venue. I heard from one of the bridesmaids that for the rehearsal she walked into the other weddings rehearsal on accident. Even more when people were giving speeches we could hear the music playing from the other event (and I'm sure they could hear us as well at times).

I had my wedding here at the end of June and was absolutely blown away! We were won over by…read morePackard after we walked in the door; the reception hall is unique and it felt cozy...not too overdone, not outdated...it was perfect. (Plus a few months prior to the wedding they repainted the entire room a tannish/brown...no longer the "meh" forest green.) What made Packard EVEN better was the staff. I had the best wedding planner in the world and am so sad for future brides that Kori won't be there to help you...she was amazing! (Don't worry, there are other wonderful ladies there that will help you and be awesome for you!) The reception went smoothly and that is mostly due to the organization of the staff at Packard. They have binders for every couple getting married and keep every email, conversation, checklist, you name it...in that binder. Last, the chef/caterer, One World....We got SOOOO many compliments on the food at our wedding. We literally had a friend email us to tell us how great it was and how he had never had that good of food at a wedding before. It was phenomenal! I loved Packard Plaza and our photos from the reception turned out amazing. Highly, highly recommend it!

Had a blast at my brother's wedding.The set-up is quite interesting. We went up a bunch of stairs…read moreand then some more because we were part of the wedding party. The second floor overlooks the seating area and surrounds the dance floor. It seems that they bring the wedding party up so that they can make their grand entrance down some stairs to the head table. The only thing is that they don't utilize the space any more than that, although some of the photographers used it for pictures. The space is right for a smaller size wedding. The staff was quite adept at keeping tidy during service, almost so much so that they almost took away stuff I was still working on. I don't fault them too much on that, they were busting their butts out there. The only thing I didn't like is that sitting at the head table I could see the food carts being rolled in around the DJ table to the kitchen area. I thought that looked kinda weird. Overall we had a really good time and a lot of people got out on the dance floor. That's all that matters.