The Shores of Turtle Creek 7908 Winn Road • Spring Grove • IL 60081
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- You'll find plenty of gorgeous photo opportunities across the lush grounds, which boast hundreds of mature trees, bountiful wildflowers, and dozens of ponds. Make sure to stop for a kiss on the romantic footbridge that spans Turtle Creek!
- Exchange vows beneath a wooden arbor in a quiet glen shaded by oaks, then follow with dinner and dancing in the gracious, lodge-inspired reception room.
- The property is big enough for an all-outdoor wedding, with room to spare for lawn games, an al fresco cocktail lounge, or a children's area.
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Deals
A Day to Say "I Do" – Elopement Special
- 1.5-hour ceremony + cocktail hour for up to 20 guests
- Ceremony site with music, officiant, and altar décor
- Bouquet + boutonnière from Trellis Florals
- 1 hour of photography from Valen Studios
- Champagne cocktail hour, including grand entrance, cake cutting, and first dance
- Grazing table, mimosa station, lemonade and sweet tea stand, and coffee
Available mid-week April–November, plus other limited dates. Available weekends December–March.
2026 Winter Weddings
Enjoy a special price of $1,250 for the venue rental in January–March 2026! Offer is for new clients only and cannot be combined with any other discounts or offers. Contact the venue for more details.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $2,000–5,500/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Time of year
Saturdays | $3,250–5,500
Fridays | $2,000–4,000
Sundays | $2,000
Ceremony Fee
- $775–995/event
- Ceremony fee varies depending on:
- Time of year
- Space reserved
- Guest count
Package Prices
- $5,500/event and up
- Package prices vary depending on:
- Day of week
- Guest count
Packages include:
- Exclusive access to the 30-acre property and grounds
- Full-day rental, 9am–midnight or 1am
- Choice of ceremony site, with rain backup
- Private dressing area
- Event staff, formal setup, and bar services
- Tables, Chiavari chairs, linens, china, flatware, and glassware
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 20%
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 180 | 500 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 250 | 500 |
| Reception | Seated | 180 | 500 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 125. | ||
Venue Details
Site Uses
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- Late Night
Essential Info
Price
$ • $$
Catering
Preferred list
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily.
Venue Type
Buildings & other settings available:
- Garden
- Mansion
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Ranch / Farm
- Inn / Lodge
- Private Estate
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Creek / River
- Forest / Woods
- Garden
- Lagoon / Pond
- Landscaped Grounds
- Meadow / Fields
- Panoramic
The Shores of Turtle Creek
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