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: What discounts, special offers, or packages are available here?
"I Do" Packages – Elopement Special
- 1-hour or 1.5-hour package 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 (1.5 hour rental only)
- Grazing table, mimosa station, unlimited champagne, lemonade and sweet tea stand, and coffee (1.5 hour rental only)
1-hour rentals start at $1,300 and include the ceremony only; 1.5-hour rentals start at $2,500 and also include a champagne & grazing table cocktail hour.
Current 2026 availability: Sunday March 22 (indoor ceremony), Tuesday July 7 (outdoor ceremony), and Sunday December 6 (indoor ceremony). Inquire about additional availability.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Package Prices
- $2,000–10,000/event
- Package prices vary depending on:
- Day of week
- Time of year
- Guest count
Venue-only packages include:
- Exclusive access to the 30-acre property, including ceremony site, event space, decks, and pavilions
- Full-day rental (9am–midnight or 1am, with an 8-hour event)
- Private dressing suite
- Event staff, formal setup, and bar services
- Tables, Chiavari chairs, china, flatware, and glassware
- Assorted in-house décor
Saturdays | $3,500–5,750
Fridays | $2,000–4,000
Sundays | $2,000–2,500Add-on a ceremony for $775–995.
Full-service wedding packages range $6,000–10,000, and include everything in the Venue-Only package, PLUS catering, on-site coordination, and venue staffing. Bar pricing is additional and ranges $18.50–32.50 for 3-hour service.
Pricing applies to 100 guests; additional guests are $35/person.
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 20%
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max 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 Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- 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
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$ • $$
Catering
Preferred list
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Garden
- Mansion
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Ranch / Farm
- Inn / Lodge
- Private Estate
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Creek / River
- Forest / Woods
- Garden
- Lagoon / Pond
- Landscaped Grounds
- Meadow / Fields
- Panoramic
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