The Barn at Sandy Knoll 2064 Wallace Lake Road • West Bend • WI 53090
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Affordable and DIY-friendly, this charming venue invites you to dream big. Rental fees include access to the entire surrounding park, including picnic tables, a fire pit, and scenic photo spots, and exclusive use of the barn. You're welcome to bring your own vendors, caterers, and alcohol, making it easy to keep budgets low and customization high.
- Natural beauty surrounds you, enveloped in the 257-acre Sandy Knoll County Park (the largest in Washington County!). A secluded woodsy grove makes for a lovely ceremony site, complete with rustic benches and a wooden arch. Receptions unfold in the two-level barn, with an easy flow between indoors and out thanks to a large upper patio and adjoining decks.
- Your nearest and dearest can stay the weekend, 10am Friday to 10am Sunday, in the Sandy Knoll Ranger House, which boasts three bedrooms, a full kitchen, and fire pit. Dog-friendly policies here and at the venue mean your furry VIPs are welcome too! It's easy for your guests to come and go, with a West Bend location about 40 miles north of Milwaukee.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $650–4,600/event
The rental fee includes:
- Private access to the barn’s upper & lower levels and outdoor deck areas
- Outdoor ceremony site and dressing area (additional cost on weekdays)
- Lower-level food prep & cocktail area
- Bar area, mobile bar, beverage cooler, chest freezer & 2 steel beverage tubs
- Approximately 160 wood folding chairs & 22 6-foot wood farmhouse tables
- Picnic tables, fire pit, string lights, WiFi & ADA restrooms
- Free park entrance for you and your guests
- Flexible food & beverage policies
- Dog-friendly upon request!
- And more!
Friday–Sunday Weekend | 10am Friday–10am Sunday | $4,600
Saturday | 10am–midnight | $3,500
Friday | 10am–midnight | $2,400
Sunday | Until midnight | $1,400
Monday–Thursday | 10am–midnight | $650Early check-in is available for an additional fee. Pricing may vary on holidays and holiday weekends. No staff on-site during events; setup & cleanup is the responsibility of the renter.
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 160 | 80 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 160 | |
| Reception | Seated | 160 | |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 0. | ||
The ceremony site’s benches seat 80+ guests; chairs from the barn can be brought out for larger ceremonies. Please contact the venue for additional capacity information.
Venue Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Special Events / Parties
- On-Site Accommodations
- Late Night
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$ • $$
Catering
BYO
Alcohol
BYO
A licensed bartender is recommended but not required.
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Some restrictions
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
May–October, daily.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Barn
- Park
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Forest / Woods
- Lagoon / Pond
- Meadow / Fields
- Park
The Barn at Sandy Knoll
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