The Barn At Hornbaker Gardens - Princeton, Illinois

Larissa P.

We recently worked with Lindsay and her team to plan and host a corporate event at The Barn at Hornbaker Gardens. Lindsay was GREAT to work with. All communication was clear, she set exceptions and was very accommodating. The venue itself is incredible and has everything you could need. Set-up was seamless as the staff had things set up and ready for us before we arrived. I highly recommend working with vendors they suggest as they often times know where to park, when to arrive, etc. and it's less stress for you. Fairly priced for what we needed and again, the venue had everything we could ask for. Highly recommend The Barn at Hornbaker Gardens for your next event, corporate or otherwise!

Yorkville F.

As a designing florist who has had the pleasure of working at The Barn at Hornbaker Gardens for a couple of weddings this season, I cannot recommend this venue highly enough! From the moment you step onto the property, you are enveloped in a romantic ambiance that perfectly sets the stage for a beautiful celebration.

Their indoor spaces are just as impressive as the outdoor areas. With ample natural light and charming architectural features, they create a warm and inviting atmosphere for guests. I always love how my floral designs come to life in these spaces, adding to the overall enchantment of the occasion.

Working together has been a delight, and I look forward to many more events at this wonderful venue. Highly recommend!

Best,
Nicole and the Yorkville Flower Shop dream team

Emily &. P. V.

The Barn at Hornbaker Gardens is literally the place where dreams come true! My husband and I got married here on 10/11/24. It was the best day imaginable and The Barn was perfect!

We knew from the very beginning of our engagement that our two priorities for our budget and planning were the venue and the photo/video. We wanted to find a venue that felt intentional. We wanted to be in a place that was so naturally beautiful it wouldn’t need a whole lot of work to look good, and we wanted a space that was intentionally created for all of the special moments throughout the wedding day. From the getting ready suites, the gorgeous outdoor ceremony site, the stunning indoor reception space, to all of the incredible garden areas around the property to take photos, the whole venue was absolutely perfect. We got to drive on a golf cart around the property with our photographer/videographer to all of these beautiful garden areas to take photos. This alone made the cost of the venue so worth it. We have so many amazing wedding photos with so many different locations, and it made the whole day feel truly magical to be surrounded by so many beautiful spaces. (Because of this, I would highly recommend planning extra time in your day for bride and groom portraits. We had 1.5 hours before the ceremony, and then 30 mins after during golden hour. That whole time was for just the two of us for our first look and photos, and we really got to soak up all of the space the property had to offer).

There is also so much outdoor space for guests to sit, hang out, play bags, etc. A lot of older family members used the outdoor seating to watch the dancing through the windows during the night, but were able to talk and relax with family members without the loud music. It was such a sweet environment for them to enjoy the night. We got compliments all night on how amazing the venue was, and I swear every time I looked around I got giddy with excitement all over again over how beautiful it was.

We worked with Lindsay as our venue coordinator and she was incredible! She gave us our tour before we booked and we walked away that day knowing that the venue was meant for us, because of the space and because of how great Lindsay was to work with. She was always so kind and quick to respond to my emails. I often felt bad before emailing her because I didn't want to bother her with more questions, but she always had such a nice and helpful response that reminded me it was okay to ask questions. She was amazing at our rehearsal and throughout our wedding day to make sure everyone was where they needed to be. I also am so appreciative of her for a moment in our ceremony… our bridal party had just walked down, it was my turn, and I was hit with a wave of emotion. She smiled at me, gently said “take a moment, whenever you are ready”, and she gave me the space to soak up the moment and enjoy it without stress. I am so thankful for her!

Weddings are pricey, and wedding venues like The Barn are pricey, but it was so worth it! If it works with your budget I 100% recommend it! We had the most amazing and most beautiful day. I am getting emotional 3 months later just thinking about it. It was everything I have ever dreamed of, thanks to Lindsay and The Barn at Hornbaker Gardens.

Marc A.

Venue staff is very friendly and helpful. Property is nice and upkept. Clean facility. Plenty of parking. Filmed a wedding here and everybody was accommodating and ended up with ZERO issues for the NYE wedding 👏 nicely done The Barn.

Natalie H.

This place is absolutely beautiful and huge! Has to be one of the best venues I have ever seen!

Jeffrey S.

Wonderful place for plant or flower enthusiasts. Excellent place for photography of plants, flowers, insects, birds and other wildlife. Great place that teaches kids about nature. Teaches them crafts and shows them Frogs, tadpoles, frogpoles (which I never heard of) dragonflies and other water wildlife.

Donna T.

I LOVE THOS GARDEN CENTER!!!! I make a trip to this fabulous location a few times each year. Their quality and selection are the best in the area.

It is sooooo beautifully landscaped with public gardens on the property. If you wish to see a mature plant, it is somewhere on the grounds. I love the hosta and shade areas. There are walking paths and little resting benches throughout. The place is peaceful and serene.

Their staff is very helpful and knowledgeable. So refreshing to have garden center employees know about their plants and products.

Two cute gift areas are on the grounds. They too are well laid out and a joy to navigate. All items are unique and not things sold in area big box stores. Plenty of great gift items for special occasions.

There is a new wedding venue on the grounds. It is super gorgeous and decorated very nicely. It is a new barn with lots of windows overlooking the grounds. Your wedding photos would be so beautiful with the gardens as your backdrop.

It is a bit of a drive, but we'll worth it as the road, to the garden center, is very picturesque. We'll worth the drive.

Maggie T.

The moment we drove up to the Barn, we fell IN LOVE with the beauty of this venue and couldn't wait to marry at The Barn. It is a STUNNING venue. I could not speak more highly of both Tara and Lindsay. Tara would check in with me regularly to see if I needed any help with the wedding planning process. Lindsay did not miss a beat the day of my Wedding. She went above and beyond to make sure the day was absolutely perfect. From getting there early to let my makeup girl in to set up to the hand-written note I found in my card box that brought me to tears. She is the most thoughtful and kind person. THANK YOU, ladies, for making my experience unforgettable!