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Chestnut Mountain Resort

$9k - $14k For 100 Guests
Up to 250 guests
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Pricing Information

These prices are available for the months of May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct. These prices are available for the months of Mar, Nov.
Reception
$3,500 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price
Bar
$31 starting price
Reception
$500 starting price
Bar
$31 starting price

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About

Chestnut Mountain Resort is a banquet hall wedding venue tucked away in the unglaciated hills of Galena in northwest Illinois. This hidden gem has long been one of the midwest's most popular resort destinations since its opening in 1959. Located high above the Mississippi River, just eight scenic miles from the historic town of Galena, Chestnut Mountain Resort is the perfect venue for your special day.

Facilities and Capacity

Chestnut Mountain Resort boasts two beautiful outdoor spots for exchanging your vows. Surrounded by sweeping vistas atop a lush hill, you and your loved ones can celebrate your milestone with the Mississippi river painting a one-of-a-kind backdrop. Inside, their elegant ballroom can accommodate up to 250 people. Its floor-to-ceiling windows let in plenty of natural light, and the neutral design allows you plenty of flexibility in choosing your perfect aesthetic. During the summer months, you're welcome to book an outdoor tent and enjoy a magical evening on the perfectly manicured lawns. There, you can enjoy a breathtaking sunset and pose with loved ones, leaving you with a gorgeous wedding album to cherish forever. This resort also allows you to keep the festivities going all weekend long with overnight accommodations in their cozy, contemporary rooms.

Services Offered

Chestnut Mountain Resort aims to offer all-inclusive experiences for couples, making planning and day-of coordination a breeze. Their culinary team will work with you to create the perfect menu for the occasion and can cater to both traditional and international cuisine. No matter your taste, they'll adapt your experience to meet your particular preferences and budget. This venue offers detailed packages for both ceremonies and receptions. Their reception package includes the following:

  • Banquet food set up and display
  • Round and banquet tables
  • Elegant white table linens and napkins
  • A dance floor
  • Cake-cutting
  • Lighting, heaters, fans, and electrical hook-up for tented receptions

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$3,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$31

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

25

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Hotel
Resort

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

March
November
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Recommended by 94% of couples
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  • Flexibility
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    Krisanna S. Married on 10/12/2019
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    So far so amazing

    We will be getting married this October at North Point with our reception in the sunset garden tent! Our on site wedding coordinator, Chelsea, is on point, quick to respond and very flexible - also helpful with MOB/MOG who have one to many questions 🥰 tasting and consultations / planning appointments have been nothing but spectacular so far - will update after the big day
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    Tiffany Married on 09/09/2018
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    We recently got married on Sunday September 9, 2018 at Chestnut Mountain Resort and from the blessings above, had the most perfect day! We lucked out with the weather and all. If you’re looking for a rustic, country yet elegant venue, I highly recommend Chestnut Mountain! Joan Dillion our wedding coordinator was amazing to work with. Joan was very professional and very flexiable when it came to working around our crazy work schedules! The event staff was great, the food was amazing and the atmosphere was perfect! We highly recommend looking into Chestnut for your next event!

    -Tiffany

    Chestnut Mountain Resort's reply:

    Thank you for the kind words Tiffany! We are so glad that you enjoyed your time here at Chestnut Mountain Resort, and I will pass these along to Joan in her retirement!

    -Chelsea
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    Sierra Married on 06/23/2018
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    Great wedding venue!

    I was married here on 6/23/18. I could not have asked for a better venue. Everyone, and I mean everyone was so helpful at Chestnut. Joan is amazing and made sure that I was never over stressed about wedding planning. The food was delicious, we actually heard from multiple guests that it was the best wedding food they'd ever had! My father in law is mostly wheelchair bound which was a big concern when we chose a venue. Chestnut does not have elevators so we were nervous when we first looked at the venue but they assured us he would be taken care of. They weren't kidding. Be it golf carts or vans, they made sure he got from place to place with ease and no embarrassment! The views here are stunning, talk about awesome wedding photos! I highly recommend having your ceremony at Grand View Pointe if you can spring for it. You won't be sorry, the landscape is easily one of the most serene in Illinois! Make sure to take in a sunset while you're here, gorgeous! Don't forget this place isn't just for skiing and snowboarding, in the summer they have a ziplime, Alpine slide, Segway toirs, frisbee golf, and so much more!!!
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8700 W Chestnut Mountain Road Galena, IL, 61036
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Chestnut Mountain Resort frequently asked questions

Chestnut Mountain Resort includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Chestnut Mountain Resort includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Chestnut Mountain Resort includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
The space offered by Chestnut Mountain Resort for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Hotel
  • Resort
Chestnut Mountain Resort offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Chestnut Mountain Resort offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
Chestnut Mountain Resort offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
Chestnut Mountain Resort offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
Chestnut Mountain Resort is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in flexibility, 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in professionalism and 4.7 in value.

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