Closed in 2021

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Situated in Darlington, Wisconsin, The Owl Barn is a family-owned wedding venue that encompasses stunning countryside views. Since being built in 1913, The Owl Barn has hosted family reunions, weddings, anniversaries. This eleven-acre farm is just 70 miles southwest of Madison, Wisconsin and 30 miles northeast of Dubuque, Wisconsin.

Facilities and Capacity

This secluded barn venue hosts events from May until October and has enough parking for up to 50 vehicles. The property houses two facilities: The Owl Barn and The Home Under the Pines. With 4,000 square feet of entertainment space, The Owl Barn seats up to 200 guests for dinner, up to 220 guests for a ceremony. It is surrounded by beautiful green acres and landscaping, houses 12 foot sliding windows, a double-decker porch, and a modern bathroom. Couples and their guests also enjoy The charming early 1900s farmhouse, has two separate couples quarters. The home has five bedrooms, two full baths, a large patio, heating and cooling systems, and is accessible between 9am and midnight on the day of the event.

Services Offered

The Owl Barn venue rental is available for weddings and other celebratory moments. Couples will appreciate the dedication the family-owned farm has to make each event extra special. By booking your event with this venue, you will receive the following amenities:

• Modern bathrooms
• Bridal suite
• Tables and chairs
• Free parking

History

Irishman and stonemason Bernard McGough (later, Gough) traveled to Illinois in 1850 with his son Peter to seek a better life for his family. While his wife and remaining five children stayed in their home country of Ireland, Bernard and Peter worked to pay for the family's passage and lay the foundation for the family in the US. In the 1860s, the Gough Family Farm was finally underway in Darlington, WI. Throughout the generations, the barn has transformed from a dairy farm to a place for festivities. Bernard's great-great-granddaughter, Mary, is the current owner of the farm and the events are managed by her niece, Caitlin.