The Grove Redfield Estate

HISTORY & CAPACITY

The Grove Redfield Estate is an award winning wedding and event venue located in Glenview, Illinois on the grounds of The Grove Nature Preserve, a 150 + acre National Historic Landmark. Built in 1929 by Prairie School architect George Elmslie, the estate features an elegant Craftsman style home, outdoor Pavilion, Gazebo and meadow. This stunning estate is ideal for weddings, retreats, meetings, milestones and life celebrations, anniversaries and Holiday gatherings. The entire estate is included in your rental.

The maximum guest capacity is 115 - 120 for a fully seated event, wedding ceremony or reception in the outdoor Pavilion, or 125 for a cocktail style reception, with minimal seating, in the Pavilion.

The historic home accommodates a maximum of 50-75 guests for fully seated events (primarily November - mid-April during the cold weather season), and 60 maximum for wedding ceremonies inside the Great Room.

FACILITIES

The historic Redfield home has the picturesque look of a Northern European country house. Its design reflects the style and taste of an earlier era with a beamed cathedral ceiling, tiled fireplace and beautiful woodwork. Enjoy the views outside through original leaded glass windows throughout the home, and you may just catch a glimpse of deer wandering the estate. The loft area overlooking the Great Room is ideal for musicians or DJ's to perform. Three elegant dressing rooms are available for wedding preparations. Caterers have use of the on-site commercial grade kitchen. Enjoy cocktails on the patio just off the Great Room after your wedding ceremony, before dinner and dancing.

The outdoor stone Pavilion is one of the Chicago areas most sought after celebration spaces. Complete with a dramatic outdoor fireplace, the Pavilion is equipped with eight electrical outlets, dimmable ceiling lighting, and urns filled with seasonal plants and flowers. Bistro lighting hung high in trees surround this beautiful structure. The Pavilion is perfect for ceremonies, receptions, corporate events, and milestone celebrations.

The Gazebo Plan your ceremony under the woodland Gazebo just a short walk from the house, across a rustic bridge. An electrical outlet is available for your musicians, DJ or officiant.

The Great Oak Tree our majestic 125 + year old oak tree, adjacent to the front entrance of the historic home, is another location choice for your ceremony. The stucco and stone facade of the house, along with magnificent trunk and branches will frame your photos beautifully.

SERVICES OFFERED

Catering You will choose from eight contracted caterers to provide a perfect culinary experience for your guests. The caterer will manage your setup, service and breakdown. A kitchen on the first floor of the estate home offers amenities and space for caterers to prepare.

Equipment Tables and chairs are provided in your rental fee. All additional equipment, including linens, glassware, flatware, plates, and anything else necessary to produce a flawless meal, will be provided by the caterer.

Alcoholic Beverages You are welcome to purchsae alcohol from your caterer, or purchase and bring in your own for your event. Your contracted caterer will provide your bartending service. Self-pouring, shots, and bottles on tables are prohibited. We are happy to assist you with a preferred vendor list to help you plan your event, including preferred beverage providers.

Parking Ample parking with two lots are free of charge at The Grove Redfield Estate.

Onsite Caretaker a Caretaker employed with the Glenview Park District will be onsite managing the entire estate house, grounds, and facilities during your entire event.

Hotel Accomodations We partner with four local hoteliers, each within a five-minute drive of The Grove.