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Reception
$4,000 starting price
Ceremony
$4,000 starting price
Reception
$4,000 starting price
Ceremony
$4,000 starting price

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Nestled in the Crawford County Forest Preserve in Robinson, Illinois, The Woods Event Center is a rustic wedding venue. This venue is a place where luxury and style beautifully blend with the serenity of the countryside. As a barn-style venue, it is charming, welcoming, and warm.

Facilities and Capacity

The Woods Event Center is suitable for both wedding ceremonies and receptions. Upon arrival, you will find a white barn complete with a black roof and numerous large windows. The inside boasts high, vaulted ceilings with wooden beams and fixtures. It can accommodate 100 people on the main floor, with additional seating for 150 in its three-sided loft that overlooks the main event space. The building includes a get-ready suite for the happy couple and a private catering area with a separate entrance. There is private parking available for guests, as well as golf cart access and a parking attendant. After dancing the night away there are hotel accommodations located just 4 minutes from the venue, so your guests can relax and rejuvenate.

Services Offered

The Woods Event Center offers customizable full-bar service that can include all your favorite cocktails and drinks. The team is happy to provide a list of vendors that can help make your day magical, and they look after setup, teardown, and cleanup. Tables, chairs, and linens are provided with the option to rent fine china for your event. This venue is a wonderful place to spend time with the people you love. The team here truly believes in the magic that can come from people spending quality time together. For those looking for a cozy, intimate venue surrounded by acres of lush forest land, The Woods Event Center might be the place for you to say “I do.”

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?

$4,000

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

$4,000

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?

$4,000

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

$4,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Linens
Parking
Tables

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

Bartender(s)
House Liquor
House Wine
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

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

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Barn

What kind of settings are available?

Covered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
House Beer
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What event items are available?

Chairs
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

China

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
March
April
August
November
December
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Reviews of The Woods Event Center

4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
2 Reviews
98% recommend it
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    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
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  • Professionalism
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  • Value
    4.5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
Felicia
Felicia H. Sent on 03/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Central IL Venue!

Highly recommend this venue!!! Not only is it gorgeous- the owners Sarah and Koert are wonderful and will make sure all your needs are met. I had a June wedding at The Woods and it was absolutely stunning. Everything was green and blooming and truly captured the woodsy feel. We also snuck around back during our cocktail hour to take “golden hour” photos and the scenery was perfect. All of the workers were super friendly and truly seemed happy to be there serving our reception! The inside of the venue is just as beautiful as the outside- there was plenty of room for my 200 person reception. They have a Grooms room and Bridal suite that are very nice as well. We did not use them to get ready but it was still so nice to have a private area that me and my bridesmaids could touch up and use the restroom. We decided to rent out the Bar & Grill side of the venue as well and I am so glad we did! It was perfect for cocktail hour and we ended up moving to that side after our reception ended to keep the party going. I had asked Koert and Sarah about doing “Signature Drinks” and not only did they accommodate my request- they helped us make custom drinks that were the star of the show! Sarah also helped me figure out how much beer/wine/liquor to order which I appreciated. Side note- I planned my IL wedding and reception from Colorado. Their communication with me was always timely and professional. You will not regret booking at The Woods!
Madilynn
Madilynn A. Sent on 02/29/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating

Excellent experience

Me and my husband met Koert & Sarah when they were still in the process of building The Woods! From the very beginning they were so helpful and very knowledgeable with all things weddings. The venue itself is absolutely stunning and the staff is phenomenal! We took advantage the golf cart they offer to drive over to the nature preserve and have golden hour photos done with our photographer. Our big day ran smoothly thanks to their help! Very pleased overall with our experience and we recommend the venue to everyone!
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Team

Koert & Sarah Mehler
Koert & Sarah Mehler
Owners

Koert & Sarah Mehler are the proud owners of The Woods Event Center. We recently married in October 2020. Our wedding day was not as perfect as it could have been due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so we then began the journey of creating The Woods Event Center. With that in mind, we are motivated to provide you with the most perfect and magical day possible! We will go above and beyond to accommodate you to ensure your special day is flawless!

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The Woods Event Center frequently asked questions

The Woods Event Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at The Woods Event Center includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by The Woods Event Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
The Woods Event Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Covered Outdoor
The Woods Event Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Woods Event Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
The Woods Event Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Woods Event Center is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in average response time, 5 in flexibility, 5 in professionalism and 4.5 in value.
The Woods Event Center currently offers 1 offer promotion for wedding services.

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