Bretz Wildlife Lodge & Winery
Wedding venue in Carlyle, Illinois
About Bretz Wildlife Lodge & Winery
Bretz Wildlife Lodge & Winery is a Southern Illinois venue offering a stone‑front banquet hall (Kalahari Hall) that can accommodate up to 400 guests, an adjoining Serengeti Sunroom for medium‑size gatherings, and an outdoor gazebo over a pond for ceremonies. The property also features a full bar, an open‑air Sunset Bar, a varied menu, and recreational amenities such as sand volleyball and live music, making it suitable for weddings and other celebrations.
The facts
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Kind of place
- Banquet hall · Winery
- Last updated
- October 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Not listed on WeddingWire (checked October 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked October 2026)
How to reach Bretz Wildlife Lodge & Winery
- Website: wildlifelodgeandwinery.com
- Phone: (618) 594-8830
- Address: 15469 State Route 127
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