Elawa Farm Foundation
Wedding venue in Lake Forest, Illinois
About Elawa Farm Foundation
Elawa Farm Foundation is a historic farm in Lake Forest, Illinois offering indoor spaces such as a hay barn and potting shed and extensive outdoor gardens for weddings and other private events. The venue provides three wedding packages (Intimate, Heirloom, Estate) accommodating 75‑160 guests, as well as daytime rentals for showers and celebrations. Farm‑to‑table catering is available, and the property includes free parking, an ADA‑accessible Discovery Garden, pet‑friendly outdoor areas, and an on‑site café and market.
The facts
- Guests
- 16–160 guests
- Price
- $2,000–$11,750
- Pricing note
- Daytime rentals require a $2,000 minimum fee that includes catering; evening wedding packages do not include tent rental costs, which must be sourced from the exclusive vendor.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Kind of place
- Barn · Garden · Estate
- Last updated
- November 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 Elawa Farm Foundation
- Website: elawafarm.org
- Phone: (847) 234-1966
- Address: 1401 Middlefork Drive
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