Schwarz Barn
Wedding venue in Highland, Illinois
About Schwarz Barn
Schwarz Barn is a wedding venue on 53 acres with a five-acre lake. Couples can hold indoor ceremonies in the historic barn loft or outdoor ceremonies overlooking the lake, with the barn serving as the reception location. The reception area has large glass garage doors and a handcrafted bar; a nearby overflow room accommodates the buffet line, guest book, gifts, snacks and desserts. The venue also has bridal party and groomsmen dressing rooms, a food preparation kitchen, guest parking, a patio and a fire pit. The main level and outdoor area are ADA accessible; the upstairs loft is not.
The facts
- Guests
- 200–300 guests
- Price
- $3,000–$6,000
- Pricing note
- 2027 venue rental: $4,000 Friday, $5,000 Saturday, and $3,000 Sunday; holiday-weekend Sundays are $4,000. 2028: $5,000 Friday, $6,000 Saturday, and $4,000 Sunday; holiday-weekend Sundays are $5,000. Additional setup day is $1,000 when available; Sundays are one-day rentals only. A $1,000 nonrefundable deposit is due at booking and applied to the final balance.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Kind of place
- Barn
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Not listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach Schwarz Barn
- Website: schwarzbarn.com
- Phone: (618) 570-6688
- Address: 5004 IL-160
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