The Nest at Josies Farm
Wedding venue in Illinois
About The Nest at Josies Farm
The Nest at Josies Farm is a countryside wedding and event venue on a 60-plus-acre farm in Menard County. Its setting includes gardens, fields, timber, scenic bluffs overlooking the Sangamon River, and a rustic barn. Couples can choose among garden, barn, and open-air field ceremony locations. The venue can host an indoor ceremony for up to 175 people and lists an overall maximum capacity of 225 with extra accommodations. The wedding rental includes more than 300 chairs, tables, and use of the couple’s bed and breakfast; the site also has covered patios and veranda space, parking for about 110 cars, and several included arbors or pergolas. Couples choose their caterer, florist, DJ, and videographer, while the venue requires its photographer. Alcohol may be brought in if served by a licensed bartender or caterer, and host liquor liability insurance is required.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 225 guests
- Pricing note
- The site lists a 2024–2025 package total of $7,700, with $2,250 due to book; this includes venue rental, bed and breakfast, photography services and other package items, so it is not a venue-only rental price. Rehearsal dinner time is listed at $100 per hour.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Kind of place
- Barn · Garden
- 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 The Nest at Josies Farm
- Website: josiesfarm.com
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