Bluestem Farm & Events
Raw space venue
The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $6,500 for off-peak dates, and $7,000 for peak dates
Guest capacity
Up to 180 seated guests
About this venue
Booking 2026 and 2027. Bluestem Farm's De Graslanden Barn is all vintage with a touch of modern. Built over 100 years ago, it's one of McHenry county's oldest dairy barns. The barn boasts two levels for your event plus an outdoor patio space. Surrounded by over 140 acres of prairie, the views are simply stunning. We all know the finer things are in the details, The barn is filled with original woodwork and hand-crafted details that you and your guests will enjoy. The barn is climate controlled to ensure comfort, even on the warmer summer days and cooler fall nights. If you are looking for an original and unique venue, Bluestem Farm is your perfect location. Contact us today for more information and to set up a tour.
Our event spaces
De Graslanden Barn
De Graslanden Barn is the main event space! Guests will enjoy all the original features of the barn with the modern amenities your guests expect.
The main barn features two levels of event space. Our lower level serves as cocktail hour space before your reception. Guest will transition upstairs into the loft for dinner and dancing. The lower level space is always open so guests can continue to enjoy the whole event space.
Guest capacity
Up to 180 Seated
Up to 180 Standing
Square footage
5,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Beautiful chandeliers and string lighting. Tables and chairs for the reception, additional seating for guests on the lower level and outside on the patio.
De Graslanden Barn
De Graslanden Barn is the main event space! Guests will enjoy all the original features of the barn with the modern amenities your guests expect.
The main barn features two levels of event space. Our lower level serves as cocktail hour space before your reception. Guest will transition upstairs into the loft for dinner and dancing. The lower level space is always open so guests can continue to enjoy the whole event space.
Guest capacity
Up to 180 Seated
Up to 180 Standing
Square footage
5,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Beautiful chandeliers and string lighting. Tables and chairs for the reception, additional seating for guests on the lower level and outside on the patio.
Available services that can be provided by Bluestem Farm & Events
Services & amenities
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Lighting/Sound
- Pet friendly
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- China
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Linens
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
12 reviews
Perfect Wedding Venue- and coordinator!
Bluestem was the perfect venue for our wedding — absolutely beautiful, especially during sunset. We got so many compliments from guests about how gorgeous the space was. It’s the ideal setup for people to enjoy both indoor and outdoor spaces, and there was something for everyone. But what really made our experience great was working with Kelly. She was so helpful and responsive from day one, and super flexible with all the changes we had along the way. She handled both venue coordination and day-of planning, and made everything feel smooth and stress-free. She's down to earth, easy to talk to, and just really great at what she does. The venue itself has everything you could want — a beautiful bridal suite and groom’s space, A/C and heat, indoor restrooms, space to spread out, and lots of thoughtful details that made things easy. If you’re considering Bluestem — do it. And if you’re lucky enough to have Kelly as your coordinator, you’re in great hands.
May 2025 wedding
we couldn’t be happier with our experience. From start to finish, everything was smooth, stress-free, and absolutely magical. The venue itself is stunning. It’s a beautifully restored rustic barn with two levels, perfectly nestled within a serene nature center. The natural surroundings made for an incredible backdrop to our day and gave our guests plenty to admire during every moment. We felt supported, relaxed, and truly able to enjoy the day without worrying about a thing. If you’re looking for a venue that combines rustic with natural beauty and a coordinator that genuinely cares, Blue Stem is the perfect place.
Summer 2024
10/10 would recommend! The venue is breathtaking and the barn is amazing! Kelly did a fantastic job. She always goes out of her way to make the day go smoother. She helped with the planning and keeping tabs on me. (Which was very helpful) If you want an outdoor wedding and the reception in a cool barn. This is the place to be!
Our wedding day 6/15/24
We had our wedding 6/15/24 at the blue stem farms and events. When I say this venue is breathtaking, it has everything you’re looking for in a rustic style barn. From the beautiful property to the barn this will make your wedding day even more special. Have to give a huge shot out to Kelly the owner, she is the sweetest lady you will meet. She made sure during the whole planning process to be by our sides. If you need to speak to her, she’s right there for you. On our wedding day she made sure everything ran smoothly. I cannot think of one thing that went wrong. She did a fabulous job ensuring everything was set up properly with the vendors. Highly recommend!
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