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Daytime Space rental pricing

Hay Barn

Potting Shed

Potting Shed

Dimensions:  26 x 48

Capacity: seated for dining 85

Capacity: cocktail style 110

Price per hour:  $175*

String lights in Hay Barn at no extra charge.

Potting Shed

Potting Shed

Potting Shed

Dimensions:  17 x 23

Capacity:  20

Price per hour:  $125*

Farm Table provides seating for 10

The perfect space for smaller meetings or private dinners.

Wagon Shed

Potting Shed

Wagon Shed

Dimensions:  20 x 48

Capacity:  75

Price per hour:  $150*

The Wagon Shed is a great add-on to your Hay Barn rental for your buffet or cocktail hour.  (The Wagon Shed is not rented separately from Hay Barn).

Kitchen

Event Attendant

Wagon Shed

Dimensions:  24 x 20

Capacity:  20
Price per hour:  $125*
Great for a private cooking class, kids birthday party or team building activity!

Equipped with plenty of oven space, a six- burner stovetop and ample work space.


Event Attendant

Event Attendant

Event Attendant

Price per hour:  $25*

Elawa Farm requires a Staff Attendant be onsite throughout your event in the evening and on weekends when the Foundation Office is closed.


*PLEASE NOTE: Your rental period begins at set up and ends after clean up.  Call or email for more information.

 info@elawafarm.org or 847-234-1966

**EVENING EVENT NOTICE**

As of March 2019, Elawa Farm Foundation now operates under a new Special Use Permit from the City of Lake Forest which limits the number of evening events we are allowed to host each year to 18 total. 


This includes all events occurring past 3 p.m., regardless of size or type of celebration.


For more information, including availability and prices, please email our Event Coordinator, Karen McGowan, at kmcgowan@elawafarm.org.

Evening Rentals

What's included?

Included in Rental Rates:

  • 14 - 8ft. tables (shown left) 
  • 14 - 6ft. tables                                                                                        
  • 50 black mesh folding chairs (shown left)
  • Podium
  • Coat rack


Available for an additional fee:

  • Portable Projector/Portable Screen           $100/day                                                                         
  • Wireless Mic/Sound System                           $100/day

FAQs

Q. When does the rental begin and end?

Your rental will begin at set up and ends once the event has been cleaned up and cleared out.


Q. Can we serve alcoholic beverages?

Yes, although a permit must be acquired through the City of Lake Forest.  The permit fee is $75/beer & wine or $100/beer, wine & spirits


Q. Do we need to have an Event Attendant?

Yes, for all events which occur when the Foundation Office is closed.  The Event Attendant is onsite to ensure that your event runs smoothly and that our historic buildings are well taken care of.



Elawa Farm Site Plan

Elawa Farm Layout (pdf)Download

Events at Elawa Farm

Elawa Farm Foundation | 1401 Middlefork Drive | Lake Forest | IL | 60045 

847-234-1966 |  elawafarm.org            

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