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  Farm to Fork Organic Retreat

  s193 Co Rd BB, Mondovi, WI 54755, USA

  • Spaces for 80-300 Guests
  • 1 Barn

  Dancing Yarrow + Farm to Fork Pizza sits on 18 acres along the Buffalo River near Mondovi, Wisconsin, with 15 acres of wooded trails winding through the property. The retreat is built for couples who want a minimalist, low-key, down-to-earth wedding that welcomes nature as a backdrop rather than a formal ballroom setting. Weddings here center on the property's barn, which seats up to 80 guests and includes an audio system; a 30 x 45 tent is added for larger celebrations, giving room for additional seating, dinner, or dancing. Couples also have access to multiple ceremony sites with seating, a large campfire area, and the Milkhouse Bar, along with a Bridal Suite and Grooms Quarters for getting ready on the day of the event. For weekend wedding packages, overnight accommodations are included: the Lodge, which sleeps 8 to 10 guests across six queen beds and two twins with two full kitchens and bathrooms, an Acorn mini cabin, and a camping area with tent sites and two pre-set glamping tents. Beyond weddings, the property also hosts Thursday-evening pizza nights featuring wood-fired pizza, cocktails, and live music, and offers kayak trips on the Buffalo River.

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  The Golf Course at Branch River

  3212 N Union Rd, Cato, WI 54230, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests

  Set on 270 rolling, wooded acres in the village of Branch, five miles west of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, The Golf Course at Branch River traces back to 1956, when it was founded as the private Branch River Country Club. Now open to the public, the course offers a full 18 holes and is regarded as one of the top courses in Northeast Wisconsin. A newly renovated clubhouse anchors the property, home to the Branch River Bar & Grill, a full-service restaurant that welcomes groups of any size. As a full-service golf facility, Branch River regularly hosts golf outings for local businesses and organizations, with green fees, cart fees, range balls, and food and beverage service handled by an experienced staff. A banquet facility rounds out the venue's event offerings, alongside indoor Full Swing golf simulators available to guests through the off-season.

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  YMCA Camp St. Croix

  532 County Rd F, Hudson, WI 54016, USA

  • Spaces for 70-296 Guests
  • 4 Outdoor Spaces
  • 2 Theaters
  • 8 Total Spaces

  YMCA Camp St. Croix has welcomed guests since 1909, spanning 400 acres of woods, prairies, gardens, and pine-covered bluffs overlooking the St. Croix River National Scenic Riverway — about 20 minutes from the Twin Cities in Hudson, Wisconsin. The camp hosts weddings, retreats, conferences, team building, and private celebrations across three distinct properties: a rustic overnight camp on the South property, a modern banquet building at the Day Camp on the North property, and The Farm, a modern barn surrounded by gardens and pastures. Gathering spaces range from the South property's Dining Hall, with meal seating for up to 200, to the North property's air-conditioned RCU Discovery Building for 240 guests and outdoor amphitheaters seating up to 280. The Pavilion at The Farm — a 60-by-40-foot pole building with string lighting and cedar wainscoting — seats about 150 at farmhouse tables and is available May through October. Every event includes a dedicated camp host on site, and outside caterers are welcome alongside the camp's own buffet-style catering. Beer, wine, champagne, and seltzers may be served by a licensed bartender. Overnight cabins let wedding parties and guests stay on the property, and recreation ranges from hiking and campfires to group horseback riding lessons.

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  Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area

  N791 Bruce Mound Ave, Merrillan, WI 54754, USA

  • Spaces for 275-300 Guests
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Venue with Activities

  Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area is a Clark County-operated ski hill in Merrillan, Wisconsin, established in 1948 by the Half Moon Ski Club and under county operation since 1960. The hill offers five lifts, including one triple chair, serving ten scenic slopes for skiing and snowboarding, plus ten snow tubing runs with a conveyor lift. Slopes are lighted for night skiing, and the area relies on snowmaking and grooming equipment to maintain conditions through the season. At the base of the hill, the Bruce Mound Chalet pairs a restaurant with a venue for private events. Surrounded by wooded, hilly terrain, the chalet and its grounds host weddings and other celebrations, with seating for 275 or more guests, tables and chairs included, and exclusive use of the venue Friday through Sunday. Outdoor ceremonies are held on the grounds as well as indoors in the chalet, which is handicap accessible with large, flat parking areas.

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  The Club at Strawberry Creek

  14810 72nd St, Kenosha, WI 53142, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Country Club

  The Club at Strawberry Creek is a private club in Kenosha, Wisconsin, built around an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Rick Jacobson and set amid rolling hills and native prairie grasses. Beyond golf, the club offers a fitness center, racquet sports, swimming facilities, and dining options for members and guests. The club hosts weddings for up to 250 guests, with ceremonies held either in the Dining Hall, an indoor space for both ceremonies and receptions, or beneath the Pergola, an open-air structure surrounded by greenery for couples who prefer an outdoor setting. For meetings, showers, banquets, and other special events, the Ballroom accommodates up to 300 guests and is equipped with audio and visual technology, with multiple room sizes available for smaller gatherings. Throughout, the club's event managers and chefs work with hosts to customize menus and coordinate event details, supported by a professional banquet staff.

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  The Duck Blind at Olde 41

  1966 Velp Ave, Green Bay, WI 54303, USA

  • Spaces for 180-190 Guests
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Waterfront

  Overlooking scenic Duck Creek, The Duck Blind is a rustic, barn-style event venue at Olde 41 Premier Banquet Hall in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The space is built with log siding and wrapped by a porch that looks out over the creek, giving couples a distinctive setting for indoor or outdoor ceremonies and creek-side photos. Inside, exposed barn beams and barn board line an open-concept room warmed by an antique fireplace, with rustic touches like galvanized metal finishings and antiques throughout. A black granite bar finished with barn board decor anchors the space, which is arranged with a mix of round and long tables and can be configured to seat up to 180 guests. The Duck Blind hosts weddings, business events, celebrations of life, and other private gatherings, with dinner served buffet- or plate-style through one of six contracted caterers and a full-service bar available for guests.

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  Tundra Lodge Resort

  865 Lombardi Ave, Green Bay, WI 54304, USA

  • Spaces for 300-350 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Resort
  • 1 Meeting Space

  Set in Green Bay's Stadium District just blocks from Lambeau Field, Tundra Lodge Resort brings the feel of a Northwoods mountain lodge to Wisconsin, with rustic wood furnishings, lodge-inspired decor, and a 45-foot stone fireplace anchoring its lobby. The resort's 162 suites sit alongside a three-story indoor waterpark and the Gold Rush Arcade, giving groups a built-in destination beyond the event itself. For weddings and private events, Tundra Lodge offers two ballroom venues that seat intimate gatherings of 50 guests up to lavish events of 300, each lit by chandeliers. The Grand Ballroom, a three-way divisible space adjacent to a granite lobby, anchors an 18,000-square-foot conference center that also includes 15 additional meeting and breakout rooms, making the resort equally suited to corporate meetings, reunions, and holiday parties. On-site dining includes Caribou Restaurant and Yukon Jax Bar & Grille, and the resort's culinary team caters receptions with options ranging from bar service to a champagne toast. Complimentary parking and free high-speed Wi-Fi round out the amenities for guests attending an event.

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  Village Gardens

  2811 Porter Ct, Plover, WI 54467, USA

  • Spaces for 100-200 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Garden

  Village Gardens is a destination greenhouse and outdoor event space in Plover, near Stevens Point in central Wisconsin, that has been helping visitors bring their gardening and event dreams to life since 2000. An acre and a half of flower gardens features a pond, bridge, and wedding gazebo, providing a garden backdrop for outdoor weddings, bridal and baby showers, and family and senior portrait sessions. Owners Dawn and Keith Dziak and a staff of certified gardeners tend the greenhouse and gardens, which also include a gift shop stocked with pottery, metal sculpture, concrete statuary, fountains, and local art, plus a cafe serving locally roasted coffee, smoothies, and ice cream. Visitors can also stroll the miniature village, view sculptures and water features, and see the resident goats and chickens. Outdoor weddings take place in the gardens from Memorial Day weekend through October 1, depending on weather.

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  Crowne Plaza Milwaukee West

  10499 W Innovation Dr, Wauwatosa, WI 53226, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests

  Sonesta Milwaukee West Wauwatosa is a full-service hotel set within Milwaukee County Research Park in Wauwatosa, minutes from the Milwaukee County Zoo, Mayfair Mall, and Wisconsin State Fair Park. The hotel offers eight meeting rooms totaling more than 6,800 square feet of flexible event space, anchored by its largest venue, the Grand Ballroom, which spans 5,023 square feet. Additional spaces include the Doyne, Knowles, Froedtert, Vogel, and Brooks rooms, giving planners a range of room sizes to combine for meetings, conferences, and social events. For weddings, the hotel's in-house catering team oversees the details, from the Grand Ballroom to its more intimate event spaces for couples planning smaller celebrations. Guests can unwind at The Lounge for drinks and lighter fare, take a dip in the indoor pool, or work out in the on-site fitness center. The hotel also maintains a 24-hour business center and accessibility features throughout, including wheelchair-accessible meeting and public spaces.

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  Deer Valley Lodge

  401 Industrial Drive, Barneveld, WI 53507, USA

  • Spaces for 12-400 Guests
  • 2 Hotels
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Deer Valley Lodge is a hotel and event venue set among the rolling hills of southwestern Wisconsin, just outside Barneveld, with views of its own 27-hole golf course. The property pairs 62 hotel rooms with a 12,000-square-foot indoor water park, giving wedding and event guests a reason to make a weekend of their stay. At the center of the venue is a 5,000-square-foot Banquet Hall that can hold 350 to 400 guests, paired with a full-service private bar, a large outdoor patio, and a built-in dance floor. Couples planning a wedding can choose from three on-site ceremony locations overlooking the golf course, including the Wedding Gazebo, and use two get-ready rooms before the ceremony. In-house event coordinators and an on-site chef, offering buffet-style meals or hors d'oeuvres spreads, support weddings, receptions, reunions, and business meetings and conventions alike. For smaller gatherings, the Board Room seats 12 around a private table with its own fireplace and television, while the adjacent Meeting Room can be configured in classroom, rounds, or hollow-square setups for business meetings and conventions.

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  Prevailing Winds Lodge

  2195 County Hwy Z, Blue Mounds, WI 53517, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests

  Prevailing Winds Lodge is a custom-built full log lodge on 62 acres of rolling hills, open prairies, and hardwood forest in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, just outside Madison. Built in 1996 as a bed and breakfast, the lodge features hand-peeled logs, full chinking between every log, a local barn wood mantle, and a handcrafted moose and elk antler chandelier, giving the interior the character of a back-country retreat. The lodge hosts weddings, corporate retreats, family reunions, and bachelor and bachelorette parties, with five guest rooms, a great room warmed by a wood fireplace, and a sunroom with 180-degree views. Couples can hold an intimate ceremony in the great room or a larger celebration out on the surrounding prairie, which offers sweeping views over the lodge and open sky for an evening reception under the stars. Wedding events are booked at a flat fee ranging from $6,000 to $15,000 depending on group size, and there are no restrictions on outside vendors. The lodge has been recognized as a Knot Best of Weddings winner for more than seven years and a member of its Hall of Fame, a Best of Madison Gold Medal winner from Madison Magazine, and a Top 10 US Bed and Breakfast by BedandBreakfast.com.

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  Milford Hills

  W5670 French Rd, Johnson Creek, WI 53038, USA

  • Spaces for 16-350 Guests
  • 2 Meeting Spaces

  Milford Hills Hunt Club sits on 500 acres of rolling countryside between Madison and Milwaukee, where a working sporting clays and hunting operation doubles as an all-inclusive wedding and event venue. Founded in 1996 and privately owned since, the club pairs its outdoor hunting grounds with a full slate of event spaces built around the property's ponds and fields. Ceremonies take place at an outdoor arbor site overlooking a stocked pond, with receptions moving into the Clubhouse, where two fireplaces, a fully staffed wrap-around bar, and a spacious deck give couples a place to gather regardless of season. Couples drawn to something smaller can instead book the Hideaway, a rustic space tucked inside the Trading Post building with its own private bar and patio near a second, west-facing ceremony site framed by tall grasses and a simple arbor. Beyond weddings, Milford Hills hosts corporate events and private dinners in smaller meeting rooms, with an executive chef and commercial kitchen preparing meals on site. The club holds its own liquor and catering licenses and insurance, and its event team handles setup, teardown, and day-of coordination for every booking.

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  Wil-O-Way Underwood

  10602 Underwood Pkwy, Wauwatosa, WI 53226, USA

  • Spaces for 180 Guests
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Park

  Wil-O-Way Underwood is a fully accessible rental hall operated by Milwaukee County's Office for Persons with Disabilities, set along Underwood Parkway in Wauwatosa. Heated and air-conditioned for year-round use, the facility hosts weddings, banquets, meetings, and special events for up to 180 guests, with 25 eight-foot tables and 180 chairs included in every rental. The 47-by-75-foot hall is supported by a full kitchen — oven, stove, microwave, and refrigerator — for keeping prepared food warm or chilled, along with free WiFi and ample on-site parking. A projector with a 137-inch screen, speakers and a microphone, and a 100-cup coffee pot are available by request. Outside, the surrounding parkland offers a playground, picnic tables, gardens, basketball, and disc golf, giving guests room to spread out beyond the hall.

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  Lake Wissota Golf & Events

  16108 97th Ave, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729, USA

  • Spaces for 300-315 Guests
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Waterfront

  Lake Wissota Golf & Events sits on the shores of Lake Wissota in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, where an 18-hole, par-71 golf course meets a full-service event venue. The course spans more than 6,000 yards and is complemented by a driving range, practice green, and GPS-equipped electric carts. For weddings and private celebrations, couples can choose an outdoor ceremony space along the lake and the 6th green, or the newly remodeled interior event center, which comfortably seats up to 300 guests around a centrally located bar and dance floor. Cocktail hour typically moves to the lakefront patio or the 360-degree wrap-around covered porch overlooking the water. An on-site event coordinator and Executive Chef support weddings, corporate gatherings, golf outings, reunions, and charity events from planning through the big day, backed by a full bar and custom menu options. The property also includes a seasonal bar & grill and marina, rounding out a lakeside setting built around golf, food, and events.

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  Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center

  1100 Imperial Ave, Rothschild, WI 54474, USA

  • Spaces for 600 Guests

  Cedar Creek Hotel & Conference Center sits just off I-39 and Highway 51 in Rothschild, Wisconsin, minutes from Granite Peak Ski Area, the Cedar Creek bike and pedestrian trail, and Friendship Park. Stone fireplaces, rustic wood, and custom finishes give the hotel's conference center and guest spaces a Northwoods character suited to everything from family reunions and milestone birthdays to business meetings and sports team stays. The conference center is a favorite for weddings, supported by on-site wedding coordinators, banquet staff for setup and teardown, customized catering options, and established vendor relationships. For meetings and corporate events, on-site planners handle event conceptualizing alongside audio and visual equipment and customized menu options. Guests can unwind at the Cubby Hole, the hotel's on-site bar serving local craft beers, wines, cocktails, and fresh-baked pizzas, or relax in the indoor pool, hot tub, and fitness center. Guest rooms include king-size fireplace suites and bunk suites, and pets are welcome throughout the pet-friendly property.

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  DoubleTree by Hilton Madison

  525 W Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703, USA

  • Spaces for 20-175 Guests
  • 6 Hotels
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 5 Meeting Spaces

  DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown is located at 525 West Johnson Street, within walking distance of the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus, Camp Randall Stadium, and the Kohl Center. The hotel offers a free airport shuttle for guests traveling into downtown Madison. For meetings and social events, the hotel offers more than 4,200 square feet of flexible event space, including the combinable University and Chancellor meeting rooms, and can host events for up to 250 guests. Free parking is available for event attendees, and the hotel's team provides on-site catering and A/V equipment rental for meetings, receptions, and other gatherings. On site, Bistro 525 serves locally inspired dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner alongside a selection of 12 craft beers on tap, with Starbucks® beverages available throughout the day. Guests are also welcomed with the hotel's signature DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie.

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  Rotary Botanical Gardens

  1455 Palmer Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USA

  • Spaces for 50-250 Guests
  • 6 Outdoor Spaces
  • 1 Event Space
  • 7 Gardens

  Rotary Botanical Gardens is a 20-acre nonprofit botanical showcase in Janesville, Wisconsin, built on the site of a former sand and gravel quarry that a group of Janesville Rotary Clubs transformed into an internationally themed garden beginning in 1988. Today the Gardens hold more than 4,000 plant varieties across a series of distinct themed spaces, and are recognized among the Top 20 Best Public Gardens in America and home to one of the Top 25 Japanese Gardens in North America. The Gardens host weddings, corporate meetings, and community gatherings across both outdoor and indoor settings. Outdoor ceremonies and receptions take place in dedicated Wedding Gardens from mid-May through mid-October, ranging from larger settings like the French Formal Rose Garden, Sunken Garden, and Gazebo Garden to more intimate spaces such as the North Point, Reception, and Wellness Gardens. For year-round indoor events, the Parker Education Center and Atrium offer a slate-tiled reception hall and patio terrace for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and dinner. Rotary Botanical Gardens is an LGBTQ+ inclusive and welcoming venue, and couples and hosts are free to select their own caterer for events held on the grounds.

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  Glacier Hills County Park

  1664 Friess Lake Rd, Hubertus, WI 53033, USA

  • Spaces for 60-200 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 3 Event Spaces

  Glacier Hills County Park sits on 140 acres in the Village of Richfield, shaped by glacial activity more than 10,000 years ago into a landscape of kettles, kames, and eskers along roughly 1,200 feet of frontage on Friess Lake. The setting gives the park a mix of wooded trails, open lawn, and lakefront that suits both outdoor gatherings and sheltered events. For private events, the park's heated Hall accommodates up to 200 seated guests in a 57' x 73' space with a full bar area, walk-in cooler, dimmable lighting, flat-screen TVs, and an outdoor patio with a grill and firepit. Adjacent to the Hall, the Chapel seats up to 160 guests in a 31' x 82' shelter with pews, a center aisle running 70' to the altar, and an electronic organ, making it a fitting setting for ceremonies. Shelter #3, a smaller 23' x 41' structure seating 60, offers a simpler enclosed space with picnic tables, a grill, and a fire pit. Beyond its event spaces, the park offers swimming, fishing, and kayak and canoe rentals on Friess Lake, along with hiking trails, a playground, a lighted sledding hill, and basketball and sand volleyball courts for guests to enjoy before or after a gathering.

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  The Rock - Crystal Ridge Ski Club

  7900 Crystal Ridge Rd, Franklin, WI 53132, USA

  • Spaces for 200-225 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Event Space

  Located about 15 minutes from downtown Milwaukee in Franklin, Wisconsin, Crystal Ridge operates as a ski, snowboard, and tubing hill through the winter and turns into an event venue the rest of the year. From May through October, its Lodge offers 5,000 square feet of event space with a rustic-meets-modern feel, drawing weddings, parties, and other private events to the hillside setting. The Lodge accommodates up to 200 guests, depending on the floor plan, and comes with 20 barnwood tables, white folding chairs, and a customizable layout for ceremonies, receptions, or cocktail hours alike. An in-house bar staffed by trained bartenders, a head table setup, and cocktail tables for a happy hour or reception round out the indoor offerings, while Edison lights strung from the lodge beams and along the patio, an outdoor ceremony option, and use of the patio and fire pit extend the celebration outside. Rentals include free parking with overnight access, day-of decorating and vendor setup time, and a day-of venue coordinator to help the event run smoothly.

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  The Landmark Resort

  4929 Landmark Dr, Egg Harbor, WI 54209, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests

  Set on the shore of the Bay of Green Bay in Egg Harbor, Wisconsin, The Landmark Resort is a Door County destination for weddings, meetings, and celebrations alike. The property offers over 16 suite types alongside nearly 300 rooms of lodging, an outdoor pool overlooking the bay, and dining at its Ember Restaurant. For weddings, the newly renovated Egg Harbor Room and adjoining terrace accommodate up to 200 guests on the lower level of Ember Restaurant, with expansive windows and waterfront views suited to ceremonies, cocktail hours, and sunset photos. Couples looking for something more intimate can exchange vows in the landscaped Flagship Garden, which looks out over the bay. The resort also holds just under nine thousand square feet of dedicated meeting space across nine rooms, supported by an in-house catering team, audiovisual equipment, and planning services for reunions, graduation parties, and anniversary celebrations. Complimentary parking and EV charging are available throughout the property.

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