The Barn 1893

Where Timeless Memories Are made

Welcome to the Barn 1893

The Barn 1893 is single gabled, once used ramped dairy barn now open for you to enjoy your dream wedding.  Our staff is ready to bring your vision to life by creating a day you and your guests will remember and cherish forever.  Available for rent from May – October.

The Barn venue allows you to create your own style and preferences.  Our farmstead offers a complete venue with choice of ceremony location and upper level of the barn, patio and lawn space in a picturesque setting.  We offer a unique variety of photo opportunities utilizing the farm field, farms wagons, antique cars, vintage 2 person gliding swing, milk house and of course, the barn.

This historic wedding and event venue is located in rural Hampshire, in the Chicago Metro Area, only 30 miles from O’Hare airport.

 

The Historic Damisch Farmstead offers a truly unique setting for your special day.  Dating back to the 1800’s, this quaint barn on 4 acres combines rustic charm with  basic modern amenities, creating a stress free and memorable celebration.

The Barn is pet friendly and can comfortably accommodate you and your guests making it the perfect choice for weddings, family reunions, graduations, retirement or other social gatherings and celebrations.

Enjoy the charm of history without sacrificing comfort.  Make the Barn 1893 your venue of choice for your upcoming event.

Why Choose the Barn 1893?

 

AUTHENTIC AMBIANCE:
Hand hewn and pegged wood beams, original stonework, and vintage details offer a warm, intimate atmosphere.

BREATHTAKING SURROUNDINGS:
Exchange vows under a canopy of mulberry trees, along the 100 year old grapevine, or inside the barn with soaring ceilings and stunning craftsmanship.

VERSATILE SPACE:
Our spacious barn can accommodate both cozy gatherings and larger celebrations with seating up to 120 guests comfortably in the barn or up to 250 guests in a marquee in an orchard setting.

CUSTOMIZABLE :
Tailor your wedding experience with flexible options for catering, decor and coordination services.

At the Barn 1893, we believe your wedding should be as unique as your love.  Let us help you create a day full of cherished memories in a setting that is truly one of a kind.

Call to book your tour today and imagine the wedding of your dreams becoming a reality in our enchanting space.

WHATS INCLUDED WITH THE VENUE

Wedding Package Features & Amenities

  • Wedding Barn, surrounding orchard, grapevines access, in the oaks or mulberry trees
  • Customizable indoor or outdoor ceremony
  • Vintage and Antique Wagons for memorable pictures
  • Rustic Decor:  Outdoor Patio with Fire Pit
  • Undressed farm seating for 120 guests in upper barn
  • Tents allowed for up to 250 guests seating in orchard setting
  • Onsite Parking with Attendants
  • Licensed Bartender(s) or provide your own
  • Outdoor restrooms / Hand washing station

The Barn comfortably seats 120 guests.  We can host weddings up to 250 guests using a marquee for the dinner portion of the event.

Ceremonies can take place in the orchard, by the grape vines, or nestled in the oak trees or mulberry trees, or use the farm land as your backdrop.

Historic Damisch Home Available for Bride and Bridesmaids per your request.

Bride and Groom pose near the trees at the wedding event venue, The Barn 1893 Hampshire, IL

Gallery

Look back in time at wonderful memories made that will last a lifetime at the Barn 1893.