Venues & Event Spaces near Elkhorn, WI

“I was priviledged to be able to DJ a wedding at this venue this past weekend. Upon arrival, I was immediately impressed with the cleanliness and aesthetics of this rustic venue. Throughout the event, I observed a very involved coordinator/owner who meticulously attended to the happy couple and the needs of the guests. I had a great time, and the event was handled with professionalism in its entirety. If a rustic barn wedding is what you are looking for, for your event, i'd recommend you look into Elegant Acres.”

“The best part of our experience was where it started, at the bar while we waited for a table. The bartender Mackenzie was delightful, fun, knowledgeable, efficient, and made the best drinks. She took the time to talk with us, and offered many great recommendations off of the dinner menu. I was there for the fish fry, it was served family style, and did not disappoint, Generous portions, served hot and fresh, with plenty of sides. Thanks Mackenzie and crew, we'll be back!”

“I’ve been going to Belfry Theatre for years. The shows are fantastic and there’s not a bad seat in the house. The staff of volunteers are so kind and helpful and you really feel like you’re back in the days of old school prices are so reasonable and fair and you get a few treats along the way definitely a destination.”

“We had our wedding at Hawk’s View on June 29th, 2024. We could not have asked for a better experience! We booked the venue June of 2023 and consistently worked with the coordinator leading up to our wedding day, when in May we were told she no longer works for the company. This did create some concern as we were a month out from our wedding day. Matt, the general manager, assured us everything would go as planned and to remain calm. He really was wonderful with meeting our needs and expectations for the wedding day. He was extremely responsive and reachable, constantly keeping us updated with anything we needed to know. He made sure that everything we expected was still honored from the previous coordinator. In fact, he even went out of his way to make improvements for us regarding multiple aspects of the wedding. For our actual wedding day, it could not have gone more perfect! There was not a single thing that went wrong that day. Matt, Jack, John and Ashley were all incredible with making sure everything went extremely smooth. They were so kind, personable, and accommodating to us to ensure we had the best day and we really did. Our guests had a great time and so did we, and we had so many compliments about the food. We could not have had a better wedding day!! We are so extremely appreciative of all of the staff members at Hawk’s View that ensured this happened for us in the way that it did. We’re still kind of in shock at how perfectly everything went, but are forever grateful for it. We wish we could do a round two and relive this day. We would recommend this venue to all moving forward! This venue will forever hold a special place in our hearts and we can’t wait to visit! P.S. We left our cake dish at the venue and our baker requested that we bring it back to her. We contacted Matt and asked if he could ship it to us so we could eventually bring it back because we live about an hour and a half away from both the venue and the bakery. He responded by literally bringing the dish to the bakery himself so we didn’t have to worry about it. Truly above and beyond. All our gratitude!”

“My wife's company, Crazygirl LLC, worked a wedding at the Horticultural Hall a few weeks ago. This is a hidden gem in Lake Geneva! The hall and courtyard were wonderful! There is plenty of room for an event outside in the courtyard with the reception inside. There are screened in hallways that wrap around the courtyard, allowing the visitors to enjoy the Wisconsin weather without the bugs. They offered chairs and tables at no extra cost. Speaking of cost, rental was crazy cheap for the area. We hope to do many weddings there in the future!”

“Saw Tennessee Whisky there beautiful vintage yet modern feel! Sounds and lights were great! Staff was top notch! Be aware they only sell beer and wine, a nice little place next store if you’d like a drink before the show!”

“This bar had a great, authentic speakeasy vibe. The cocktails were delicious, and in addition to the Wisconsin old fashion, they made an excellent traditional old fashion, which made my bourbon-loving Kentucky boy husband super happy. If we lived in the area, it would be a regular spot for us.”

“We stayed for only one night but, it will be a night we won't forget for a long time ... Everything was perfect and the staff went out of their way to make sure that it was..We'll definitely will be back.”

“Clean and updated room, but not very functional. One chair for 2 people is not enough, especially since the bed is very high. AC / heating unit sounded like a hurricane all night long. I didn't get any sleep, but my husband was completely fine with it. The location is very nice. Right by the lake. The restaurant has a nice view, but food was just OK.”

“We went overnight for the Winter Realms (ice castles) at Geneva National. The Ridge was welcoming, clean, and nicely appointed. The cocktail offered upon check-in was a nice touch. Despite having reservations at Crafted, the onsite restaurant, we were seated at a hi-top by the bar, so no view. Our waitress was pleasant but clueless in terms of attention. The Saturday evening live music with Whalen and friend was AMAZING though, and the bartender Cierra in the Lakeside Lounge made up for poor service in the restaurant. The trolley between properties to go to and from Winter Realms was great-- no driving required.”

“The room was very nice. However it had a very strong chemical smell. Almost like it had been bombed for bugs or something. Also a lot of fruit Flys in the kitchen. We only stayed 2 nights. And we're gone all day. However, we wouldn't have been able to stay another night. It just was so smelly. Probably should have asked to move rooms. Told the desk upon leaving. They did absolutely nothing. We would definitely still come back. Maybe just speak up next time for the about of money spent there and the $250 incidentals they took out of my account at check in. Luckily that was returned day after we left, and not 5-7 days later.”

“The stay was good overall with plenty to do for the Fourth of July. However, the rooms need some repairs. The back door didn't have 2 functional locks, the bathroom was rattling and turned on and off, and the bathroom door stuck terribly. Also the weekday breakfast buffet needs to be staffed better, especially after a holiday.”