Welcome to Galena
Ehrler Ranch in Galena, Illinois, offers 5 areas to create your wedding or event into a masterpiece. Have all your ideas come to life as the venues spread over 2 properties, each embodying country charm and authentic heritage to the historic area of Galena.
The beautifully rustic and elegant venue resides on a sprawling 210 acre farm with views overlooking the beautiful Galena country.
Minutes from the fun and excitement of downtown Galena, Ehrler Ranch Wedding Barn is a secluded, seasonal wedding venue offering both indoor and outdoor ceremony locations.
The Wedding Barn
Rental Includes:
The Wedding Barn includes: venue access, wedding rehearsal, party barn access. The barn is equipped with audio/visual equipment, WIFI, and access to 360 sound system. As your guests arrive, they will be parked by parking lot attendants. When entering the barn, quests are then welcomed by a staff member and directed where to sit.
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WEATHER PENDING 2 miles of wood trails, including highlight photos at Ehrler Ranch private pond, and use of old farm rake, antique carriage, farm fields, and more.
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Please contact us with any questions.
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Image by: T&E Photography
Image by: T&E Photography
The Party Barn
Located right next to the Wedding Barn, the Party Barn is most commonly used for the groomsmen to get ready, hangout, and wait the the girls to arrive for the ceremony!
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This barn is included when you rent the Wedding Barn, it can not be rented on it's own.
The Farmhouse Bridal Suite
Located just across town from the Wedding Barn, the newly renovated Farmhouse Bridal Suite is a gorgeous, 2 story, purpose-built area with all the country charm needed to get the bride and her girls ready for the big day.
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Image by: T&E Photography
Image by: T&E Photography
Image by: T&E Photography
Image by: T&E Photography
Features include:
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2 full bathrooms
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Upstairs loft-style area just for the bride
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A huge beauty bar area complete with all the outlets and lights your hair and makeup crew will need
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Game room
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Comfy lounge areas
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Fridge/kitchen area for drinks and food
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Reinforced staircase for group pictures
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Heavy-duty wall hanger to hang the bride's dress
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The Event Barn
Located right next to the Farmhouse Bridal Suite is the Ehrler Ranch Special Event Barn. An excellent option for couples, families, groups, and/or organizations from the Chicago, Dubuque, and other sounding areas. When looking for a wedding option, reunion, baby shower, or even a class prom, the Ehrler Ranch Special Event Barn offers a unique opportunity and life lasting memories.
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Image by: T&E Photography
Rental Includes:
The Special Event Barn offers true country. This rustic-elegant venue has room to spare. Located 1 mile off of Highway 20 across from Walmart Galena. Plenty of parking set back with a beautiful tri-state view. Ehrler Ranch Event Barn is truly WORRY FREE!
Included in our price is anything from tables, chairs, linens, decorations, runners, wood pallets and so much more! The Event Barn is located on the family's six generation true working farm. Pam (owner) will meet and will work with you from the viewing process to the end of your day by helping coordinate your whole special event.
The Bunkhouse
The first section of the Event Barn can be rented as it's own space for up to 60 guests!
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Perfect for occasions of all sorts. . . including showers, family memorials, funeral dinners, "Holiday Hosting" for the house that is not big enough, baptisms, communions, birthdays, retirement and parties of all natures.
