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About Elawa Farm Foundation
Elawa Farm Foundation brings venue services to weddings across Chicago, Illinois, working from Lake Forest. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as The Armour House at Lake Forest Academy, Glen Rowan House at Lake Forest College. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
Hotels near Elawa Farm Foundation
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Lake Forest, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel
- Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Lake Forest/Mettawa
- Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa
- Deer Path Inn
- Navy Lodge
- Sleep Inn near Great Lakes Naval Base
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Chicago
How much do wedding venues cost in Chicago?
Venue pricing in Chicago spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Chicago?
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Chicago weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° | 19° | 11% | 4:01 PM | 4:44 PM |
| Feb | 37° | 23° | 12% | 4:44 PM | 5:23 PM |
| Mar | 48° | 32° | 16% | 6:20 PM | 6:57 PM |
| Apr | 60° | 41° | 23% | 6:54 PM | 7:31 PM |
| May | 71° | 52° | 26% | 7:24 PM | 8:04 PM |
| Jun | 81° | 62° | 27% | 7:45 PM | 8:27 PM |
| Jul | 85° | 68° | 18% | 7:42 PM | 8:23 PM |
| Aug | 83° | 66° | 21% | 7:12 PM | 7:50 PM |
| Sep | 76° | 59° | 18% | 6:23 PM | 6:59 PM |
| Oct | 63° | 46° | 20% | 5:30 PM | 6:08 PM |
| Nov | 49° | 35° | 16% | 3:47 PM | 4:29 PM |
| Dec | 38° | 25° | 14% | 3:35 PM | 4:20 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Chicago Midway Airport (9.0 mi from Chicago). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Chicago.
Getting to Chicago
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| MDW Chicago Midway International Airport | 9 mi | 15 min |
| ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport | 16 mi | 25 min |
| GYY Gary/Chicago International Airport | 21 mi | 30 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 81 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| Indianapolis | 165 mi | 3 hr 20 min |
| Detroit | 237 mi | 4 hr 50 min |
| Cincinnati | 252 mi | 5 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Chicago; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1401 Middlefork Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA
- Where
- Lake Forest · 29 miles northwest of central Chicago
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues · Wedding Caterers
- In Chicago
- One of 326 wedding venues we list · 2 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (847) 234-1966
- Website
- Visit site
From Elawa Farm Foundation's website
“Elawa Farm Foundation stewards a historic farm that enriches greater Lake County as a center for experiential learning to broaden access to education, nutritious food, and our local food system.”elawafarm.org
Read from elawafarm.org in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Elawa Farm Foundation before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Lake Forest
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 2 within 3 mi, 20 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 16 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Libertyville, Vernon Hills, Highland Park, Mundelein
Distances are straight-line from Elawa Farm Foundation; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Chicago.
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