Cedarhurst Center For the Arts

Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $500 for off-peak dates, and $625 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 250 seated guests

About this venue

Planning your dream wedding? Whether you're envisioning an elegant ceremony, a romantic reception, a bridal shower, or a rehearsal dinner, Cedarhurst Center for the Arts offers the perfect backdrop for your celebration. Conveniently located less than 10 minutes from the I-57 and I-64 interchange, our venue is easy for guests to access from near and far. As one of the most unique venues in southern Illinois, Cedarhurst raises the bar for unforgettable wedding experiences. Choose from four distinctive event spaces, each designed to accommodate intimate gatherings or grand affairs. Every rental includes table and chair setup, sound systems and projector (where available), ample on-site parking, and the support of an experienced on-site event coordinator to ensure your day runs smoothly. Let us help you bring your love story to life in a setting as memorable as your "I do."

Seated guest capacity

20-250

Venue type

Historic Estates, Mansions
Museums, Galleries
Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

Indoor
Outdoor

2600 E Richview Rd, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Our event spaces

Mitchell Museum

Classic marble columns create a stunning visual as you enter the Cedarhurst campus, and a contemporary expansion added in 2008 provides open spaces and state-of-the-art amenities.

The Mitchell Museum’s classic marble columns create a stunning visual as you enter the Cedarhurst campus, and a contemporary expansion added in 2008 provides spacious areas and state-of-the-art amenities inside. Rental of the Mitchell Museum at Cedarhurst includes the Grand Corridor with sky-high ceilings, Performance Hall featuring a full wall of windows, and a Back Patio area looking out into the sculpture park. Capacity: -Performance Hall: • 250 seated dinner • 400 cocktail reception -Grand Corridor: • 100 seated dinner • 150 cocktail reception -Back Patio: • 80 seated dinner • 125 cocktail reception

Guest capacity

Up to 250 Seated

Up to 400 Standing

Guests often feel this space is

“Fun and festive”

Included in this room:

• Table and chair setup – includes long tables (8ft), round tables (60in), and bistro tables (36in) • On-site parking for up to 100 vehicles • Commercial kitchen • 25-foot stage • Two 10-foot projector systems, 4k capabilites • Sound and light systems • Wifi capabilities • Dressing rooms

Schweinfurth House

This contemporary home is open and spacious. Tucked at the north end of the Cedarhurst campus and surrounded by wooded areas, the Schweinfurth House offers ample privacy.

Tucked at the north end of the Cedarhurst Campus, this contemporary home is open and spacious. Visitors enter into a glass atrium with long, spacious rooms on either side, adorned with artwork. The dining room features a fireplace and glass doors that open to a deck and water feature. Separate living quarters create dressing areas or “back of the house” space during events. Surrounded by wooded areas, the Schweinfurth house offers ample privacy. The space is intimate but also convenient, with wide doorways, multiple restroom facilities, and back yard with small stage, pond, and multiple sculptures within view. Capacity: -Indoors • 70 seated dinner • 120 cocktail reception -Back Lawn • 150 seated dinner • 250 cocktail reception

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 250 Standing

Guests often feel this space is

“Fun and festive”

Included in this room:

• Table and chair setup – includes long tables (8ft), round tables (60in), and bistro tables (36in) • On-site parking for up to 32 vehicles • On-site Kitchen • Dressing areas • 1080 projector and 7-foot screens • Sound system • Wifi capabilities • Multiple restrooms • Outdoor area with pond and deck

Mitchell House

This historic home belonged to Cedarhurst founders John and Eleanor Mitchell, and their charm and style radiates throughout.

This historic home belonged to Cedarhurst founders John and Eleanor Mitchell, and now new renovations highlight their style and story while making it comfortable and compliant for today’s rental needs. Tall white columns create a grand impression as guests walk up to the front door and enter into a stately venue that leave guests inspired. Antique elegant furniture and decor wrap guests in an intimate and curated space. A large living room and study furnished with tables, chairs, and smart TVs allow functional use for conferences and parties alike. The large, open kitchen is a caterer’s dream while the Second Floor Suite is bridal book worthy, boasting a dressing room, a parlor with makeup vanities, and a balcony overlooking the manicured back lawn. Capacity: -Indoors • 48 meeting • 60 reception -Back Patio • 48 seated event • 50 standing reception -Back Lawn • 150 seated dinner • 250 cocktail reception

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 250 Standing

Guests often feel this space is

“Elegant and Fun”

Included in this room:

• Uniquely curated with art and history • Open spaces furnished for meetings or special events • Smart TVs and Wifi capabilities • Second Floor Suite with dressing room, parlor, and balcony • Outdoor patio, partially covered • Adjacent outdoor concession and restroom amenities • On-site kitchen with commercial appliances • First floor ADA compliant

Sculpture Park

Referred to as the outdoor gallery at Cedarhurst, this 80-acre park features more than 60 large-scale sculpture, two ponds, wooded areas, and walking trails.

Referred to as the outdoor gallery at Cedarhurst, the 80-acre Goldman-Kuenz Sculpture Park at Cedarhurst features more than 60 large-scale sculpture. The park also boasts several walking trails, wooded areas, two ponds, and abundant wildlife. There are several event sites within the park. From intimate ceremonies to large celebrations, the park creates a perfect backdrop for events big and small. Accommodates events of all sizes.

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

• More than 60 large-scale sculptures on site • Walking trails • Ponds