Columbus Park Refectory

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $3,945 for off-peak dates, and $4,275 for peak dates

Packages

Prices start at $610

Guest capacity

Up to 250 seated guests

About this venue

Escape to a serene country club setting at the Columbus Park Refectory, a historic Chicago landmark. This venue offers a unique blend of Spanish-influenced architecture and a stunning natural landscape, including a beautifully landscaped nine-hole golf course. With ornate terra cotta, arched entryways, and a grand ballroom overlooking a beautiful lagoon, the Refectory provides an elegant backdrop for your special event, complete with convenient complimentary parking.

Seated guest capacity

Venue type

Historic Estates, Mansions
Museums, Galleries
Urban Locations

Venue setting

Covered Outdoor
Indoor
Outdoor

5701 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644

Our event spaces

Columbus Park Refectory

A masterpiece of landscape architecture inspired by the site's natural history.

At Columbus Park Refectory, we offer five distinct event spaces to perfectly accommodate your wedding vision. The Grand Ballroom provides a magnificent indoor setting for larger celebrations, while the smaller and more intimate Jensen Hall is perfect for intimate gatherings. For those who dream of an outdoor celebration, we have three stunning options: the expansive Pavilion, a covered outdoor space, and the open-air Dining Terrace and South Terrace, both ideal for enjoying our scenic grounds. No matter your preference, we have the perfect space to bring your special day to life.

Guest capacity

80-250 Seated

125-300 Standing

Square footage

9,664

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Columbus Park Refectory

A masterpiece of landscape architecture inspired by the site's natural history.

Guest capacity

80-250 Seated

125-300 Standing

Square footage

9,664

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Columbus Park Refectory packages

Intimate Package

Peak pricing $610

Description

For intimate wedding-related gatherings like bridal showers, farewell brunches, or couple luncheons, our package offers a 4-hour rental from 9 am to 1 pm. You can choose from one of our four beautiful spaces: the Dining Hall, South Terrace, Dining Terrace, or Pavilion.

What’s included

4-hour rental
Use of one of four event spaces
Tables and chairs based on availability

Wedding Package

80-250 guests

Peak pricing $4,275

Off-peak pricing $3,945

Description

For a truly memorable celebration, our wedding packages include a total of 8 hours, with 3 hours for setup, 4 hours of event time, and 1 hour for teardown. Event time must conclude at 10 pm. From May through October, our Summer/Fall package gives you access to the Dining Hall, Dance Hall, Balcony, and the scenic South Terrace. For weddings taking place from November through April, our Winter/Spring package includes the Dining Hall, Dance Hall, Balcony, and the convenient Coat Room.

What’s included

8-hour rental
Dining Hall
Dance Hall
Balcony
South Terrace or Coat Room
Tables and chairs based on availability
Midnight tear-down hour is $350 + personnel
A full setup day is an additional rental fee

Full Venue

250 guests

Peak pricing $5,000

Description

For the ultimate celebration, the Entire Site package includes a 10-hour rental of all our stunning spaces. This package includes 3 hours for setup, 6 hours of event time, and 1 hour for teardown. Your event time must conclude at 10 pm.

What’s included