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    Wedding Photography at Bear Cave Lake by Ashlee Cole Photography
    Ashley B.

    Fantastic venue with so many great options whether your hosting a small or large event!

    Jeff W.

    Attended a wedding that took place here. Great open facility. Quaint cabin housing. Kid friendly atmosphere. Stocked swimming lake w/ large mouth bass and multiple boats. Reception hall was great. Spacious deck. Owners did a great job keeping the mosquitoes at bay despite the rural environment.

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    Kerrie F.

    A hidden gem in the southwestern Chicago suburb of Oswego, IL. Rustic decor makes you feel like you "got away". Rental home, wedding reception venue, crafting venue. Great for parties, sleepovers, scrapbooking retreats. So much seating and room to spread out. Nice for adults to relax on one of the decks while kids can have fun and freedom on the premises.

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    Beautiful country landscape with a lovely pond and big barn. If your looking for a country wedding scene this is your place !

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    Very unique banquet hall that has a cool barn and an indoor living spot with bed, kitchen, bathroom, and all the amenities of a living space!

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    Twisted Pin - Freshly prepared shareable favorites at Twisted Pin in Plainfield, featuring crispy chips and dip alongside saucy wings--perfe...

    Twisted Pin

    (99 reviews)

    This was my first time at Twisted Pin, and I was very impressed. The prices are pretty high but as…read morea non-bowler, I am not sure how they rank compared to other places. On the other hand, this place is also a little more high end compared to your old fashion bowling/dive bar places. The location was very easy to find. We used Google Navigation and it lead us directly to the place. If you miss the entrance, it might be a little annoying to backtrack but no big issues. Parking was no issues and it is very big compared to the size of the building. We showed up on a busy Wednesday where it is penny pins so you only pay a penny per pin you knock down. Essentially...the worst you are, the cheaper your game will be. Inside the building is very nice and clean. There are two entrances..one is a "restaurant" and the other is the decent sized arcade and bowling. There is a self serving beer tap. And they do serve food. They do a little star less due to the prices of the food as well. It is better than your traditional bar/bowling food but it is a little more expensive. Also, I do enjoy the service of the self serving beer tap. They had a lot of selections of beer, 1-2 seltzers, 1 cider and ~5 wine selection. Also, they do have a "limit" of ~32 oz where the bartender can allow you or less depending on how you act. I do appreciate that so while you can drink feely, no one is getting drunk. I think we were paying ~.60 cents an oz and it does tell you how much your drink will cost as you are pouring. Also, they do have a small water station will is greatly appreciated. The arcade is decently sized. They do have a lot of selections of games but it is not a place where I would go just for the arcade. The size is good for after bowling or while you are waiting for your lane. Overall, I am very impressed with this location. Food, self serving beer tap, and arcades... I am fan of Twisted Pins and I would be back in the future.

    We went here when our son just turned three for his first bowling experience. We were annoyed that…read moreeven though more than half of the lanes were open we were put next to a group of middle or high schoolers. Needles lbs to say, we were sick of them overstepping our area, cussing, and taking selfies near us so we never finished our game. I recommend considering appropriate lane placement for families versus young groups of kids.

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    Northfork Farm

    (9 reviews)

    Gorgeous little venue in the Oswego Plainfield area. Beautiful tree lined road up to a cute farm…read morebuilding with prairie and horse runs. Big parking area and tent for the reception. The couple's wedding we attended had the ceremony outside by the opening to the barn. It was kind of cold so hopefully they have an indoor option if needed. I'm sure they do. Oh barn cats.... there are barn cats which stole the show... for me atleast! The barn was super cute. White and black with rustic chandeliers and lighting. Perfect for the best pics. Now I'm a city girl so I just want to end this with a tip for people like me. Sure the horses are cute and you want to pet them but be careful! The fence had an electrical strap that I had the pleasure of touching! It wasn't that bad but I learned my lesson! I attached the few pics I did take but others here had way better.

    Northfork was the first venue we looked at one week after we were engaged and we fell in love…read moreinstantly. We knew this was the place we were getting married! We booked the last wedding of their season on November 3rd and as the months started passing I got nervous about the weather. Each time I emailed Pete and Laurie, they would ease my mind. They were extremely responsive via email. We also went back to walk around the grounds with various venders before the wedding and Pete would always come out and make sure any questions were answered. I also rented their daughter Carly's new salon space and she was just as friendly and responsive too. My favorite part about this venue is that it is owned by a family and it really feels like weddings are their passion, not just a business they run. I felt they went above and beyond to make sure my day went smoothly. Peggy, their wedding planner, was also incredible. She met with me numerous times and also was happy to answer any questions along the way. She is a STEAL! Book her if you choose this venue! John, the bartender was also wonderful. I really can't say enough great things about this place!

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