For $30/hr, Algonquin's residents can rent the first floor of this building that's nestled on the…read morecorner of Algonquin Rd. & 31. I never even knew this was a possibility but stumbled upon it, thanks to the power of Google, when I was looking for a venue that would accommodate 50-ish people for my son's baptism reception lunch. This place definitely won't break the bank by any stretch of the imagination. The only downside is that it's not much to look at. The hall is nice and airy, 2 walls of windows let ample light stream in, and a wall of floor to ceiling mirrors reflect the light. The floors are wood, and the walls are cream, which provide a nice neutral palette for decorating without worrying about clashing. There's a tiny little kitchen in the back corner, complete with microwave and a full-sized refrigerator. Obviously they don't cater or anything, which is both a plus and a minus. They don't even have a coffee maker on hand, so be prepared to bring your own. What they do supply, or at least claim to, are 6-8 tables and 40-50 chairs. What we found when we arrived were 3 tables and about 20 chairs. We never did locate the rest of the tables and chairs, but we made due with what we had. This place isn't fancy by any stretch of the imagination, but if you're looking for a nice facility to hold a lunch or a get-together that isn't in your home, Algonquin's Historic Village Hall is a great option. We will definitely keep this place in mind for our next party.

Amazing catering job. Staff and chef were fabulous. The food was top notch. The best salmon I ever…read morehad. I would most definitely hire them for all my upcoming events.

I cannot say enough for how magical my day was thanks to Ingo and Sandra. I never wanted to leave…read morethe building whenever we had meeting leading up to our wedding day! I always felt so comfortable. If it was possible I would give them a lot more than 5 stars:) If you want my full opinion I'm gonna have to have a 12 course meal so explain how thankful and appreciative I am for them!

We absolutely loved the grazing table at my daughter's baby shower. Everyone raved about the food…read more I will definitely use Fork It Foods again. So unique. So different. They did a fantastic job!

I worked with Jessica to caterer my daughter's Engagement Party. She and her staff were wonderful…read moreto work with. The food was beautifully presented and delicious. The drinks were fun and popular. We received a million compliments from our guests about how much they loved everything. I would highly recommend her service!

Location: Perfect, just off the Woodstock Square Lots…read moreof outdoor photo ops nearby Venue: Classic, great space, lots of natural light Our small, less formal wedding set up in the Brick Room Exactly what we were looking for And still had use of the Ballroom for photos Staff: Gracious, friendly and accommodating Ashley and her crew were wonderful to work with Particularly grateful they delivered leftover food to a local shelter Food: Absolutely fantastic Truly the best food I have ever eaten at a wedding Price: Reasonable Lots of package options to fit your budget Great value

We had our 10 year high school reunion here. The ballroom is beautiful with classics woodstock…read morecharm. The staff was extremely friendly and super accommodating. The location is great, right on the square with an attached full service bar. I highly recommend booking an event here for your next party!

The club looks magnificent, course is fantastic and very well maintained. t\The people, membership…read moreand staff are great.

My uncle had a membership here, and he just passed away. So, following his funeral, we booked the…read moredining area for our family gathering. As a side note, I learned the game of golf on this very course as a child, and we always came for Christmas to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. I was never much for golf myself, but I enjoyed the environment and amenities growing up, and the atmosphere still holds up to this day. Back to the here and now, the service was spot on. The food was presented quickly (buffet style), and refilled until everyone was satisfied. Water refills? Check. Friendly staff? Check. The potatoes were some of the best I've had, and the green beans were cooked just right. The meatloaf was a bit dry, but covered in gravy so not a big issue. The only downside was the fried chicken which seemed underdone to me, But others enjoyed it so maybe I picked the wrong leg. The bathrooms are always clean here, and the fancy hand towels feel like a luxury in the era of "thinner is cheaper" paper towels that disintegrate before your hands are dry. Overall it's still a nice club and a lovely venue for parties. If your unsure you can book a tour, so it's worth a look.

I've lived around this park for years and haven't actually visited until recently. It's a really…read morenice park with courts, benches, some picnic tables, short trails and some calming views of the lake. There's also a playground for the kids! It's not the most 'manicured' park I've been to, but I really did have a great time and loved being able to stare out at the water. It could do with some general cleaning of the picnic tables under the covered area and benches. I found it to be very buggy, so bring a hat or some bug spray with you. There is a parking lot, but to get to it and out of it, you have to go down a very narrow drive. It basically fits one car, so be careful when entering and exiting the park.

The venue is beautiful. After reading some of the reviews, it is obvious that it has evolved…read morethrough the years. We were here for a wedding and spoke to the owner. He has owned it for 19 years and now it is strictly for weddings. No store ~ nothing to buy. Lovely grounds, plants, ponds, waterfalls, gazebo, arbor, water fountain, and twinkling lights in the trees. There is a lovely outdoor area set up for the ceremony and then we moved indoors for the cocktail hour. It is open and bright. However, one toilet for about 100 people was interesting. There is a tent, that is airconditioned and probably heated based on the season and weather. Plenty of room to move about so moving around the tables was easy. Just a heads up: they lock the doors for the indoors after everyone has moved to the tent. That means, you must use the toilet facilities attached to the tent. Better than a port-a-potty, but . . . Currently, Swanson is blocked off so you have to drive around the road block.

WOW! From the very beginning, we knew this was our dream venue. Not only was Mike up front about…read morehow everything worked, what was included, things we could add on, etc, but he was such a pleasure to work with! It's no wonder they've been in business so long! The Gardens are not far from our house, but it's this little slice of paradise tucked away from all the nearby commotions. We loved EVERYTHING about The Gardens. The property is dreamy and beyond well-kept. The flowers, fairy lights and small waterfalls and creek winding through the gardens just give you total serenity and joy. We could not have made a better choice for such a beautiful place to start our new lives together as a married couple. Even all our friends and family could not stop gushing about how stunning the whole place was! Honestly, I hope someone we know gets married here soon because I want to go back and relive those special moments we had from our own wedding. Ladies, when you found your hunny and you just knew that was it, they were the one...well that's how this place made us feel. It was absolutely perfect and am so happy we found it. The Gardens are truly a hidden gem, a little paradise tucked away to get lost in the magical moments of your wedding day!!!

I came here a couple weeks ago for a friend's bridal shower. When I saw the address on the invite,…read moreI was expecting someone's house -- not this beautiful place! Located in the northern side of Crystal Lake by a few schools, this elegant little banquet hall looks like a mini mansion from the front with a giant room in the back. There's a stage in the room (for presentations, I guess?) and a full-service cash bar with free water and coffee. I'm not sure what the rest of the building looks like, but I'm really curious! A house? A meeting place? I was in love with the wooden ceiling of the main room, adorned with beautiful chandeliers, but my love stopped there. The rest of the place was pretty average. It was kind of too big of a space for the shower I went to, but I can see this being a good spot for a cozy wedding reception. While this place isn't quite my taste, it is definitely a beautiful spot to consider for a wedding, party, reunion, gathering, what-have-you.

When my husband and I were researching venues for our wedding reception, we checked this place out…read morebecause it would have been extremely close to the ceremony. My mother and mother-in-law met with the coordinator and were told prices. It wasn't a bad price (at first). Then when you added up all the additional costs, it turned out to be a couple thousand dollars more expensive than the place that we booked instead. I'm glad we ran away from the price because in the end, we paid less and had a better venue somewhere else.

Did you know a place like this exist?…read more So, if wakeboarding is something you've been wanting to try, there's one out in Crystal Lake that offers a pulley system. Think of it like a t-bar on water. Passes and equipment are all available at the site if you do not have your own. I believe the pass was for about 3 hours and if you are new, then there could be a wait for the cable each time you go. Luckily for me, doing 2 or 3 rounds was what I could possibly take, but I'm glad I got to try this sport out. I was definitely beat. The surrounding area is chill if you want to sit by the quarry with a beer and listen to the live band, no additional fee to enter, just pay to park.

Stopped in to the Quarry bar for a drink after paddle boarding at three oaks. There was a private…read moreparty going on, but we could still get a drink and sit near the water. I had a sangria. It was beautiful and strong. Everyone else had a second round but one was enough for me.