Cantigny is beautiful in all seasons. It's become a favorite place for my daughter and I to go with…read morethe grandkids. There is something to enjoy for all ages. Last year, they had a row of swings suspended from the trees near the parking lot. It was always a highlight of our visits. In 2026 there is only one swing and it's near the tanks, so there is a wait to use the swing. Cantigny is a bargain because they charge admission by carload instead of individually. Admission is only $6.00 on weekdays, and Wednesday is free if you register in advance.

Updated Review: We…read morewanted to see the 1893 Columbian Exposition exhibits that are thru out the gardens paying tributes to the Architecture,Culture and Foods that debuted at the Worlds Fair. In the Summer,the gardens are full of color! We like to go on Wednesday as the parking is free as long as you pre-register online otherwise it is 6.00. This offer is available March thru October. A real Hidden Gem in the Western suburbs.

I booked Sylwia a month before my wedding to help with vendor management and as a day of…read morecoordinator. I can't say enough amazing things about Sylwia and her team - our day went off without a hitch and she thought of every small detail. She listened to what I wanted (even if it was slightly outrageous), and delivered in every way. She planned every detail and was able to handle a very energetic bridal party and members of the family. We had a 300 person Polish wedding, and Sylwia was so organized and efficient throughout it all. Somehow, she was everywhere all at once and juggled so many tasks. We are so happy we chose Rebel & Lace Events to coordinate our wedding. Sylwia also has decorator experience, and helped me with some centerpiece details at my venue. It all looked so beautiful. I really can't imagine the day without Sylwia and her team!

Sylwia did a phenomenal job on my baby shower. The compliments from people who attended and saw the…read morephotos could not stop talking about how beautiful everything was and looked. The decor to the set-up to the fine details making the day run smoothly. I don't care to plan think of details when it comes to these things for myself and Sylwia took control while still having an understanding of the little things I did have an input in. What she did with it was everything I envisioned and more. Having her handle the contacts with vendors was less stressful for me and when it came to the actual day you it all went smoothly. Thank you Revel & Lace for making my baby shower a perfect day!

Great staff, great food, great venue! I just had my wedding at Glendale Lakes Golf Club this last…read moreweekend. I booked them a mere 10 weeks prior to my wedding and their event coordinator was very accommodating. We had about 30 guests attend and the Grill Room and attached dining area was just the right size for us. Since we were a smaller group as far as weddings go, many other local venues didn't want our business or didn't want to give us a Saturday date. Glendale Lakes, however, not only gave us Saturday - they gave us fantastic service as well. We held the ceremony in the Grill Room, then moved everyone to the dining area (separated by a wall from the ceremony room), while the DJ and dance floor people set up in the ceremony room. Once everything was set up, the wall between the two rooms was removed and it became one large room. The transition was seamless and did not detract from dinner. The rooms were beautiful (no hideous casino carpet here) and reasonably priced. We had considered similar venues that were 2 or 3 times the cost and decided we'd rather pocket the cash and save by having our wedding here instead! The mantle over the fireplace in the Grill Room was breathtaking once decorated with flowers and candles. It made a gorgeous backdrop to the photos of my groom and I seeing each other for the first time that evening. If you're considering having your wedding here, visit the rooms when they are set up for a wedding - they "show" so much better when they are decorated. The dinner food was AMAZING. I usually hate wedding food and grab some takeout afterwards, but this place delivered! We offered our guests the filet (steak), garlic chicken, and salmon. We heard rave reviews on all 3 dishes, and I personally ate as much garlic chicken as my corseted dress would allow me to pack in! They have a patio area out back that was just gorgeous for photos. We were there during sunset, and the sky was lit up pink and blue behind us in many of our pictures. Just a few things were disappointing: The venue has a few party rooms, and the one next to us was LOUD. My dinner was accompanied by blaring music leaking through the wall. They could use better soundproofing between their rooms. During my dad's toast, all some of us could hear was the polka beat from next door. Glendale Lakes gets points for trying to quiet the other party down a bit during our dinner, but they weren't successful. And my other complaint is that they only served the chocolate part of my cake! During the cake cutting, my husband and I cut a chunk out of the vanilla center, but in the kitchen they only cut up and served the chocolate part. When I complained, they apologized and told us they didn't know there were different flavors. That's a hard sell with me - my husband and I had already cut a chunk out of the middle layer, revealing the vanilla inside. How do they miss that? I specifically ordered a two-flavor cake to cater to people who prefer one flavor or another, so I was disappointed to see chocolate getting served exclusively. Overall, Glendale Lakes is great for small groups (and for big groups, too, by the looks of the party next door to ours). My wedding was beautiful and I'm thrilled they came through for us.

Over the years we have had 3 Kid's Birthday parties and our wedding at this venue. It is fantastic…read moreand we love it. We have tried the sit down lunch as well as the lunch buffets. Each time the guests were impressed with the food. This particular review will reflect on the most recent event we held here, our 4 year old daughter's birthday. The staff was amazing. Nancy the banquet coordinator was very attentive and helpful through out the entire process. She had designated two helpers which were on point for the entire event. One girl's name was Haley and unfortunately I did not get the other girls name. They were there from the very beginning to help us decorate the room. They stayed close by throughout the duration of the party and helped clean up at the end. The food was delicious. They have a rule that they only are able to keep the buffet food out for two hours to ensure quality. I requested it be served at 11:30 but not all of our guests had arrived yet, so they took the initiative to delay serving it until more people had arrived. Fantastic. When it was being served it was hot and delicious. We chose the Salad, Salisbury steak, chicken dumplings, mac and cheese, buttery corn nibblets, dinner rolls and apple crumb cake to be served. I also had two guests that needed to eat gluten free due to food allergies and (with prior notification) the chef had accommodated them wonderfully. The girls also came around frequently offering refills on pepsi products, juices, or water. Lunch was a hit. Unfortunately they did not allow us to box up the remainder buffet food to send home with the guests as it is against their policy. Perhaps, in future they can draft up a waiver that allows the guests to take the food but not hold the hall responsible in case someone gets sick. The atmosphere in the big hall (i believe it's called the fonte room) is much more pleasing than the smaller hall. The smaller one is long and narrow and completely carpeted. It lacks natural light but, does have a very charming faux fire place and mantle which serves as a great photo opt spot. The bigger hall is beautifully lit with natural light and has a beautiful damask wallpaper design on one wall. It's also half carpet and half wood which serves as a great dance floor. Another great party at a great venue. On top of having great prices we even got a discount for being returning customers. Thanks Glendale Lakes!

We had a great experience for our team meeting at Brick & Mortar in Glen Ellyn. The communication…read moreand ease of use was great. The space is well done, easy tech to use, and included amenities make it a great space. We'll use it again in the future.

Very nice space to work from. Quiet, with limited traffic on days I've gone in. Spaces to take…read morecalls in private if necessary, noise has never been an issue. Easy parking nearby, as well as local restaurant options.

What an amazing place! The place was not only beautiful, but you couldn't get better owners. Kim…read moreand Deb were at my daughter Cali's baby shower the whole time and tended to our every need! I would definitely recommend this venue for any occasion! You wouldn't go wrong! 5-star venue!

I had my daughter's wedding shower on 3/29/25. It was AMAZING. Kim and her staff were perfect,…read morecouldn't have asked for a better experience! It was absolutely beautiful. Received many comments from my guests about how lovely everything was. If you are considering Magnolia, book it!

Came here for a baby shower and the venue was impressive. The space was big and inviting. The…read morewindows let in a lot of natural light and it was beautiful since it was the first snow of the year. I was incredibly impressed with the food. Food was excellent!! The Asiago pasta with sun dried tomatoes was popular and went fast. The salad and fruit were fresh, and the sandwiches and pin wheels were delicious. The cheesy eggs were fluffy and the bacon and sausage were crispy and juicy! The yogurt parfait reminded me of what McDonald's use to have, but better. The dessert table had an assortment of cookies, dessert loaves, brownies, kolaches, and chocolates. The staff was wonderful and attentive. Promptly cleared our plates once we were done, as well as a making sure the buffet was in order. I'd come back here and dine at the restaurant for brunch with the girls. Definitely a beautiful venue to keep in mind.

Recently had my baby shower here, and it was incredible! We chose Reserve 22 for a few important…read morereasons: 1. Great venue with beautiful views of the patio and greens 2. Food selection. I looked at several other golf clubs and nature arboretums, and Reserve 22 had the best selection BY FAR! We chose a delicious selection of salads, pasta, chicken, salmon, and fruit, and all of my guests RAVED about how delicious it was. We added on a dessert package (came with 6 different desserts!) and the chef accommodated my request to swap out one of the desserts for red velvet cake. Delicious! The other venues we considered had so few options and they looked fairly basic by comparison. This was an easy choice. 3. Price. Compared with other venues (and considering how the food selections paled in comparison), Reserve 22 was better for the budget and yet delivered and EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE! Angela S. was a pleasure to work with, and she was always available to meet and discuss our ideas. Brian oversaw food/beverages on the day of our event, and he was outstanding. Both of them made the day sensational! I can't recommend Reserve 22 enough, and I'll definitely tell my friends the same!

We recently held both our wedding ceremony and reception at the Red Oak Room. (I will rate that…read moreprocess separately on the Cantigny Golf page) When we toured Cantigny, we immediately loved the red oak room. This location is nice because the patio connects right to the reception area. I found that helpful for guests so they didn't have to drive all over the place. We had the ceremony on the outdoor patio. We had about 100 total guests, and the room was spacious for that. Staff decorated the room to our liking. There is a TV available if you have pictures to display, and plenty of table space to hold cards, gifts, etc. The only downfall is that bathrooms upstairs are also shared with golfers. Bridal Party was able to use bridal suite downstairs. Beautiful venue!

I've been here for a couple of memorial services and a wedding reception on another occasion. It's…read moreexpensive but beautiful, the view in any direction is of one of the nicest most elite golf courses in the Midwest. The food is good, parking is easy, but really the space is incomparable. If money isn't a real object, you can't do better for a special event. I could never afford to host here though.

Always enjoy a laidback tasting at Lynfred. The staff for the most part are fun and engaging…read more The winery itself is a neat setup with plenty of seating outside when it is nice out and bar seats throughout. Grab some meat and cheese and some wine and enjoy!

This was my first time visiting Lynfred, and the outside immediately caught my eye. The setting is…read morereally charming as you drive in alongside the venue. We went on a Saturday and had a great time. We did a tasting and gravitated toward the sweeter wines, which were enjoyable. We ended up purchasing their year-round Oktoberfest wine. If you prefer sweeter wines, this is a good spot for you. One thing to note is that they stop serving earlier than the posted closing time. At first, our server told us we only had 30 minutes for the tasting, so we felt a bit rushed. My husband asked again, and another staff member clarified that we actually had more time, which was a relief and allowed us to slow down and enjoy it. They provide breadsticks, and there are snacks available for purchase. I'm really looking forward to going back in the summer to enjoy the outdoor patio, which looks huge. The inside, however, felt smaller than expected. There are essentially two main rooms, plus a standing bar, a seated bar, a hallway with seating, and an exclusive members-only area.