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Wandering Tree Estate
4.6 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Lake Zurich, Illinois
Dreamy venue featuring Japanese-style gardens and a pond, plus an outdoor railway for kids.
Plan your tour
- Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (847) 381-1907
- Website wanderingtree.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–5 PM |
The setting
“The Wandering Tree Estate is an exquisite gem and both the owner and the venue presented us with an absolutely beautiful atmosphere for our wedding.”
Amenities couples mention
“Beautiful ceremony space under a tree with a lake.”
What couples say again and again
“The Wandering Tree Estate is an exquisite gem and both the owner and the venue presented us with an absolutely beautiful atmosphere for our wedding.”
“The owner is amazing to work with and was a huge help in coordinating with the vendors to make sure everything goes smoothly.”
“The grounds are beautiful and there are so many scenic backdrops for truly gorgeous photos (wish I could post some, but Google isn't letting me).”
From the reviews
My husband and I recently had our wedding here, and it was so wonderful! HL and his staff are very supportive and really make sure that you enjoy your wedding day. HL really worked with us to help us redo our ceremony plan in under a month.
The Wandering Tree Estate is an exquisite gem and both the owner and the venue presented us with an absolutely beautiful atmosphere for our wedding. HL was kind, hospitable, and thorough when showing us the venue and giving numerous suggestions and recommendations on how to best make our day special.
Gorgeous venue! Beautiful ceremony space under a tree with a lake. In the background. There is also a wonderful garden with a miniature railroad that is not only entertaining but also quite beautiful. Perfect place for a wedding!
Choosing Wandering Tree Estate as our venue was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding this past September. If i could give it more stars, I absolutely would! The grounds are beautiful and there are so many scenic backdrops for truly gorgeous photos (wish I could post some, but Google isn't letting me).
Getting married at Wandering Tree Estate
Wandering Tree Estate comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at Wandering Tree Estate
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Wandering Tree Estate — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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