The Morton Arboretum - Thornhill Arbor Room & Founder's Room
Lisle, IL
| Venue type | Garden & Conservatory |
| Location | Lisle, IL |
| Published price | $3,000 to $4,000 |
| Capacity | Up to 130 guests |
| Setting | Indoor |
| Event type | Ceremony and reception possible |
What the venue publishes
Thornhill Education Center Arbor Room and Founder's Room rental: Saturday daytime $3,000; Sunday daytime $3,000; Sunday evening $3,000; Friday evening $4,000 (Saturday evening is $6,000, over budget). A discounted 'Thornhill Package' winter wedding rate of $3,000 room rental plus catering is also offered January through April.
Included per the venue's site
- Founder's Room ceremony space (seats up to 100 for ceremony or 130 for pre-dinner reception)
- Arbor Room reception space
Catering is priced separately (entrees $98-$120/guest plus a 23% administrative charge and tax) and is not included in the room rental fee shown here.
Source
Price verified against the venue's published pricing on 2026-08-05. Prices change; always confirm directly with the venue.
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