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Schwarz Barn
4.8 ★★★★★ 107 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Highland, Illinois
Charming venue for weddings, with elegant indoor-outdoor spaces.
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 +1 618-570-6688
- Website schwarzbarn.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–8 pm |
The setting
“The barn is gorgeous and has at least a couple of different options for ceremonies (outdoors by the pond and the loft of the barn indoors).”
Amenities couples mention
“The barn is gorgeous and has at least a couple of different options for ceremonies (outdoors by the pond and the loft of the barn indoors).”
What couples say again and again
“We received so many compliments on Schwarz Barn from our guest as everyone enjoyed the location and the beautiful and peaceful patio was the perfect touch!”
“The Owners went above and beyond to answer any questions that we had from the very beginning.”
“I have shot at Schwarz Barn a few times now as a photographer, it provides such a beautiful backdrop for not just your ceremony but reception too!”
From the reviews
Schwarz Barn was the perfect place for our wedding! We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day! The Owners went above and beyond to answer any questions that we had from the very beginning. They helped us out throughout the whole wedding day, and we can't thank them enough for that!
I am a photographer, and I shot a family session there today and loved it. The venue offers a lot of different looks. The staff was very welcoming and helpful. Would love to shoot there again.
This venue was beyond amazing! The owner, Jamie, is kind and helpful. She did so much behind the scenes to make my day magical! The price is a STEAL for what you get! Multiple ceremony location options. More photo spots than you can even use. The summer florals they have everywhere are amazing.
Jamie and Jarred are amazing to work with. Jamie constantly checked on us throughout our planning process and wedding weekend to make sure we were all set with no questions. They accommodate us coming to the barn several times in the year we were planning so we could show our family that lived out of state.
Getting married at Schwarz Barn
Schwarz Barn comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you'd actually get married — a barn that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you'll want to 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?), the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included with the rental — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular dates at barn venues 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 Schwarz Barn
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Schwarz Barn — barn 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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