begin your forever, surrounded by gardens

A manor in the hills.
A garden made for vows.

Twelve acres above Goreville — an 1892 manor, terraced gardens, and a lawn that glows at golden hour — reserved for one wedding at a time.

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the terrace at sunset

220Guests, seated
12 acresGardens & lawn
1892The manor, lovingly kept

Wedding Packages

Every package includes tables, chairs, parking attendants, a day-of coordinator, and exclusive use — no second wedding shares your day.

The Garden

$4,900

Ceremony & reception outdoors

  • Garden ceremony for up to 220
  • Reception lawn until 10 p.m.
  • Bridal getting-ready cottage
  • Rehearsal the evening before

The Full Estate

$9,500

Friday through Sunday, all yours

  • Everything in The Manor
  • Full weekend access from Friday
  • Overnight manor suite for the couple
  • Sunday farewell brunch lawn

Getting-ready suites & a real rain plan: Two light-filled suites open at 9 a.m. with mirrors, steamer, and coffee. If weather turns, the glass conservatory seats 180 for a ceremony that still feels like the garden.

four generations, one garden

Kept by One Family Since 1892

The manor was built by a timber family who planted the hickory grove still shading the terrace. Their great-granddaughter restored the house, replanted the perennial borders, and hosted the first wedding here in 2011. We host a limited number each season so the gardens — and our attention — never feel rushed.

Love Notes

★★★★★

“I cried walking down the terrace steps. It looked like the garden had been planted just for us — and the staff moved us inside in twenty minutes when a shower passed, smiling the whole time.”

— Emily W., Bride · Goreville
★★★★★

“As mother of the bride, I noticed everything. Parking, bathrooms, a quiet room for my mother — handled. I actually got to enjoy my daughter's wedding.”

— Diane H., Mother of the Bride · Vienna
★★★★★

“Golden hour photos on that lawn are unreal. Our guests still talk about dinner under the hickories a year later.”

— Sarah M., Bride · Marion

Find Us

1240 Hickory Hill Lane
Goreville, IL 62939
Tours by appointment

Tour Hours

Tue – Sat · 10:00a – 5:00p
Evening tours Thu until 7:00p
Sun & Mon · Closed

Enquire

(618) 555-0117
events@hickoryhillmanor.example
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