Confidential Listing

Property Information - The property is a country facility consisting of 7.2 acres of lush gardens, an original vintage barn built in 1888, and surrounding mature vineyard, offering tons of spectacular back drops for hosting events! Property -- 7.2 acre parcel Zoned -- Limited Family Business True original 1800's barn. - This is not a reproduction of a barn -- this is a true original vintage 1800's barn, built in 1888, all commercial approved with stamped drawings, ADA compliant, and ample on-site parking for 136 vehicles. Wisconsin State Safety approved. - Lower barn area is not used for events, but for storage - Temperature controlled wine storage room built under barn. - Liquor storage closet built under barn. - Lower bar built under barn to serve out of (when hosting cocktail hour on back deck) Old Milkhouse -- small building next to barn, original to property, used for storage. Bridal Suite -- in Adjacent 1860's farmhouse Groom Suite -- 1850's original stone building Restrooms in adjacent 1860's farmhouse Clear span Tent structure -- added in 2023. - Size 42'x65', with full electrical setup, lights and clear side panels. - Can hold up to 200 people for seated dinner. - Now appeals to new demographic of the contemporary bride only wanting a white box & vineyard setting Prop House -- on-site building that contains over 1000+ props, for bride's to use at no additional cost (an added-value our business offers). Main Farmhouse -- 4 bedrooms (one being used as office) and 3 bathrooms. Current living quarters of owner. Expansion parcel next door -- owner already did all approval work. Furniture Business Operation - AWARD WINNING private event venue, hosting mostly weddings, with a fantastic reputation for over 10 years! Premier facility situated on vast country property. LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION...nestled between Chicago, Minneapolis and Milwaukee. - Capture business from all outside areas, surrounding states. - Only 3 miles to Interstate 39/90 - Only 6 miles from hotels and lodging options Owner lives on-site in main farmhouse, and host events only 6-months per year, with 6- months off to travel and focus on wine-making. Currently: Seasonal, May through mid-October only, usually stop around October 15 th Host approximately 50-57 wedding events in approx. six months = $500k in revenue - Owner's personal goal is to host only 50 max events each year - Fully Booked for 2025 with 57 events. 2026 bookings going at same scheduled pace. Most venues do individual tours all winter long in order to book their events. However, current owners do not do tours most of winter, and still book their personal goal of 50 max events each year with ease. A Beer, Wine & Liquor license is included -- already in place. - Wisconsin law, as of 2025 it will be mandatory for venue owners to have alcohol license in industry in order to host events. - Amazing customer service focused business. Organized systems in place. - Well trained seasonal staff in place (same staff for at least 5-years) - Tenured staff up to 12 years with business - Option for staff member to transition to Full-time event coordinator to fill shoes immediately Some competition exists, but nothing with an original vintage barn and vineyard. Most couples looking at our venue are comparing against large high-end venues in Madison area (competitors such as Tinsmith, Barnwood Events, Monona Terrace, The Bowry Barn, Garver Feed Mill, The Eloise, The Fields Reserve, and Cambridge Winery). Large web and social media presence, established successful wedding venue business, but word of mouth and past couples drives most of our new bookings. The venue's rave reviews on line and social media are evidence that our clients, their families, and guests thoroughly enjoy their experiences at our one-of-a-kind destination location. Book couples from Illinois, Milwaukee, Madison, Janesville, Rockford, Minnesota, and Michigan areas. 98% of our business is not local Edgerton area. Bring other revenue to area businesses in the form of restaurants, fuel stations, hotel stays, things to do such as golfing, etc. Ample parking on-site and easy access to the Interstate. This property can handle up to 200 person parties with ease. Potential expansion for new buyer: A -- Expand the # of events to host in the seasonal 6-months. Current owner only wants to book 50 wedding events max, but there are still open dates that could be booked if buyer wanted to expand hosting more wedding events. Booked a total of 57 events for 2025. B -- Expand the type of events for new bookings, particularly public such as offering wine tastings, corporate events, for an additional revenue stream. C - Expand to include hosting events in the months of April and November, using clear span tent. B -- Choose to insulate barn and heat tent, and host events year round. E -- Choose not to live on-site, and use main Farmhouse for catering kitchen, and expand to require in-house catering / capture the catering revenue. - Total head count for 2023 events = 6,556 people - Total anticipated head count for 2024 events = 6,705 people F -- Bring in property manager to live on-site in main farmhouse, take care of the property for events, so new buyer doesn't have to live on-site. OTHER INFORMATION -- ADDITIONAL PROPERTY AVAILABLE NEXT DOOR -- total of 56.6 acres not being utilized o 4.831 of those acres is zoned as C-1 o Also contains right to (1) buildable lot Reason for selling - getting close to retirement and kids activities outside of Wisconsin. Support & Training -- Negotiable. Owners do have some helpful business manuals and instructional videos to support an easy transition. Some Seller financing available Furniture / Fixtures Value (included in asking price) = $ Inventory / Stock Value (included in asking price) = $ All business assets will be included in sale. All vendors in place for last 13 years - Plumbing - Carpentry - Electricians - Lawn Care - Landscape person 1x per week to dead head all plants, assist with planting of gardens and end of season prep of gardens.