Farm Foundation Campus

A Different Setting for Meaningful Gatherings

Great conversations deserve an inspiring place to happen.

Located on a working agricultural campus in Libertyville, Illinois, the Farm Foundation Campus offers meeting and event spaces that combine modern amenities with the beauty of open farmland. Whether you’re hosting a board retreat, strategic planning session, workshop, or leadership meeting, our Campus provides an environment designed to encourage connection, creativity, and collaboration.



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  • 45,000 Sq Ft
  • Capacity 500+
  • Chicago, IL
  • Sustainable Design
  • Full AV & Tech

Why Host Here

More Than a Meeting Space

The Farm Foundation Campus offers something many venues can’t—a setting where thoughtful conversations are surrounded by agriculture in action.

Guests enjoy modern meeting facilities, scenic outdoor spaces, and opportunities to incorporate farm tours or educational experiences into their event.

Ideal For

  • Board Meetings
  • Executive Retreats
  • Strategic Planning
  • Workshops
  • Team Building
  • Leadership Programs
  • Nonprofit Meetings
  • Corporate Gatherings – 4,000sq ft available for tented events.
  • 3 Distinct Spaces
  • 200+ Events Annually
  • 14 Acres of Grounds

EXPLORE THE CAMPUS

Three Spaces. Endless Possibilities.

Each space on campus is thoughtfully designed to serve a specific purpose, from intimate boardrooms to expansive demonstration grounds.

  • Innovation Hall

    Capacity: up to 300

    • State-of-the-art AV & streaming
    • Modular seating configurations
    • Built-in stage & presentation area
    • Adjacent catering kitchen
  • Centennial Barn

    Capacity: up to 500+

    • Live crop demonstration plots
    • Soil health testing stations
    • Equipment display areas
    • Seasonal programming ready
  • Leadership Suite

    Capacity: up to 40

    • Executive boardroom setup
    • Video conferencing enabled
    • Private breakout rooms
    • Dedicated concierge service

Campus in Action

What Happens Here

From national policy forums to hands-on farming workshops, the campus is always alive with activity that moves agriculture forward.

Why Choose Our Campus

Flexible Spaces for Every Occasion

Instead of another hotel conference room, guests experience a setting that encourages fresh thinking, stronger conversations, and meaningful connections.

The peaceful agricultural landscape provides space to focus while remaining easily accessible from the Chicago region.

  • Innovation Hall

    A modern gathering space designed for presentations, workshops, and larger meetings.

  • Centennial Barn

    A beautiful fully restored barn designed to host casual gatherings, culinary experiences, and more.

  • Leadership Suite

    Comfortable meeting rooms ideal for executive discussions and planning sessions.

Space Comparison

Space Capacity Setup AV
Innovation Hall Up to 300 Flexible Included
Demo Fields 500+ Open Included
Leadership Suite Up to 40 Boardroom Included
Full Campus 750+ Custom Included

All spaces include standard AV setup. Enhanced production packages available upon request. Catering coordination provided through our preferred vendor network.

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