On Saturday, March 14, the Arboretum will host a complimentary Thornhill Education Center Open House—a showcase event designed to introduce couples, event planners and organizations to one of Chicagoland’s most versatile and charming event venues.

Event Details
Thornhill Education Center Open House at The Morton Arboretum
Saturday, March 14 | 2–5 p.m.
4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, IL 60532
Complimentary admission. Learn more or RSVP by contacting the Arboretum’s Signature Events team at [email protected] or 630-719-2457. Walk-ins are also welcome.

What guests will experience:
-A champagne toast upon arrival
-A live harp performance by Dawn Bishop
-A wedding ceremony setup in the Founder’s Room
-Multiple event layouts in the Arbor Room (formal plated, casual buffet and corporate-style configurations)
-A full venue walkthrough highlighting Thornhill’s flexibility for weddings, social events and corporate gatherings

Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Arboretum, Thornhill Education Center offers a peaceful, private setting with the capacity and adaptability to host everything from weddings and receptions to corporate meetings, retreats and off-site events—while remaining immersed in a world-class botanical setting.

This is a great opportunity to discover a hidden-gem venue that blends nature, architecture and event design inspiration in one location.