Located ninety minutes south of Chicago, Illinois, the Greenhouse Bed and Breakfast offers a peaceful, eco-friendly oasis in the heart of north-eastern Illinois farm country. Enjoy a home-cooked breakfast in the warmth of a 1900's vintage farmhouse on our three-acre farmstead. Stroll our organic, permaculture-based gardens and orchard, enjoy our colorful chicken flock, and relax on a bench by the lily pond or in a hammock.
Behold the benefits of living close to nature. Awaken to a rooster's crow or toad's chirp. Experience the stillness of country living, where on clear nights you can gaze upon beautiful sunsets and a spectacular night sky undisturbed by city lights. Enjoy a quick garden tour - perhaps you'll sight a honeybee from one of our hives. We chose the name Greenhouse Bed and Breakfast not just because the house is green, but because we do our best to incorporate green principles into our lifestyle.
Behold the benefits of living close to nature. Awaken to a rooster's crow or toad's chirp. Experience the stillness of country living, where on clear nights you can gaze upon beautiful sunsets and a spectacular night sky undisturbed by city lights. Enjoy a quick garden tour - perhaps you'll sight a honeybee from one of our hives. We chose the name Greenhouse Bed and Breakfast not just because the house is green, but because we do our best to incorporate green principles into our lifestyle.
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About Us
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We purchased our 1900's vintage farmhouse in 1986.
Having sat unoccupied for almost four years, it was in need of extensive renovation.
We immediately set to work and over the years renovated the main house, then in 1991 added a sunroom that we now use for meals and for weddings.
We are both avid gardeners, having planted in our yard ~60 trees, a large variety of shrubs and vines, and numerous flower beds.
We have also maintained an organic garden and orchard since 1986 that supplies much of the food for our personal use, as well as for our guests, and for use in Guia's catering.
Having sat unoccupied for almost four years, it was in need of extensive renovation.
We immediately set to work and over the years renovated the main house, then in 1991 added a sunroom that we now use for meals and for weddings.
We are both avid gardeners, having planted in our yard ~60 trees, a large variety of shrubs and vines, and numerous flower beds.
We have also maintained an organic garden and orchard since 1986 that supplies much of the food for our personal use, as well as for our guests, and for use in Guia's catering.
Rooms
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Each bedroom includes a television and DVD/VCR.
You have access to our collection of movies on DVD and tape.
You also have access to the living room, parlor (TV room with DishNetwork system), sunroom, dining room, and of course, the entire outdoor yard.
The attic suite is furnished with one queen size bed plus the flexibility for one or two single beds.
Includes private bath.
You have access to our collection of movies on DVD and tape.
You also have access to the living room, parlor (TV room with DishNetwork system), sunroom, dining room, and of course, the entire outdoor yard.
The attic suite is furnished with one queen size bed plus the flexibility for one or two single beds.
Includes private bath.
Breakfast
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Guia likes to prepare the full meal option so our guests are sure to get a good start to the day (and so you get your money's worth!)
The full breakfast usually includes one egg dish, one meat dish, one bread, one type of pancake or potato dish, and fruits.
Guia caters to the needs of those on special diets and has extensive experience in preparing vegetarian, vegan, and non-gluten meals.
The full breakfast usually includes one egg dish, one meat dish, one bread, one type of pancake or potato dish, and fruits.
Guia caters to the needs of those on special diets and has extensive experience in preparing vegetarian, vegan, and non-gluten meals.
Weddings
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Thank you Guia and Mark for your loving hospitality.
Jen finding the Greenhouse B&B as the setting for her wedding celebration has been a divinely guided blessing.
I am honored to have been in such a beautiful and sacred space.
Thanks again for creating it.
If you are looking for a unique venue away from the hustle and bustle of the city where guests can touch nature while experiencing the ambience of a healthy and sustainable lifestyle, then look no further than the Greenhouse Bed and Breakfast.
Jen finding the Greenhouse B&B as the setting for her wedding celebration has been a divinely guided blessing.
I am honored to have been in such a beautiful and sacred space.
Thanks again for creating it.
If you are looking for a unique venue away from the hustle and bustle of the city where guests can touch nature while experiencing the ambience of a healthy and sustainable lifestyle, then look no further than the Greenhouse Bed and Breakfast.
Catering
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Our catering service specializes in gourmet dishes, seafood dishes, appetizers, and desserts.
It serves small or large events either at your location or at the Greenhouse Bed and Breakfast which has facilities for outdoor weddings and parties as well as indoor seating for up to 30 people.
Guia has extensive experience with vegetarian, vegan, and non-gluten menu choices.
Our meals are customized to meet your catering needs.
Guia's study of culinary arts at the well respected Joliet Junior College Culinary Arts school, along with a lifetime of cooking and entertaining, polished her talent at creating unique culinary delights.
It serves small or large events either at your location or at the Greenhouse Bed and Breakfast which has facilities for outdoor weddings and parties as well as indoor seating for up to 30 people.
Guia has extensive experience with vegetarian, vegan, and non-gluten menu choices.
Our meals are customized to meet your catering needs.
Guia's study of culinary arts at the well respected Joliet Junior College Culinary Arts school, along with a lifetime of cooking and entertaining, polished her talent at creating unique culinary delights.
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