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Shale Lake

the hitching post

So many options...

 Offering a unique venue for event & wedding celebrations.  

The 2500 sq. ft. insulated barn space can be converted between an air conditioned indoor event room and an outdoor expandable space. 

The renovated horse barn has 8 stall doors to combine the indoor area with the 2080 sq. ft. covered outdoor deck.  

The pasture serves as a beautiful setting that can be used for an outdoor ceremony.  


Plan an outdoor ceremony with an indoor reception, an indoor ceremony with an outdoor reception, use the Loft staircase for the grand entrance or walk the 120' path to the giant Cottonwood tree….  

There are multiple options! 

Bride’s choice!


Included!

  •  Seating for up to 260 guests; 120 indoor / 140 outdoor (attached covered patio)
  • All rentals are 2 consecutive days to allow setup time (8 a.m. Friday to 10 a.m. on Sunday).  
  • In most cases, clean up can be the Sunday morning. 
  • Convertible A/C area allowing last minute changes due to weather concerns. 
  • Licensed Vendor Catering allowed.  Shale Lake does not provide Catering Services.   
  • Shale Lake does not provide Alcohol.
  • Dual Fire tables on a brick patio with  seating for 30 guests. 
  • Flexible Lighting, multiple layout and decor choices for a barn wedding that REALLY is unique. 
  • Bride-away dressing area and Groom's room. Service Kitchen, tables, chairs and equipment  available at no additional cost. 

Destination Wedding? Stay with us!

 10 Cabins available for rent.  Up to 40 overnight guests. Note: Base price of cabins is for 2 guests.  There is an additional charge for additional guests.  Maximum Occupancy per unit strictly enforced.   

There is no RUSH! Set up on Friday, Party on Saturday, Clean up on Sunday

TWO DAY RENTAL PRICE 

$3000  

FANCY IT UP!

FANCY IT UP!

  DINNERWARE PACKAGE

1-151 PLACE SETTINGS $200.00

152-260 PLACE SETTINGS $300.00

· Includes use of dishes

· Staff to bus the tables

· Staff to wash the dishes

Dishes:

o Up to 260 White Dinner Plates 

o Up to 260 White Salad Plates

o Up to 260 Knives and Spoons

o Up to 520 Forks

o Up to 260 Water Goblets

o Up to 260 Wine Glasses

Busing and Washing: 

1-2

  DINNERWARE PACKAGE

1-151 PLACE SETTINGS $200.00

152-260 PLACE SETTINGS $300.00

· Includes use of dishes

· Staff to bus the tables

· Staff to wash the dishes

Dishes:

o Up to 260 White Dinner Plates 

o Up to 260 White Salad Plates

o Up to 260 Knives and Spoons

o Up to 520 Forks

o Up to 260 Water Goblets

o Up to 260 Wine Glasses

Busing and Washing: 

1-2 Hitching Post Staff will collect plates from the tables as guests finish. The Staff will scrape and wash the Hitching Post Dinnerware and return it to storage. 

The Hitching Post does not provide serving staff.

The dish washing is limited to Hitching Post Equipment only.

NO TABLE CLOTHS PROVIDED

To check availabilty call or text 618-977-9916

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The Hitching Post

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Shale Lake

1499 Washington Avenue, Williamson, Illinois 62088, United States

shale@madisontelco.com 618-387-0001

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