The signature feature of Sunflower Farms is the large, white, gambrel style event barn, complete with a spacious reception area with the capacity to host up to 300 guests. With white shiplap walls, hand-crafted farm tables, and neutral décor, the event barn is a perfect backdrop for you to create the event of your dreams. There is a separate private Bride’s Room complete with a private entrance to bathroom. The Groom’s Room is separate and private as well. The barn also includes a prep kitchen, a large patio with string lights, a bar, and outdoor seating. The outdoor venue area includes a fire pit, an area for games and activities, and abundant parking. There are multiple options for ceremony sites throughout the farm venue. Sunflower Farms is equipped and available for year round scheduling of events, and is now accepting bookings for event dates beginning July 1, 2024.
Sunflower Farms is an all event farm venue located in the beautiful town of Murphysboro in Southern Illinois. The venue is currently under construction, and will soon be available to host your wedding or special event. With a convenient and easy-to-access location off Old Route 13 between Murphysboro and Carbondale, your guests will love the convenience, spaciousness and relaxed atmosphere on the farm. The venue boasts all the modern features that you want from a venue, but with the rustic charm and natural beauty to make your family and guests feel welcomed. Sunflower Farms is set on a gorgeous 24-acre farm with plenty of room to wander, surrounded by trees, a pond, flowers and farm land – a beautiful and natural setting for a picture perfect event.
Celia Macaraeg grew up in the area, graduating in the Murphysboro High School Class of 1987. Immediately after high school graduation, Celia moved to Chicago to pursue her studies in business. Graduating from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a BSBA in Business Management and Accounting, and from Lewis University with an MBA concentrating in Finance, Celia continued on to have a 30-year career in finance with the last 20-years as Chief Financial Officer for a Chicago-based company.
Having had the ambition for several years to develop a wedding venue in her home town, Celia finally made the difficult decision to “take the plunge” and to go out on her own to pursue the path of entrepreneurship. Her goal is to leave corporate America to pursue more personally fulfilling work, while achieving work/life balance in a happy and healthy environment. Helping couples plan one of the most important days of their lives is what Celia considers to be an extremely rewarding endeavor. She is looking forward to returning back home to enjoy life in a smaller community, surrounded by friends and family.
As the venue owner, Celia is there to help you achieve your perfect day. From providing personal tours, to assisting with planning and coordination, she will ensure that your event will run flawlessly.
“The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity.”
Amelia Earhart
“Sunflower Farms is an all-event farm venue located in the beautiful town of Murphysboro in Southern Illinois. The venue is currently under construction, and will soon be available to host your wedding or special event.”
