Hawk Valley Retreat and Cottages
Galena, Illinois LGBT Wedding Reception Site
Stress-Free Elopements and Intimate Weddings in Galena, IL - Northwest Illinois Jo-Daviess County - Freeport, Sterling, Rock Falls, Dixon, East Moline, Moline

You are invited to relax, restore and explore our adults-only Galena Illinois Bed and Breakfast, Hawk Valley Retreat & Cottages, a nature lover’s destination.
We are “Two Turns to Galena”, just 8 miles east of downtown Galena. Stroll our 10 secluded acres of meadows and gardens. Complete with a pond, walking trail, panoramic valley, and sunset views. Watch the birds, enjoy the porch swing, or relax in our gazebo, and make it your own private haven. Whether you are here for a romantic getaway, a personal retreat, or a gathering of friends, our stunning location and updated amenities have you covered.




Hawk Valley Retreat and the Cording Event Barn make the perfect venue for elopements and intimate weddings.
Whether you get married in the barn or the rustic wedding arbor, you will be surrounded by nature’s beauty. Our 10 acres of meadows, ponds, and woodlands will transport you and your guests.










We offer several packages to make the planning a breeze; we like to say, “You bring the dress, and we do the rest.”




When we decided that we wanted a lifestyle change, we knew it had to be a Bed and Breakfast.
We traveled the country and finally found Hawk Valley Retreat. After that, it was never a question about where we would settle, and we have never looked back. We invite you to join us in our little retreat away from life, where you can relax, restore, and explore while pretending that the rest of the world doesn’t exist (at least for a few days).
~ John and Jim, your hosts


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(815) 777-4100
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John Walch
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2752 W Cording RD. Galena, Illinois 61036
Member Since:
July 2025
Member ID:
P-2025-07-09

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Hawk Valley Retreat and Cottages
- (815) 777-4100
- John Walch