DeKoven Center — Attraction in Racine

I was lucky enough to attend WMAW (Western Martial Arts Workshop) at the DeKoven Center in Racing, WI. The location is absolutely beautiful. Everything about the site, from the amazing gothic architecture, to the well manicured courtyard, shaded by old majestic trees, to the hourly tolling of the bell tower, make it feel like being transported to another world, or at least to another age. The center is built alongside Lake Michigan, if you have the opportunity, wake up early and watch the sunrise over the lake, I promise, it is worth the (very slight) effort. The staff are all friendly, polite, and professional, and absolutely go out of their way to make sure to be helpful and accommodating. If you are planning an event, and want a location that is beautiful, comfortable, and memorable, I strongly recommend considering the...

Attention all brides —— if you’re thinking of booking DeKoven for a wedding, do it! Aside from the charming venue and prime location, Nicole Miller was one of our main reasons for booking DeKoven as our wedding venue. From the moment we met Nicole, she showed such passion and care for managing the execution of weddings. I don’t know the amount of times I’ve emailed Nicole with a crazy add on or request, but she handled every response with professionalism, grace and so much care for making our day special. I feel like I’ve known Nicole for years and she truly takes pride in ensuring brides/grooms are set up for success on their wedding day. Thank you DeKoven team for making our wedding day so magical and a special thank you to Nicole for going...

We visited the DeKoven Center this past summer as a possible venue for my wedding. While the grounds were beautiful, the woman showing us the facility was quite rude. When we were leaving, she reached her hand out to shake my hand, my fiancé's hand, and my fiancé's mother's hand completely ignoring my mother and father (the ones that would be paying for the use of the facility!!). Could not believe how extremely rude that was. It also seemed overpriced for what you're actually getting, especially when compared to surrounding venues. We ended up finding a different place to host...