What to expect on your tour
Tours typically take between 1.5 and 2 hours and you are welcome to take photos throughout the tour. Tours begin with a walk through the garden and continue inside the house, and Ted tells the stories himself.
Plan your visit
Where: 1503 Baker Street, Streator, IL 61364, about 25 minutes from Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks. Park on the street in front of the house.
When: tours start at 10 am and 2 pm, seven days a week, April through October. Arrive a few minutes early. From November through March, house-only tours run daily at the same times and must be booked online at least 24 hours ahead (see Winter House Tours below).
Getting in: press the call box at the front gate and a guide will come meet you. April through October, no reservation is needed for groups under 15.
Cost: $15 per adult. April through October, pay at the gate with cash or check. November through March, pay online when you book.
Walking: the garden paths are crushed stone and the house has stairs between its three floors, so wear comfortable shoes. Email us ahead if anyone in your party has limited mobility and we will plan the route.
Stay overnight: the Weber Guest House sits inside the garden and sleeps six. After the last tour leaves, the two acres are yours.
Winter House Tours, November–March
The garden rests for the winter, but the house stays open. From November 1 through March 31, we offer house-only tours daily at 10 am and 2 pm. Winter tours must be booked online at least 24 hours in advance. Tickets are $15 per adult, and your receipt email is your ticket at the door. Questions or a change of plans? Email officialweberhouseandgarden@gmail.com.
$15 per adult. You will choose the number of tickets and pay on the next page. Tours must be booked at least 24 hours ahead. All times are Central Time.
Small Groups
If you are planning a house and garden tour with a smaller group, roughly fewer than 15 people, you do not need to call in advance. Simply call 815-510-0627 when you arrive at the front gate, and a guide will meet you there.
Large Groups
For larger tour groups—such as bus tours or large garden clubs—advanced notice is appreciated but not required. Depending on the size of your group, we may divide in two, and have one half start with the house and the other half start with the garden. Use the request form below and we will confirm a date with you.
What visitors say
Rated 4.9 of 5 on TripAdvisor (33 reviews) and 4.6 of 5 on Google (100+ reviews).
“What Ted Weber has accomplished in his 2 plus acres is absolutely incredible.” — Ruth W., Lombard
“Ted Weber gives fascinating tours of his childhood home decorated to tell the stories of famous people he knew.” — Betsy G., Evanston
“We spent over 2 hours with Ted guiding us along and presenting us with the history of his awesome home.” — LR + TR, Henry
“If you are a gardener you must go to see Ted at Weber house.” — Slowski2020, Mokena
“The owner is very knowledgeable of all the plants in this huge garden.” — Bonnie V., Streamwood
“What a joy Ted Weber is, loved the gardens but the cute house was the big hit.” — Arris S.
Read more reviews on TripAdvisor and Google, and please leave one after your visit. It is the single most helpful thing a visitor can do for the garden.
Tours daily at 10 am and 2 pm
April–October
Contact us to make special arrangements for other times and dates outside our regular hours of operation.
Admission is $15 per adult, payable at the door with cash or check. November through March: house-only tours daily at 10 am and 2 pm, booked online at least 24 hours ahead.
“Our Weber House visit was the highlight of our summer!
-Andrew & Leslie S.
Chicago, IL”