Two-Mile School Rental

The Two-Mile School at The Great Pumpkin Patch -- Arthur, Illinois

The historic Two-Mile School is busy year-round hosting guests and special celebrations. It was built in 1920 to serve Jonathan Creek Township as a one-room schoolhouse until 1949 when it was moved to join the Center School to become the first consolidated school in the district. After expanded service as a 4-H building it was spared demolition in 1999 and was moved to The Great Pumpkin Patch for a new life.

During the months of September and October, the Two-Mile School serves as The Great Pumpkin Patch’s Sweet Shop. Delicious treats, light lunches and Homestead Bakery made-from-scratch baked goods are available to the autumn guests.

The rest of the year the Two-Mile School is available as a rental site for small family gatherings, business meetings and reunions. The School provides an atmosphere that all ages will enjoy.

The newly renovated building includes a full kitchen, indoor bathroom, A/C, heat and a 20 feet x 30 feet classroom area. Weather permitting, there is access to McDonald Field which can host almost any outdoor activity from softball to volleyball. An open porch is on two sides of the building for further out-of-doors enjoyment. It is handicapped accessible and has abundant grass parking. A children’s garden with a small pond, beautiful gardens and grassy grounds surround the private site. Tables and chairs are provided and picnic tables for out-of-doors can also be supplied. Comfortable capacity of the indoor space is 30 to 40 people.

To gather more information or to reserve your date, call 217/543-2394. Let the Two-Mile School have the opportunity to serve you and your event by creating an old-time atmosphere in comfortable country surroundings.