Fabyan Villa Museum & Japanese Garden

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1925 S Batavia Ave
Geneva, IL 60134
+1 (630) 377-6424
http://www.ppfv.org
Step back in time and experience the 1907 Frank Lloyd Wright renovation of the Fabyan Villa in Geneva, Illinois, open on select days from May through September. Owned by Colonel George Fabyan and his wife, Nelle, the Villa and estate were home to a wide variety of eclectic collections, from taxidermy to Samurai suits, and sharks to mummies. Live animals also lived on the estate: monkeys, alligators, and bears. The Fabyans were more than just wealthy eccentrics—they also funded scientific research, including the earliest code-breaking research in the United States. The estate also holds a historic Dutch Windmill and Japanese Garden, owned by the Fabyans.

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4.537 reviews
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Raymond K.
5/17/2025

Greetings! Not in my bingo card this week is the Fabyan Villa Museum and Japanese Garden in Geneva, IL...a true hidden gem and local treasure. Tucked along the Fox River is a beautiful property...

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Allen T.
10/8/2024

Dinner was great the only corky part was there scanner menu. The restaurant would like for to download there bar code to read the there menu I nicely said no thanks and said for a paper menu and...

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Safura O.
7/1/2023

7.1.23// had a family reunion picnic at @fabyanpreserve in Batavia Chicago. Fabyan Villa Japanese Garden was the home of George and Nelle Fabyan from 1908 to 1939. The house is notable because...

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Rich A.
9/5/2022

I've been coming to Fabyan Forest Preserve since I was a child. I'm now a middle age adult and still love coming here. It's so well maintained and beautiful. Often, I head over and each my lunch...

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Emily R.
12/13/2020

I really like this forest preserve. It is large and full of pretty scenery as well as some older "ruins" it is large which means it can be a pretty lengthy walk. My friend actually lives nearby so...

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