Bunker Hill Farms, the private Woodstock estate created by TicketsNow founder Mike Domek, is officially on the market with an asking price of $27 million. The secluded retreat spans roughly 450 acres and has long doubled as both an invite-only hub for charity concerts, private golf outings and luxury weekend stays and an ultra-private resort for a carefully curated guest list.
According to Crain's Chicago Business, the estate is being formally marketed this month at $27 million and is listed by Hayden Outdoor Real Estate. Marketing materials lean hard on privacy, event-ready infrastructure, and the turn-key hospitality setup that helped make the property a go-to site for exclusive fundraisers and executive retreats.
What’s Included In The Sale
Billed as “Your Own Private Resort,” Bunker Hill Farms promotes more than 450 acres of lakes, prairies, gardens, and woodlands about an hour northwest of Chicago, as described by Bunker Hill Farms. On the grounds are an 18-hole, par-72 golf course, a 7,000-square-foot main lodge, multiple guest cottages, and a silo spa, details highlighted by Chicago Golf Report. The estate has been known more for public, ticketed shows than for tightly controlled charity concerts and selective fundraising events.
Founder’s Legacy And Charity Wind-Down
Mike Domek, the entrepreneur behind TicketsNow whose company was acquired by Ticketmaster, died on June 26, 2025, after a multi-year fight with glioblastoma, and his family has now moved to sell the land. Bunker Hill Charities, the nonprofit that routed proceeds from farm events into local causes, is preparing to shut down and has distributed roughly $3 million to area nonprofits, the charity's president said. "This is devastating for us as a charity and we are very sad that we are shutting our doors," Chandra Broughton told the Northwest Herald.
Who Might Buy It
Estates with extensive landholdings and built-in hospitality operations rarely come up for sale in the Chicago region, and brokers expect interest from private buyers, retreat operators, and conservation-minded investors, according to Crain's Chicago Business. Past events have featured established rock acts such as Stone Temple Pilots and Cheap Trick, a sign that the entertainment infrastructure is substantial and could be preserved or reimagined, according to the Chicago Golf Report. Prospective buyers will have to decide whether to carry on a philanthropic model or convert the spread into a purely private escape.
The listing represents a rare test of what the market will pay for a package that combines recreational land, a functioning hospitality setup, and a charity-backed legacy of ultra-private events. Brokers and the family have not yet released a public timeline for showings or offers.
