Event Category Archives: Announcements

PHOTO CONTEST FEATURED IMAGEPhotography Contest

If you love taking photos at Starved Rock, submit your best work to Starved Rock Lodge and enter the “In Touch with Your Natural Side” Photography Contest. There are five categories: Youth, General, Seniors (60 and over), employees of Starved Rock Lodge & State Park, and Professional. Click here to see and download the ENTRY FORM.  The deadline to enter is February 18, 2013. Winning entries will be those that best reflect Starved Rock Lodge Read More

FEATURED IMAGE 225x175 PHOTO SHOWStarved Rock Photography Show

Love to take photos at Starved Rock? Enter our 2013 Photo Contest and Show. Photography Show Date: Sunday Feb. 24, 2013 Time: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Cost: Free Admission Location: Great Hall of Starved Rock Lodge Starved Rock Lodge is having a Photography Contest. If you love taking photos at Starved Rock, submit your best work to Starved Rock Lodge and enter the “In Touch with Your Natural Side” Photography Contest. There are five Read More

event meetingCorporate Meetings & Retreats

Starved Rock Lodge’s unique location is what brings our guests here and back again! Corporate planners benefit from our affordable meeting options, while employees benefit from the tranquil setting. We offer flexible banquet spaces, custom catering, teambuilding activities, comfortable accommodations, along with indoor and outdoor options for recreation and relaxation. Accessibility is another key advantage: We are open year-round and conveniently located just about 90 minutes from Chicagoland, Bloomington/Normal, and the Quad Cities. Our Lodge Read More

Trailheads Storefront copyTrailheads Snacks & Souvenirs

Start your Starved Rock adventure out at Trailheads Snacks & Souvenirs. Located in the Visitor Center, Trailheads offers sandwiches, hot dogs, pizza, ice cream, pretzels and nachos, plus gifts and souvenirs.We have walking sticks, rain gear, water bottles and more! Browse our assortment of jewelry, souvenirs, clothing, books and keepsake items.Want a great souvenir at a great price? Don’t forget to make your own Starved Rock souvenir at the Penny-Smasher machine! For just 51 cents Read More

activiy-massageMassages

You don’t have to be a guest at Starved Rock Lodge to schedule a massage, but it’s better if you are! Enjoy a relaxing massage in a quiet cabin. The tranquil, wooded setting takes you away from the troubles of the day with soft candlelight and soothing music. Imagine being recharged and refreshed physically and mentally. Let our licensed massage therapists soothe your aching muscles, releasing your body’s tensions. Reservations & Information: (815) 667-4211 Call to reserve your massage today! Please call early to reserve a time slot. Read More

SIP & SHOP 2Shopping

Shop Starved Rock for Mother’s Day (Sunday-May 12, 2013). Explore all the shops at Starved Rock for great apparel, T-shirts, outstanding wine & accessories and fun souvenirs! Forget something? Travel supplies are available in the Cafe. Don’t miss the Starved Rock Marketplace for great shopping. Women all of ages love the clothes, jewelry and gifts at Cattails Gift Shop (located at the corner of Routes 6 and 178, just south of Route 80, in Utica). Plus, there’s a winetasting room, Read More