Lodge Special Events

Join the jolliest man, himself, as well as Mrs. Claus for a breakfast buffet right here at Starved Rock Lodge.  Following breakfast, you’ll be treated to “Magic by Cory.”  Also attending will be “Grace” a white tailed deer from Furry Friends. Children can take turns sitting on Santa’s lap to tell him their Christmas wishes and receive a chocolate treat. Please note: There is only one seating time at 8:30am.

Theme: 70's New Year’s Eve Overnight Party Package: $525 (for two)Includes: Overnight accommodations for two guests, open bar, party favors, photos by the fireplace (additional cost), hors d’oeuvres, buffet dinner, live entertainment in the Great Hall, champagne toast at midnight, late check-out, New Year’s Day Brunch. Plus, a chance to win a $1,000 travel voucher. Party Only Package: $285 (for two)Does not include overnight stay, brunch or chance to win the $1,000 travel voucher. Please note: For a full refund, cancellations must be made…

Join us on Sunday, January 5th from 12-3pm in the Great Hall for our 15th Annual Starved Rock Lodge Wedding Expo! Meet with our preferred vendors, explore the wedding venue, sample delicious cuisine and enjoy champagne. Free event, no RSVP needed.

Join us and bring your friends in the Back Door Lounge for this progressive, individual play Euchre Tournament. Must be 18 years of age or older. Weekly winners: 1st place - $200, 2nd place - $100, 3rd - $50. Grand Prize overall winner wins a travel voucher – amount determined by weekly sign-up. Entry fee: $15

Join us and bring your friends in the Back Door Lounge for this progressive, individual play Euchre Tournament. Must be 18 years of age or older. Weekly winners: 1st place - $200, 2nd place - $100, 3rd - $50. Grand Prize overall winner wins a travel voucher – amount determined by weekly sign-up. Entry fee: $15

Please note: Both retreats are currently sold out. To be put on the waiting list, please call (815) 220-7386. Day 1:9am: Check-in to sewing room4pm: Check-in for overnight stay at Starved Rock Lodge 5pm: Dinner (included) Followed by an instructional class (optional, TBD)After dinner on nights one and two, you can stay up all night sewing, relax in the Great Hall, go for a swim or turn in early! Day 2:8am: Breakfast (included) followed by free time. 11am: Depart on…

Join us and bring your friends in the Back Door Lounge for this progressive, individual play Euchre Tournament. Must be 18 years of age or older. Weekly winners: 1st place - $200, 2nd place - $100, 3rd - $50. Grand Prize overall winner wins a travel voucher – amount determined by weekly sign-up. Entry fee: $15

Please note: Both retreats are currently sold out. To be put on the waiting list, please call (815) 220-7386. Day 1:9am: Check-in to sewing room4pm: Check-in for overnight stay at Starved Rock Lodge 5pm: Dinner (included) Followed by an instructional class (optional, TBD)After dinner on nights one and two, you can stay up all night sewing, relax in the Great Hall, go for a swim or turn in early! Day 2:8am: Breakfast (included) followed by free time. 11am: Depart on…

Progressive Dinner Join us for our series of Trolley Trio Progressive Dinners!  Star Union Spirits, Cajun Connection and Starved Rock Lodge have teamed up to create a new unforgettable event filled with wine, spirits, beer and food tastings.  Meet at Starved Rock Lodge at 4:45pm, where the Starved Rock Trolley will take you into Peru to Star Union Spirits Distillery in the Historic Westclox building for cocktails and appetizers.  Next, the trolley will head to Utica for dinner and drinks at Cajun Connection. …

Steve Bailey, an ornithologist, will be here for Owl Programs and Owl Walks. Programs are at 6:00 pm with an Owl Walk to follow on both days, finishing back at the lodge around 8:00 pm. During the program, Steve will have some owl specimens, feathers and pellets. He will be trying to call in a Screech, Barred and Great Horned Owls. Maybe if we are lucky we will see some nest or uncommon wintering owls. Price is $10 per person…