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Starved Rock Lodge has a variety of wonderful ways to make the most of this special time of year.
Trolley Trio Progressive Dinners are back. Upcoming dates are Dec. 21, Jan. 18, Feb. 15, March 21 and April 25. August Hill Winery, Camp Aramoni and Starved Rock Lodge have teamed up to create an unforgettable event filled with wine, spirits, beer and food tastings.
Meet at Starved Rock Lodge at 4:45 p.m., where the Starved Rock Trolley will take guests to August Hill Winery for cocktails and appetizers. Next, the trolley will head to Camp Aramoni for dinner and drinks. The trolley will return to Starved Rock Lodge for dessert and after-dinner drinks in the dining room.
The Trolley Trio Progressive Dinner Overnight Package includes dinner for two, an overnight stay for two and a $15 breakfast voucher for the next morning.
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Dinner-only tickets cost $110 per person; dinner and an overnight package for two is $367.77. Guests must be ages 21 or older to attend. Tickets to a Trolley Trio make a great gift. Gift cards are available online at www.shopstarvedrock.com.
Breakfast with Santa will take place from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16. Join the jolliest man himself for a breakfast buffet in the Great Hall of Starved Rock Lodge. After breakfast, guests will be treated to Magic by Cory. Reservations are required. Tickets cost $24.95 for adults, $16.95 for children ages 4 to 10, and $6.95 for children ages 3 and younger.
The Christmas Trolley Lights Tours will run from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, Dec. 17 to 21. Starved Rock Lodge staff will handle the driving so visitors can enjoy some of the area’s most stunning holiday displays. Aboard the trolley, a guide will share holiday trivia, jokes and riddles, as Christmas music plays. The trolleys are heated, but guests may want to bring an extra blanket. Tickets cost $25 for adults, and $20 for children ages 10 and younger.
The annual Wedding Expo is set from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7, in the Great Hall of the lodge. Meet with preferred wedding vendors, explore the wedding venue, sample delicious cuisine and enjoy a sample of Starved Rock Bubbly. This is a free event, with no RSVP needed.
Reservations are required for most events. Call 815-220-7386 or book online at www.starvedrocklodge.com.
Starved Rock Lodge is located at One Lodge Lane, Oglesby.