Ragdale Tours
Ragdale offers monthly, docent-led tours from June through September for individuals and groups. Located on the former country estate of Arts and Crafts architect Howard Van Doren Shaw, a Ragdale tour includes: the historic Ragdale House, visual artist studios, exquisite gardens, an introduction to the Shaw family history and the artist residency program that serves 150 artists and authors each year. Admission is $10/person and online reservations must be made in advance.
These tours are rare opportunities to see behind-the-scenes at an artist residency, typically closed to the public. Visitors can experience the five-acre site which includes two historic homes, several artist studios, gardens and vistas of 50 acres of virgin prairie. The Ragdale House, originally built in 1897, and the Barn House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Docents
Mary Cook
Sherry Grapes
Marianne Lombard Koy
Marla Schachtel
Ann Shillinglaw
Public Tours
Admission is $10/person. Advance reservations and online payment are required for public tours. Current available dates in 2024 are on Saturdays 10AM-12NOON.
2024 Public Tour Dates:
June 8, 10AM-Noon
July 13, 10AM-Noon
August 10, 10AM-Noon
September 21, 10AM-Noon
Private Tours
For groups of 10 or more. Admission is $15/person. Advance reservations and online payment are required for private tours.
2024 Private Tour Dates:
June 7
June 12
August 9
Please contact marita@ragdale.org or call 847.234.1063 x 21 for additional dates or for more information.
Ragdale Facility Rental
Ragdale's conference room is available for rental to businesses and organizations. The conference room accommodates 10 people at the meeting table, or up to 20 with additional seating. A projector and screen are available. For food service, your caterer must contact Ragdale staff at least one week prior to the event to arrange set-up and tear-down times and any other needs. Ragdale can provide a list of area restaurants and caterers upon request. Limited parking is available in the Ragdale parking lot at 1230 N Green Bay Rd, just a short walk through the Ragdale campus from the conference room.
Conference Room Details
For-Profit Rates
$375 half day
$750 full day
Nonprofit Rates
$200 half day
$400 full day
Seats up to 20
Mounted Monitor
Owl Conference Camera and Phone
WIFI
Adjacent Courtyard
For additional tour or facility rental information, please contact Office Manager & Development Assistant, Marita Seaberg, or call 847.234.1063, Ext. 21
"There is magic here and all you have to do to receive it is to be present."
— Barbara Poole, Visual Artist, Boston, MA
We are here!
1260 N Green Bay Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Contact
847.234.1063
info@ragdale.org
Parking
Lot is located at 1230 N Green Bay Rd entrance. Limited parking available