Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center
Where the past is always present.
Bring your family to
Starved Rock this year
for a great adventure!
According to CNBC, unused vacation days are at a 40-year high! Americans are leaving them on the table like never
before when it comes to vacation days, essentially working for free almost one week per year. According to a new
study by Oxford Economics, U.S. workers are using only 77% of their paid time off. The decline is not just tied to
recent economic worries; use of vacation days are at their lowest point in the past four decades. According to internal
research by audit firm EY (formerly Ernst & Young), that might surprise you:
Employees who use more vacation days end up with better performance reviews. Taking vacations can also help
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research has linked vacation time to increased worker productivity.
Starved Rock Lodge & State Park have been go-to places for generations. Whether you come here for a family reunion,
a wedding, to relax in the Great Hall or hike the
trails of this magnificent state park, it is our goal
to help you keep the legacy going! Spend a few
of your vacation days with us and give your
children and grandchildren an experience
they’ll long remember. Start or rekindle a love
of our 18 canyons and seasonal waterfalls. Many
great photo hot spots are waiting for you at
Starved Rock. Share a walk to the top of the
Rock with someone you care about and share
your photos with us on our Facebook page or
Instagram using #starvedrock! Visit our website
to book a getaway that’s close to home but
worlds away at Starved Rock Lodge...
where the past is always present.
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Miles to Starved Rock from:
Naperville 54
Peoria
63
Bloomington 64
Rockford
73
Chicago 94
Quad Cities 95
Springfield 127
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April - September 2016
Spring/Summer Edition
Tonti Canyon at Starved Rock State Park
INSIDE: Stay, Eat, Play & Shop at Starved Rock!
Go Hiking • Take a Trolley Tour• Sing with the STARS! • Book a Getaway Package • Plan your Dream Wedding!
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Guided Hikes & More!
Guided hikes are the best way to see the
park, especially for first-time visitors. Hike
often? Challenge yourself with our spring or
fall MegaHike where you’ll trek to all 18 of
our canyons in one day! If you have a need
for speed, we also offer our version of the
Amazing Race! Our Walker’s Club hikes
every Thursday morning. Meet them in the
Hotel Lobby for a 9 am departure. Mark your
calendar for National Trails Day and hike
with us on June 4, 2016!
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New bedding,
drapery and
carpeting are
being installed
in the Lodge
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guests can enjoy
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look to their
hotel rooms.
Water Cruises
Our Lodge has two wings (original and hotel wing) and our
cabins are nestled among tall oak and pine trees where wildlife
is seen in their own habitat. Squirrels and white-tailed deer
are just a few of the many animals that call this peaceful place
their home. Feel free to bring your dog and stay in one of our
pet-friendly Pioneer Cabins (restrictions apply).
Land & Water Cruises
11am • Monday, Wednesday & Saturday
9:30am • Saturday
Trolley tours
Have some fun at Starved Rock when you
take our most popular Historic Trolley Tour.
Learn how Starved Rock got its name and
much more. Departure times are listed on the
Lodge’s website.
Getaway packages are calling your name!
See all packages on our website. Call 800-868-7625 to book!
POOL PARTY PACKAGE
GOLDEN GETAWAY PACKAGE
Available Sun–Thurs, Jan 1–June 30, Aug 15–Sept 30, Nov 1–Dec 30
($95 plus tax for 2 guests)
Enjoy your “Golden Years” and spend some time with us, relaxing
at Starved Rock Lodge. Package is for seniors age 60 and over.
ID is required. Package includes an overnight stay for two and a
$15 breakfast voucher for two in our historic Main Dining Room.
Add a personal touch!
Waterfall & Canyon Tours (April & May)
allow you to get up close for great photos
of Ottawa and French Canyons. Offered on
11am • Monday and 9am & 11am • Saturday
NEW!
Available Sun–Thurs, Now–May 30, 2016
($155 plus tax for two adults + 1 child )
Come enjoy our indoor pool, shallow-depth
children’s pool, a hot tub and two saunas. Kids can have fun in
the pool while parents relax in the hot tub. Package includes
your room, a $5 voucher for a pool toy from the cafe, a $40 dining
voucher. Additional $5 per child for a pool toy.
Have more fun with our
available package add-ons. Whether its for you or a loved one,
choose Illinois-made wine (red, white or bubbly), delicious fudge,
gift baskets, a fruit & cheese tray, walking sticks or a therapeutic
massage and more. Just ask for details when you call at
(800) 868-7625 or visit our website: starvedrocklodge.com
LaSalle’s Mule-Pulled Canal Boat
& Trolley Tour (includes lunch)
11am • Monday & Friday
Musical tribute shows
Join us in the Great Hall at Starved Rock Lodge
for some spectacular entertainment. Take a
trip back in time with some songs from your
favorite singers—performed by talented
tribute artists!
April 17-20: George Strait Tribute (Evening Show & Matinees)
May 2, 3 & 4: Sweet Dreams & Honky Tonks (Matinees)
May 23 & 24: Vegas Guys (Matinees)
June 6, 7 & 8: Kenny Rogers & Friends (Country-themed Shows)
June 27 & 28: Nashville Connection (Country-themed Shows)
July 11 & 12: Darrell Data’s Songs from Illinois (Matinees)
July 18: The Templetons (Bluegrass-themed Matinees)
August 1, 2 & 3: Les Miserables & Phantom (Matinees)
August 22 & 23: Elvis (Matinees)
September 19 & 20: Dean Martin (Matinees)
Matinee tickets include lunch. Evening show tickets include
wine tasting, dinner & show. Prices vary.
Great Rates for Overnight Packages, too!
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Party on the Veranda
Main Dining Room
Every Friday and Saturday Night
Memorial Day to Labor Day!
Live Music from 8-11 pm
Save the Date!
Perfect Pairings
Saturday, JUNE 11, 2016
Laugh, ROCK, Repeat
Best night ever of music & comedy on the Veranda!
Hosted by Sean Walsh
Whether you prefer to pair your burger
with a beer or your steak with wine, the best
“pairing” in Illinois is Starved Rock Lodge with Starved Rock State Park. Outdoor dining on
the Veranda overlooking the scenic Illinois River Valley, paired with great entertainment
makes us the place to be this summer. Or, you can choose to hike the park or sit and relax.
Either way, it’s a getaway that ROCKS! Call us today to book your room or cabin (we now
have pet-friendly cabins, too!)
Tasty Tips! Advice from a Hiker
Outdoor Dining: Grilled Burger & a Craft Beer
Back Door Lounge: Gorgonzola Nachos
Café: Coffee and Grown-up Grilled Cheese
Main Dining Room: Pot Roast, Meatloaf & Walleye
Sunday Brunch: Mimosa & Waffles!
Trailheads: Homemade Ice Cream or Color Twist Cone
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Did You Know?
Starved Rock Lodge is going
green in 2016! In addition to adding
recycling bins, there’s been a switch
to the “Green Earth” brand of
compostable flatware, carryout
containers, cups, napkins—all made
right here in Illinois! Guest rooms
now feature “Pure & Natural” soap,
shampoo and conditioner.
Wine T-Shirts
Gift Cards
Accessories
Outdoor Dining on the Veranda
Lunch, Dinner or Late-night in the Back Door Lounge
It’s never been so easy... remember
to get a special gift for that special someone!
Starved Rock Lodge Gift Cards are now available
online, year ‘round.
Better yet, treat yourself to a trip to the Rock
and shop in person at our Gift Shop, Trailheads
or in our Café!
Trailheads Concessions after your hike
Located in the Starved Rock Visitor Center
Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks
in the Starved Rock Café
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Calendar of Fun!
Book your room today and join us!
Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter.. Your Wedding in Our Setting
Starved Rock Lodge… The Perfect Destination in Every Season
On-Going Events
Wedding couples tell us:
“A destination wedding is about the experience, not how far you travel.”
History of Starved Rock Trolley Tours (see website for times)
Guided Hike with Lunch in LaSalle Canyon! (April-November)
Land & Water Cruises (June-September • see website)
Dinner & Evening Cruise (June-Sept • Mondays & Thursdays 5-8pm)
Canal Boat & Trolley Tours (May-October • Tuesdays & Fridays 11am)
Starved Rock Walkers Club (Year ‘Round • Thursdays 9am • FREE!
“Our outdoor ceremony site overlooks historic Starved Rock and the scenic Illinois
River Valley. The Great Hall is an architectural masterpiece, which is an extraordinary
setting for a wedding reception.”
– Jenny Roulston, Sales Director/Starved Rock Lodge
Weddings at Starved Rock offer:
Special Events
• Indoor Ceremonies & Receptions
in the Great Hall (for up to 200 guests)
• Outdoor Ceremonies (for 20 to 200 guests)
• Back-up location in case of rain
• A wide variety of catering options
MAY 2016
Waterfall & Canyon Tours
Mondays 11am /Saturdays 9 & 11am
1: Blessing of the Bikes
(East Parking lot) 12 & 1:30pm
7: Spring Migratory Bird Hike
Starved Rock Visitor Center 7:30am
14: Starved Rock Marathon
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15: Amazing Race
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28: Starved Rock Photo Club 9am
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14: Country Showdown
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17 & 31: Amazing Race
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SEPTEMBER 2016
11 & 18: Amazing Race
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17: Autumn Migratory Bird Hike 8am
SRSPVC
24 & 25: Fall MegaHike
(all the canyons in 1 day!)
24: Starved Rock Photo Club 9am
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25: Valley Carver’s Woodcarving Expo
9am-5pm
OCTOBER 2016
Fall Colors Trolley Tours
Mondays 11am /Saturdays 9:30 & 11am
1, 8, 15, 22 & 29: Storytelling
by the campfire at Fox Ridge
8 & 9: Oktoberfest Dinners
Starved Rock Lodge 5pm
9: Burgoo Festival
(downtown North Utica) 9am-5pm
15 & 16: Fall Colors Weekend
15 & 16: Oktoberfest Dinners
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22: Starved Rock Photo Club 9am
26: Oktoberfest Matinee
in the Great Hall (call for tickets)
Call us at (815) 220-7386 or
see the complete calendar on our website www.starvedrocklodge.com
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Starved Rock Lodge
2668 East 875th Road
Oglesby, IL 61348
1-800-868-7625