August 2010

• Peach Festival (4th Annual) August 8th, 2010 (11am-3pm)

Got Peaches? Well here is your chance to fill your bags and your belly with locally grown peaches! Come on out to Pere Marquette Lodge in Grafton, IL, and celebrate the wonderful world of peaches at the 4th annual Peach Festival. Featuring peach-themed vendors and artisans, live entertainment, live music in the Great Room, Restaurant specials and tons of great family fun! Join us at the Lodge and get ready to make some memories at the 4th Annual Peach Festival! View Flyer

• Wine Club Get-Together, August 14th, 2010 (2pm-5pm)

Join us in the Mary Michelle Winery Tasting Room the second Saturday of each month and enjoy themed appetizers and wine tasting.  In addition to our delicious selection of Mary Michelle Wines, Pere Marquette Lodge will feature excellent wines from wineries all around the globe at every Wine Club Get-Together! This event is free for Wine Club Members.  Not a Mary Michelle Wine Club Member?  No worries! It is easy to join and includes all kinds of benefits like discounts on things like Lodging, Dining, and of course Wine!  $20 for a lifetime membership and don't forget your free commemorative Pere Marquette Lodge Wine Glass! 

• A Haunted Hunt at Pere Marquette Lodge, August 20th, 2010

Ever wonder if Pere Marquette Lodge could be haunted? Join Altered State Paranormal on a real investigation into the depths of Pere Marquette Lodge.  Learn the ins and outs of paranormal hunting at a lecture prior to the adventure while snacking on free appetizers and one free cocktail per guest.  Then join the professionals as they investigate the Lodge into the night.  After the investigation, guests will stay in their comfy guestrooms and join in a free breakfast the next morning.  A reveal of evidence found will take place after breakfast.  If evidence is found, guests will be able to purchase a copy.  This is not a rigged haunted house or a tourist excursion.  This is a true-to-life genuine investigation into the paranormal activity of Pere Marquette Lodge.  $169 plus tax, double occupancy.  18 and up. For more information or to make your reservation call Leslie at 618-786-2331 ex. 338 View Flyer

• Mystery Dinner Theater, August 28th, 2010 (6:30pm)

Join us for a night of mystery, mayhem and merriment as Jest Mysteries presents Murder in Mayberry who done it!  Join the cast of the Andy Griffith show including Earnest T. Sass, Aunt D, Barney Fife, Otis and Andy himself as they try to unravel a comical crime! Tickets are $39 and include dinner and the interactive show, overnight packages available. For reservations and more information call Leslie at 618-786-2331 ex.338 View Flyer

September 2010

• Wine Club Get-Together, September 11th, 2010 (2pm-5pm)

Join us in the Mary Michelle Winery Tasting Room the second Saturday of each month and enjoy themed appetizers and wine tasting.  In addition to our delicious selection of Mary Michelle Wines, Pere Marquette Lodge will feature excellent wines from wineries all around the globe at every Wine Club Get-Together! This event is free for Wine Club Members.  Not a Mary Michelle Wine Club Member?  No worries! It is easy to join and includes all kinds of benefits like discounts on things like Lodging, Dining, and of course Wine!  $20 for a lifetime membership and don't forget your free commemorative Pere Marquette Lodge Wine Glass! 

• Native American and Heritage Fest, September 12th, 2010 (11am-3pm)

Pere Marquette Park is steeped in natural and cultural history. Come and help us celebrate our origins at the first ever Native American and Heritage Fest at Pere Marquette Lodge. Featuring crafters, artisans, demonstrations, live entertainment, educational activities, live music and fun for the whole family! Don’t miss out! Join us on September 12th from 11am to 3pm for the Native American and Heritage Festival at Pere Marquette Lodge.

• Wine Dinner, September 16th, 2010 (7pm)

Make it a Wino Thursday and indulge with a themed four course gourmet dinner paired with specialty wines presented by Southern Wine & Spirits in the Lodge Restaurant the third Thursday of every month. Special benefits for wine club members, only $20 for a lifetime membership. Overnight packages available. For reservations please call Leslie @ 618-786-2331 ex. 338  

October 2010

• Apple Festival, October 3rd, 2010 (11am-3pm)

Apple fever has hit Pere Marquette Lodge and you’re invited!  Come out to beautiful Pere Marquette Lodge and join us in commemorating apples and all of their uses. This Apple themed Festival will Feature live entertainment, craft vendors with handmade products, and family friendly fun.

• Sunday Brunch, October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st 2010 (10am-7pm)

Enjoy the beautiful drive down the top ten most scenic drives in all of America, taking in all the glorious fall colors as you drive under the canopy of yellows,greens, orange and reds.  Whether it's a special occasion, an opportunity for friends and family to catch up, or jut a happy ending from the weekend, bring the whole gang out for live music and great food!  Take in the fabulous views of the Illinois River or the charm of our rustic Dining Room while enjoying our huge Sunday Brunch that offers number of wonderful options to appease any palate.  Featuring made-to-order omelets, carving stations, traditional & unique selections of side dishes, salads and dessert including a banana's foster station!  Relax, and let someone else do all the cooking and cleaning for a change!  Call 618-786-2331 ex. 502 for more information.  Reservations recommended for parties of 6 or more.

• Wine Club Get-Together, October 9th, 2010 (2pm-5pm)

Join us in the Mary Michelle Winery Tasting Room the second Saturday of each month and enjoy themed appetizers and wine tasting.  In addition to our delicious selection of Mary Michelle Wines, Pere Marquette Lodge will feature excellent wines from wineries all around the globe at every Wine Club Get-Together! This event is free for Wine Club Members.  Not a Mary Michelle Wine Club Member?  No worries! It is easy to join and includes all kinds of benefits like discounts on things like Lodging, Dining, and of course Wine!  $20 for a lifetime membership and don't forget your free commemorative Pere Marquette Lodge Wine Glass! 

• Wine Dinner, October 21st, 2010 (7pm)

Make it a Wino Thursday and indulge with a themed four course gourmet dinner paired with specialty wines presented by Southern Wine & Spirits in the Lodge Restaurant the third Thursday of every month. Special benefits for wine club members, only $20 for a lifetime membership. Overnight packages available. For reservations please call Leslie @ 618-786-2331 ex. 338  

• Mystery Dinner Theater, October 29th, 2010 (6:30pm)

Join us for a night of mystery, mayhem and merriment as Jest Mysteries presents their Halloween Mystery who done it!  Tickets include dinner and the interactive show, overnight packages available. Costumes optional! For reservations please call Leslie @ 618-786-2331 ex. 338  

November 2010

• A Haunted Hunt at Pere Marquette Lodge, November 5th, 2010

Ever wonder if Pere Marquette Lodge could be haunted? Join Altered State Paranormal on a real investigation into the depths of Pere Marquette Lodge.  Learn the ins and outs of paranormal hunting at a lecture prior to the adventure while snacking on free appetizers and one free cocktail per guest.  Then join the professionals as they investigate the Lodge into the night.  After the investigation, guests will stay in their comfy guestrooms and join in a free breakfast the next morning.  A reveal of evidence found will take place after breakfast.  If evidence is found, guests will be able to purchase a copy.  This is not a rigged haunted house or a tourist excursion.  This is a true-to-life genuine investigation into the paranormal activity of Pere Marquette Lodge.  $169 plus tax, double occupancy.  18 and up. For more information or to make your reservation call Leslie at 618-786-2331 ex. 338

• Wine Festival, November 7th, 2010 (11am-3pm)

Join us at Pere Marquette Lodge as they launch their first Wine themed Festival on Sunday, November 7th, from 11am-3pm.  Come and sample wines from around the world and shop our many vendor booths for unique items you won’t find anywhere else.  Featuring live entertainment!

• Wine Club Get-Together, November 13th, 2010 (2pm-5pm)

Join us in the Mary Michelle Winery Tasting Room the second Saturday of each month and enjoy themed appetizers and wine tasting.  In addition to our delicious selection of Mary Michelle Wines, Pere Marquette Lodge will feature excellent wines from wineries all around the globe at every Wine Club Get-Together! This event is free for Wine Club Members.  Not a Mary Michelle Wine Club Member?  No worries! It is easy to join and includes all kinds of benefits like discounts on things like Lodging, Dining, and of course Wine!  $20 for a lifetime membership and don't forget your free commemorative Pere Marquette Lodge Wine Glass! 

• Beaujolais Nouveau French Wine Party!

Le Beaujolais Est Arrive!! November 19th 2010 (6pm)

The first wine of the harvest is a great excuse for a French-themed wine party with a twist of Pere Marquette style!  Beaujolais Nouveau will arrive with a bang as guests come out dressed in cocktail attire and enjoy a night of wine, food & dancing.  Indulge in a sprawling buffet of gourmet French food while you sip your complementary bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau and dance the night away to live music! Then retreat to your comfy guestroom for a rejuvenating slumber. Join us for Beaujolais Nouveau and make it a night to remember! Call Leslie at 618-786-2331 ex. 338 and make your reservations today! Check-in 3pm, Party 6pm-10pm, Check-out 11am.  $219 inclusive, double occupancy, one complementary bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau per room, Reservations are required. View Flyer

• Thanksgiving Feast, November 25th, 2010 (11am-5pm)

Take in the fabulous views of the Illinois River or the charm of our rustic Dining Room while enjoying our huge Thanksgiving Dinner. Relax, and let someone else do all the cooking and cleaning for a change!

December 2010

• Winter Craft Show, December 5th, 2010 (11am-3pm)

Turn your Christmas shopping into something extraordinary at Pere Marquette’s Winter Craft Show Sunday, December 5th, from 11am-3pm.  Enjoy live entertainment and explore our vendor booths filled with quality handcrafted items unique to Pere Marquette Lodge.

• Wine Club Get-Together, December 11th, 2010 (2pm-5pm)

Join us in the Mary Michelle Winery Tasting Room the second Saturday of each month and enjoy themed appetizers and wine tasting.  In addition to our delicious selection of Mary Michelle Wines, Pere Marquette Lodge will feature excellent wines from wineries all around the globe at every Wine Club Get-Together! This event is free for Wine Club Members.  Not a Mary Michelle Wine Club Member?  No worries! It is easy to join and includes all kinds of benefits like discounts on things like Lodging, Dining, and of course Wine!  $20 for a lifetime membership and don't forget your free commemorative Pere Marquette Lodge Wine Glass!   

• Wine Dinner, December 16th, 2010 (7pm)

Make it a Wino Thursday and indulge with a themed four course gourmet dinner paired with specialty wines presented by Southern Wine & Spirits in the Lodge Restaurant the third Thursday of every month. Special benefits for wine club members, only $20 for a lifetime membership. Overnight packages available. For reservations please call Leslie @ 618-786-2331 ex. 338  

• Mystery Dinner Theater, December 18th 2010 (6:30pm)

Join us for a night of mystery, mayhem and merriment as Jest Mysteries presents their holiday mystery who done it!  Tickets include dinner and the interactive show, overnight packages available. For reservations call Leslie at 618-786-2331 ex. 338

• Christmas Feast, December 25th 2010 (10am-4pm)

Join us at the beautiful Pere Marquette Lodge Christmas day and relish in the splendor of the season as you partake in our huge Christmas Buffet.  Relax and enjoy the day without lifting a finger.