The Gallery

Lake Forest, Illinois

For event planners

An event venue in Lake Forest that bends to your plan

Spacious open floor plan, every piece of furniture moveable, and an in-house kitchen and bar program to curate each event.

Inside The Gallery

Gatherings in the space

Guests mingling at a cocktail reception inside The Gallery, with original art on the walls
Cocktail receptions among the art
Dining tables set with floral centerpieces and place settings inside The Gallery
Tables set for a celebration

Flexible layout

Comfortable for intimate dinners or larger receptions. Configure seated, cocktail or gallery-walk formats.

Kitchen + bar

A full kitchen and bar program tailored with you — no outside scramble for catering logistics.

Offsite too

We bring the experience to you — birthday parties, wine dinners and more across the North Shore.

Corporate events

Event hosting for North Shore businesses

Bring your team — or your clients — somewhere that doesn't feel like a hotel ballroom. We host corporate meetings, team dinners and client receptions, with an in-house kitchen and bar program tailored to your group.

In downtown Lake Forest, minutes from Route 41, we're an easy event venue for companies in Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Highland Park, Libertyville and across Chicago's North Shore. We also cater offsite corporate events across the area.

Holiday parties

A holiday party venue for companies, nonprofits and families

Celebrate the season surrounded by original art instead of a hotel ballroom. Dates in November and December book quickly — tell us your group and we'll shape the evening with you.

For businesses

Company holiday parties and end-of-year client receptions, with cocktails among the art, seated dinners and a bar program tailored to your team.

For nonprofits

Holiday fundraisers, donor appreciation evenings and board celebrations for North Shore organizations — a setting that feels special without a ballroom budget.

For family & friends

Personal holiday gatherings, from intimate dinners to lively cocktail parties — every piece of furniture moves, so the room fits your guest list.

Events we host

  • Holiday parties
  • Nonprofit fundraisers & galas
  • Bridal & baby showers
  • Rehearsal dinners
  • Corporate meetings & dinners
  • Wine dinners
  • Birthday celebrations
  • Art openings & launches