WHAT: Midwest Spring Getaways, Golf, Easter Traditions, Wellness Programming
WHERE: Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, Galena, Ill.
DISTANCE: 2.5hrs from Chicago (Ill.), .5hr from Dubuque (Iowa), 1.5hrs from Davenport (Iowa), 1 hr from Milwaukee (Wisc.)
WHEN: Now through May 2024
WEBSITE: www.eagleridge.com
PHOTOS: Photos linked here (in work)
Fun Events and BYOT Stargazing
The Midwest Comedy Tour: Comedy enthusiasts are invited to a night of laughter at The Midwest Comedy Tour on March 22 at 8p.m. Tickets priced at $30 per person are available for purchase here. A Tribute to Frank Sinatra: Experience the timeless charm of Frank Sinatra’s music with Hunter Fuerste & His American Vintage Orchestra and the vocals of Bryan Anthony on April 13 from 7p.m. to 9:30p.m. Tickets priced at $70 per person can be purchased here, with overnight packages starting at $519 per night. Guests are invited to bring their telescopes and immerse themselves in the breathtaking views of the night sky. With rates starting at $139 on weekdays, Eagle Ridge offers one of the best stargazing locations in the nation, featuring spectacular celestial events throughout spring. The following specific spring celestial events can be particularly spectacular in and around the resort including:
March: March Equinox, Mercury at Greatest Eastern Elongation, Penumbral Lunar Eclipse April: Total Solar Eclipse, Lyrids Meteor Shower May: Eta Aquarids Meter Shower, Mercury at Greatest Western Elongation
Holidays + Traditions
Locals and resort guests alike are invited to join in the Easter festivities with the resort’s annual Easter Brunch on March 31, featuring an array of delicious offerings and fun activities for the whole family. Priced at $39 per adult and $22 per child ages four to 11, reservations can be made by calling 815-776-5050. Easter weekend is set to offer entertainment for all ages, featuring a variety of activities including coloring contests, an indoor playland, a reading of “The Tale of Peter Rabbit,” Easter Bunny photo opps, along with an Easter parade and an egg hunt. Celebrate Mother’s Day in style with the Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch on May 12, treating moms to a day of indulgence and relaxation. Experience an unforgettable Memorial Day weekend (May 24-27) packed with activities suitable for all ages. From indoor and outdoor games to bonfires, boating, fishing adventures, and enchanting Champagne Sunset Cruises on the picturesque Lake Galena, the options are endless. Plus, indulge in the resort’s Memorial Day weekend package offering a 50% discount on the third night for guests staying Friday through Sunday.
Teachers’ Spring Break Special
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa extends a special rate starting at $109 per night and including 20% off at Stonedrift Spa for teachers, available from March 1 to April 24, 2024. Reservations can be made here.
Swinging into Golf Season
Golf enthusiasts can dust off their clubs and enjoy the resort’s four award-winning golf courses, along with exclusive amenities tailored for golfers. Tee-times, membership offers, overnight packages and special events and tournaments can be booked on the resort’s website.
Stonedrift Spa Wellness Programming
Accessible to resort guests and locals alike, Stonedrift Spa’s brand-new Wellness Programming initiative is a comprehensive series of wellness experiences designed to cater to the diverse needs of guests. From fitness enthusiasts to those seeking mindfulness and stress relief, the program offers a range of activities and services aimed at promoting balance, relaxation, and vitality. Alongside this groundbreaking offering, the spa management is proud to reveal the grand opening of the Wellness Studio—an intimate space dedicated to nurturing holistic well-being. For a relaxing break, guests can enjoy group classes as well as a wide range of offerings including 13 private treatment rooms, couple’s suites, a Vichy shower room, breathe and detox rooms, hair salon, barbershop, saunas, and more.
With weekday packages starting at $139 per night, the resort offers a wide range of spring experiences to suit a spa, golf, family, romance, workation, and any other type of getaway. For more info on specials and packages, guests can visit www.eagleridge.com or call (800) 892-2269.
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About Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa is located 150 miles west of Chicago within The Galena Territory, a 6,800-acre recreational, residential and resort community six miles southeast of the historic town of Galena, Ill. The resort’s grounds include 63 holes on four award-winning golf courses, and accommodations that range from quaint Inn rooms to over 100 villas and distinctive homes. Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa has 15,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting space and beautiful conference homes, which regularly accommodate corporate groups, banquets, and weddings. Other features include award-winning restaurants, Highlands restaurant, Lounge 289, pro shop, Country Store and a gas station, the new Stonedrift Spa, and an incredible selection of outdoor seasonal activities including miles of biking, hiking and horseback riding trails, as well as tennis, hot air balloon rides, boating and fishing on the picturesque 225-acre Lake Galena. For reservations or additional information, call (800) 892-2269 or visit www.eagleridge.com.
