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Petite Weddings
AT PLEASANT HOME
Specially designed for an intimate
celebration with up to 50 guests, our
new Petite Wedding package provides
the beauty and elegance of Pleasant
Home with an exquisite dining
experience from Premier Catering and
Events, making your wedding planning
simple and stress-free while keeping your
special day distinctly charming.
Find out more at pleasanthomeop.com/petiteweddings
special interest & events
Pleasant Home
217 Home Avenue in Oak Park
(708) 725-2095 | www.pleasanthomeop.com
Pleasant Home, a National Historic Landmark
built in 1897, is an early example of Prairie Style
architecture. Its architect, George Washington
Maher, a contemporary of Frank Lloyd Wright, used
repetitive decorative motifs throughout the house to
make a unified design. e first owner of Pleasant
Home was John Farson who was known as a great
philanthropist and wealthy investment banker.
Tours
Free, self-guided tours of the first floor only take
place every ursday from 11:00A-3:00P. Hour-
long, docent-led tours are available by reservation
for $10 per person and include the first and third
floors. Call (708) 383-2654 to book your tour today.
SPECIAL EVENT RENTALS
From a brunch reception on the expansive front
porch to an elegant evening cocktail party inside the
mansion, Pleasant Home is the perfect setting for
your celebration. Contact pleasanthome@pdop.org
for details. Visit our website for more information at
pleasanthomeop.com or call us at 708-725-2095.
Discover a gift of beauty and architecture that is uniquely Oak Park.
PLEASANT HOME
Jedi Training
Saturday Mar 19, 11:00A-12:30P
May the Force be with you...BOTH! Spend time with
your young hero at Pleasant Home mastering the
ways of the Force with the help of our special Jedi
Masters! You will construct a special light saber in
which to train with your Jedi Master. Lunch will
be provided to get your through your rigororous
training, that results in a battle simulation on
the grounds in front of Pleasant Home (weather
permitting). Jedi apparel or comfy clothes a must.
Price is per pair and a parent must be part of the pair.
Additional guest pricing is available. Ages 4-8
First pair: Res Fee: $40 - Fee $53
Additional Guest: Res Fee $10 - Fee $13
Supervisor: Susan Crane
Arts programming at Pleasant Home is partially
supported by grant funding from the Oak Park Area Arts
Council, the Illinois Arts Council, and The MacArthur
Funds for the Arts & Culture at The Richard H. Driehaus
Foundation.
