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Pleasant Home
An Historic Property of the Park District of Oak Park, operated by the Pleasant Home Foundation
217 Home Avenue in Oak Park
Ph: (708) 383-2654
www.pleasanthome.org
Visit Us
Pleasant Home is open to the public for weekly
tours, seasonal cultural performances and
community events. Visit us online at
www.pleasanthome.org and view our calendar for
event information.
About Pleasant Home
Pleasant Home is a National Historic Landmark
building designed in 1897 by noted Prairie School
architect George W. Maher for investment banker
and philanthropist John W. Farson. Pleasant
Home is one of the earliest and most distinguished
examples of Prairie architecture in the country
and has one of the best-preserved interiors of
that design era. Visitors experience extraordinary
art glass, custom furniture, intricately carved
woodwork, and unique design details in this
architectural treasure through guided tours.
e Pleasant Home Foundation, a non-profit
organization established in 1990, is dedicated to
restoring, preserving, and operating this 30-room
landmark as a historic house museum.
Tours
Tours are offered year-round to individuals and
groups, including school groups. Our tour program
is the perfect hands-on learning experience
to complement a curriculum encompassing
history, arts, or architecture. Pleasant Home can
also provide breakfast, lunch, tea or dinner for
group tours. Wheelchair li available. Please visit
pleasanthome.org/visit for tour times and fees.
For group tours and rate information, contact
Elissa Ledvort at tours@pleasanthome.org
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 Arts &
Culture at The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation.
Pleasant Home Foundation
Annual Meeting
January 9, time TBD
Megan Wells – Story Teller
Friday, February 16, 2018, 7:30pm
$25 general admission / $20 PHF members
Gied Story Teller Megan Wells will entertain
guests with a theatrical portrayal of Lily Texier,
the first wife of Claude Debussy. Live piano
accompaniment will enhance the performance
as Ms. Wells reveals the tumultuous love affair
between Texier and Debussy. e evening will also
include a wine & cheese reception. Tickets available
at pleasanthome.org.
Twilight Tour
By appointment only
Pleasant Home Foundation presents evening tours
for groups of 15-30 guests. Evening includes an
hour long guided tour of Pleasant Home and a
casual wine & cheese reception in one of our many
beautiful spaces.
$30 per person, reservations required in advance.
More details at pleasanthome.org/visit or contact
Elissa at tours@pleasanthome.org.
Invisible Roses: Red
Jeanette Andrews – Illusionist
March 15 – 17, 2018, 7:30pm
$25 general admission / $20 PHF members
Internationally acclaimed illusionist Jeanette
Andrews returns to Pleasant Home this spring!
Shattering the mold of a traditional illusory
performance, Jeanette Andrews leads this intimate
evening of close-up magic where audience
members will be guided through a series of
interactive illusions inspired by the history and
architecture of Pleasant Home. Tickets available at
pleasanthome.org.
Tour & Tea
By appointment only
Pleasant Home Foundation and Serenitea Café
present "Tour & Tea" for small groups of two to
six guests including an hour long guided tour of
Pleasant Home and a relaxing formal tea in one
of our many beautiful spaces. Complete with a
personalized tea pot, finger sandwiches and small
desserts.
$40 per person, reservations required at least 3 days
in advance. More details at pleasanthome.org/visit or
contact Elissa at tours@pleasanthome.org.
Rent Pleasant Home for your special event!
Historic Pleasant Home is a beautiful and unique venue for intimate gatherings. Whether an elegant evening
cocktail party, a corporate board retreat, or a wedding ceremony, Pleasant Home is the perfect setting for your
special event. Various rental packages are available to suit your needs. For more details visit pleasanthome.org
or contact Alice at rentals@pleasanthome.org.
