Lodge

The Lodge is an indoor and outdoor rental space that provides residents with a great venue option on the river to host any function. The Lodge offers an indoor space that accommodates up to 75 people.  It includes an open space that features a full kitchen with range, oven, and refrigerator, a gas fireplace, two single stall bathrooms, an indoor and outdoor sound system, and an outdoor patio and fire pit.  The Lodge has A/C and heating.  The grounds can accommodate large groups and are available to rent separately from the Lodge.  There are approximately 30 matching folding chairs and 6 folding tables of various sizes available for use when renting the Lodge.

The Lodge is located at 1 Howard's Way Trout Valley, IL 60013.
Lodge Rental Pricing (indoor capacity 75):
  • Indoor Capacity 75 People : $100
  • Security Deposit: $400
  • The space can be reserved early for event set-up or clean-up for $100 per additional day
  • Events over 150 people are subject to board approval and may require the hiring of port-o-potties, extra security, professional cleaning, etc. as decided by the Trout Valley Association Board. 

Commencing September 1, 2025, the rental rate will be $150 per day. For large events (weddings etc. which would include a tent) the rental rate will be $400 for the day of event and additional days (for setup and cleanup) at $150 per day.

Fill out the form to the below to request a date and download the Lodge rental paperwork to move forward with the booking once contacted by the rental organizer.  Organizer will contact requester within a week. The current Lodge bookings are included in the calendar.
Important Information:
  • Only adult members of the Trout Valley Association in good standing for the current year  may rent TV facilities.  You must be current with your dues at the time of the rental request and maintain good standing through the date of the event.
  • The Association member who makes the rental request will be considered the responsible party and must be present during the event.
  • The TV facilities may not be used for political, religious, or business events.
  • The responsible member is responsible for any damage and for clean-up after the event.  Security deposit checks will be destroyed after a satisfactory walk-through by the Lodge & Barn Rental Coordinator.
  • Trout Valley Sponsored Events: The TV facilities are available at no charge to Trout Valley clubs/groups for TV sponsored events. To reserve a spot for an official event, please send an e-mail to David Hall.
Lodge Outdoor Bathroom Key - There is an exterior bathroom at the lodge, which is locked by a key.  This is the same key used to access the boat ramp and to unlock the main gate at the lodge.  Residents can request a key by following these simple steps:
  • FEE:  $35
  • Check Payable to:  Trout Valley Association
  • On the outside of an envelope write:
    • Marina Boat Launch Key
    • YOUR STREET ADDRESS
  • Deposit this envelope with your payment into the mailbox on the maintenance shed.  Within a few days Chris will deliver the key to your mailbox.