RENT THE GROTTO
Featuring garden level windows, the Grotto is an atmospheric space with natural brick and stone walls from the original Gorton School. The space is adjacent to a large open hall that leads to the Grotto Annex and Card Room and is close to a lower-level kitchen.
To learn more about rates and availability, please contact Event Coordinators Martha ReQua or Megan Engelberg at 847-234-6060, or martha@gortoncenter.org/ megan@gortoncenter.org
Max Capacity: 100
Square Feet: 1,222
Ceiling Height: 9' 3"
GORTON IS GRATEFUL FOR THE SUPPORT OF OUR SPONSORS & PARTNERS
2025 Sponsor
PAM & DAVID WAUD
Burns Supper Sponsor

First Thursdays
Film Series
Sheffield Foundation
Safety Town Sponsor
DELIA SANCHEZ
Safety Town Sponsor

Cornhole Sponsor

Photography Partner
Patrick Marsek
Photography Partner
Michael Delott
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