Lake Villa Announces RFP for the Lehmann Mansion

The Village of Lake Villa announces that it is seeking Requests for Proposal for catering services at the Lehmann Mansion.  The Village owns the Lehmann Mansion, located at 485 North Milwaukee Avenue, and is seeking proposals for operators to perform catering and other services at the Lehmann Mansion.

The Village desires to pursue an agreement with a company having extensive experience in the service of food and beverages, coordinating large events and working with multiple parties to continue to make the Lehmann Mansion a successful entertainment venue in Lake County.  It is the Village’s desire to create a cooperative relationship, with this agreement, that fosters a successful business relationship for both parties.  The Mansion was constructed in 1912 as a summer home for Edward J. Lehmann and his family. Lehmann Mansion is a huge part of Lake Villa’s history. 

The Lehmann Mansion has been owned by the Village of Lake Villa since 2001.  Upon the Village’s purchase, it was fully restored to a historic look, with the addition of a modern kitchen, bathrooms and a year round heated and cooled tent.  The Lehmann Mansion is located in close proximity to Loffredo Park and the Sun Lake Forest Preserve.  Listed below are the event spaces at the Lehmann Mansion;

The Lehmann Mansion also includes a number of rooms on the second floor currently being used as offices and wedding preparation rooms for guests.  Storage and preparation spaces are available in the basement.   

The Lehmann Mansion has a large outdoor area.  The outdoor area includes a seated area with a pavilion, fountain, two story deck, bricked patio area and a large grassy area in the front and in the back of the mansion. 

The Lehmann Mansion has over 180 paved parking spaces.

Click on the link to view the full RFP for the Lehmann Mansion.  For further information, please contact, Karl Warwick at 847-356-6100.