Ragdale, Arts and Crafts style house in Lake Forest, Illinois.
The Ragdale estate features dedicated workspaces, accommodations for 23 guests, and extends across 38 acres of prairie landscape in Lake Forest.
Architect Howard Van Doren Shaw designed this Arts and Crafts movement residence, which earned National Register of Historic Places status in 1976.
The estate functions as an artist residency center, offering 150 annual opportunities for creators in disciplines including dance, music, writing, and visual arts.
Residents receive individual living quarters, private studios, and shared meals made with ingredients from the property gardens during their 18-day stays.
The property maintains direct access to protected prairie land through partnership with Lake Forest Open Lands Association.
Location: Illinois
Inception: 1976
Architects: Howard Van Doren Shaw
Architectural style: Arts and Crafts movement
GPS coordinates: 42.26250,-87.85056
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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