Camp Aramoni

Resort hotel · Vermillion

Camp Aramoni

Resort hotel · Vermillion

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818 N 2219th Rd, Tonica, IL 61370

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Nestled on a transformed 19th-century brickyard, Camp Aramoni is a luxe glamping site just 90 minutes from Chicago, offering elegant safari tents and gourmet dining amid stunning natural beauty.  

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Camp Aramoni Showcases the Wilder Side of Illinois

"A new luxury campground is beckoning travelers deeper into the great outdoors. Built on the site of a 19th-century brickyard, surrounded by 96 acres of forest, Camp Aramoni features 11 safari tents with hardwood floors, en suite baths, king-size beds, and decks with river views. Offers hiking, biking, fishing, cocktails at the Burlington bar, and gourmet dining from Chicago chef Cleetus Friedman." - Rebecca Holland

https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/nature-travel/illinois-outdoor-experiences-nature-travel
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Golden Dagger Fans Donate More Than $23,000 After Fire on Black Friday - Eater Chicago

"Camp Aramoni, Illinois’ first “glamping” site, began taking reservations this past Friday for its opening season, which starts in May 2022. The luxury campground in Tonica, near Starved Rock State Park, 90 minutes southwest of Chicago, will feature food from Chicago chef Cleetus Friedman (Theatre on the Lake, City Provisions). Its opening, scheduled for August 2021, was delayed by COVID-19-related supply chain issues." - Naomi Waxman

https://chicago.eater.com/2021/11/29/22799042/golden-dagger-music-venue-fire-fundraiser-parlor-pizza-investigation-camp-aramoni-hot-chi-chicken
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Camp Aramoni Staggers Opening Plans Over Pandemic Delays - Eater Chicago

"Opening plans for Camp Aramoni, the 96-acre upscale campsite and event space touted as Illinois’s first “luxury campground,” was to open this month, but the pandemic has caused significant delays. Camp Aramoni will accept reservations for September and October, but the so-called “grand opening season” with full amenities won’t begin until 2022, according to a rep. The expansive venue features food from Chicago chef Cleetus Friedman. Perched along the Vermilion River in Tonica, a small town about 90 minutes south of Chicago, Camp Aramoni aims to draw fancy campers, wedding parties, honeymooners, and other comfort-conscious patrons. Safari-style tents will be equipped with hardwood floors, en-suite bathrooms, king-size beds, and air conditioning." - Naomi Waxman

https://chicago.eater.com/2021/8/2/22606141/camp-aramoni-luxury-camping-delays-central-illinois
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The Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings in Chicago, Summer 2021 - Eater Chicago

"Chef Cleetus Friedman is leading the culinary efforts at this 96-acre glamping site in Central Illinois, offering farm-fresh ingredients with a city chef’s touch. The site is open for reservations from August through October." - Ashok Selvam

https://chicago.eater.com/2021/6/9/22524995/best-new-restaurants-chicago-opening-summer-2021
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Illinois’ First Glamping Site Opens Soon With Chef Cleetus Friedman at the Helm - Eater Chicago

"In 2017 when Jennifer and Tim Bias bought 96 acres of lush forest and wildlife terrain along the Vermilion River in Tonica, a village of under 1,000 in Central Illinois, their plan was to turn it into an upscale campground and event space complete with a chef-driven food-and-beverage program and safari-style tents decked out with upscale amenities such as king-sized beds, hardwood floors, en-suite bathrooms, and air conditioning. Now, four years later, Camp Aramoni nears completion, fulfilling the couple’s dreams of an ideal getaway with plenty of outdoor space to roam freely located a short drive from Chicago, St. Louis, and other Midwest cities." - Lisa Shames

https://chicago.eater.com/2021/3/25/22349106/camp-aramoni-glamping-illinois-luxury-camping-central-llinois
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ChicagoAlleyCat

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This was our first time glamping and we had a wonderful time! Everything was exceptional – the tent, the service, and the food. We stayed in the “Flora & Fauna” tent and it was nicer than most hotel rooms we’ve been in! It had ample space for a comfy king size bed and sitting area and was beautifully decorated and has a large bathroom with a shower with great water pressure, a microwave, coffee maker, and mini fridge. It was very warm and humid while we were there but that was not a problem at all in our air conditioned home away from home!||All of the staff was very friendly and tentative. They drove us in a 4x4 to our tent with our luggage when we checked in and said we could text them if we ever wanted a ride to the barn (where breakfast and dinner are served) but we didn’t because we enjoyed the short walk on the lovely grounds. The barn is very charming and the breakfast and dinner that were included each night were so delicious!! Also, we ordered a charcuterie board for one afternoon and they set it up on the table in our tent and it was impressive. Each night they texted to see when we would like them to start our bonfire (which was right outside our tent) and we gazed at the stars while we enjoyed the smores they provided.||On Wednesday night they have live music at their venue (Bricks & Stones) so we ate dinner in the barn and they took us by the 4x4 to the venue and we enjoyed cocktails while sitting outside listening to great live music. ||We met one of the owners and he was very friendly and stopped to answer our questions and told us the very interesting history of the grounds (used to be brickyard) and how he and his wife ended up turning it into glamping while preserving some of the historical structures on the grounds. He and his staff made us feel so welcome and comfortable and we can’t wait to return again next year!!

Ashley Squitieri

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Camp Aramoni is a gorgeous venue with a lot of beauty and history. We hosted our wedding here, and we loved every minute of it! Our ceremony took place outside, while the reception took place inside. The ambiance was perfect, and Andrea was very helpful in guiding us through our planning and making our wedding as perfect as possible. It was a perfect day! We both strongly recommend this place for anyone searching for wedding venues!

Jessica Milner

Google
Such a wonderful weekend! The tents are simply stunning, the food was great, and the atmosphere was amazing! Falling asleep hearing the gentle creaking from the wind, waking up to the birds and the wonderful smells of prairie flora, and playing games both inside and out, taking a break from the world for a few days was just so uplifting! The wedding venue is absolutely beautiful, and the reception hall was gorgeous! I would highly recommend to anyone to take a few days away from the world and spend them at Camp Aramoni!

Teddy Argentum

Google
Got married here at their venue, Bricks and Stones and also stayed in the campground. Absolutely gorgeous venue, very friendly and helpful staff, and Andrea (our event coordinator) was phenomenal and so helpful! We loved working with her and she made things very easy. The food prepared by the in-house chef was also incredible and I can't recommend the crispy garlic potatoes enough.

Alyson Goldberg

Google
Such a fun and exciting place to visit! The staff was top notch and the accommodations well set up and maintained. We came in the fall with 4 families. There were 8 kids in our group (ages 7 and under) and everyone had a blast. This was the perfect place for our kids to explore and be kids, and the adults had just as much fun. We will definitely be back for more camping fun!

Kali olson

Google
We recently enjoyed a girls night at Camp Aramoni and to say we were impressed is an understatement. The rooms were adorable, clean, and comfortable. The service was top notch! Everyone was so accommodating and on the ball about making sure our stay went seamless. Our bags were taken up to our tents, while we enjoyed a drink at the outdoor patio bar and took in the beauty around us. They had a wellness fair going on up at the main event space this night, it was so cute. We all got some permanent jewelry, enjoyed the build your own bouquet bar, listened to the live music and ate dinner on the deck with the most beautiful scenery. Our campfire was started for us promptly at 8 pm and was perfect to say the least. We weren't being smoked out by wet logs, it was truly one of the greatest fires I have sat by. The owls were hooting and the crickets were buzzing! Us girls were also buzzing due to the fact you are allowed to bring in your own beverages to enjoy at your tents after hours :) The tents had the cutest smores packages to enjoy at the fire as well, it was truly a night to remember. After a great nights sleep we hiked a bit in the morning with our coffees to enjoy the endless nature that surrounds Camp Aramoni. We walked up to the Dining Hall on the property and ate the most delicious breakfast, seriously, those potatoes....chefs kiss!! We left feeling relaxed, rejuvenated, and refreshed. We WILL be back, no doubt. Thank you Camp Aramoni for an unforgettable experience!

Donna Wittert

Google
We went to Camp Aramoni with friends for a mid-week trip. Wednesday night music and cocktails at The Venue was wonderful. The staff was friendly and always ready to help us- shout out to McKenzie, Sierra and Sage! The owners Tim and Jennifer gave us great information about the history of the site and we enjoyed talking with them. The tents are spacious and comfortable. The campfire at night and the S’mores kits made for the perfect end to fun days hiking the trails. It’s wonderful to see all the native plants growing on the property that used to be a brickyard.

Amy Rodbro

Google
My husband and I spent two nights here for my birthday and our anniversary. It has been on our bucket list to do for a couple of years and we were so excited to go and experience. The first night we checked in and wanted to get a drink and sit outside before dinner to just relax and enjoy the view but the bar was closed. We went inside to see if a drink could be made but we were seated for dinner instead. Since the bar was closed the server was running outside to make drinks for everyone and it was taking 20+ minutes just for a drink to be made. Staffing issues?? Dinner was delicious and we left and went to bed. Had breakfast the next morning and our table was facing the coffee bar. We had the pleasure of watching the staff argue about who was taking our table (neither wanted to) so again we waited for a while to be helped. We were never offered juice or condiments like the other tables which made us feel like we had done something to turn them off to us. My husband asked me if I had booked on a discounted site … which I hadn’t. Again we left - the food was good and we decided we were not going to have breakfast the next morning prior to leaving. Dinner that night was a totally different experience. The staff was friendly and organized. The bar was open and the bartender was wonderful and chatty and made a wonderful drink. I wish this had been the case for the entire time. We left feeling like they have some work to do to charge $1000 for 2 nights. Paying that I expect a certain level of service and consistency that is lacking. Not sure if we would return sadly.