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One historic estate.  The nation's most celebrated designers and landscapers.  A spring tradition four decades in the making -- returning Spring 2027

The 21st Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens

SPRING 2027 • BENEFITING IWS FAMILY HEALTH

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A CHICAGO NORTH SHORE TRADITION

Where extraordinary design meets a meaningful cause.

For more than 40 years, the Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens has transformed a historic estate into a living gallery of interior and landscape design -- drawing tens of thousands of visitors from across the country each spring.

Every room is reimagined by a leading interior designer or landscape designer, and every ticket supports IWS Family Health, delivering medical, dental, and mental healthcare to thousands of underserved Chicago--area families each year.

DESIGN WITH PURPOSE

 Four decades.  One remarkable impact.

$6M+

Raise for families since 1985

20+

Showhouses produced

1335

Warm coats for clinic families in 2025

300+

Diaper bags & essentials for new mothers

BE PART OF 2027

Three ways to join the showhouse.

Whether you create it, fund it, or experience it --- there's a place for you in the 2027 Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens.

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Design a Space

Interior and landscape designers: submit your interest to be considered for a room or garden and reach a national design-loving audience.

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Become a Sponsor

Align your brand with one of the Midwest's most prestigious design events.  Tiers from $3000 to $100,000, each tax-deductible.

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Attend & Tour

From the exclusive Preview Party to daily admission and the Honorary Chair Luncheon -- join the list for first access when tickets open.

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