2012 - Ragdale House Reopens

The  Ragdale House, the principal artists’ residence at Ragdale, reopens May, 2012 following a year-long renovation and a $3 million capital campaign.  

The most significant areas the renovation addressed were those that related to health and safety issues, including electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling systems. The essential goal was for the Ragdale House to retain its charm, but be much better-equipped. Renovation began in March, 2010 when the Lake Forest City Council approved Ragdale’s request to borrow $2 million.  

“The renovation has made the Ragdale House safe and comfortable for future generations of writers and artists,” said Executive Director, Susan Page Tillett.  “This building, which so many artists consider the home of their creative spirit, has been preserved and we trust the muse will still be happy to live here and visit the residents working on the great American novel, screenplay and poem!”

 

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