The Forester Hotel

Meeting Spaces in Lake Forest, IL | The Forester Hotel | Unscripted by Hyatt

The Forester Hotel Aster Ballroom Social Setup

Meetings & Events

Plant the seeds for a meeting, workshop or social event that takes root in our modern event spaces. Our three unique event rooms feature versatile pre-function space, the latest technology and natural lighting from floor-to-ceiling windows. Enjoy delicious catering from our in-house executive chef’s creative menu or partner with him to design a custom approach. With a dedicated event host taking care of all the fine details, your meeting will bloom from start to finish.
Total Spaces
Largest Space207 sq m
Total Sleeping Rooms

Event Spaces

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Pre-Function Space

37 sq m

Located outside The Blue Stem Room and The Aster Room, our Pre-Function Space offers 400 square feet of flexible arrival or departure space that can be used for registration, coat checks, breaks and more.

The Lupine Room

155 sq m

Capacity
186 Guests

Located on the 1st floor, closest to the Lobby, The Lupine Room can be divided into two smaller, 838-square-foot breakouts or used as a 1,676-square-foot ballroom to accommodate up to 186 guests. The versatile space also features floor-to-ceiling windows and flat-screen TVs that make meeting audiovisual setup a breeze.

The Aster Room

207 sq m

Capacity
150 Guests

The hotel’s largest event space, The Aster Room features 2,232 square feet of flexible event space to host up to 150 guests—perfect for weddings, parties, galas or other special events. With floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides of the room, your guests will enjoy beautiful natural lighting through the space. The room also can be divided into two smaller breakouts at 1,116 square feet each.

The Blue Stem Room

35 sq m

Capacity
20 Guests

The intimate Blue Stem Room can host groups of up to 20 people, suitable for small board meetings or receptions. The 378-square-foot room features double doors that open to a lovely outdoor patio.

Catering

The dining experience for your meeting or event will be anything but ordinary with custom catering from our in-house restaurant Oaken Bistro + Bar. Discover innovative twists on traditional favorites from an ever-evolving seasonal menu. Our executive chef also can create custom menus to fit any appetite, dietary restriction or cultural tradition.
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