Donna and Amber knew it was time for a mother-daughter trip, and living in two different cities meant Vrooman Mansion was the perfect halfway point for both of them. Read their guest review and learn more about the Julia Vrooman Suite. Continue reading
A writer escaped from the city to be inspired by history. Read what made this the ideal location for Devi. Was it the writing desk, window bench, library, endless coffee, clawfoot tub… or the treasures hidden in the safe on the main floor? Continue reading
The Turnages drove 2 hours from Chicago, IL for a break from the city, and chose the luxurious Charlevoix Suite. Detailed woodwork throughout the entire Carriage House caught their eye and gourmet breakfast captured their tastebuds. Read more below about the Turnages experience, then book your stay and create your own memories. Continue reading
This spring, the Laynes took a quick 2 hour drive from Westchester, IL in the Chicago suburbs to celebrate their daughter’s graduation from Illinois State University. Staying in Letitia’s Suite on the 2nd floor, they had the perfect home base … Continue reading
You’re never too young or too old to have your first bed & breakfast experience. Jessica and Travis took a romantic four-and-a-half-hour road trip from Fort Wayne, IN and discovered a “magical place” where they were “treated like royalty”. From the … Continue reading
2022 Readers Choice Awards Winner for Best Event Facility and Best Historic Site Thank you to everyone who voted Vrooman Mansion as the Best Event Facility AND Best Historic Site in Bloomington-Normal! We are honored to be able to … Continue reading
A 70th Birthday brought Chris on a 5-hour journey from Rockford, MI to Bloomington, IL where she celebrated with friends in “high style” at the Carriage House. Continue reading
Payton’s journey was 6 hours from Rochester, MN to central Illinois, where a soak in the vintage clawfoot tub, the sounds of our staff playing piano, and our luxurious bedding in the recently redesigned Rose Suite provided the place for … Continue reading
One amazing suite. Two different stories. Wendy & Alec from Normal got engaged in the Julia Vrooman Suite with surprise champagne and chocolate covered strawberries. Another weekend Mack & Kate enjoyed popcorn in bed watching the Karate Kid. From proposals to spontaneous road trips, no matter your story your next chapter unfolds at Vrooman Mansion in Bloomington, IL. Continue reading
Kris and Rick from Palos Park created historic moments in their story by celebrating their retirement and 38th wedding anniversary in the Carl Vrooman Suite. Continue reading
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