Picnic Luncheon Experience

Camp Aramoni is pleased to now offer our renowned luxury picnic experiences to the public! Our picnics are designed to spark your senses and make your inner child come alive. Created with the intention of bringing people together, you simply show up and we do the rest. Our picnics are made in-house from scratch using ingredients from our on-site gardens whenever possible. When you're done, leave all the packing and cleaning to us. These outdoor outings are perfect for proposals, anniversaries, birthdays and any moment in life that’s worth celebrating.

Picnic Experience Includes:

• Two-hour picnic duration
• Private picnic area
• Picnic blankets, pillows and a picnic table
• Dishware and fresh-cut wildflowers handpicked from our property
• Set-up and clean-up services
• Access to our private hiking trails (Follow your picnic with a hike!)
• Access to our converted Airstream bar (Follow your picnic with a cocktail!)

The Menu

The picnic luncheon is a hearty, filling option that will certainly leave you feeling satiated.

• Marinated Feta Greek Salad
  Imported marinated feta surrounded by fresh cucumber, cherry tomato, parsley, olive and red onion salad
• Two Italian Bistro Sandwiches
  Sliced soppressata, prosciutto, layered with muenster, house mayo and marinated roasted tomatoes served on a rustic baguette, served with a side of balsamic reduction
• Camp’s Signature Pasta Salad
  Cavatappi noodles tossed with marinated olives, red onion, roasted tomato, parmesan cheese, pepperoncini, diced bell peppers, and chopped kale in a light Italian vinaigrette
• Smokey Carrot Sunflower Seed Dip*
  Served with fresh veggies and house seeded lavash for dipping. *Contains almonds
• Hickory Brown Sugar BBQ Potato Chips
• Two Salted Caramel Cheesecakes
  Served with whipped cream

Choose Your Bottle of Wine

• ★LOCAL★ Illinois Sparkling Co. Brut (Utica, Illinois) - 12.5% ABV
  The restrained nose of this Frontenac Gris and St. Pepin sparkling wine shows steely lemon and cheese rind notes. ISC wines are passionately created on a quiet hillside overlooking the Illinois River just a few miles away from Camp Aramoni.
• Crazy Creatures Grüner Veltliner (Weingut Malat, Austria) - 12% ABV
  Grüner Veltliner is an international sensation amongst sommeliers worldwide as the perfect food wine due to its high acidity. This flavor profile is often described as displaying elements of green apple with an unmistakable white pepper spiciness.
• Lulumi Rosé (Pays d'Oc, Vin de Pays, France) - 12.5% ABV
  Lulumi wines are inspired by the French country lifestyle and the idea that in every bottle of wine, there is a story. This rosé is intense in color with a precise bouquet of black cherry and raspberry. The palate is medium bodied with red berry fruit and an elegant, long finish.
• Stringtown Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley, Oregon) - 13.5% ABV
  The Stringtown is pure and elegant yet juicy and approachable, featuring the nuanced minerality and medium-body that make Oregon Pinot Noir so unique and so appealing. Medium-bodied with cherry and black pepper. Organic farming.

FAQs

1. When can I schedule my picnic?
   Picnics may be scheduled any day of the week between the hours of 11 AM and 3 PM. Please allow 2 hours to fully enjoy your picnic.
2. Where will my picnic be?
   We offer seven different gorgeous picnic areas on the property. We will place you at the best location available based on the season, unless you request a specific location.
3. What is the picnic cancellation policy?
   A 72 hour notice as well as payment in full is required to reserve a picnic experience. Cancellations received before 72 hours notice shall receive a full refund. For cancellations received within 72 hours notice, no refunds shall be issued.
4. What happens if it rains?
   We keep a close eye on the weather and reschedule if possible. If it is not possible to reschedule, we will create an elaborate picnic set up in a private dining area of The Barn. No refunds will be issued in the case of inclement weather.
5. Can I bring my own food and alcohol?
   No. Your picnic comes with one bottle of wine and a delicious spread of food. If you'd like additional alcohol, please let us know and we'd be happy to provide drink suggestions from our menu.
6. Is this kid friendly?
   Yes! Children are welcome to join the picnic experiences.