A warm and gracious welcome awaits you here at Thee Richmond Inn.

Restored to its Victorian brilliance this home boasts dramatic accents including a hand carved staircase, arched doorways, curved walls and elegant furnishings.

Enjoy five acres of wooded and landscaped property that The Richmond Inn is situated on. Wander through the lush tree lined trails that lead you to a gentle creek. Have a picnic in one of the secluded getaways to rekindle romance or just experience some needed rest and rejuvenation. Relax in our gazebo sheltered Jacuzzi or just rock in a hammock under a shade tree.

Located just 50 miles north of Chicago and 8 miles south of Lake Geneva, The Richmond Inn is one block from historic downtown. There you will find an array of quaint shops featuring fine antiques, homemade chocolates, hand dipped ice cream and fine dining. Within a few minutes you can be in some of the area’s best attractions such as, Fox Lake and Chain-O-Lakes State Park, Wilmot and Alpine Valley Ski Resorts and Lake Geneva. Whatever your pleasure, from perusing the antique stores, biking, golfing, fishing, hunting, boating, horseback riding or just kicking back, you’ll find yourself centrally located.

Truly a treat, rub elbows in the kitchen with one of the Chicagoland’s most respected chefs. Offerings include tastings, demonstrations and hands on sessions. The small class size allows everyone a front row seat to learn the techniques and culinary preparations. Classes draw from David’s classical French background as well as his expertise in regional American, Asian and Pan Latin cuisines.

Afterwards, samplings of the prepared foods are enjoyed by all and students leave with easy to understand instructional materials to recreate the dishes in their own home. The school specializes in custom classes for groups or individuals and can even create a class to suite your whim. So whether you’re looking for serious culinary training or just looking to add some life to your at home meals our cooking classes are right for you