Named after the original owner's daughter, the Villa Olivia estate was built
in the early 1900's in the town of Bartlett. Among the luxuries of the estate,
there was a golf course that now serves as the cornerstone of the Villa Olivia
Country Club, purchased in 1966 by the Corrado Family.
The golf course is just the beginning of what is offered at Villa Olivia. In
1968, the Corrado's realized the underutilized potential of their property during
the winter months. As a result, a ski facility was opened with enhancements
finished in 1975. The ski operation currently offers 12 lighted downhill runs
serviced by one four-person chair lift and six tow rope lifts. The ski facility
is the most professionally run in the immediate Chicagoland area and currently
hosts the Chicago Tribune Ski School aimed at beginners and intermediate skiers.
It is the ideal facility for the novice skier just getting his/her first taste
of the sport or the advanced skier perfecting his/her ability. The facility
has complete ski snowmaking machines, snow-grooming vehicles, ski equipment
rentals, and clubhouse facility to service that most important time when the
skiers are not perfecting their craft.
Since the opening of the golf course and its clubhouse facility, the clubhouse
has been host to countless weddings and banquets and currently serves both the
Elgin and Bartlett Rotary Club luncheons on a weekly basis. The clubhouse has
two full banquet rooms and can accommodate up to 850 guests. It is booked on
a year round basis and is one of the finer facilities in the northwest suburban
area. |
