The Morton Arb

In honor of Valentine's Day, Celebrate Chocolate throughout February!

Daily in February
Skip, hop, and jump your way from clue to clue on a quest to find candy through gumdrop pass to the top of Marshmallow Mountain.

 

 

Chocolate Exhibit
Daily in February
In honor of Valentine's Day, learn the growing, harvesting, and production process of chocolate, and its relationship to trees.

Chocolate Expo
February 6-7
Sample products from various local vendors who will showcase everything from chocolate body care products to delectable desserts.

 

Valentine's Day Dinner
February 13
Enjoy a lavish Valentine's Dinner including chocolate-inspired dishes.

Valentine's Day Brunch
February 14
Celebrate Valentine's Day with a scrumptious brunch with a touch of chocolate throughout the meal.

 

 

Musical...

Complete entree menu below, including chocolate-inspired dishes.

Event includes tableside service, cash bar, and live music.

Tickets on sale NOW!

Not a member? Begin or renew a membership now.

Don't forget our Valentine's Day Brunch

How to Order
Online now
By phone 630-725-2066 (Daily, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.)
In person at the Visitor Center (Daily, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.)

$5 processing fee, per order, on phone & internet

Saturday, February 13
5 p.m. & 7:30* p.m. Seating
*7:30 p.m. has limited availability
Ginkgo Restaurant

MENU

First Course
Please choose one soup or salad per guest

Potato and Leek Cream Soup paired with Swiss cheese and Chocolate Panini OR
Watercress salad with Chocolate Bacon, Pears and Gorgonzola Cheese Vinaigrette OR
Spinach Salad with toasted Walnuts and Chocolate-covered Cranberries and Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Entrée
Roasted Chicken Breast with Chocolate Risotto With Port and Thyme Sauce
$29.95 Member/$34.95 Non-Member

Macadamia crusted Sea Bass with Whipped Potatoes, Baby Carrots and White Chocolate Sauce
$34.95 Member/$39.95 Non-Member

Filet Mignon crusted with Black Pepper and Cocoa Bean With Potato-Chocolate soufflé and White Asparagus Finish with Morel Mushroom Sauce
$36.95 Member/$41.95 Non-Member

Red Apple filled With Wild Mushroom Risotto with Asparagus & Chocolate Covered Rose (Veggie Option)
$29.95 Member/$34.95 Non-Member

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Garlic Sauce, Wild Mushroom Risotto & White Asparagus (Non chocolate option)
$34.95 Member/$39.95 Non-Member

Dessert
Frozen Bitter Sweet Chocolate Mousse with Raspberries and Almond Touille $7
White Chocolate Cheesecake $7
Chocolate Caramelized Banana Mousse with Apricot Sauce $7

Prices are subject to an 18% Service Fee and 7.25% Sales Tax.

Celebrating Chocolate Event

Featured Wine of The Morton Arboretum:

Event includes a glass of champagne, cash bar, and live music.

Don't forget our Valentine's Chocolate Dinner

Tickets on sale NOW!

Not a Member? Join or renew your Membership now!

How to Order
Online now
By phone 630-725-2066 (Daily, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.)
In person at the Visitor Center (Daily, 9 a.m.-4p.m.)

$5 processing fee, per order, on phone & internet

Sunday, February 14
Seatings: 9:30 a.m., noon*, & 2:30 p.m.
*Noon has limited availability
Ginkgo Restaurant

Valentine's Day Chocolate Brunch
$36 Adult ($42 non-member)
$25 Child ($30 non-member)
Children under 2 are Free
Prices are subject to a service Fee and sales tax.

MENU

Carving Station
Cocoa Rubbed Beef with Mushroom Gravy
Carved Honey Glazed Pit Ham with Apple Compote
Garlic Whipped Potatoes
Chocolate Risotto
Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables
Asst. Sliced Rolls & Croissants

Seafood Station
Chilled Shrimp & Crab Claws with Zesty Cocktail Sauce
Smoked Salmon Platter with Crackers & Flatbreads
Macadamia Crusted Sea Bass with Tarragon Sauce
Crab Tortellini Salad

Breakfast Station
Scrambled Eggs
Crème Brulee French Toast
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Sausage Links
Lyonaisse Potatoes
Fresh Fruit Display with Yogurt Dip

Made to Order Omelet Station
Ingredients to include Ham, Bacon, Cheese, Tomatoes, Mixed Peppers, Mushrooms

Kids Station
Chicken Fingers
Mac & Cheese
Petite PB& J Sandwiches
Fresh Fruit
Buttered Egg Noodles with Red Sauce

A Touch of Chocolate Dessert Station
Chocolate Crepes
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Asst. Pies & Cakes
Decadent Dessert Bars & Cookies
Ice Cream

Celebrating Chocolate Event

Featured Wine of The Morton Arboretum:

Get ready for spring at our annual get-together with gardeners, plant people, and designers from around the country. Check out the numerous presentations and concurrent sessions, plus a daily Speaker's Reception where you will have more time with our presenters.

March 5-7, 2010

View and enroll in the current schedule of educational sessions offered for the Midwest Gardening Symposium.

From April 9, 2010 to January 2011, we invite you to this exciting, first ever comprehensive display of the Steelroots sculpture series by artist Steve Tobin.

Steelroots will be set amid the enchanting backdrop of the 22-acre Conifer Collection. Several of Tobin's works also will be featured near the Visitor Center.

NOTE: The Conifer Walk will be closed from January 29 through February 8, 2010 due to construction of the Steelroots Exhibition. We apologize for any inconvenience.

The Steelroots exhibition showcases 15 dramatic sculptures composed of massive rolled and bent steel pipes that soar up to 40 feet high. The Arboretum will display additional, dazzling works in various media.

See more information and updates!