Ellis House and Equestrian Center

Kendall County's Premier Banquet Facility & Equestrian Center

Let me introduce you to Ellis Equestrian Center at Bakers Woods Forest Preserve. Ellis, operated by the Kendall County Forest Preserve, provides a safe and welcoming environment to learn and experience first hand the lifestyle of a working farm and holistic horse care.

It was established to fill the beginner riding program needs in the Kendall, North Grundy and Western Will county areas. We teach beginners balanced seat riding and hope to provide students to the more advanced lesson barns in the area when students finish our programs.

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Our mission is to connect environmental stewardship with the equestrian, educational and recreational opportunities we provide to county residents.

What's Happening Now

Family Fun Night at Ellis!

Come out and Play with Us at Family Fun Night the first Friday of every month from 4p-7p.

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2012 Volunteer Award Recipients Recognized!

Kendall County Forest Preserve District president Jeff Wehrli graciously recognized the 2012 Volunteer Award recipients.

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Summer is here and there are plenty of ways to enjoy your Kendall County Forest Preserves! Download the summer edition of ‘Stepping Stones' .

In this edition are:

Summer Camp Information
Rockin’ Under the Oaks Concert Series
Volunteer Information
Family Fun Nights at Ellis House & Equestrian Center
Natural Beginnings Early Childhood Program
Much, much more!

Summer Camp

Summer Camp Registration Packet

Summer Camp Programs

Stepping Stones

Stepping Stones, Kendall County Forest Preserve Quarterly Newsletter.

Hands On Science Class

Fourth Thursday of EVERY month 5:00pm–7:00pm
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For the Love of Horses Art Class

Art class information

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Volunteer
A volunteer will perform Horse Care Volunteer duties and may perform additional volunteer position duties within the first year of volunteering.

Learn about our Pony Birthday Parties!

Open Arena
The Ellis Equestrian Center will provide the horse owning public open arena times at least twice a week. The public may purchase a daily tag to ride their horse in the indoor arena. Because of increasing programming, we ask that Open Arena Users call or email ahead for arena availability.

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