Your Visit to The Oaks For a truly relaxing country getaway, come join us at The Oaks in historic Petersburg, Illinois. Standing high atop a bluff overlooking Petersburg and the Sangamon River, The Oaks is an elegant and romantic 19th century Victorian mansion situated on five and one half park-like acres, adorned with magnificent stands of oak trees and delightful gardens. We offer a memorable nights' lodging, a full gourmet breakfast, and an afternoon repast such as tea and cookies, or wine and cheese. Our overnight guests can also enjoy a romantic candlelit seven course dinner in our elegant dining room. Dinner is served table de hote, and advanced reservations are required.
Picnic lunches are also available upon request.
History of The Oaks Petersburg grew as a center of commerce throughout the late 1800's. One of the results has been the lasting beauty of its many fine Victorian homes, including The Oaks. Built in 1875, this Italianate Victorian mansion was the home of Illinois State Senator Edward Laning, his wife Olivia, and their children, Martha and John. The house was beautifully crafted by John Carver, builder of many of the finer homes in this area. It features a three-story walnut staircase anchored by an intricately carved newel post.