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Celebration

Peoria's Bisontennial

May 16, 2025

The Soderstrom Castle Home is so excited to celebrate Peoria's Bisontennial!

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Holiday

Holiday Open House and Tours 2024

December 5, 2024

We welcomed friends and family to enjoy the holiday magic of the Castle!

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Fundraiser

A Matter of Taste Kitchen Fundraiser

November 25, 2024

The Soderstrom Family welcomed Connie Randall to the Castle to host a special event to raise funds.

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Halloween 2024

October 31, 2024

Each year, the Soderstrom Castle celebrates Halloween, welcoming children and adults alike for a night of fun.

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Halloween Family Party 2024

October 30, 2024

Each year, the Soderstrom Castle celebrates Halloween, welcoming children and adults alike for a night of fun.

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Celebration

Marisa Buchheit Wedding

October 19, 2024

Our dear friend Marisa Buchheit held a beautiful wedding at the Castle.

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Photoshoot

Miss Illinois Photoshoot 2024

August 2, 2024

After the Miss Illinois Scholarship Pageant, the Queen, her court, and local queens receive a photography day.

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Philanthropy

PSO Romance Concert Preview 2024

February 14, 2024

Dr. Soderstrom and his family welcomed the Peoria Symphony Orchestra to the Castle for a concert preview.

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Holiday

Halloween 2023

October 31, 2023

Each year, the Soderstrom Castle celebrates Halloween, welcoming children and adults alike for a night of fun.

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Photoshoot

Miss Illinois Photoshoot 2023

August 6, 2023

After the Miss Illinois Scholarship Pageant, the Queen, her court, and local queens receive a photography day.

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Celebration

Cigar Society Annual Celebration 2023

June 5, 2023

The Gentlemen’s Cigar Society of Central Illinois met at the Castle for an evening of fun.

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Celebration

Employee Appreciation Celebration

May 12, 2023

Sun Collectors employees were welcomed to the Castle for a day of appreciation and celebration.

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Celebration

Amy's 40th Birthday Celebration

February 23, 2023

We welcomed Stuart and his wife Lisa's friend, Amy, to the Castle for a birthday celebration.

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Philanthropy

PSO Romance Concert Preview 2023

February 11, 2023

Dr. Soderstrom and his family welcomed the Peoria Symphony Orchestra to the Castle for a concert preview.

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Celebration

Dental Society of Peoria

January 20, 2023

The Dental Society of Peoria was welcomed to the Castle for a fun filled evening.

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Celebration

Dr. Rammos Dinner

December 9, 2022

Babbis Rammos and his wife, Lizzy, were hosted to a celebratory dinner at the Castle as a wedding present.

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Holiday

Halloween 2022

October 31, 2022

Each year, the Soderstrom Castle celebrates Halloween, welcoming children and adults alike for a night of fun.

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Holiday

Halloween Family Party 2022

October 30, 2022

Each year, the Soderstrom Castle celebrates Halloween, welcoming children and adults alike for a night of fun.

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Celebration

Piano Recital

October 8, 2022

Mrs. Gebbink hosted an elegant piano recital for her 30 students who performed on the Castle’s Steinway.

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Photoshoot

Magana Family Photos

September 9, 2022

Frank Magana's family enjoyed a day at the Castle for family photos.

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Celebration

Gatsby Event

September 1, 2022

The Peoria Symphony Orchestra was welcomed at the Dr. Carl Soderstrom car collection in Morton, IL. 

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Celebration

Pebble Beach Car Show

August 13, 2022

Dr. Soderstrom's 1933 "James Bond Pantom II" won a tropy during the Pebble Beach Tour d'Elegance.

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Social

Cigar Society Social

August 10, 2022

Miss Illinois 2022 and Miss Outstanding Teen joined the Cigar Society for an evening of fun.

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Photoshoot

Miss Illinois Photoshoot 2022

August 2, 2022

After the Miss Illinois Scholarship Pageant, the Queen, her court, and local queens receive a photography day.

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Celebration

Cigar Society Annual Celebration 2022

June 15, 2022

The Gentlemen’s Cigar Society of Central Illinois met at the Castle for an evening of fun.

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Celebration

Nurses Appreciation Party 2022

May 6, 2022

Nurses who work at the Soderstrom Dermatology Center were welcomed for a celebration at the Castle.

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Photoshoot

Hoerr and Streitmatter Wedding

April 2, 2022

We welcomed Jake and Kenedi Hoerr to the Castle for a special wedding photoshoot.

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Celebration

Corpo Bello Gatzby Party

February 18, 2022

Corpo Bello Salon and Spa owners and staff were welcomed to the Castle for an evening of celebration.

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Philanthropy

PSO Romance Concert Preview 2022

February 14, 2022

Dr. Soderstrom and his family welcomed the Peoria Symphony Orchestra to the Castle for a concert preview.

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Holiday

Halloween 2021

October 31, 2021

Each year, the Soderstrom Castle celebrates Halloween, welcoming children and adults alike for a night of fun.

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Philanthropy

Peoria Art Guild Artist Awards Party

September 25, 2021

The Peoria Art Guild’s Fine Art Fair hosted their evening dinner for a couple hundred artists.

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Celebration

Cigar Society Annual Celebration 2021

June 17, 2021

The Gentlemen’s Cigar Society of Central Illinois met at the Castle for an evening of fun.

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Fundraiser

WTVP Roundo

June 5, 2021

WTVP’s local annual fundraiser tour stopped by the Soderstrom Castle after driving through the city of Peoria.

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Celebration

Nurses Appreciation Party 2021

June 4, 2021

Nurses who work at the Soderstrom Dermatology Center were welcomed for a celebration at the Castle.

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Philanthropy

PSO Romance Concert Preview 2021

February 14, 2021

Dr. Soderstrom and his family welcomed the Peoria Symphony Orchestra to the Castle for a concert preview.

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Holiday

Halloween 2020

October 31, 2020

Each year, the Soderstrom Castle celebrates Halloween, welcoming children and adults alike for a night of fun.

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Philanthropy

PSO Romance Concert Preview 2020

February 13, 2020

Dr. Soderstrom and his family welcomed the Peoria Symphony Orchestra to the Castle for a concert preview.

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Celebration

VIP Christmas Party 2019

December 3, 2019

Skin Dimensions Day Spa hosted a Christmas party for their VIP clients and friends at the Castle.

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Celebration

Dr. Pereira Welcome Dinner

November 12, 2019

CEO Tina Peugh and Dr. Soderstrom joined the welcoming party at the Soderstrom Castle for Dr. Martin Pereira.

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Holiday

Halloween 2019

October 31, 2019

Each year, the Soderstrom Castle celebrates Halloween, welcoming children and adults alike for a night of fun.

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Philanthropy

Peoria Art Guild Artist Awards Party

September 28, 2019

The Peoria Art Guild’s Fine Art Fair hosted their evening dinner for a couple hundred artists.

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Celebration

Cigar Society Annual Celebration 2019

August 22, 2019

The Gentlemen’s Cigar Society of Central Illinois met at the Castle for an evening of fun.

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Celebration

Men's Night Out 2019

May 21, 2019

Men’s Night, hosted by Dr. Jeffries and his fraternity brothers and Soderstrom Dermatology Center.

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Philanthropy

PSO Romance Concert Preview 2019

February 9, 2019

Dr. Soderstrom and his family welcomed the Peoria Symphony Orchestra to the Castle for a concert preview.

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Celebration

VIP Christmas Party 2018

December 6, 2018

Skin Dimensions Day Spa hosted a Christmas party for their VIP clients and friends at the Castle.

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Holiday

Halloween 2018

October 31, 2018

Each year, the Soderstrom Castle celebrates Halloween, welcoming children and adults alike for a night of fun.

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Celebration

Fiesta Party

October 14, 2018

The Castle hosted a Mexican fiesta to celebrate local Hispanics.

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Celebration

James Bond Cigar Party

September 20, 2018

The James Bond party was the theme of the family reunion of the Soderstrom Family and the Pia Persson family.

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Photoshoot

Miss Illinois Photoshoot 2018

August 2, 2018

After the Miss Illinois Scholarship Pageant, the Queen, her court, and local queens receive a photography day.

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Celebration

Cigar Society Annual Celebration 2018

June 5, 2018

The Gentlemen’s Cigar Society of Central Illinois met at the Castle for an evening of fun.

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Celebration

Nurses Appreciation Party 2018

June 1, 2018

Nurses who work at the Soderstrom Dermatology Center were welcomed for a celebration at the Castle.

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Celebration

Men's Night Out 2018

May 23, 2018

Men’s Night, hosted by Dr. Jefferies and his fraternity brothers and Soderstrom Dermatology Center.

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Philanthropy

PSO Romance Concert Preview 2018

February 14, 2018

Dr. Soderstrom and his family welcomed the Peoria Symphony Orchestra to the Castle for a concert preview.

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Social

Allergan Training

November 15, 2017

Soderstrom Dermatology Center hosted many professional training sessions at the Castle.

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Holiday

Halloween 2017

October 31, 2017

Each year, the Soderstrom Castle celebrates Halloween, welcoming children and adults alike for a night of fun.

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Celebration

Dragons Statue Unveiling

October 28, 2017

To celebrate the introduction of the dragons, Soderstrom planned a medieval-themed unveiling party.

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Celebration

New Physicians Celebration

August 23, 2017

Dr. Bradley and Dr. Kentosh were celebrated at the Castle.

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Celebration

VIP Garden Party with Miss Illinois

August 11, 2017

Miss Illinois America and Miss Illinois Outstanding Teen were welcomed to a VIP garden party at the Castle.

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Photoshoot

Miss Illinois Photoshoot 2017

August 11, 2017

After the Miss Illinois Scholarship Pageant, the Queen, her court, and local queens receive a photography day.

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Fundraiser

St. Jude High Tea

July 25, 2017

A high tea fundraiser was hosted for St. Jude at the Soderstrom Castle.

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Celebration

Mayo Clinic Dinner

June 14, 2017

A gathering of Mayo clinic supporters was held at the Soderstrom Castle.

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Celebration

Nurses Appreciation Party 2017

June 1, 2017

Nurses who work at the Soderstrom Dermatology Center were welcomed for a celebration at the Castle.

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Philanthropy

PSO Romance Concert Preview 2017

February 28, 2017

Dr. Soderstrom and his family welcomed the Peoria Symphony Orchestra to the Castle for a concert preview.

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Holiday

Halloween 2016

October 31, 2016

Each year, the Soderstrom Castle celebrates Halloween, welcoming children and adults alike for a night of fun.

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Social

Rolls Royce Club Dinner

October 14, 2016

Over 50 members of the Rolls Royce Owners Club Lake Michigan Region enjoyed the weekend in Peoria.

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Holiday

Halloween 2015

October 31, 2015

Each year, the Soderstrom Castle celebrates Halloween, welcoming children and adults alike for a night of fun.

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Social

Oldsmobile Car Club

July 6, 2015

Dr. Soderstrom and Phil Fischer hosted the National Oldsmobile Car Club of America at the Soderstrom Castle.

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Celebration

Contractor's Christmas Party

December 13, 2014

Construction workers were hosted at the Soderstrom Castle in celebration of the completion of the Morton SDC.

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Fundraiser

Cook's Tour of Kitchens

November 5, 2014

Peoria Medical Society Alliance hosted a Cook's Tour of Kitchens to raise funds..

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Celebration

Bill Waddell's 90th Birthday Party

November 5, 2014

Family birthday parties are traditional at the castle.

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Holiday

Halloween 2014

October 31, 2014

Each year, the Soderstrom Castle celebrates Halloween, welcoming children and adults alike for a night of fun.

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Philanthropy

PSO Concert Preview 2014

September 18, 2014

Dr. Soderstrom and his family welcomed the Peoria Symphony Orchestra to the Castle for a concert preview.

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Celebration

Peoria Medical Society Celebration 2014

September 14, 2014

Dr. Soderstrom welcomed the Peoria Medical Society for an evening of fun and celebration.

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Philanthropy

Miss You Can Do It Pageant

August 2, 2014

Office staff at SDC and Skin Dimensions Day Spa provided makeup, hairstyling and support for 75+ contestants.

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Photoshoot

Miss Illinois Photoshoot 2014

July 21, 2014

After the Miss Illinois Scholarship Pageant, the Queen, her court, and local queens receive a photography day.

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Photoshoot

Miss Illinois Photoshoot 2013

August 11, 2013

After the Miss Illinois Scholarship Pageant, the Queen, her court, and local queens receive a photography day.

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Caretakers of History and Upholders of Beauty

The Soderstrom Castle Home's story began in 1892 with a woman named Helen Chubbuck Lusk. She always dreamed of having her own Castle; and eventually one day, she made it all come true.

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Soderstrom Castle, one of the area's famous historical landmarks, is located on Grandview Drive in Peoria Heights, Illinois. The Soderstrom Family is proud to share the Castle Home with all walks of life from Central Illinois and beyond. Please respect the grounds as you visit as this is a private residence.

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