North Shore · Lake Cook Corridor · Teams, Clients and Launches
From Lake Cook Road to the Lakefront: North Shore Company Gatherings
Corporate events on the North Shore often mix headquarters polish with small-town warmth. So we match that tone with a hosted perfume bar where every guest creates a scent.
Our team also brings lip color, skincare, bath and candy stations to offices, clubs and hotels. When the event wraps, we pack out, and the room looks untouched.
Why Corporate Events on the North Shore Need a Personal Touch
Companies here host guests who have seen every catered lunch. Executives, longtime clients and board members also expect thought behind the details. So a scent they built themselves stands out more than another logo pen.
First, a host introduces six bases, from floral to masculine. Next, each guest blends an eau de parfum, which is a concentrated perfume, and names it. Plus, our blends use absolutes, potent aromas drawn from flowers, with CO2 extracts and essential oils.
Often, HR teams book us for employee appreciation and wellness day programs. Meanwhile, marketing teams want a product launch that people photograph. Either way, custom labels with your logo turn each bottle into a keepsake.
Stations for North Shore Offices and Clients
Combine a quick station with a hands-on one, even for a short event. That way, both executives and busy staff stay engaged.
Two studios
Studio Plans for North Shore Teams
The Mokena studio opens in January 2027 with a private party room for up to 40, a kitchen for food you bring and BYOB for adults. Guests can also stop by to make perfume or lip color, by appointment or as a walk-in when there's room.
Mokena is a long way from the lake, so we're glad a second studio is planned for Chicago, opening in late 2028. Meanwhile, North Shore companies usually book us on site, and groups of 40 or more always get the bars at their venue. Learn more on the studio page as well.
Spaces We Come To Along the North Shore
We come to offices, clubs and hotel rooms from Evanston to Lake Forest. We also send a certificate of insurance when a venue asks.
Headquarters and offices
Lobbies, cafes and training rooms all work. Still, we need about 12 by 6 feet and two 6-foot tables.
Country clubs
Clubhouses suit client golf outings, but they work for holiday dinners too.
Hotel meeting rooms
Conference hotels near the expressways host many offsites, so our stations slot into your schedule.
Restaurant private rooms
A private room downtown in Evanston or Highland Park suits an intimate client dinner, especially in winter.
Corporate Events North Shore Teams Can Borrow
These ideas also follow the rhythms of lakefront business life. Then we size them to your group.
Garden-Inspired Client Dinner
Echo the nearby Chicago Botanic Garden with green, floral blends at a private client dinner. Afterward, guests take home a labeled bottle.
Campus Conference Break
During an Evanston conference, a Signature bar gives attendees a fast, memorable break between sessions.
Summer Lawn Appreciation
Before Ravinia season ends, thank staff with an outdoor appreciation party, candy cart and fresh citrus scents.
Corporate Events on the North Shore, Start to Finish
Brief us
First, share headcount, goals and brand colors. Then we propose a station plan.
Confirm details
Approve the proposal, sign the proposal and order labels at booking.
Arrive early
We come 1 hour before guests with signage and decor, and linens and customized signage are available as add-ons.
Host and clear out
We run every station, then pack out so business resumes on time.
The North Shore Corporate Calendar
January kickoffs and onboarding cohorts welcome a fresh icebreaker after the holidays.
Employee appreciation and wellness programs peak, while launches ramp up.
Golf outings and lakefront picnics move outside when the weather turns warm. Interns join in, too.
November and December go first, so plan your holiday party 6 to 8 weeks ahead.
Pricing Corporate Events on the North Shore
Adult perfume bars start at $500, quoted per event and not per person. Also, labels and extra stations are itemized in a proposal we send within 2 business days. A 50% deposit then confirms your date.
See every number on our pricing page.
Planning Corporate Events on the North Shore: FAQs
Which North Shore suburbs do you come to?
We come to Evanston, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Highland Park, Northbrook, Deerfield, Lake Forest and nearby towns.
Is your studio close to the North Shore?
Our Mokena studio is a drive from here. However, the Chicago studio, planned for late 2028, will be nearer.
Can you meet our venue's insurance rules?
Yes. Just send the requirements, and then we'll provide a certificate of insurance.
How many guests can one perfume bar serve?
A Signature bar serves 85 to 100 guests an hour, so lines move quickly.
Can bottles carry our company name?
Yes. Custom labels are a paid add-on that takes about 4 weeks.
Do you share ingredient lists?
Yes. Full ingredient and allergen information arrives before each event.
Can you support a booth in Milwaukee or Indianapolis?
Yes. We have local teams in both markets, too.
Do you also host employees' family events?
Yes. We host kids and teen parties, showers and birthdays, too.
More for North Shore businesses
Founded by Cheryl Gleason, a trained perfumer and cosmetic and skincare formulator, and the creative force behind every Glitters and Grace bar.
Bring a Fragrance Bar to Your North Shore Team
Tell us the date, headcount and goals. Then we'll design corporate events on the North Shore that guests remember, or call 815.418.6740.