Inspiring communities to flourish with character and essence
KDB Group LLC
Listen to the local community.
Collaborate on canvas and vision.
Preserve character and essence.
Create more opportunities for families to live, work, shop, stay and play.
Enhance indoor and outdoor spaces with local resources.
Honor local history and animate streets and neighborhoods.
Sankoty Lakes
Spring Bay
Situated on the immaculate waters of the Sankoty Aquifer, Sankoty Lakes is home to some of the cleanest, clearest water on earth. This world-class wilderness retreat offers outdoor recreation, education and relaxation experiences like no other, including unique Midwestern trout and fly fishing experiences.
From camping at the beautiful RV park and private glamping tents to our unique beachfront and stunning lakeside views, we invite you to stay, play, and explore the great outdoors amidst the breathtaking beauty of the Central Illinois River Valley.
Nestled on the banks of the Illinois River at the edge of the Sankoty Aquifer, Sankoty Lakes is a stunning wilderness resort and retreat in Spring Bay, Illinois. Its lakes are home to some of the cleanest, clearest water on Earth.
This level of water quality presents a unique opportunity to raise over 20 species of fish in our state-of-the-art fish hatchery and our mile-long trout stream. Additionally, Sankoty’s unique location along the river and controlled-cell wetlands attracts thousands of migratory waterfowl every year.
Sankoty Lakes offers some of the most amazing fishing, birdwatching, photography and outdoor adventure experiences in the world.
From incredible fly fishing and traditional fishing to hunting, hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, birdwatching, and endless outdoor adventures on water and land, Sankoty has something for everyone, regardless of age or ability.
Come for the day or plan a long-term stay. Sankoty offers a beach pavilion and bath house, RV camping, glamping cabins, ADA-friendly cabins, and a private guest ranch at The 1840 Ranch just a few miles away. Cap off the perfect day with a hearty meal and drink at our signature on-site restaurant, The Woolly Bugger at Sankoty Lakes, or by relaxing and roasting marshmallows over your campfire.
The Woolly Bugger at Sankoty Lakes
Spring Bay
Your newest Midwestern dining adventure has arrived. The Woolly Bugger at Sankoty Lakes is the signature restaurant at KDB Group’s Sankoty Lakes in Spring Bay, Illinois.
Join us lakeside to share a locally-sourced menu of approachable and wholesome food, exceptional wines and craft cocktails. The Woolly Bugger promises a relaxing atmosphere with a gorgeous view.
The Woolly Bugger’s menus rotate with the seasons, highlighting what is freshest and most delicious from local farms and producers. These sources include (but are not limited to) Spence Farms, Down River Farm, Hartz Produce, Ropp Cheeses, Kilgus Farmstead, Sasse’s Apiary, Ardor Breads & Provisions, Joyce Farms, Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery, local freshwater lakes and streams, and the wild foraging grounds of Spring Bay and its surrounding forests.
Scottish Rite Theatre
Downtown Peoria
The Scottish Rite Theatre is a Central Illinois landmark constructed in 1925. Complete with flying buttresses, stunning stained glass windows, custom wood craftsmanship (of the kind that is all too rare today), terrazzo flooring, a massive pipe organ that is original to the building, a working theater with majestic acoustics, and green gargoyles peering out over the Illinois River valley, this landmark is deservedly on the National Register of Historic Places.
The building has more than 10,000 square feet of useable space, theater seating for 900, a full basement kitchen and banquet facility, and parking for more than 130 vehicles. It rests at the corner of Spalding and Perry, at the foot of Peoria’s OSF HealthCare St. Francis Medical Center and a growing medical district.
With the intent to rebuild and grow the performing arts culture in downtown Peoria (for people of all ages and backgrounds), KDB Group will ensure the impressive architecture, artistry, craft and beauty of the Scottish Rite Cathedral is preserved and maintained with the utmost respect and reverence.
Now booking private events. Get in touch below for details.
The Pabst Campus
Peoria Heights
Premier-Pabst Corp., later Pabst Brewing Co., was established in 1844 in Milwaukee. Pabst later bought out Premier Malt Products in 1934, and with it the still existing plant in Peoria Heights.
The Heights brewery boomed in the 20-year period from 1958-78, producing as many as 18 million barrels of beer in 1977 before closing in 1982.
The Pabst Brewing Company, then the nation's fourth-largest brewery, closed its Peoria Heights brewery in early January 1982. The plant employed more than 700 people at the time.
Pabst’s local presence inspired brand loyalty; the brand once commandeered at least 60-70 percent of the retail beer market in Peoria.
KDB Group's top priority with the Pabst Campus is to highlight, restore and honor the community’s Pabst heritage and history with sustainable development that helps to build and grow the Village of Peoria Heights.
Commercial office space is now available in the main Pabst building.
Please get in touch below to request a leasing application.
