The Odyssey
The Odyssey is a privately held, family-owned event venue in Tinley Park, Illinois, hosting weddings, corporate events, fundraisers, and celebrations for 40 to 1,000 guests across multiple ballrooms and on-site restaurants, supported by full-service catering and an integrated 18-hole golf course.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1994
- HeadquartersTinley Park, Illinois, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What The Odyssey does
The Odyssey is a privately held event venue and hospitality business operating from a single property at 19110 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park, Illinois, in the southern suburbs of Chicago. The facility opened in 1994 as the clubhouse and banquet venue for an 18-hole par-72 golf course built in 1991 by the Halikias family and designed by two-time award winner Curtis Strange; in 2003, the lower level was renovated to create the Terrace Ballroom, expanding event capacity beyond the original main floor. The venue hosts weddings, corporate events, fundraisers, showers, and celebrations for groups ranging from 40 to 1,000 guests, supported by on-site catering, multiple ballrooms with state-of-the-art lighting and sound, and outdoor ceremony spaces featuring wrought iron gazebos, manicured grounds, fountains, and flower gardens.
The core product is full-service event hosting — combining venue rental, gourmet catering under Executive Chef Ken Regan and Sous Chef Brett Anderson, event coordination, and complimentary tastings for wedding couples. Revenue is generated from three principal streams: event venue rental and catering packages, a regular Sunday Brunch service with rotating monthly menus, and ancillary on-site food and beverage operations including the seasonal Michael's on the Green Restaurant & Bar (May through October) and the Sweet Spot Sports Bar & Driving Range, which also hosts the summer Parking Lot Party concert series. The business uses a direct-to-consumer go-to-market model: facility tours are by appointment only, bookings are taken via phone (708-429-7400 ext. 3) or an online contact form, and the website serves as the primary marketing surface with extensive photo galleries and Google DoubleClick-driven paid acquisition.
The company employs 124 people and operates with no disclosed proprietary technology, integrations, mobile app, or digital platform layer. Customer segments span wedding couples (primary), corporate clients, social celebration hosts (showers, birthdays, anniversaries, luncheons), and dining guests for brunch and restaurant service. There is no institutional investment, private equity involvement, or public listing, and the venue functions as a family-owned hospitality business anchored to a single physical asset with no documented second location, franchise, or geographic expansion pipeline.
The Odyssey firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- The Odyssey
- Legal name
- The Odyssey
- Website
- https://theodysseyvenue.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1994
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- The Odyssey is a privately held, family-owned event venue in Tinley Park, Illinois, hosting weddings, corporate events, fundraisers, and celebrations for 40 to 1,000 guests across multiple ballrooms and on-site restaurants, supported by full-service catering and an integrated 18-hole golf course.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
The Odyssey industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Event Venue Hospitality
- NAICS
- Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets (722514)
- SIC
- Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Private Events & Celebrations (Proposals, Weddings, Milestones) (THAJALAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK), Incentive Travel Programs & Retreat Events (Offsites) (MPAGAHAH)
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Where The Odyssey is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Tinley Park, Illinois
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
The Odyssey business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Event Venue Rental and Catering: Revenue generated from hosting weddings, corporate events, fundraisers, showers, and celebrations. Includes venue rental fees, catering services, bar services, and event packages. The venue offers complimentary tastings for wedding couples with open bar dinner packages.
- Sunday Brunch Service: Regular Sunday brunch with rotating monthly menus featuring made-to-order omelet stations, fresh pastries, and beverages including mimosas and Bloody Marys. Reservations required.
- Onsite Restaurants and Bars: Michael's on the Green Restaurant & Bar (seasonal, May-October) and Sweet Spot Sports Bar & Driving Range operating as ancillary food and beverage revenue streams.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels3 records
The Odyssey product offering
Product offeringCore offering
The Odyssey is a private event venue hosting weddings, receptions, corporate events, fundraisers, showers, and luncheons in ballrooms and outdoor ceremony spaces with golf course backdrops. The venue provides on-site catering with an executive chef, complimentary tastings for wedding couples, Sunday Brunch service, and ancillary on-site restaurants and bars (Michael's on the Green and Sweet Spot Sports Bar & Driving Range). Capacity ranges from intimate gatherings of 40 guests to large events of up to 1,000 guests.
Product overview
The Odyssey is an event venue offering a comprehensive suite of celebration and hospitality services. The core offerings center on wedding ceremonies (at outdoor gazebos) and receptions (in ballrooms), supplemented by special events including corporate functions, fundraisers, showers, and luncheons. Food and beverage services include an on-site Sunday Brunch, two restaurant/bar venues (Michael's on the Green and Sweet Spot Sports Bar), event catering packages with tastings, and culinary content through Culinary Corner. The property also features multiple ballroom spaces including the Terrace Ballroom, all with dining capacities ranging from intimate gatherings of 40 to large events of up to 1,000 guests. The venue operates as a unified hospitality experience combining event space, catering, and on-site dining establishments.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Wedding Ceremonies Outdoor wedding ceremonies held at wrought iron gazebos overlooking the manicured golf course, fountains, and flower gardens, with white garden chairs lining the aisle for couples seeking a picturesque ceremony setting.
- Wedding Receptions Reception events held in ballrooms featuring oversized crystal chandeliers, white marble dance floor, and color-changing cove lights for wedding couples and their guests.
- Ballrooms Event spaces available in various sizes with room minimums and maximums, featuring elegant ballrooms with state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems for events of all types.
- Special Events Celebrations including birthday parties, anniversary parties, corporate events, fundraisers, bridal showers, baby showers, and luncheons for groups of various sizes at The Odyssey.
- Corporate Events & Fundraisers Five-star dinner service for corporate events, employee appreciation, fundraising events, and corporate milestone celebrations hosted at the venue.
- Showers & Luncheons Private bridal and baby shower events for 75 or more guests, plus luncheons for corporate appreciation, seminars, training, fashion shows, and funeral repasses.
- Sunday Brunch Regular Sunday brunch service featuring a rotating monthly menu with made-to-order omelet station, freshly baked pastries, artisanal breads, and extensive beverage options including mimosas and Bloody Marys.
- Event Packages & Tastings Standard and customized event packages including complimentary tastings for wedding couples 3-4 months prior to their event date.
Companies that use The Odyssey
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
The Odyssey technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
The Odyssey partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Halikias FamilycoreBuilt the golf course in 1991 on which The Odyssey was established. The facility opened in 1994 as the clubhouse and banquet facility for this golf course, indicating a founding/ownership relationship.
- Michael's on the Green Restaurant & BarminorLocated on the lower level of The Odyssey, open seasonally May–October from 9am until 9pm. Offers beverages and casual dining overlooking the golf course. Operates as an ancillary dining option for event guests and golf patrons.
- Sweet Spot Sports Bar & Driving RangeminorOn-site sports bar with driving range providing entertainment for guests. Also home to the Parking Lot Party Series during summer country concerts, adding entertainment value to The Odyssey property.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves5 records
The Odyssey competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Loft on Lake: Chicago urban event venue hosting weddings, corporate events, and social celebrations; competes for the same wedding and corporate clientele though in a city-center rather than suburban location.
Broad incumbents
- Hilton Chicago / Marriott Chicago Suburban Hotels (Banquet Operations): National hotel chains operating suburban Chicago properties with substantial banquet and wedding divisions; compete on one-stop event packages including lodging — broader portfolios with deeper marketing reach.
- Brookfield Zoo / Chicago Botanic Garden Event Spaces: Large institutional venues offering weddings and corporate event hosting in the Chicago metro; competing for premium wedding bookings with unique destination-style settings.
Direct peers
- Riverside Receptions: Chicago-area banquet and reception venue hosting weddings and corporate events with full catering; comparable as a regional competitor for mid-size wedding and corporate event bookings.
- Danada House: Forest preserve district banquet and event facility in Wheaton, IL hosting weddings, corporate events, and social celebrations; comparable as a Chicago western/southern suburb event venue with similar capacity range and grounds.
- Eaglewood Resort and Spa: Chicago-area resort property offering golf, banquet facilities, and wedding/event hosting with on-site F&B; directly comparable as a suburban Illinois venue combining golf course, ballrooms, and event services.
- The Carlisle Banquets: Long-established Chicago suburb banquet hall specializing in weddings and corporate events with on-site catering; comparable in service model, customer segments, and wedding-first positioning.
- White Pines Resort & Conference Center: Northern Illinois resort with banquet facilities, golf, and event hosting; comparable as a multi-revenue regional venue combining lodging/recreation with event services.
- Arrowhead Golf Club: Chicago western suburb golf club with wedding and event hosting in its clubhouse; structurally analogous given The Odyssey's identity as a golf-course clubhouse venue.
Regional players
- Georgetown Entertainment / Georgetown Square: Chicago southland entertainment and banquet complex serving weddings and corporate events; directly comparable geographically as a Tinley Park / south suburb competitor.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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The Odyssey leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
The Odyssey funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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The Odyssey M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about The Odyssey
What does The Odyssey do?
The Odyssey is a private event venue hosting weddings, receptions, corporate events, fundraisers, showers, and luncheons in ballrooms and outdoor ceremony spaces with golf course backdrops. The venue provides on-site catering with an executive chef, complimentary tastings for wedding couples, Sunday Brunch service, and ancillary on-site restaurants and bars (Michael's on the Green and Sweet Spot Sports Bar & Driving Range). Capacity ranges from intimate gatherings of 40 guests to large events of up to 1,000 guests.
Is The Odyssey a public or private company?
The Odyssey is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was The Odyssey founded?
The Odyssey was founded in 1994. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is The Odyssey based?
The Odyssey is headquartered in Tinley Park, Illinois, United States, in the North America region.
How does The Odyssey make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Event Venue Rental and Catering is the primary driver. The others are sunday Brunch Service and onsite Restaurants and Bars.
Who are The Odyssey's main competitors?
Loft on Lake is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Hilton Chicago / Marriott Chicago Suburban Hotels (Banquet Operations) and Brookfield Zoo / Chicago Botanic Garden Event Spaces. Direct peers are Riverside Receptions, Danada House, Eaglewood Resort and Spa, The Carlisle Banquets, White Pines Resort & Conference Center and Arrowhead Golf Club. Georgetown Entertainment / Georgetown Square is listed as a regional player.
Does The Odyssey have an API?
No public API is recorded for The Odyssey.
What industry is The Odyssey in?
The Odyssey's product category is Event Venue Hospitality. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAJALAK, Private Events & Celebrations (Proposals, Weddings, Milestones), with a secondary code of THAFACAK, Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants. Its NAICS code is 713910 and its SIC code is 7900.