The Chagrin Valley Hunt Club was founded in July, 1909, by visionary group of Northeast Ohio horseback riding and foxhunting enthusiasts. The Clubhouse was originally housed in the historic Maple Leaf Inn, an early stagecoach stop on the way to the bustling city of Cleveland.
Through its early years, the Club’s campus of 15 ½ acres was a gathering place for city-dwelling members seeking a sporting refuge in the countryside or a horseback ride through the Chagrin Valley.
Through the century, the Club weathered the economies of WW I & II, added swimming facilities, suffered a 1950s barn fire and two Clubhouse fires (1935 & 1994). The fire in January 1994 completely destroyed the Clubhouse, fortunately all guests at an in-progress wedding reception were able to escape unharmed.
Through the tireless efforts of the Club’s trustees and membership, the Club was completely re-built in the mid 1990s, incorporating modern design and safety standards while still capturing its pioneering New England charm. The Chagrin Valley Hunt Club’s heritage has been captured in numerous sources including The Encyclopedia of Cleveland History.
The Chagrin Valley Hunt Club is governed by an elected Club President and Executive Committee serving two-year terms and a Board of Directors.
1913-1914 Edmund S. Burke, Jr.
1969-1970 James H. Dempsey, Jr.
1975-1976 David S. Ingalls, Jr.
1977-1978 Malcolm B. Vilas, Jr.
1979-1979 R. Preston Nash, Jr.
1987-1989 Paul J. Vignos, Jr.
1990-1992 Robert Y. White, Jr.
2018- Glenn G. Anderson, Jr.