The Secret Season in the Shawnee Forest

October always slips by too quickly. The hills are still bright with color, but the golds and reds are appearing, and there’s that unmistakable edge in the air – the kind that hints Halloween is just around the corner. ๐ŸŽƒ Pumpkins sit on porches, the vineyards are wrapping up harvest, and the forest is slowly quieting…

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Do You Want to Dance?

Fireflies, Sunsets, Music, and a Summer Breeze Summer is the time of longer warmer days, sundresses, and the sounds of music catching your ear. Brown Bag Concerts  May through June, every Wednesday from 12:00pm – 1:00pm at the Town Square Pavilion, Carbondale holds the Brown Bag Concert, one of the regions longest-running events. The public…

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Discover Our New Website & Plan Your Dream Escape

Beautiful girl in serene setting looking out at the fall foliage of the Shawnee Forest from the Creole Cabin

Weโ€™re excited to share something fresh – our brand new website is live! Visit our new website and take a look around. Itโ€™s easier than ever to find information, view availability, and book your next peaceful getaway in the heart of southern Illinois. Spring and summer are just around the corner, and thereโ€™s no better time to…

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