The French Cabin We Always Imagined

The French Cabin We Built Twice The French Cabin was the first cabin we built. Inspired by the French Colonial architecture of the historic Bulduc House in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, it was unlike anything else we had seen in Southern Illinois. Long before The Cove and The Hollow existed, the French Cabin was welcoming guests…

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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

We’re excited to share something fresh – our brand new website is live! Visit our new website and take a look around. It’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 there’s no better time to…

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