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Little Texas Farm and Lodge

Located in the Southern Illinois Ozarks, this lodge and 600 acres are part of the Cache River Drainage area, an area recognized internationally as being ecologically unique.  The Barn is located atop a limestone bluff; the property includes upland flora, wetland wildlife, row-crop fields, and has access on 2 sides to the Shawnee National Forest.  Conveniently located to participate in the natural opportunities of S. Illinois.Learn more about this land:Bring the hot dogs and the beans, but leave the sleeping bag and tent behind.  At Little Texas, you will spend your down-time in a 1600 foot, 3 BR, 3 bath lodge located 2/3 mile off the closest gravel road.  Little Texas is a place for those who love the isolation of camping but also the amenities of a lodge/home.  Full kitchen.  Sleeps 8.  Step outside for a view of the yard, the working windmill, the fields, trees, and the pond.  Test your skill at sorting constellations from the spectacular array of stars.  Located in Southernmost Illinois, the property sits on a limestone outcrop of the Ozarks which extend from Arkansas and Missouri across S. Illinois into westernmost Kentucky.   Bordered on 2 sides by the 260,000 acre Shawnee National Forest, nature is literally just outside the door.  When the hiker sits still, nature comes alive:  deer, turkey, raccoons, skunks, beavers, and lots of birds.

The Barn is located on a limestone bluff 110 feet above the old Ohio River bottom.

Autumn foliage across the field from the Barn

Tupelo swamp just off the north edge of the property

One of two matching bunkrooms downstairs.  The Barn sleeps 8 luxury campers!

Dining table with the full kitchen in the background.  No need to cook outdoors unless you insist!

Wildlife & Superman Camp

This was once a 40 acre farm, it is now a 10 acre farm with lots of space.  It includes 2 ponds and sits next door to nature preserve.

Learn more about this land:

Pitch your tent or small rv, camper, etc. Bring your fishing pole!  Only 7 minutes from town.  Metropolis is home to Superman, Fort Massac State Park and Harrah's Casino. 

Also, right across the Ohio River is Paducah, KY.  We have plenty of wildlife being next door to IL Dept of Conservation.

Please call me at 618.638.8323 to discuss your stay 

Albert slept right through the wilderness noises. 

Albert’s first camping trip. Plenty of space for everyone, site backed up to empty land so it was private. 


Ruff Neck Campsite

Located in Southern Illinois, home to the Saluki. Ruff Neck Campsite offers a great location just 2 miles from Walker's Bluff, Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge (Shawnee Forest), and town amenities. The campsite is a great place to see the wildlife and if you are lucky, catch a glimps of the Bald Eagle 🦅Learn more about this land:Pitch your tent at the Ruff Neck Campsite. Located 2 miles from Walker's Bluff, Crab Orchard  National Wildlife Refuge, and town with eateries.

Gathering around the fire at Hickory Ridge Winery.

Wine Trail Wilderness

The Shawnee National Forest surrounds us, accessible only by wandering roads, passing over creeks and alongside wineries. The trip is worth the beautiful drive, eventually arriving at "The Villa".
   Our home looks like an Italian villa, appropriately placed between two wineries in the middle of the Shawnee Forest. 
It is actually a straw-bale home with supplemental solar energy.

Originally built as a Holistic Healing Center, we have converted it into a comfortable home with great vibes.

      We have converted an old grain bin into a "GrainZebo" just outside our home as a fun place to hang out with friends and family. We hope you enjoy the same relaxed feel we get while living out here in the woods, when you come visit.

 We will be happy to help you feel at home out here. We love sharing the Shawnee experience.

We've been #1 and #3.... This year we're #2. Whatever.... We know that we always try to make you #1 at WTW Hipcamp. 😊🏕️🔥🌛🦉🍷

Strawberry moon light and a fire in the Grainzebo.

Look for the WTW HIPCAMP sign and you will know you are at the right spot!
Wine Trail Wilderness Hipcamp 🍷😊

The Oaks Campsite - Beautiful site under large oak trees just East of the Grainzebo. 😊🏕️🍷🔥

Dogwood Campsite - Nicely shaded and private with beautiful dogwoods in bloom early spring. 

The Art Farm Women's Retreat

The farm is women owned and operated. This 34 acres of rolling farmland, woods and pasture is surrounded by farmland and woodlands on all sides.

Enjoy nature. Watch wildlife. Listen to the birds singing. You will often see deer in the evenings. 

Walk or drive to the main residence to enjoy the pool, hot tub and hot outdoor shower. (5 minute walk or 1 minute drive)

We have a few dedicated women's campouts each year, and some art-making workshops, retreats, and quilting weekends, too. Other times we are open and inclusive of all. 

 Native land of Chickasaw, Quapaw and Osage nations.

LGBTQ friendly.  :)

On demand hot outdoor shower.  (Closed in colder months)

Unique railing, locally sourced from the surrounding woods.

The hot tub and shower are next to the RV site. See the Cozy Cottage in the background

Glamping Tent Platform (seen here without tent) tucked into the edge of the Meditation Woods. Privacy. Serenity. Peace.

Its harvest time.  Pictured is the Cozy Cottage overlooking the soybean field.

Lovely camping spots all around this beautiful farm!

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