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Touch of Nature

S. Giant City Rd., Makanda, IL 62958

Cabins & Lodges

Touch of Nature, with its outdoor spaces, indoor facilities, and lodging is capable of hosting several types of events, including: Business and Board Meetings, Conferences and Events, Staff, Church and Family Retreats or Reunions,Field Trips and Weddings.

Touch of nature is the location of the conference site. Accommodations include rustic cabins and motel style rooms. Rooms are basic but convenient to the meetings.

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Gnome Roam at Giant City State Park

Giant City State Park •  Dec 01 – Feb 28

Visiting the Gnome Roam at Giant City State Park combines the beauty of nature with a touch of whimsy by hiking among mesmerizing forests and finding…

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Southern Illinois Honey Festival

Sep 19 @ 10AM

Southern Illinois Honey Festival is held in the Valley of the Arts, Downtown Makanda, IL. Makanda borders the beautiful Shawnee National Forest, the gateway to Illinois’…

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