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Little Grassy Lodge at Touch of Nature

1206 Touch of Nature Road,, Makanda, IL 62958

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Little Grassy Lodge is the hotel-style lodge at Touch of Nature.

Nestled in the woods, this attractive facility can accommodate 36 people in 18 rooms. These rooms all have private bath rooms, air conditioning/heat, flat screen TV with satellite, and a four-cup coffee maker. 14 rooms have two twin beds, two rooms have two double beds and two rooms have one queen bed. Each twin room can sleep two people. Little Grassy Lodge also has free Wi-Fi in the building.

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Plan your meeting, conference, retreat or special event at Touch of Nature. We are located eight miles southeast of Carbondale on Giant City Road, in the rolling hills of Southern Illinois on the shores of Little Grassy Lake.

Touch of Nature, with its outdoor spaces, indoor facilities, and lodging

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Vulture Fest

Makanda Boardwalk •  Oct 18 – Oct 19

Vulture Fest features live music, food, shopping, and art by local artists for purchase.

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Haunted Hollow at Touch of Nature

Touch of Nature  •  Oct 19 @ 11AM

Free, fall family fun festival returns! The Haunted Hollow provides a perfect Halloween atmosphere for everyone with a balance of laughs and gasps in a safe…

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Midwest Environmental Education Conference at Touch of Nature

Touch of Nature •  Nov 13 – Nov 15

The Environmental Education Association of Illinois will hold the Midwest Environmental Education Conference (MEEC), from November 13th to 15th in Makanda, IL. to connect with a…

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