Cozy Cabin Rental for Hidden Weekend Getaway in the Woods near Bloomington, Illinois

This is a beautiful area that provides endless hours of relaxation. Should guests wish to venture away from the tree-top decks, there are also many other activities to entertain them. Guided or self-guided hikes through this beautiful natural area are available, as well as wildlife viewing. There is a nature center and a nature playground for glampers to learn more about the environment and the outdoors, in addition to a green living workshop, organic gardening, and team-building challenge courses. Glampers can enjoy canoeing from experienced guides and equipment will be provided for them. Other activities include casual bicycling and mountain biking in the area, and during the right season, glampers can take part in cross country skiing. When night falls, guests can star gaze while relaxing by the campfire if the weather permits it. The most recent project here was the construction of a stairway that goes all the way to the creek down in the valley, with a total of 112 steps. The stairway has made the trail system much more accessible, with an easy way up and down the scenic hillside and a 24-inch by 12-inch deck halfway down, which is perfect for a morning coffee, bird watching, or simply for use as a resting place on the way up or down. Additionally, there is approximately three miles of trails that range from very easy terrain to more challenging for those who want a good cardio workout. Trails meander through the forest, and along the creek, through the prairie, and around the various organic gardens. Horseback riding is just a 15-minute drive from the glamping site and Illinois River is 10 miles away, in addition to other local lakes. Antiquing is available throughout the area, as well as other unique shopping. There are four area State Parks within 40 miles. Abraham Lincoln historic sites are within 20-60 miles and Dickson Mounds State Museum is a 30-minute drive away. Emiquon and Spunky Bottoms Wetland Restoration sites are also 30 minutes away. For those who love sport, there is an 18-hole golf course just 10 minutes away and the Ridge View Winery is 30 minutes away.