Right about now, in the middle of Winter, it’s time to go somewhere! Do something! Someplace Warm & Comfortable! Well, we have created the perfect solution – Hearthside Reflections!!
We take a short day’s jaunt to one of our “go to” places. The rustic comfort of Starved Rock Lodge is the ideal setting with its massive fireplace overlooking a spacious yet inviting lounge, perfect for peaceful reflection!
Day 1 – Home to Oglesby, IL
We travel through the winter wonderland of Wisconsin to our destination, Starved Rock State Park in Illinois. We’ll have time to settle into our cozy accommodations at the Lodge before the first of our home-cooked meals is served in the Lodge dining room. Simply relax and enjoy your comfy surroundings. Around the fire this evening, we are transported to the land of our own imaginations by the magic crafting of a Master Storyteller.
Included Meals: Dinner
Hotel: Starved Rock Lodge (2 Nights)
Day 2 – Oglesby
Wake up to the aroma of coffee brewing and breakfast ready in your time. This morning unwind around the fire, take a walk in the winter woods, read, visit, nap – whatever you want. No hurry. Lunch buffet is served at the Lodge. Surrounding that time we are entertained by the music and comedy of The Dueling Pianos Show. Dueling Pianos is a collection of some of the best entertainers in the industry. We’ll be singing and laughing! It’s an experience like no other. The show concludes mid-afternoon, plenty of time to get back to relaxing. There’s no need to leave the “comfy confines” of the Lodge as another great homemade dinner is served in the dining room. This evening is all about Hearthside Reflections.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 – Oglesby to Moline, IL
Breakfast is served in the Lodge dining room. Then enjoy savoring your coffee Hearthside. Afterwards, a special treat has been planned. This is prime time for Eagle viewing along the Illinois River and we have made arrangements to ride the trolley with an Eagle Expert who will guide us to the best viewing locations!! The bald eagle has been the national bird of the United States since 1782 – we will thoroughly enjoy watching these majestic creatures! We then return to the Lodge for a hearty lunch. After lunch it’s just a short jaunt over to Moline, IL and the Stoney Creek Inn, our warm lodging for the evening. We are guests this evening at Circa 21 Dinner Theatre for their hilarious production of, “The Play That Goes Wrong.”
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Stoney Creek Inn
Day 4 – Moline to Home
Breakfast is served at the Inn before we depart for our journey home. We’ll be stopping for lunch at the always quaint Amana Colonies. Arrive home filled with wonderful hearthside reflections and cherished new friendships made!
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Motorcoach Per Person Pricing Information
Motorcoach Travel Protection Per Person
Travel Bucks
Deposit Due
Passport Needed
Tour Pace
Price Includes
9 Meals, Lodging & Activities as stated in brochure, Luxury Motorcoach
02/21/2022 02/24/2022
Tour Map
Tour Highlights
Warm & Cozy when it’s Cold & Crazy
Rustic Comfort of Starved Rock Lodge - 2 Nights
Fireside Chats
Master Storyteller
Eagle Viewing
Dueling Pianos
Stoney Creek Lodge
“The Play That Goes Wrong” at Circa 21 Theater
Limited Travel
9 Meals!
