Going Deep Into the Experience

• Begin your Experience when you check in to the Timber Ridge Inn, built by hand by Carl Rendleman, with logs he gathered from an old barn built in 1858. Situated on 80 private acres of timber, the Inn has all modern amenities and is filled with antiques that guests can shop for and even buy during their stay
• Along with all of the antiques at Timber Ridge Inn, Carl is well connected to the antique shops and dealers in the area, and will recommend, and may even act as tour guide for your antiquing adventure 
• Several of the recommended antique shops include: This and That Shop in Anna, the Wine Trail  Antiques in Cobden, and Isom  Antiques in Anna, which also features the Kirkpatrick Pottery Museum  
• At your leisure, discover the over 20 Southern Illinois vineyards in and around the breathtaking Shawnee National Forest
• Set amidst the warm and friendly vineyard atmospheres, explore your own favorite wines, designed  to fit every palate and  taste
• Von Jakob Winery even has its own microbrewery, offering eight hand-crafted  brews, made exclusively at the orchard location
•  Allow Escape Locally to arrange transportation, from an SUV to a limo,  to enrich and simplify your adventures while antiquing and wine touring 

 

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Experience Bonuses

When you participate in the Historic Lodging, Intimate Antiques, Indulgent Wines Experience, not only will you have a great time and a wonderful adventure, you will also get these added benefits:

• Take advantage of the local expertise and knowledge that your innkeeper, Carl Rendleman, has in Southern Illinois. For Carl , celebrating his family roots in Southern Illinois extends back to 1817, and in the summer of 2011, Rendlemans observed their 113th family reunion. Generations of Carl's kin own multiple orchards and aqriculture industries right here in Southern Illinois
• Timber Ridge Inn offers a full kitchen and a half, and a large back porch with a gas grill, and several antique outdoor games you can play, including 'corn hole' 
• Staying at Timber Ridge Inn provides a unique opportunity to see antiques and treasures in their authentic placement and use within a charming, liveable museum so that you can envision them in your own home  

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 Authentic Private Accommodations

The Timber Ridge Inn is a reconstructed and relocated log barn, originally built in the 1850's, and converted into a delightful three bedroom, two bathroom vacation cabin.

The owner, Carl Rendleman, built this cabin with logs he gathered from an old barn built in 1858. The cabin is 3 uniquely decorated stories with a capacity for six adults. Sitting on 80 private acres, Timber Ridge Inn is filled with antiques that guests can shop for and even buy while they enjoy this amazing 3 story log cabin. 

Enjoy the relaxed and casual atmosphere of an idyllic rural setting while combining the luxury and authentic accommodations of our truly historic place in time. Located in the midst of the Shawnee National Forest and within close proximity to all of the wineries on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, come discover one of the many great ways to spend the day beautiful Southern Illinois!

Breathtaking woodland escape!

Wineries of Southern Illinois

Come experience the best of Illinois wine while taking the opportunity to visit with all of your favorite vintners and stock up on their most desired wines! Offering a wide range of atmosphere, entertainment, and of course, wines, your Historic Lodging, Intimate Antiques, Indulgent Wines Experiencel  can custom create a safe, relaxing, and fun adventure suited to your needs!

Alto Vineyards
Bella T Winery
Blue Sky Vineyard
Cache River Basin Vineyard & Winery
Hedman Vineyards
Hogg Hollow Winery
Owl Creek Vineyard
Rustle Hill Winery
StarView Vineyards
Von Jakob Vineyards
Windy Hill Vineyard & Winery

... and many more wineries!

After an enjoyable and exciting antiquing and tasting adventure, remember Escape Locally for your next Fun Escape Locally Experience!