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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.

What's happening nearby...

Maple Syrup Festival

Mar 22 – Mar 23 @ 9AM

Enjoy two full days of family fun including maple syrup demonstrations, pancake breakfast, nature hikes, lumberjack demonstrations, children's activities, vendors and artisans, and much more.

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Little Grassy Get Down at Touch of Nature

Touch of Nature •  Oct 10 – Oct 12 @ 10AM

A family friendly music festival featuring mostly original acoustic Americana music from around the Midwest.

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Little Grassy Get Down Music Festival

Touch of Nature •  Oct 10 – Oct 12

Get Down to Makanda, IL for 3 days of live music, campfire jams and art, environmental and music education. Barn dance, kids trick-or-treating and a full-service…

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