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Touch of Nature

S. Giant City Rd., Makanda, IL 62958

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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.

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Southern Illinois Route - The American Discovery 250 Relay

Oct 03 – Oct 09

Explore Southern Illinois by bike, foot, or horse as the Relay travels through towns, forests, & river valleys. Join for a mile or a day-your choice-a…

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Southern Illinois Honey Festival

Sep 19 @ 10AM

Southern Illinois Honey Festival is held in the Valley of the Arts, Downtown Makanda, IL. Makanda borders the beautiful Shawnee National Forest, the gateway to Illinois’…

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Little Grassy Get Down at Touch of Nature

Touch of Nature •  Oct 09 – Oct 11 @ 10AM

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

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