A couples’ getaway from Chicago
Put a little countryside between you and the everyday. A garden afternoon, dinner in town, and an overnight stay with time to enjoy each other’s company.
An easy Friday-to-Sunday plan
Friday / Arrive
Choose an arrival time that works with your stay’s check-in instructions. Order ahead from my friends at Sticks and Bricks Wood-fired Pizza in Tiskilwa, just two miles from the farm. Pick up your pizza along your route and make your first evening a pizza date wherever you’re staying. Check their current hours and ordering details first.
Saturday / Explore
Plan a seasonal visit to Hornbaker Gardens, then browse Princeton and True Leaves Bookshop. Head back to your overnight stay with enough of the day left to enjoy your stay. Choose your stops.
Sunday / One last stop
After checkout, choose a covered-bridge stop or a short canal walk before the drive back. There’s no need to make it a checklist. Plan the drive.
A stay to build your weekend around
A furnished canvas tent tucked into the trees, with a queen bed, futon, solar lighting, and a fire ring. Shared restrooms are a walk away at the Learning Center.
Choose your dates in the listing to see rates and availability.
Request Paw PawMake it your kind of weekend
Swap the garden afternoon for a dedicated hiking day, or keep your plans close to the farm. Check the farm schedule if you’d like to add a guided tour.
Suggested self-guided weekend. Accommodation, meals, and activities are booked separately. Confirm tour times and attraction opening days before traveling.
Make it two nights
Find the farm accommodation that fits your weekend.
Choose your overnight stayBefore the day’s adventures
Two of my favorites: Copper Kettle Café in Sheffield for breakfast, or Spoons & Forks in Princeton for Sunday brunch. Copper Kettle is at 129 S. Main Street in Sheffield. Check current breakfast service before heading out.
Explore breakfast & brunch