The Refuge Bungalow

08/31/2021

If you’re visiting soon, it’s good to stay on top of masking/ COVID-19 related mandates. We will soon have extra masks for our guests who may need them!

During a Special City Council meeting on Monday, August 30, the Carbondale City Council unanimously voted to reinstate a city-wide mask mandate, effective immediately.

The City’s mask mandate reinforces Governor Pritzker’s statewide mandate, requiring masks be worn indoors regardless of vaccination status. The City’s mandate also requires all employers within the City require employees to wear face coverings when social distancing is not possible or when employees interact with customers, regardless of their vaccination status. For more information, visit https://explorecarbondale.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1882

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across Illinois, the City of Carbondale is encouraging all eligible residents to get vaccinated to best protect themselves, their families, and their neighbors, as well as help ensure our community’s long-term economic recovery.

The Jackson County Health Department is offering walk-in vaccination clinics Monday through Friday. For details, visit https://jchdonline.org/index.php/all-topics/73-programs-and-services/480-covid-19-vaccination-appointments-available

There are several other locations in Carbondale where you can get the vaccine. For a list, visit https://www.explorecarbondale.com/656/Coronavirus-Disease-2019-COVID-19-Inform

06/19/2020

One of our favorite places in Southern Illinois!

06/10/2020

Flyway Family Farm has been doing some really cool things lately. We love this feature story about our local friends!

Just outside Makanda sits a small farm owned by the Hatfield family, who not only reside on the serene piece of land, but also have made a career there in fungiculture.

Established in 2008 in one of Southern Illinois’ most breathtaking locales, Flyway Family Farm is an idyllic place for a family living a sustainable lifestyle and creating a working farm.

Just outside Makanda sits a small farm owned by the Hatfield family, who not only reside on the serene piece of land, but also have made a career there in

06/05/2020

Don’t miss out on some amazing nature and campfires this summer. We have two cabins available for reservations with tons to do - whether you want to be outdoors or at a winery -- it’s a vacation you need to take.

05/30/2020

We’ve had a lot of questions about what’s happening with the wineries... check it out! Starting today, limited openings- don’t forget a mask!

05/28/2020

Also- just a reminder that state parks are re-opening tomorrow!!! ❤️

Just a reminder: All state parks, fish and wildlife areas and recreational areas, as well as some historic sites, will reopen to the public TOMORROW!

Normal operational hours at each site will resume; campsites and concessions will be open! For more information, as well as updated camping guidelines, visit https://bit.ly/2zEDBnQ.

05/28/2020

We had a request for indoor pictures of the rentals- up first: The Refuge Cottage!

10/25/2019

We’ve been working so hard on the Cottage that we haven’t had time to post here! Here’s a quick read about Garden of the Gods which is a SUPER cool attraction just about 35 min drive from the Bungalow or Cottage. Have you been to Garden of the Gods?! What’s your favorite trail?

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Check out this other-worldly place.

10/13/2019

Fall 🍂🍁🐿 is a beautiful time in Southern Illinois! We have had people question about the best time to view the changing leaves. Check out the article below- it outlines the best times to view fall foliage across the state. Southern Illinois’ peak window is the last week of October! 🧡🖤 What’s your favorite way to appreciate the colors of the season? 👀

https://news.wttw.com/2019/10/10/10-fall-color-destinations-illinois-month

Autumn is upon us, and soon Illinois will be awash in fall foliage. Here’s your guide to when – and where – you can spot those red, orange, yellow and purple leaves during their peak throughout the Land of Lincoln.

10/11/2019

YOU PUT THE WINE GLASS TO YOUR LIPS👄 WHEN I SIP YOU SIP WE SIP!🍷 If you recognize that reference, you’re old enough to visit the Shawnee Wine Trail! Here’s another great article to help you plan your route. 🗺 Don’t forget! 🙅🏻‍♀️ Book your stay at The Refuge Bungalow or The Refuge Cottage FIRST ☝🏼 to make sure you’ve got a spot right along the wine trail! Need recommendations for shuttles?! We’d be happy to share! Click “book now” to reserve your stay!

https://foodietravelusa.com/midwest/illinois/shawnee-hills/sip-southern-illinois/

Sip Southern Illinois Fall colors form a backdrop for wine sampling in the Shawnee Hills. Story and photos by Katherine Rodeghier The main highway leads to a blacktop country road that narrows as it winds for miles through forests and farmland. Just when you think your GPS must be wrong and

10/10/2019

Are you interested in visiting the Shawnee Wine Trail but don’t know where to start to plan your trip?
# 1️⃣-contact us to book your stay at The Refuge Bungalow or the Refuge Cottage (we’re RIGHT on the wine trail! 😍).
# 2️⃣-check out this article from Midwest Living that basically plans your fall trip to the Shawnee Wine Trail for you!
# 3️⃣-get on down the trail and enjoy yourselves!💯

https://www.midwestliving.com/travel/illinois/the-good-life-along-illinois-shawnee-hills-wine-trail/

Read about our fall getaway on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, then check out our three-day itinerary to plan your trip.

10/08/2019

Cooler weather- yay or nay?? Hole up inside in front of fireplace or layer up and make a campfire?? We’re a campfire 🔥 family!

10/08/2019

Congratulations Heather Hakman!! Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who participated and please forgive us 🙏 for being late to the giveaway. We had so many more entries than we anticipated! Spencer and Scout weren’t sure about doing a video 📽, but they did a great job! They’re ready for the next giveaway! Stay tuned for even more giveaways!! We have some cool ideas, and can’t wait to share with you!! ❤️

10/08/2019

10/07/2019

Ummmm.... we're gonna need a few extra minutes to get all of the entries tallied! We had HOW MANY entries for the giveaway?? THANK YOU GUYS!!! Join us at 7:20pm for the drawing! See you soon!

10/07/2019

Last opportunity to earn an entry for the FREE 2 NIGHT STAY at the Refuge Bungalow!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 Share this post and when you do, let us know the first thing you’d want to do after check in during your free stay if you win!! 🤔 And don’t forget to catch the live drawing tonight right here 👩‍💻 at 7 when we’ll announce the winner of the giveaway! 🤙

Nestled in the Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge, on the Shawnee Wine Trail, The Refuge Bungalow offers a

10/07/2019

Did we mention we have a new rental?! 😂 Share the listing ↗️ for another entry to win a FREE 2 NIGHT STAY at THE REFUGE BUNGALOW!!! Be sure to keep your eyes peeled 👀 for a giveaway for a free stay at the Refuge Cottage!! There may be one popping up sooner rather than later! 🤫 We have had 2 bookings already! The next person to book through Airbnb will get 20% off of their stay AND a welcome gift from us! 🙋🏻‍♀️

https://abnb.me/cL09gKvVA0

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10/07/2019

Let’s talk 🔥 cooking! Yay or nay? Hot dogs, s’mores, 🤠 coffee-what’s your go to recipe?! Win our FREE 2 NIGHT STAY and you could give one of these recipes a try! Want to take it up a notch? Check out the recipes in the link below for fresh ideas for campfire meals to try out this fall! 👍 and share this post to earn an entry into the giveaway! Comment 👇 with your favorite thing to cook over an open fire!

https://www.brit.co/campfire-recipes/

No offense to hot dogs on a stick, but sometimes we want some grown up food when we go camping. After falling in love with glamping, we’re even more into combining “roughing it” with some real good noms. Read on to turn your camping dreams into delicious reality.

10/07/2019

Southern Illinois is home to many beautiful lakes and recreation areas. Both man-made and natural, these lakes lend tremendous views that compliment the area's landscape. Boating, fishing, camping and hiking

10/07/2019

We’re getting down to the nitty gritty! 😃 The winner of our FREE TWO NIGHT STAY will be drawn tonight at 7pm! When you visit the Bungalow, you’ll be right across the road from Devil’s 😈Kitchen Lake, and just down the road from Little Grassy! The rest of the lakes mentioned here are within driving 🚖 distance of the Bungalow. To earn another entry for the giveaway, just like and share this post! Extra entry if you comment 🗣 with your favorite thing to do on a Southern Illinois lake! Ours is kayaking and fishing! 🎣

https://thesouthern.com/southern-illinois-lakes-you-ll-want-to-live-near/collection_3ca3d056-dfcd-11e5-8c2c-f30e11b1f192.html

Southern Illinois is home to many beautiful lakes and recreation areas. Both man-made and natural, these lakes lend tremendous views that compliment the area's landscape. Boating, fishing, camping and hiking

10/06/2019

Kim Varner of Neoga had a vision of taking women on an experiential trip.

10/05/2019

Another quick way to add an entry to WIN A FREE 2 NIGHT STAY AT THE REFUGE BUNGALOW! This time, all you have to do is share ↗️ our page! Only two more days with chances to win, 👏🏼thank you👏🏼 to everyone who is participating! We love hearing from you and it’s been a tremendous help getting all of your feedback! Keep it up and YOU could be the one winning a free stay with us! And don’t worry... we’ll keep the giveaways coming when this one is over! 😂 Dont forget! The Refuge Cottage is opening soon! It’s available to book with dates starting Nov. 1. Wouldn’t you like to be as relaxed as our sweet DS looks in the hammock? 👇🏼 more pictures coming just as soon as it’s furnished!

10/05/2019

Another quick way to add an entry to WIN A FREE 2 NIGHT STAY AT THE REFUGE BUNGALOW! This time, all you have to do is share ↗️ our page! Only two more days with chances to win, 👏🏼thank you👏🏼 to everyone who is participating! We love hearing from you all and it’s been a tremendous help getting all of your feedback! Keep it up and YOU could be the one winning a free stay with us! And don’t worry... we’ll keep the giveaways coming when this one is over! 😂 And don’t forget... the Refuge Cottage is open for bookings! We’ll share pictures soon as we’re working on furnishing it now!

10/05/2019

Here’s a quick way to earn ANOTHER entry to WINA FREE 2 NIGHT STAY AT THE REFUGE BUNGALOW! 🤩 Carbondale has so much to offer, and it’s all within driving distance of the Bungalow! Check out Carbondale Tourism’s guide of things to explore! Just 👍🏼 our page, and 👍🏼 this post! Extra entry for commenting with your favorite thing to do in Southern Illinois. One more entry if you tag a friend 🙋‍♀️ you want to explore with!

https://carbondaletourism.org/visitor-guide/

10/04/2019

Flash entry!!! quick chance for another entry to win a FREE 2 NIGHT STAY at the REFUGE BUNGALOW! 😍 This is our new addition. Meet “The Refuge Cottage” 🏘. It is open for bookings Starting Nov. 1, 2019! 🤭 We have it listed on Airbnb, but need to finish furnishing it and getting everything ready so YOU can stay! Earn another entry into our giveaway by liking this post, and sharing it! Earn ANOTHER entry by checking out our comment 👇🏼 detailing the Cottage, and then commenting. Tell us... When booking a new rental that doesn’t have reviews yet, what is the #1️⃣ thing you look for?! *Drawing will be held Monday October 7 at 7pm on Facebook live!*

10/04/2019

Flash entry for the FREE 2 NIGHT STAY AT THE REFUGE BUNGALOW!! Like 👍🏼 and share ‼️ our Trip Advisor in the next hour for another entry into the giveaway! And don’t forget to like the Bungalow’s page! ✅

https://www.tripadvisor.com/VacationRentalReview-g35766-d18819474-The_Refuge_Bungalow_on_the_Beautiful_Shawnee_Wine_Trail-Carbondale_Illinois.html

Rent this 1 Bedroom House Rental in Carbondale for $96/night. Has DVD Player and Hot Tub. Read 13 reviews and view 19 photos from TripAdvisor

10/03/2019

Today’s chance to WIN A FREE2 NIGHT STAY AT THE REFUGE BUNGALOW!! Like to drink but aren’t a fan of wine? Most wineries serve beer, and some brew their own! 🍺 There are also a growing number or local and craft breweries that are popping up in Southern Illinois which led to the creating of the Southern Illinois Beer Trail! Their website has some great info and the map they created is really helpful! Check it out and for an entry to win the 2 night stay at The Refuge Bungalow (drawing being held on 10/7/19): Be sure you 👍🏼 The Refuge Bungalow page, give this post a 👍🏼 and a share➡️. 🗣 Comment for an extra entry: Would you rather: Spend the day on the 🍷 trail or the 🍻 trail in Southern Illinois?!

10/03/2019

Late giveaway post! Win a FREE 2 NIGHT STAY at THE REFUGE BUNGALOW! What do you look for in a vacation rental?? Let us know and earn another entry into the giveaway 👉🏼Be sure you LIKE 👍🏼our FB page, like 👍🏼 this post, and then LIKE 👍🏼 the picture of the NUMBER 1 amenity that means the most to you when booking a vacation rental. If it’s something not listed, help us out by commenting below what you look for *price, reviews and size not included*