A couples’ getaway from Chicago
You + me.
Out of office.
Put a little countryside between you and the everyday. A garden afternoon, dinner in town, and a stay with time to enjoy each other’s company.
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A stay worth slowing down for.
Tiskilwa Inn is my first pick for a village getaway. Settle into a historic bed and breakfast, then head out for local food and a few unhurried discoveries. Prefer your own A-frame? Take a look at The Wildflower.
Friday: make the evening simple.
Pick up dinner, settle into your room, and leave the calendar mostly empty. Confirm check-in and dinner plans before you set off.
Saturday: gardens, alpacas, and a long lunch.
Plan a seasonal visit to Hornbaker Gardens or an appointment at Tiskilwa Farms Alpacas. Browse True Leaves Bookshop, find a lunch spot, and head back with enough of the day left to enjoy your stay.
Sunday: take the slower way home.
After breakfast and checkout, choose a covered-bridge stop or a canal walk. There’s no need to make it a checklist.
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