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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Weekend at Heartland Lodge this year! Enjoy ATV & UTV Trail Riding, Shed Hunting, 15-Station Sporting Clays Course, Hiking, Bonfires, Fishing and much more! On March 15th & 16th (Sat/Sun) we will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at the lodge with the following activities and promotions: $5 OFF ATV Day Pass-

Family Reunion Destination Update, February 2025- “Now is the time to plan your 2025 family reunion at Heartland Lodge!! We offer the perfect family getaway with several activities and amenities for families of all sizes! Get those vacation days in now and book Sunday-Thursday for special lodging rates! Please give us a call today for

Easter Egg Hunt Atv Riding Event

Enjoy an Easter Egg hunt with your ATV or UTV this Easter weekend (dirt bikes welcome too!). We invite you to bring your friends and family and enjoy the day or weekend at the lodge! Enjoy ATV Riding, Horseback Riding Trails, Shed Hunting, 15-Station Sporting Clays Course, Hiking, Bonfires, Fishing and much more! On Saturday

Original Lodge great room with Christmas tree and fireplace inside.

Start your next holiday tradition with a getaway at Heartland Lodge! Experience the warmth and camaraderie that the Lodge has to offer during the holidays, inviting a relaxing retreat with the loved ones in your life. Picture yourself surrounded by the serene beauty of nature inside one of our rustic lodges or private with family

One of the perks of being the blogger and photographer for Heartland Lodge is that I sometimes get to see things before the general public does. Now don’t be upset with me…if I didn’t have this benefit then sometimes you might not have the photos on the w

Autumn in Illinois is a true treasure. I know that the Land of Lincoln is mostly known for its icy winters, humid summers and crooked politics, but once a year we touch on something wonderful in our lovely fall season. Briskness fills the air. The tree

Romantic Getaway Resort In Illinois

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Harpole’s Heartland Lodge Selected #1 Romantic Getaway Resort in Illinois! Nebo, IL (July, 2022)— Harpole’s Heartland Lodge, located in Pike County, Illinois, has been selected as the #1 most romantic resort getaway for couple’s in the state of Illinois by WapitiTravel.com! Link Here >> “We are pleased to be selected

Gourmet Birthday Meals served at the lodge

So, here it is December 23 and the world didn’t end after all.  I guess the Mayans had it wrong…  Luckily, I didn’t put off anything as important as bill paying, Christmas shopping, or blog writing.  I did, however, put off making any plans for New Year’s

30th Compressed

PRESS RELEASE: Heartland Lodge welcomes new ownership, unveiling exciting future for the iconic retreat destination! Nebo, IL- January 2025 Heartland Lodge, one of the premier destinations for outdoor enthusiasts and hospitality seekers, is excited to announce a new chapter under fresh ownership. With a rich legacy of providing exceptional hunting opportunities, corporate retreats, luxury lodging,

Common area in Sunset Valley Lodge

Labor Day Weekend Getaway! August 30th- September 2nd Looking for a fun & relaxing LABOR DAY WEEKEND Escape!? We invite you to check out everything the lodge has to offer! Enjoy a round of sporting clays on our 15-station course (rental shotguns available), cruise our ATV park on one of our Polaris UTV Rentals (or