A couple of years ago I saw a Facebook ad pointing me to Harpole’s Heartland Lodge. I asked my Central Illinois friends if they had ever visited the lodge and none had. But, several of their husbands and significant others had…and apparently they had
It seemed so easy when I was a kid. My parents just packed some bags, possibly invited some friends along and piled us in the backseat for a big family vacation. Sometimes we had some coloring books or puzzle games. Other times my sister and I drove ou
Every now and then, I’ll talk to someone and they’ll say that they’re
going to the farm for the weekend. And during the fall, when it is harvest
season, we think of all the work that the farmers do on their own farm. My mom’s
family will be gathering o
October 20th, 2024: Approximately thirty years ago, Gary Harpole II had a vision to create an outdoor enthusiast resort to improve our community. “I wanted to help return Pike and Calhoun counties back to the way my parents and grandparents described it.” “Going to town” in the local thriving small communities was an experience similar
July 25th, 2023
You and your family have just spent some time at Harpole’s Heartland Lodge – relaxing and enjoying the peace and quiet of the beautiful country setting – along with the incredible meals and comfy beds. You may have even taken some of the day trips that I
Church Retreat Venue Location Heartland Lodge is the perfect location for your next church conference retreat venue. Harpole’s Heartland Lodge in central Illinois offers an idyllic setting for your next church conference venue. Located in a remote rural setting many call “God’s country”, this venue would provide the necessary peace and tranquility attendees require for
So you decided to book your getaway at Harpole’s Heartland Lodge. You’re taking in all the wonderful amenities available at the resort – the incredible dinner, the scenic hayride, the roaring bonfire with s’mores, and a good night’s sleep in the triple-s
It’s that time of year again – grills are out, people are setting up lawn furniture, kids are spending their summers at the pool. Oh yeah…It’s also Father’s Day! Maybe it’s because it falls between Mother’s Day and the 4th of July, but it sure seems lik
I was introduced to a totally new concept a couple of weeks ago. March 2 marked the official National Day of Unplugging – a sort of digital detox for the technology dependent. I have to say, I first reacted to this notion with a sort of aversion. I lov
January 10th, 2023
It’s Friday afternoon and as I sit at the computer writing this blog, the weather is just plain dreary. It’s overcast and the wind is howling {in our neck of the woods, it’s really howling!} So what would be better to do on a day like today than to curl
