Why do they call this region the Heartland? Are there places still where people take time for bird watching? Is there a place where you can wind down, and get off the express trains, as the Little Prince would ask? Do fairies dwell in the quietest corners of the garden?
Is there time to let the tea brew or really taste the wine? What about taking time to copy down and prepare a favorite family recipe and write an old fashioned, handwritten letter?
My friend and greeter, Sue can provide a welcome basket of muffins or bakery items to help you settle in, if you request it. Sue, Al, or Pamela can show you the grassy knoll above the home; this lot adjoins the park district trails, so if you are adventurous, try out a hike into the woods. (You may need to do some of your own trail blazing.) Deer bed down on this upper lot, so don't be surprised if they pause to greet you.
We are a close (1.3 miles) to Forrest Park Nature Center, 5809 N Forest Park Dr. (309-686-3360). If you are interested to learn more about woodland trails, visit the park office and get more information including park district trail maps.
We love Illinois River life; you have easy access to Poplar Lane Park, part of the Greater Peoria Canoe and Kayak Trail(Illinoisriverroad.org). It is a small public park, river front, just off of Galena Road, a .7 mile mile walk from 1601 E Terrace View Lane, .
This property is a hideaway on a hill, surrounded by woodland calm. There must be something in our heritage about houses on a hill. We call it the Top House, as well as Story Book Retreat House. This property feels like a real home, because it is one . . . that may be the curious link that draws you here, to be at home while you see if your act will play in Peoria for a weekend, or maybe longer . . .