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Last Updated: May 16, 2025, 02:32 PM

Host Your Next Event at Touch of Nature!

Located in the rolling hills of Southern Illinois, our beautiful, peaceful setting which includes outdoor spaces, indoor facilities, and lodging is the perfect location to host your next meeting, conference, or retreat.

We offer several different activities on site, including hiking, canoeing, ziplining, and more. View our outdoor activities

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Features

  • Dining

    We offer comforting, camp-style meals served right here on site to make your retreat, conference, or special event easier to plan and more enjoyable for everyone. Our in-house food service means fewer logistics for you and hearty, satisfying meals for your group.
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  • Facilities

    Touch of Nature offers a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces—including dining halls, meeting rooms, and amphitheaters—perfect for conferences, retreats, fundraisers, and more.
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  • Lodging

    We are happy to offer lodging for clients booking events with us. At this time, we do not provide individual lodging for those not attending a program or event already taking place at our center. Most of our lodging is bunk-style, making it well-suited for school groups, family-focused events, and even adult retreats. Our facilities allow for a comfortable, communal camp feel without sacrificing convenience or flexibility.
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