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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.

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Dining

We offer several exciting food service options to make your group’s retreat, conference, meeting or special event a success.

Facilities

We have a variety of different types of facilities at Touch of Nature to meet your event needs, whether hosting a conference, business meeting, retreat, fundraiser, or other any other event. Our facilities on site range from dining halls, conference rooms, activity and meeting spaces, and outdoor amphitheaters.

Lodging

Our lodging facilities at Touch of Nature can house groups of various sizes and feature different setups and layouts to accommodate your group's needs or requests, such as single- or double-room occupancy, community or private bathroom facilities, common areas, and bunk-style cabins.

Event Policies

• Alcohol Policy
• Bunk Style Lodge and Cabin Policies
• Catering Policy
• Donation Box Policy
• General Building Policies
• Green Meeting Guidelines
• Little Grassy Lodge Policies
• Research and Teaching Procedures
• RSO Scheduling Procedures
• RSO Strike Policy
• Scheduling Procedures
• FAQs