Sukkos 2025/5786
Full festival, 11 nights
Arrive Sun Oct 5
Depart Thurs Oct 16
3-night Chol Hamoed & Shabbos option:
Arrive Thurs Oct 9
Depart Sun Oct 12
7-night Chol Hamoed & Shabbos thru' Simchat Torah
ArriveThurs Oct 9
Depart Thurs Oct 16
Call or email for details:
618-303-2244
Location:
Carbondale in Southern Illinois.
How to get here:
* The Yidz Inn is 4-6 hours driving distance from six neighboring states (Arkansas, Alabama, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Tennessee), and about five hours drive south of Chicago.
* Or, fly Contour Airlines from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois, Marion (MWA), which is about 20 minutes away from the Yidz Inn (we'll pick you up).
* Or, take the Amtrak from Chicago to Carbondale, about 10 minutes away, and we'll pick you up from there.
*In some instances, we can arrange car transportation, pick-up and drop-off to S Louis International Airport (STL), two hours each way. Rental cars are also available to book ahead of time at STL.
Looking for a festive experience in the country next Sukkos? The Yidz Inn is offering a unique opportunity to celebrate Sukkos in a serene and soul-nurturing country environment, located in a charming historic kosher home.
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Enjoy a large country house to celebrate Sukkos, spacious rooms, lots of quiet areas in and around the property and a kosher sukkah.​Consider it your Sukkos Shabbos pad; with a nature-connect to stimulate and strengthen your soul.
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Sukkah attached to the house, large cozy living room with brick fireplace and glowing gas fire, a designated dining room, and an outdoor patio overlooking the private woods.
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"The whole place transports you in a different world with all the comfort, space and cleanliness from the bathroom to the linens and towels, the stunning doors, everywhere you look, you enjoy exquisitely chosen details indoor and outside, including mehadrin schach on the patio. Very comfortable, delicate beddings, fireplace, couches in guest room, beautiful view with sunlit forests. Easy parking and entrance from main road. Privacy mixed with warmest welcome." - Mimi, CA
What to expect:
"Everywhere you look , you enjoy exquisitely chosen details indoor and outside, including mehadrin schach on the patio."
"Everywhere you look , you enjoy exquisitely chosen details indoor and outside, including mehadrin schach on the patio."
- "Thank you so much for making our trip to see the eclipse even more than I had dreamed of! You provided a home in Southern Illinois and long-lasting memories. Your kosher hospitality made our stay a luscious dream. Thank you, thank you you! Many brachas... "
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- "The Solar Eclipse was expected and was special and maybe it will affect our lives forever. However, your hospitality definitely will inspire us to reach for higher levels of chesed..."
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- Many thanks for your hospitality! I truly appreciated all that you did to make my stay with friends here a lovely peaceful time."
- "It couldn't have been nicer enjoying all the aspects of your hospitality and thoughtfulness. I hope to be able to join you again."
Chol Hamoed Activities
Several chol hamoed activities to choose, some of which will take you on lovely winding roads through the forest and local countryside.
Giant City State Park
Gentle hiking along planned walking trails amidst a magnificent landscape.
Horseback Riding
Group forest riding trails, and therapeutic riding classes.
Meet the Alpacas
Visit a local Alpaca farm, meet the Alpacas & find unique gifts in the store.
Kayaking
Six nearby lakes: Easy and refreshing on the tranquil Southern Illinois waters.
Massage
Indulge in therapeutic relaxation with rejuvenating massage.
Pottery
Unleash your artistic side as you engage in authentic pottery at a local village.
Zip lining
World class zip lining - feel the thrill as you soar through the treetops.
Life-Coaching & Art
Explore your inner self and creativity with these transformative sessions.
Chautauqua Bottoms
Tree-lined walking trails through the woods, a few feet from the Yidz Inn.
Torah
Torah insights for the holidays.
Guest Rooms
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- "Thank you so much for making our trip to see the eclipse even more than I had dreamed of! You provided a home in Southern Illinois and long-lasting memories. Your kosher hospitality made our stay a luscious dream. Thank you, thank you you! Many brachas... "
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- "The Solar Eclipse was expected and was special and maybe it will affect our lives forever. However, your hospitality definitely will inspire us to reach for higher levels of chesed..."
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- Many thanks for your hospitality! I truly appreciated all that you did to make my stay with friends here a lovely peaceful time."
- "It couldn't have been nicer enjoying all the aspects of your hospitality and thoughtfulness. I hope to be able to join you again."