Yidz Inn Weekend Specials

Sukkos in the Country
Oct 5-Oct 16
How about a festive Sukkos holiday in the country? The Yidz Inn's kosher sukkah and hospitality gives you a unique opportunity to celebrate Sukkos in a charming historic home, set in a soul-nurturing woodland oasis. Includes all meals and curated chol ha'moed activities.

Fall Colors Zipline Shawnee Forest Tour
🍁 Oct 23-27•SOLD OUT
Experience the golden glory of Southern Illinois in late October, when the forest explodes in color and the trails are crisp and inviting. This special weekend features sunset river kayaking, ziplining through the Shawnee forest, and a warm Shabbos of gourmet meals, camaraderie, and menucha.

Fall Finale: In the Heart of Shawnee
🌲 Oct 30–Nov 3
Soak up the last golden blaze of fall in the legendary Shawnee National Forest. This weekend offers a restorative mix of good food, Shabbos peace and warmth, and awe-inspiring outdoor exploration—including a guided Sunday hike into the heart of the forest’s most spectacular trails.

Alpaca Encounter Weekend
🦙 Nov 6–10
Spend a cozy fall weekend connecting with nature, animals, and community. This retreat features a custom Sunday visit to a local mother–daughter-owned alpaca farm, where guests can feed and interact with alpacas, explore fiber arts, and shop handmade goods.

Hands-on Clay & Play Time
🎨 Nov 13–17
Time to light up the wood stove oven and roast some marshmallows, then settle in for a cozy peaceful Shabbos with a guided nature walk and gourmet meals. Get hands-on at a renowned pottery led by newly-acclaimed Israeli potter, Keren Yaari, and tour one of the country's finest wood kilns.

Shawnee Forest Trail on Horseback
🐎 Nov 20–24
A restful and revitalizing autumn weekend featuring guided horseback riding through Giant City State Park’s scenic trails, and therapeutic horse riding classes. Cozy comforts, gourmet kosher Shabbos meals, and peaceful woodland surroundings make this an ideal pre-winter reset.

Thanksgiving Weekend: Clay & Kiln
Nov 26-Dec 1
Festive traditional kosher Thanksgiving meal, followed by the full Yidz Inn gourmet Shabbos experience; then on Sunday we'll take a private tour and wood kiln demo with acclaimed Israeli potter, including country picnic. Might even stop at the whiskey brewery for a tasting.

Women's Chanukah Light in the Woods
🕎 Dec 14–22
Eight nights to light and reflect in a peaceful woodland setting. Nightly menorah lighting, blessings, and victory songs . Fresh home-made latkes and sufganyiot, served with delicious kosher meals by the warmth of the wood stove fire. Menu of optional outdoor and indoor activities all week.
