Unplug and ease into a long weekend, with a sunset kayaking river adventure, and restful, restorative weekend hospitality. Nestled in a peaceful woodland setting, the Yidz Inn invites you to unwind, celebrate the natural world and enjoy home-prepared meals from our kosher kitchen.

Experience the golden glory of Southern Illinois in early spring, 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 warm weekend hospitality with home-cooked meals from our kosher kitchen.

Soak up the legendary Shawnee National Forest. This weekend offers a restorative mix of good food, ease, and warmth, and awe-inspiring outdoor exploration—including a guided Sunday hike into the heart of the forest’s most spectacular trails.

Spend a spring 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.

Time to spring into step along some spectacular hiking trails (all levels of comfort) and get hands-on at a renowned pottery led by newly-acclaimed Israeli potter, and tour one of the country's finest wood kilns.

A restful and revitalizing spring weekend featuring guided horseback riding through Giant City State Park’s scenic trails, and optional therapeutic horse riding classes. Cozy comforts, welcoming weekend hospitality, and peaceful woodland surroundings.

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.

Festive traditional kosher Thanksgiving meal, followed by the full Yidz Inn weekend experience; and on Sunday we'll visit the famous Alto Clay Works for their fall pottery show featuring new Israeli artist, with an optional zip line tour through the Shawnee National Forest.

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. Curated outdoor and indoor activities available all week.