Brightwood Inn
I rarely sit down long enough to watch the weather, but in an unusual moment last night I saw Jerry Taft talking about the weather for this weekend. I was pleasantly surprised with what I saw. Temperatures in the mid to upper 30’s Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. This is…
Read MoreBald Eagle watch weekend is January 24th and 25th. We hear that Starved Rock Lodge is sold out but we still have a few rooms and Starved Rock is only a few minutes away. Here are the activities for that weekend. Bald Eagle Watch Weekend is set for Saturday & Sunday, January 24 & 25,…
Read MoreWe had a beautiful 5 and a half inches of snow the other day. A beautiful white powder that is just perfect for cross country skiing. A little known fact for our area, Matthiessen State Park not only has six miles of cross country skiing trails but they also rent cross country skis. http://www.a1trails.com/xc_ski/il/il8.html It…
Read MoreTraveling for the Holidays?? Stay in a basic room at the Brightwood Inn for $85. Comes with a continental breakfast that you can eat in or take with you on the road. Check in after 3pm and check out by 11am. Have more time? Upgrade to a hot tub room and a full hot breakfast…
Read MoreWe just looked at the long range forecast and it looks like we’re going to take another polar plunge next weekend. They are talking about highs not getting above freezing again…. and it’s only November!! So that’s the perfect reason to come to the Brightwood Inn this weekend and thaw out!! We’ve got hot tubs…
Read MoreWell, I’d say we are still at peak colors and the colors will remain fantastic through to next week! So I went about the property taking some pictures hither and dither, it’s nice to finally have some full sun to make all those colors really pop! With the sun on me and it being a…
Read MoreWe have one room left for this weekend Friday and Saturday 2 night stay only! It is called Savannah! You must call 815-667-4600 to book. On the first floor, 2 queen size beds, large flat screen TV, walk in shower. This room has a gorgeous view. Best view in the house.
Read MoreIt has come to our attention that many people believe all of Starved Rock State Park is closed due to storm damage. This is not true, but I would venture a guess that 80% is. There are three canyons open, Illinois, Kaskaskia and Ottawa. The council overhang is in with those as well. The iconic…
Read MoreThis is a great article in USA TODAY about the Aronia berry. Hopefully this might help you understand what we are trying to do here at Brightwood Inn and Farm. And yes, someday all those little bushes planted next to the “Little blue flags” will be this big…. God willing! MISSOURI VALLEY, Iowa (AP) —…
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