Bruce Goff Castle, Cobden, Illinois
Consider a bed and breakfast venture at a premiere architectural delight atop a forested bluff in the area of the Shawnee National Forest of Southern Illinois (off of Highway 51 - south of Carbondale approximately 15 miles and about half that distance from Interstate 57).
Retreat from the outer world to a 25 acre kingdom, an American castle built by Hugh Duncan, a professor of sociology whose hallmark was analysis of architecture, in particular American Architecture; a notable event often accounted to the emergence of works by the great Louis Sullivan. Sullivan's famed apprentice FLW had passed away in 1959, so Duncan's choice of a master architect who took, - what was called the Chicago School of Architecture, latter called the Prairie School of Architecture, or even later called Organic School of architecture, to even newer heights of an actual form of American architecture, led him to honor none other than Bruce Goff.
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Owners: Glen etzkorn
Open Since: 2002
We Accept: Checks
Price Range: Check with owner as prices may vary
No. of Rooms With Shared Bath: 3
Location: In country, On bluff, On wooded site, In mountains and In wine country
Amenities: Air conditioning, Television in parlor, VCR, Music room, Down comforters, Sitting room/library, Full breakfast, Patio, Room with scenic view, Guest-accessible kitchen facilities and Other meals upon special request
Water Sports: Fishing
Daredevil Sports: Spelunking
Out In The Town: Antique shops/malls, Espresso bars and Bars/night clubs
Out In Nature: Hiking trails, Gardens/arboretum, Nature preserves and Birdwatching
Rides & Tours: Winery tours, Swamp tours and Cave/cavern tours
Memberships: (* = organization inspected the inn, + = organization is PAAAC approved)
* Union County Chamber of Commerce
Area Attractions:
Shawnee National Forest, Giant City Lodge, Shawnee Hill Wine Trail
These recreational facilities and attractions are all within 15 miles of Bruce Goff Castle.
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