Our Little Barn Cabin's design is compact and efficient, a thoroughly modern space with a rustic feel inside and out. All natural wood interior, expansive yet warm-feeling, Kinship Place is a wonderfully versatile space for a business or family gathering, or for an intimate weekend getaway. GATHER at Kinship Place conference facilities for your business meeting, retreat or family reunion.
ENJOY the unique beauty of the Driftless area and simply being in this geologically ancient, bio-diverse West Fork of the Kickapoo Valley. PARTICIPATE in a wide variety of seasonal outdoor activities - hiking, bird watching, fishing, kayaking, skiing, cycling and more. Situated on the West Fork of the Kickapoo River in the geographic center of the Driftless Area's 24,000 square miles of unique topography.
ENJOY the unique beauty of the Driftless area and simply being in this geologically ancient, bio-diverse West Fork of the Kickapoo Valley. PARTICIPATE in a wide variety of seasonal outdoor activities - hiking, bird watching, fishing, kayaking, skiing, cycling and more. Situated on the West Fork of the Kickapoo River in the geographic center of the Driftless Area's 24,000 square miles of unique topography.
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Whether you have a crew, or it's just you and your sweetie, the Lodge is a perfectly versatile spot. How can a place with 8 beds be cozy? With two bedrooms tucked away and a sleeping loft, that's how. The south-facing living space is absolutely drenched in light, and the deck off the east side draws you down to the open water marsh, with the river close by.
Nature Nooks Retreat is our way of sharing our love of the outdoors and the critters that inhabit it. We never tire of floating the West Fork through our property, looking and listening for wildlife. Hearing a deer whistle, a bald eagle's screech, an owl's hoot, the yipping of a pack of coyotes, or seeing a turtle slide into the water, a trout jump or a mink on the hunt are all pure joys - and we want to share it all with you!
Stone artifacts found on the grounds of Nature Nooks Retreat show the area has been seasonally occupied for 12,000 years. Local wildlife specialists tell us this is perhaps the single most bio-diverse property they have ever walked. Enjoy modestly maintained walking/skiing trails along the meandering mile of the Kickapoo West Fork that runs through the 87 acre property.
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Toby G.
Dec 13, 2021
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D. G.
Sep 11, 2021
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Linda Barcz
Dec 10, 2020
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John O'Sullivan
Sep 06, 2019
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Randy Norman
Nov 10, 2018
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What a beautiful place Tom and Pam have. We were lucky to have found it. We stayed in the Lodge and it was spacious and well maintained. Tom has done a wonderful job restoring the property back to original prairie lands that wind along the Kickapoo River. The sites and sounds were spectacular from coyote cries to a symphony of birds and we are taking home many beautiful pictures. Thank you for sharing your treasure with us.
Mary Rosser
Jun 24, 2018
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July 2018: We enjoyed the stunning beauty and serene, peaceful setting of Nature’s Nook. The owners are welcoming, kind, informative and clearly committed to preservation and conservancy. It’s obvious they want you to have a rich experience as opposed to a simple stay. We spent mornings on the porch listening to the symphony of birds, while the mist over the Prairie offered a stunning view. Evenings brought walks on the trails along the river, turtle watching on the pond, enjoying the sky chairs under the cottonwood tree and watching the dew settle over the gorgeous wildflowers. Cabin was nice
Mark Ringwald
Aug 14, 2017
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