The Roundhouse Retreat

05/27/2026

Southern Illinois Summer Vibes 😎☀️

05/17/2026

Escape to the unforgettable charm of The Round House! We’re a beautifully remodeled 1970s fiberglass home tucked away on 36 private acres in the heart of Southern Illinois. Featuring stunning countryside views, a private pond, hot tub, fire pit, and one-of-a-kind circular design, this retreat is perfect for families, couples, and adventure seekers alike.

✨ THE ROUNDHOUSE RETREAT ✨
A Unique Stay. Naturally Unforgettable.

🏡 Sleeps 8
🛏 2 Queen Beds + 2 Bunk Beds
🔥 Central Fireplace
🛁 Private Hot Tub
🌲 36 Private Acres
🎣 Catch-and-Release Pond
🔥 Fire Pit + Covered Porch
🍽 Full Kitchen & Open Layout

Just minutes from:
• Garden of the Gods
• Rim Rock
• Cave-In-Rock
• Shawnee National Forest

Perfect getaway for:
👨‍👩‍👧 Families with young children
🥾 Adventure seekers
❤️ Couples looking for a secluded escape

Unplug. Relax. Explore.

Book your stay today at:
https://sivr.rentals/properties/the-round-house

04/28/2026

We are so happy to see Tyler and Ericka making some very special memories here! Congratulations to the newlyweds and thank you for choosing to stay at The Roundhouse Retreat! 💍🥰

Think secluded treehouses tucked into the forest canopy, modern A-frame cabins with floor-to-ceiling windows, or this cozy Rond House cottage with a hot tub under the stars. Many are just minutes from Garden of the Gods, giving you the freedom to explore at sunrise, return for coffee, and head back

04/10/2026

Book your spring or summer at our unique getaway now while we still have some dates available! 🌱🌼😌

✅Direct booking link: https://sivr.rentals/properties/the-round-house
rentals

03/09/2026

We’re so happy to have a place where families can escape and enjoy all that Southern Illinois has to offer! 🫶🏻 Thank you Meteorologist Nick Hausen for sharing our place!

02/18/2026

Garden of the Gods is only a few minutes away, be sure to catch a sunset there during your stay here! 🤩

🌅Days are lasting longer and the sunset is calling at the Garden of the Gods in Southern Illinois 🌅

01/17/2026

This hidden gem has the best food! Just about 25 mins from The Roundhouse Retreat. Add it to your list of places to try when visiting the area, you won’t regret it! 😋

01/16/2026

So interesting! We’re located within the crater! 🤯

Surprise, surprise, southern Illinois has its own massive volcano—hiding in plain sight. 😲🌋

At the surface, this landscape looks quiet and ordinary. But beneath it, ancient rock layers have been forced thousands of feet upward, forming a striking circular bull’s-eye pattern rarely seen outside of volcanic regions.

In this area, rocks that should be buried 4,000 feet (1,200 meters) underground are exposed near the surface—pushed upward by violent forces from deep within the Earth.

This feature, known as Hicks Dome, spans about 10 miles (16 km) across, making it one of the most unusual geological structures in the Midwest.

For years, scientists debated whether it was formed by a meteor impact.

Drilling later revealed something else entirely—a 1,400-foot-thick (430-meter) zone of shattered rock filled with a distinctive volcanic material, evidence of an explosive underground event.

Geologists now consider Hick's Dome an incomplete or “incipient” cryptovolcanic structure—a volcano that never fully formed. It’s an extremely rare type of structure, and scientists are still piecing together exactly how it developed.

Amazing!

Source: craterexplorer[dot]ca/hicks-dome-cryptovolcanic-feature/

12/26/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from our little corner of cozy ✨🎄

As the lights glow, the fire crackles, and the season slows just a bit…we’re wishing you a Christmas filled with warmth, peace, and moments that feel like home. Whether you’re celebrating near or far, may your holiday be wrapped in comfort, joy, and a little magic. ✨

From The Roundhouse Retreat to you and yours, Merry Christmas! 🤍

12/13/2025

Come see what SO IL has to offer 🤩

A new report by Airbnb states "continued momentum around outdoor travel, with searches for stays 'near a national park' up 35 percent in the U.S. for 2026, as more guests look to unplug and spend time in nature."

While the is indeed a different designation than a Nation Park, it doesn't change that is has the best hiking trails in the Midwest and travelers are here for it.

https://news.airbnb.com/2026-travel-predictions-revealed/