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Road Scholar Retreats: Ozark, Illinois Road Scholar Retreats: Columbia, Illinois
CAMP ONDESSONK TODDHALL RETREAT CENTER
A Breath of Fresh Air in Historic Finds Along the Hillside
Shawnee National Forest Across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, above the bluff
separating flat floodplain from upland farms, the Toddhall
Between the Mississippi and Ohio rivers in Southern
Illinois lies the Shawnee National Forest, a hidden Retreat Center nestles in a peaceful setting of rolling hills
treasure of river canyons, waterfalls and cypress swamps. and meadowlands. Road Scholars gather here to renew as
This natural wonder encompasses 277,000 acres and they join experts to investigate some of North America’s
five ecological niches, creating one of the most diverse most fascinating history, including the Cahokia Mounds,
habitats in North America. For Road Scholars, the site of the largest pre-Columbian settlement north of
portal to sharing adventures here is Camp Ondessonk. Mexico. The well-tended gardens and meditative labyrinth
Encompassing 983 acres of hills and waterfalls adjacent on the 45-acre campus provide a wonderful setting for
to the Shawnee National Forest, its programs introduce learning, companionship and growth.
adults to horseback riding, hiking, boating and more.
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Information About all Retreats at
Information about all retreats at Toddhall Retreat Center
Camp Ondessonk
Lodging: Comfortable motel-style rooms with two twin
Lodging: Motel-style rooms with private bathrooms in beds and air-conditioning in peaceful setting.
bucolic setting surrounded by woods and pastures.
Good to Know: No TVs or phones in guest rooms. TV
Good to Know: Free Wi-Fi. Kitchenette available for available in the dining hall; courtesy phone available.
guest use. Housekeeping once a week. Most meals served Free Wi-Fi. Housekeeping once a week. Most meals
buffet-style; bus own table. served buffet-style; bus own table.
Go online for more programs, activity levels Go online for more programs, activity levels
and details: www.roadscholar.org/ondessonk and details: www.roadscholar.org/toddhall
Other programs at Camp Ondessonk Horseback Adventures in the Cahokia Mounds: A Prehistoric
Shawnee National Forest City and Indian Culture
• Hiking in Southern Illinois (13085ATH)
• Hike, Bike, Paddle & Ride: A Shawnee National Grab the reins for an adventure that will have Alongside a renowned archeologist, discover
Forest Adventure (13605ATH) you feeding, grooming, saddling and riding the Cahokia Mounds — one of the United
a horse — all with the help of certified and States’ most ancient sites — and learn about
experienced riding instructors! the rise and sudden collapse of the peoples
that lived. LET’S
Length: 6 days/5 nights EXPLORE!
Meals: 14 total Length: 5 days/4 nights Call us at (877) 426-8056
Program No. 4835ATH Meals: 12 total to discuss your
Program No. 12934ATH next destination
2020 Dates: Apr 5-10, May 3-8, Aug 30-Sep 4,
Sep 13-18 2020 Dates: May 17-21, Oct 4-8
Per-person pricing starts at Per-person pricing starts at
$799 DBL | +$100 SGL $729 DBL | +$100 SGL
14 Ready for adventure? Call us toll free (877) 426-8056 to get started! For more information and to start your next program visit www.roadscholar.org/retreats2020 15
