We are by booking only and you must have a confirmed booking to visit the property. Starved Rock Retreat is conveniently located between historic downtown Utica, IL & downtown Ottawa, IL. We are centrally located between all attractions, shops, and restaurants you would want to visit while in this area. We are 1 mile from the entrance to the I&M Canal Hiking Trail (the trail borders our property), 1 mile from the Entrance to Buffalo Rock State Park, 10 minutes from Starved Rock State Park, and close to Matthiessen State Park. We are surrounded by 200 acres of privately owned land. You will have privacy.