Harpole’s Heartland Lodge & Resort Blog

Wedding Announcement: Steve DiGiovanna & Krystal Ayers

Congratulations to Krystal Ayers & Steve DiGiovanna! Krystal & Steve had their wedding held at Harpole’s Heartland Lodge on June 26th, 2010!! We wish Krystal and Steve happiness in all the years to come. May God bless your marriage and watch over you as you begin your new life together.

Wedding Announcement: Ryan & Jessi Prentice

Congratulations to Ryan and Jessi Prentice! Ryan & Jessi had a reception held at Hapole’s Heartland Lodge on June 19th, 2010!! It was a wonderful reception. We wish Ryan & Jessi happiness in all the years to come!

July 4th Getaway!!

Harpole’s Heartland Lodge & Resort – Come spend the July 4th weekend with us! :)  The lodge is a perfect location for your July 4th Getaway here in Illinois! There is plenty to do around the resort or take a day trip to one of the surrounding towns who will be having their own 4th of July Celebrations.  Enjoy our famous evening hayride that stops and overlooks a scenic view of the Mississippi River Valley. From this view you will watch Pleasant Hill’s firework show. (One of the best in Illinois and the mid-west) along with 5 other firework shows on the horizon over the Mississippi River Bluffs in Missouri! This unique experience is one you will always remember!

* Hannibal Missouri 4th of July Celebration -Just a short drive from Heartland you can spend the day (or a few hours) enjoying National Tom Sawyer Days – A Hannibal tradition for over 50 years. The National Tom Sawyer Days focuses on family fun. Visitors can watch or join in many of the  activities, including the National Fence Painting Competition, the frog jumping competition, Tom and Becky Contest, Tomboy Sawyer competition, the Sam Clemens-Kiwanis Arts and Crafts show, Mississippi Mud Volleyball, stage entertainment, dancing, great food, and a spectacular 4th of July fireworks display over the Mighty Mississippi! For those of you who like fitness, Hannibal has its Hannibal Cannibal 5k & 10K run on Saturday morning. One of the largest runs in the country.

* Louisiana Missouri 4th of July Blast! (20 minutes from the lodge) Louisiana is gearing up for the Fourth of July celebration, Live entertainment on the riverfront, games, food, contest and fireworks.

* Pleasant Hill Illinois -Our neighbors in Pleasant Hill IL (10 minutes from the lodge) will have a parade and a lot of fun activities for everyone to enjoy on the 4th. Their firework show is one of the best you will ever see! This very nice rural town is what Rural America and 4th of  July Celebrations are all about. If you are from Chicago or another larger city, you are in for a treat! 

 4th of July Promotion-Reserve two nights and receive 10% off your stay, book three and  get 15% off!! A perfect July 4th get-away!!

Go to http://www.heartlandlodge.com/resort/ for more information on Harpole’s Heartland Lodge Bed & Breakfast and your July 4th weekend vacation!

Vacation Promotion

Plan your 2010 Illinois vacation at Harpole’s Heartland Lodge bed and breakfast.  Heartland is a perfect place for an affordable Illinois getaway.  Enjoy the many activities and the scenic beauty the resort has to offer. Ride a horse or an ATV through the scenic rolling hills of this area. Shoot a round of sporing clays on our fifteen station course. Or just relax and curl up with a good book.  Enjoy our scenic hayride that watches the sunset over the Missouri Mississippi River Bluffs. Then enjoy sitting around the bonfire and eating smores and marshmallows and talking about the great day you just had in the heartland. 

 You can also take a road trip to the tourist town of Hannibal Missouri, home of Mark Twain and Huckleberry Finn or Springfield Illinois, home of Abe Lincoln and the incredible Lincoln museum. Both towns have great tourist activities and wonderful shopping. St Louis is only an hour and fifteen minutes away if you would like to take in a ballgame, go to the zoo, shop, or ride up to the top of the arch.

There is so much to do at the resort or just a short drive from Heartland Lodge. Take advantage of one of the following packages and come spend some time with us!

The following are for packages with meals. This includes an evening dinner, followed by our famous scenic hayride, bonfire with smores and marshmallows, overnight accommodations, a brunch made for a king, sodas and an ATV day pass when using your own ATV. (The ATV pass is $50 value per day for two bikes) Don’t worry if you don’t have an ATV you can take advantage of the following packages and use one of ours! You will not find a better value than the following packages for you next vacation.

Four Nights-Three Days

* Receive 10% off your total reservation

* Receive an hour free activity of your choice for two people each day

Five Nights-Four Days

* Receive 10% off your total reservation

* Receive an hour free activity of your choice for two people each day

* $15 gift certificate for two people to use in our Pro Shop

Six Nights-Five Days

* Receive 15% off your total reservation

* Receive an hour free activity of your choice for two people each day

* $20 gift certificate for two people to use in our Pro Shop

Seven Nights-Six Days

** Book seven or more nights and get the eight night free!!

* Receive 15% off your total reservation

* Receive an hour free activity of your choice for two people each day

* $20 gift certificate for two people to use in our Pro Shop

Check out our web site at www.Heartlandlodge.com

Choose the room you want and view our rates at www.heartlandlodge.com/resort/resort-rates.html

Send an e-mail if you have any questions Gary@Heartlandlodge.com

Or Call us direct at 1-800-717-4868

Promotion cannot be combined with any other promotion.

Sporting Clays for Scouting

OAKLEY – LINDSAY FOUNDATION

2010 SPORTING CLAYS FOR SCOUTING

               SPONSORED BY  Allied Waste Services of Quincy

To Benefit the

MISSISSIPPI VALLEY COUNCIL – BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 

DATE:                 Wednesday, May 5, 2010 – RAIN OR SHINE If it is raining on the 5th, please call the Lodge for information about where we will meet to shoot – 1-800-717-4868.

LOCATION:         Heartland Lodge  www.Heartlandlodge.com

COST:                 $150.00 Per Shooter – Make checks payable to Boy Scouts. Fee includes: 12 ga Shotgun Shells (all you will need). Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place shooters and Team Recognition. There will also be a drawing for numerous items.

                               Light Lunch -  Sandwiches and finger food will be served between 12:00 and 1:00 p.m. 

REGISTRATION:     12:30 – 1:00 p.m. Team Lists Posted.

DEMO:                   1:00 – 1:15 p.m. 

START TIME:         Shooting times will begin at 1:30 p.m.  Please arrive by 1:00 p.m.  or sooner if you are planning to join us for lunch. 

MEAL:                  Steak Dinner will be served between 4:30 – 5:00 p.m.

                              Awards Ceremony & Team Recognition.

                             Ticket drawing and Auction to follow dinner.

 CAPACITY:         We are limited to 96 Shooters.  Reservations will be accepted on a First Come – First Served basis.

DEADLINE:          April 30, 2010.   Please make your check payable to: Boy Scouts.

MEAL ONLY:         If you would like to attend, but prefer not to shoot, please join us for the meal at a cost of $30.00. 

TEAMS:            If there is a person or persons you would like to shoot with, please list them on the reverse side of your reservation form.  Please bring  your own gun or plan to use a team member’s gun. Eye and Ear protection is required.  Please bring your own if you have them.  If you do not have them, we will provide them.

Call the Boy Scouts to register 217-224-0204 

For more information about Heartland Lodge go to www.Heartlandlodge.com

 

Engagement Announcement: Steve DiGiouanna & Krystal Ayers

We would like to say Congratulations to Steve Di Giouanna and Krystal Ayers, they have booked their wedding here at Heartland Lodge the last weekend in June 2010. We are looking forward to working with them to have the wedding of their dreams.

Cabin Fever?

If you are looking for a get-away, a weekend stay at Heartland is just what the Doctor ordered. We still have some availability for weekends (and weekdays) this month. Or Luxury Suites have fireplaces that you can curl up to and read that book you been wanting to start or enjoy a soak in the two person jacuzzi.  The ultra comfy bed will help get you rested and ready to tackle the challenges of everyday life when you return home!

Give us a call to make your resevations 800-717-4868 or e-mail at info@heartlandlodge.com

Reserve Your 2010 Dates!!

Now is the time to make your reservations at Heartland Lodge for next year, especially if you are planning to stay on a weekend or would like a lodge buy-out. The majority of our 2009 weekends were sold out and it looks like 2010 will be the same.

We still have rooms available for Friday, January 1st and Saturday, January 2nd. (The lodge is perfect place to watch the games!) Valentines, Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day weekends are always popular as well, so make your reservations early!

I look forward to seeing you in the New Year!

Happy Holidays! 

Gary

Gary Harpole

Harpole’s Heartland Lodge

www.Heartlandlodge.com

Gary@Heartlandlodge.com

Gift Certificates

Still have to play Santa and need a good idea? A gift certificate for a stay at Heartland Lodge is a perfect Christmas gift for that special someone on your list! This unique gift will be one that they will never forget and will sure to be used.  

Our gift package with the certificate included will be a nice surprise when that special someone opens it.
 
Your certificate will be mailed on the same day you call! Just enough time for Christmas!
 
I wish you a Merry Christmas!
 
Gary
 
Gary Harpole
Harpole’s Heartland Lodge
800-717-4868

New Year’s Eve!

A perfect way to spend a fun New Year’s Eve is a night or two at the romantic Harpole’s Heartland Lodge!!  Come with your loved one or bring a group of friends.  You don’t have to worry about driving, all your meals and enjoyment are in one location.

This year New Year’s is on a Thursday, so you can stay an extra night or two and relax after bringing in the new year.

Make sure you call soon to make your reservations!! 

I look forward to seeing you at the lodge!

Gary Harpole

www.Heartlandlodge.com

Gary@Heartlandlodge.com