I cannot praise Carol and her bountiful land/ stables enough! I found her searching for local…read morelivery stables in the illinois area and feel so fortunate that I did! I have worked as a trail guide for a few stables near me and over time realized how awful the horses were treated and boarded that I became adamant about finding a place that advocated natural horsemanship. When I stumbled upon the website and saw the amount of land and trails through an unpaved forest she had available I immediately stopped reading and called. Carol answered and we had an almost hour conversation because she was so personable and kind-spirited. When I finally narrowed down a day to come ride, I drove 5 hours and felt every bit of it was worth it. All of her 21 horses are let out to pasture and graze the land freely. I could walk through a field with a heard of horses and be completely at peace with them and they with me. It was breath taking. She had a few saddled and ready to go when I came and we went for a 2 hour ride that took us through wild, magical woods to a waterfall and huge moss and mushroom covered bluffs. I couldn't believe I was in Illinois. I did not feel like I was on a livery horse ride either- I felt like the horse and I were on a journey together. We cantered, trotted, and walked at times that felt natural to both the horse and I. It was just beautiful- so much so the spider webs stopped bothering me and felt more like a right of passage into this sacred land. As if this experience weren't enough already, after the ride carol invited me to stay at the main Inn and I was deeply impressed. The rooms were well renovated and I truly feel like I had the best of both the culture and natural world. This is definitely my go-to place for when I need to return to nature and I look forward to the upcoming retreats she has scheduled!!!!

Family of 5 with two 8 year olds on their own horse. Everyone had a wonderful time. The ride was…read moregreat with up and down hills, mud, grassy areas and ravines. Scenery was excellent. Guided by a friendly young lady, Alexi. Definitely recommended for the family.

Great staff, friendly horses, well mannered! Great ride. Thanks had to ride past a…read moreConstruction site only downfall Otherwise nature all the way.

From the owner: *I am an offsite/mobile trainer* Specializing in groundwork, colt starting, bug fixes, show…read moretraining and more. I believe in doing what's best for the horse. I am calm and patient with everyone I work with. I do my best to achieve a tranquil and trusting relationship with both horse and owner. I love the psychology of the horse and helping people.

My family went on a 90 trail ride with them. They did a good job of explaining how to ride so that…read moreyou had a good experience. And the horses are all well trained. The trail took us through some wooded areas and some fields. All in all it was a very pleasant experience with lots of good scenery. Definitely worth giving it a try!

I went with a few friends and we had an amazing time! I was a little intimidated by horses but the…read moreguides were well trained and very helpful. I was beautiful riding through the woods. We did a 90 minute ride which seemed about perfect. The cost was fair and we will definitely be back.

Rolling Hills is wonderful for children and adults alike. The family living on property takes care…read moreof our boarded TN Walking Horses and gives lessons to friends. It is a great facility and I completely disagree with the review, if an individual sold a horse...doesn't make sense to blame a barn. Gorgeous views, kind owners and great "Barn family" - sans drama!

Unfortunately my husband and I purchased a horse from Joyce at Rolling Hills Farm. We have never…read moreowned a horse before, therefore we really did not know much about buying a horse. Joyce was really nice, however when we got home we learned the horse was wearing egg-bar shoes... Which I quickly learned was not good. When I called Joyce to question her about it she simply said, "oh, that is how she came to us and we have just continued to shoe her that way"... Well I have only been around horses a few months now and seem to know much more than she did. After multiple people telling me the horse is lame, we had her x-rayed, sure enough she has bilateral navicular.The horse is really useless at this point.When I called to tell her about it she suggested we could breed her. We bought her for our 8 year old to barrel race. I am sure not into breeding. Bottom line... she is not willing to make the deal good, she is unwilling to admit any wrong doing. She simply lied to us and now we are stuck with a pasture ornament. If she really didn't know, you don't want to buy from anyone that ill informed, if she did know, you don't want to buy from someone who is dishonest... With all that said... I would never purchase anything from Rolling Hills Farm again and I suggest you don't either.

Beautifully landscaped 52 acre equestrian center servicing Southern Illinois. Professional and safe…read moreenvironment offering horseback riding lessons and horse training at affordable rates.

My grandson received an injury while attending a week long stay at Ondessonk in June 2026. The skin…read morewas scrapped off his knee completely. His mother received a voicemail saying that he had been injured but that it was not bad. He spent the night in the clinic and the next day his father picked him up as it was the last day of camp. The knee was wrapped and no one came out to explain what had happened. After the 2 hour trip home the leg was unwrapped exposing the injury. They rushed him to a nearby clinic to have it properly diagnosed and evaluated. The Camp and the Belleville Diocese although being informed has not made any efforts to apologize or check on his well being. I will not be sending my grandchildren there in the future due to their inept handling of this situation.

Catholic youth summer camp, located about 2.5 hours drive from St. Louis, in Southern Illinois…read more Kids sleep in rustic "cabins" (not fully enclosed, so bring mosquito netting!) in the woods, segregated into multiple named camps (groups of cabins), with the boys all on one side of the lake, girls on the other. Lots of fun activities, including swimming, hiking, horseback riding, archery, target shooting, climbing wall, ropes course, crafts, outdoor skills, nature exploration, and more. It's not convenient for us to get to, but everyone we've known who's gone has loved it and wants to do it again the next year. Be careful about using Google for directions. If you punch in the address, it correctly finds it, but if you just search for Camp Ondessonk it puts a pin in the map in the wrong location, looks like a few miles away from the actual camp, at somebody's house. Hopefully they'll get this fixed soon.

I made an air bnb reservation on the site. The dates were clearly available on the site. The…read morereservation and payment was entered, acknowledged and accepted. A reservation number was provided. I was asked to provide the expected time of check in and the reason for my travel. I reluctantly entered the reason as "to view solar eclipse" on April 8, 2024. The reason for my travel is none of Dan's business and in hindsight I shouldn't have provided it. Several hours later I get an email from Dan canceling the reservation with the statement, "The cabins are not available for eclipse viewing. We have something else planned for the eclipse viewing. Those dates should not have been available on the website. They should have been blocked off. That's a glitch." It was very unprofessional of Dan to cancel a reservation made on their own site with open availability and to inquire in to our personal travel plans. The cancelation was arbitrary and discriminatory. Regardless of what their own site says and allows you to do as far as making a reservation and providing payment, be aware Dan will backdoor your plans after you think you've made a reservation, even with a reservation number provided. This was a terrible business experience. Here's the real crux of the issue: The dates were not blocked off and were available For $115 per night. When he realized he can get so much more than that, Dan disallows my reservation. We'll see in the coming days/weeks what the new price is on those properties for those dates. Shame on Dan and Camp Manitowa.

i love my camp i didn't go this last year or two and i think i need to come back i went 3years in a…read morerow and i loved it i love my friends counselors and the food and coming from a picky eater i love dan and Andy they are my favorite i love when we go to eat and dan brings his dog with him i love all the dogs at camp im so glad i got to experience this camp its really did make me happier i always wanna come back

Campground is located near the Garden of the Gods area. it has Fishing ponds, close to Hiking/Horse…read moretrails and Ohio River. i have a permenat campsite there and we love it.

I have been a student and a boarder at CW Equestrian Center now for just over three years. I have…read morebeen a boarder at many, many places and this is by far the best boarding and training facility that I have been apart of. This is a positive, healthy environment for the humans and the horses. They are always attentive to what your horse needs and they go above and beyond to make this a welcome place to board and ride your horse. The owner / operator provides wonderful lessons that have progressed my riding and my relationship with my horse. If you are looking for a place to board or take lessons, I would high encourage you to give CW Equestrian Center a call. They are excellent!

I am a professional in the horse industry and have been involved in horses in the Metro East for…read morethe last 23 years. In all that time, I've never been at a barn this wonderful. The horse care is absolutely the best in the area. My horse was one of the first on the property when they opened. She was only 3 at the time and thanks to the amazing care that Crystal provides and the safe, horse friendly environment of the barn, my horse has grown into a well adjusted beautiful 6 year old. My coaches have commented on how healthy she looks and how good natured she is, which would not exist without CWEC. The barn is a zero drama environment, which is VERY difficult to get in a boarding barn and is due to Crystal managing the barn in a professional, transparent manner and making sure she fosters an environment that does not tolerate drama. Crystal has a lot of medical knowledge about horses as well and is very attentive to her boarders, so I never worry when I go out of town as I know Crystal will have it covered. In addition, Crystal is an attentive and caring instructor who prioritizes safety. Her students have many opportunities to attend shows both on and off the property. The facility is beautiful, clean, and safe and has good footing that is well maintained in both the outdoor and indoor arenas. We would truly be lost without Crystal and our CW family.