Rim Rock's Dogwood Cabins

07/15/2026

🚨 Scout Update from the Head of Security & Professional Belly Rub Inspector 🚨

Apparently, the vet says I have arthritis. Personally, I think it’s just a rumor started because I’m getting distinguished. 🐾

Mom has spent the last year trying to trick me into taking my medicine. She’s hidden it in steak, cheese, hot dogs… basically every delicious thing a dog should be able to enjoy in peace. Nice try, Mom. I’m a Great Pyrenees, not an amateur. I’ve spit out every single pill and left her wondering how I did it. 😏

Well… she may have finally won this round.

She made homemade frozen paw treats and hid all THREE of my pills inside one. I hate to admit it, but they’re pretty amazing. Don’t tell her she’s a genius—it’ll go straight to her head.

Yes, I still limp. Yes, my hips remind me I’m not a puppy anymore. But I’m still making my security rounds, greeting every guest like they’re long-lost family, supervising every project on the farm (whether I’m needed or not), and every once in a while I still take off running like I’m two years old… usually just to remind everyone I’ve still got it. 😂

So don’t worry about me too much. I’m slowing down a little, but I’ve still got cabins to patrol, treats to inspect, and guests to love on.

—Scout 🐶❤️
“Chief of Security, Professional Greeter, and Full-Time Good Boy at Rim Rocks Dogwood Cabins.”

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July from Rim Rock’s Dogwood Cabins! ❤️🤍💙

We’ve been so busy working around the farm that we haven’t posted much lately—but we’re excited to finally catch everyone up!

First things first… we’ve discovered that grilling the puppies’ hot dogs (instead of serving them raw) is WAY more exciting! They get their hot dog every evening between 4:00 and 8:00 PM, and judging by Scout proudly wearing his Fourth of July hat and new buzz cut, I’d say he’s pretty happy about the new tradition. 🌭🐾

Over the past several weeks we’ve been working from sunrise to sunset to make Rim Rock’s Dogwood Cabins even better:

🌸 Our flower beds are cleaned up and blooming beautifully.
🥕 The garden is looking great.
🌺 The greenhouse is full of flowers and is set up as a relaxing place to sit, sip a glass of w**e, and enjoy the peaceful countryside.
🐥 We’ve hatched 9 baby chicks and 6 ducklings, with another 14 chicks still incubating! Butterball is also doing an amazing job raising her turkey poults.
🚜 We’ve added new equipment to help keep the property in top shape, including new lawn mowers, tractors, and utility vehicles to help us maintain all 90 acres.

We’ve truly been working our tails off through this summer heat, all with one goal in mind—to make every visit even more memorable than the last.

We can’t wait for you to see all the improvements and experience everything that’s new at Rim Rock’s Dogwood Cabins. Thank you for your continued support, and we hope to welcome you back to the farm soon! ❤️

05/18/2026

Wow! What a great organization to support! We got our precious Scout & Lexi here! So honored to have participated. Thank you Gaye Wardlaw Porter!!
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05/10/2026

20 minutes to eat some good ole catfish from Rim Rocks Dogwood Cabins. Come get ya some!!

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05/02/2026

Meet Duke and Earl… two very distinguished gentlemen (technically steers, but don’t tell them that).

Caught this moment where Duke is licking Earl’s back like he just discovered the most impressive cowlick in Southern Illinois. And let me tell you… this isn’t just any cowlick… this is a real cow lick.

Around here, we don’t do fake. We don’t do filters. We don’t even do normal hair days apparently.

Just two best buddies, a whole lot of personality, and one legendary swirl of hair that deserves its own fan club.

Come stay with us and meet the crew… where even the cowlicks have character.

04/30/2026

Today’s special hits for TWO reasons…

1. 🚨 LAST DAY to book your BOGO nights
Book today and you can stay anytime from now through August 31. No code. No extensions. This is it.
2. 🎉 Duke turns SIX today
And if you’ve been here… you already know Duke isn’t just a mini cow — he’s basically management.

So in honor of his big day, I put together a compilation from:
• his very first birthday
• his Christmas hat era 🎄
• his multiple “great escapes” (don’t worry… he was always caught 😅)
• and all the moments that made him such a huge part of this place

Now he’s got his brother Earl running around with him, and the two of them have become one of the best things about this property.

Truthfully… these animals are a big part of why people come back. And Duke has been at the center of that from the beginning.

So if you’ve ever met him, drop a 🎂 in the comments for Duke. He’d love the attention.

And if you’ve been thinking about booking…
this is your sign. Tonight is the deadline. https://www.rimrocksdogwoodcabins.com

04/29/2026

Maxine my new house duck to help get some attention!
🔥 BUY ONE NIGHT, GET ONE FREE 🔥
(Yes… seriously.)

Book now through April 30 and you’ll get a FREE night with every paid night — for stays anytime from now through August 31.

This is your excuse to finally:
✔️ Take that summer trip
✔️ Bring the dogs (always free 🐾)
✔️ Sit by a bonfire under the stars
✔️ Wake up surrounded by nature + farm animals

No codes. No games. Just book online and your free night is built right in.

👉 New bookings only
👉 Must be booked by April 30
👉 Valid for stays through August 31

We don’t run this kind of deal often… and once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Reservations are already starting to roll in — grab your dates before someone else does.

Book now 👉 https://www.rimrocksdogwoodcabins.com/

04/27/2026

4 Days left to book your BO/GO stay through August!
Started the weekend the best way possible — with my beautiful mom ❤️

Knocked out a full farm reset:
• Garden is officially in 🌱
• Chickens are (hopefully) contained 🐔
• Tree lights are up — thanks to the tractor, of course 🚜✨
• Duck pond is cleaned out and refilled 🦆💦
• Side-by-side is back up and running (yep… that stupid solenoid again 🙄) by myself
• And the great escape artists — Bell, Francis, and Daisy — have been secured after literally waking me up at my bedroom window 🫣🐴🐴🐴

Huge thank you to our guests for the heads up on the jailbreak — y’all are the real MVPs!

Exhausted, dirty, and wouldn’t trade this life for anything. Just another weekend at Rim Rocks Dogwood Cabins 💚

04/21/2026

Only 9 days left to grab this deal… ⏳🌲🏡

Buy One Night, Get One FREE on stays now through August 31 🏕️🔥🌿

No codes. No gimmicks. The price you see on the website is the price you get 💻✔️

Whether you’re planning a quick getaway 🌄, a summer adventure 🚶‍♀️🌲, or just need a break from everything 🌅🛶… this is your sign 💫

Book now before it’s gone!

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7 unique cabins well spaced, pet friendly, full kitchens, dedicated fiber optic, HD TV, towels and linens provided, screened-in porch, games, BBQ pits, outdoor fire areas with free firewood

04/17/2026

🚨 HALF OFF CABIN NIGHTS – DON’T MISS THIS 🚨
This is your sign… 👀
For a limited time, we’re offering 50% OFF all stays booked between now and August 30th 🌲🔥
✨ The catch?
You have until April 30th to lock it in. After that… it’s gone.
Whether you’re planning:
• A summer getaway ☀️
• A peaceful escape on private trails 🌿
• A relaxing night under the stars with a bonfire 🔥
• Or just need a break from everything…
This is hands down the BEST deal we’ll offer.
👉 Book now or forever hold your peace.
⚠️ Some limitations apply.
📲 See website for full details.
Don’t wait… these dates will go FAST.

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