Shawnee Wine Trail Lodging Association

My name is Suzanne Hirsh, Public Affairs Specialist for Shawnee National Forest. Administered by the USDA Forest Service, the Shawnee National Forest is one of 155 national forests in the United States and the only national forest in Illinois. What does your business do? The mission of the U.S. Forest Service is to sustain the health, […]

My name is Bonnie Cissell. I am co-owner of Lincoln Heritage Winery, located in Cobden, Illinois. At Lincoln Heritage Winery are all about good wine, good times and good friends to make it all even better! What does your business do? We provide informative wine tastings and serve and sell our wines as well as some really […]

My name is Marshall Anderson, and I am the Station Manager at WDBX 91.1 The business is WDBX 91.1 Fm, the community radio station for Carbondale and surrounding areas. What does your business do? WDBX FM provides community-based radio programming ranging from music shows curated by local DJ’s to serious talk shows, to comedy review […]

My name is Charles Walker, and I am the Event Coordinator and Tasting Room Manager at Alto Vineyards. Alto Vineyards is Southern Illinois’ oldest, most award-winning winery. Located in the foothills of the beautiful Shawnee National Forest in Alto Pass, we take great care in growing delicious grapes and making excellent wine. With a second location in […]

My name is Jim Ewers. I am the general manager of Blue Sky Vineyards, a winery located in Makanda, Illinois since 2005. Whether sipping a glass of award-winning Illinois wine from our patio or enjoying a stroll through our 12-acre vineyard, we’re sure you will enjoy your visit here. What does your business do? We […]

My name is Steve Payne. I am the owner & manager of Quatro’s Pizza, a local restaurant in Carbondale, IL serving deep pan pizza since 1976. What does your business do? Our business serves the best pizza in Southern Illinois, with the rankings, following and awards to prove it! We also serve sandwiches, salads and a […]

My name is Michelle Sirles. I am vice president of Rendleman Orchards, a centennial family farm, located in Alto Pass, Illinois. Rendleman Orchards are growers and shippers of quality fruits and vegetables since 1873. What does your business do? Rendleman Orchards is a specialty crop grower. We raise small fruits and vegetables such as peaches, nectarines, […]

My name is Marc Miles,  I am the co-owner along with my wife Candy. I am also the manager, tree trimmer, zipline maintenance, and guide trainer. What does your business do? We offer adrenaline-filled, outdoor experiences in the form of one of the best ziplines in the world. We are also a fulfiller of people’s bucket […]