Maps & Lodging
for the Wildflower Pilgrimage

Dear Friends,

The Wildflower Pilgrimage travels to destinations
in a region known as the Arc of Appalachia, located
west of the Scioto River and east of the leading edge
of the Appalachian foothills  of southeastern Ohio.
The Arc region boasts the highest forest density left in the state, as well as some of the most beautiful wild- flower displays to be found anywhere in the world.
The Arc of Appalachia Preserve System works to pre-
serve land in five counties: Ross, Pike, Scioto, Highland and Adams.

       
 IF YOU CONTACT A LODGING FACILITY THAT IS FILLED TO CAPACITY DURING THE PILGRIMAGE, PLEASE NOTIFY US AT services@arcofappalachia.org  AND WE WILL MAKE A NOTE ON THIS WEBSITE.

Lodging Regions

Region A. Highlands Nature Sanctuary  The Highlands has two group lodges with capacities of 10-14 people, and two cabins accommodating 2-4 people. Click here for lodging at the Sanctuary. Private Accommodations in the Sanctuary Region are as follows: Only two miles from the Appalachian Forest Museum is Lazy H Cabins, composed of a number of recently constructed real log cabins built in a half circle on an old horse farm. Cabins are have only a microwave and an outdoor grill for cooking. Modestly furnished, Lazy H is a convenient facility to crash after a good day of hiking. Lazy H ilies adjacent to Paint Creek State Park. Cathi Holbert, the owner, can be reached at 1-800-686-5635 or 937-365-1961. www.lazyhcabins.com Rocky Fork State Park and Paint Creek State Park offer Class A campgrounds. Both parks focus on providing lake recreation: fishing and boating, and are surrounded by mostly open land. If you wish a more forested natural setting, see Pike Lake below. Paint Creek is six miles away from the Appalachian Forest Museum, and Rocky Fork State Park is ten miles away. For reservation information, call 1-866-644-6727. The direct line to Paint Creek is 937-365-1401. The direct line to Rocky Fork Sate Park is 937-393-4284. Also see www.ohiodnr.com/parks.  On the west side of the Sanctuary, the hill-country smooths down into the intensively farmed glaciated soils of western Ohio. Here forests are much less common, and the terrain is mostly flat. Though offering less ambience and scenery,  there are a few convenient places to stay if you are coming from the west through Hillsboro.   Tu-lakes Motel at 937-393-1917 is located approximately nine miles west of the Appalachian Forest Museum. This is a modest no-frills building without much landscaping. However,  it is clean, affordable & close by.  Fling Family Cabin is a bit father away in the Hillsboro area. Sorry, we don't have mileage on this one.  It offers a single beautiful large cabin on 200 acre horse farm, sleeps 2-8 people, and is reasonably priced, phone 937-393-8200, www.flingfamilybandb.com,  Coyote Creek Bed and Breakfast offers  beautiful upscale cabins in a wooded setting on a large gentlemen's farm south of Hillsboro. www.coyotecreekfarmoh.com/rates.html

Region B: Pike Lake Region  Ten miles from the Appalachian Forest Museum, Pike Lake State Park Cabins and Campground is a real bargain for both forested atmosphere and cost. The Park is located in a beautiful Appalachian hill-country setting -- a tranquil 13-acre lake surrounded by a very large state forest -- Pike Forest. A campground  with electric sites is tucked compactly in a tall and stately pine plantation. The park affordably offers twelve basic cottages and twelve 2-bedroom preferred cabins, the latter sleeping up to six people.  Basic cottages allow up to four people and include full kitchen with a refrigerator, cookware and dinnerware, all linens provided, color TV, and are heated and air conditioned.  Preferred cabins allow up to six people and include all the amenities of the basic cottages plus a gas fireplace and a screened porch.  For reservation information, call 1-866-644-6727. For park information, including detail info on cabins, call 740-493-2212. www.ohiodnr.com/parks A private lodging offering in the Pike Lake Region is Greenbriar Ranch at Pine Ridge Retreat, located 1.8 miles from Pike Lake State Park. Greenbriar Ranch is a home in a rural setting converted into a rental cabin. Bed, bath, kitchen accessories, and cookware provided. Sleeps 8-10  people. (740)493-4400; cell (937)205-7877, Owner: Tracie Dart, www.pineridgeretreat.net

Region D: the ARC Interior These facilities range from 25 to 40 miles away from Appalachian Forest Museum  If you want something operated by small business owners, many being located in a rural and/or forested setting, check out these selected options that are scattered in the interior of the Arc of Appalachia. Murphin Ridge Inn is a handsome facility built on what was an early 19th century farm. It includes a large wooded preserve of over 1000 acres and offers full dining in its own restaurant. The guest house features a large gathering room with stocked bookshelves and board games. Each room in the guest house offers ten guest rooms one or two queen-size beds. Fireplaces and/or private porches in some rooms. Also nine cabins, each with a whirlpool tub, fireplace, and front porch with chairs. Hiking trails. Tennis court. South of Peebles. 877.687.7446 www.murphinridgeinn.com Unity Woods is located on 175 acres near Johnson Ridge State Nature Preserve. Five miles hiking trails. Woods and pond on site. Three Amish style back-to-the-woods cabins are modern non-electric heated, offering a complete bath with plenty of hot water, a fully equipped kitchen, and a Weber grill. 937.544.6908 www.unitywoods.org  Hope Springs Retreat Center is nationally and internationally full service retreat center providing accommodations for up to 30 people (but usually not less than 24) -- is known for its hospitality, community-style warmth, and memorably delicious meals--usually vegetarian or light meat in substance. Besides the beauty of its secluded forested setting, what makes Hope Springs special is its outstanding facilities. Includes yoga/movement hexagonal gathering space, a meditation yurt, and a labyrinth. Located 45 minutes south of Cave Canyon. (937) 587-2605  Center:  (937) 587-2602 www.hopespringswomencenter.com  Prairie Pond Woods is located near Lynx, Ohio, just 12 miles east of West Union. Offers single secluded cedar two-bedroom home. Sleeps up to four adults. Fully equipped. 27 acres of prairie, woods, and pond. Craig & Cindy Steffen, owners. 937.532.6688 www.prairiepondwoods.com Scenic-View Cottage offers a small furnished house for 2-6 people. Large living room, master bed with deck. Fully equipped. Betty Hoop, owner. 937.587.2874 Adams County Cabins are fully furnished Amish-built log cabins with 2 queen-size beds, hot tub and gas fireplace. West Union. 888.549.8070 or 937.549.8070 www.adamscountycabins.com  Dogwood Farm Bed & Breakfast has a Colonial Williamsburg charm, with gardens, poster beds and gourmet breakfast. One room has queen-size bed connects to room with 2 twin beds; and a second room with queen-size bed, sitting room and fireplace. Lastly, Great Room features a large fireplace. Owner Fern Wilson says she is a home economics teacher so she knows how to cook! West Union. 937.544.5227

Visitor Bureaus in the Arc of Appalachia Region

Highland County Convention Visitor’s Bureau:
www.highlandcounty.com 

Ross County Convention Visitor’s Bureau:
www.visitchillicotheohio.com