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The pond at DarnFar |
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Motels and Directions |
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ACCOMMODATIONS
Camping
is usually available on site at DarnFar with advanced notice. Some electrical hook-ups are available.MOTELS in Vandalia (10 miles West of Brownstown)
If you are going to have a dog in the room, please confirm this with the specific motel when making a reservation.
| Holiday Inn Express | (618) 283-3413 | New in 2007, Indoor room access, indoor pool. |
| Ramada Inn | (618) 283-1400 | Indoor room access, plenty of grass |
| Travelodge | (618) 283-2363 | Outdoor room access, provide group rate for DarnFar events - ask when calling |
| Jay’s Inn | (618) 283-1200 | (Pet's Stay Free) Outdoor room access |
| Day’s Inn | (618) 283-4400 | Outdoor room access, lots of grass |
Camp Grounds
: KOA Kampground at intersection of I-70 and Hwy 40. 3 miles from Brownstown: (618) 427-5140Restaurants in Vandalia:
McDonalds, Burger King, Long John Silvers, Subway, Wendy’s, KFC/Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, two Mexican Restaurants, a Chinese Restaurant, a nice Italian restaurant, a couple of Pizza places, a few bar/grills, Ponderosa, and a couple of Family Restaurants. Great diner food at "The Chuckwagon", intersection of Hwy 51 and I-70. Vandalia also has a 24-hour Super Walmart.Food in Brownstown: Good Old Days Country Restaurant, Mark's Cafe.
Effingham, IL is a 35 minute interstate drive to the East of Brownstown and offers a greater selection of restaurants including Ryan's Buffet, Lone Star Steak House, TGIFridays, Quizno's, Denny's, Steak & Shake, most all the Fast Food places, a couple of Family Restaurants, several national brand Truck Stops with restaurants, a Super Walmart etc. Effingham also has many motels.
DIRECTIONS TO DARNFAR
Traveling from Chicago, Northern IN, Michigan (North-east):
Traveling from the NORTH (Pana, Central IL, Rockford, IL, central WI):
Travel south on Hwy 51 into Vandalia
Turn Left onto the I-70 East entrance ramp
Travel to the next exit
Exit I-70 at Hwy 40 (exit #68) to Brownstown/Bluff City
Turn Left (Hwy 40 East), travel about 3 miles to town
Turn Left on 1600E (called College Ave in town). Travel 1 mile.
Turn Left on 1850N. Travel 1.5 miles to the first stop sign.
Turn Right on 1450E. Travel 0.5 mile.
Turn Left on 1900N. Travel 0.5 mile to first farm on right.
Travel south on I-57
Exit onto I-70 West in Effingham
Follow directions for "Traveling from the East" above
| For Dog Classes: | Turn at second driveway on right - park by the large white building |
| For Herding: | Turn at second driveway on right - park by the large white building |
| Board/Train Pick Up: | Turn at second driveway on right - park by the large white building |
| Board/Train Drop-Off: | Turn at the first driveway on right - house driveway. |
| Puppies: | Turn at the first driveway on right - house driveway. |
Phone: (618) 427-3333 or (618) 292-9427