Unique Natue Perspective.

Pat Sullivan, from Rushville, IL has her own unique way of helping the environment. Sullivan is the owner of Peach of Earth Lodge/ Bed and Breakfast. Which was officially started in spring 2008, after budget cutting led to Sullivan losing her job as and outdoor education director in Quincy, IL? Her husband and her run the lodge year round, and take care of their 30 acres of land.
Sullivan also works to main her own garden, and chicken coop. She uses all of her vegetables she grows to provide food for her customers. She makes sure the chickens are fed where she has a coop that allows the chicken roaming ability so they can help fertilize the area as well.
Upon having all these things to enjoy for herself she makes it an enjoyable experience for her customers. She also maintains a preserve center that has the look of a recreation room. In this room there are activities for children and adults alike. This makes it an enjoyable experience for old and young alike. Also back in the wooded area there is a play area for children; that was just added this year. Sullivan says with the help of a WIU intern she was able to construct and design this play area for children. The most unique part of this play area is the sand pit with bones under the sand. “It allows children to know what it’s like to search for fossils. It helps children stay active while they’re here in a generation where children don’t get outside much.” Sullivan says.
Throughout the summer Sullivan teaches certain classes and has professionals come out to teach. She also has a massage therapist come out during certain weekends. Since the opening in 2008 there has been a double in customers. “We found that when the economy went under; when we were just getting started that it helped us gain business. Many people weren’t traveling to faraway places so they would come here and get a great experience.” Sullivan said.
Sullivan looks to keep this going for as long as she can. If that is the case, than she will be doing this for quite some time. This was an enjoyable place to be; while only being there for a short amount of time it showed the peace and tranquility.