We never get tired of the sunsets here at Hawk Valley Retreat & Cottages. #Springtime #Springgetaway #RelaxRestoreExplore #BreakfastInTheBarn #GalenaIL #GalenaIllinois #Galena #GalenaCountry #EnjoyIllinois #Midwest #MidwestExploring #MidwestMoment #MidwestIsBest #GalenaBedAndBreakfast
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May 8, 2026 at 11:01 AM
We never get tired of the sunsets here at Hawk Valley Retreat & Cottages. #Springtime #Springgetaway #RelaxRestoreExplore #BreakfastInTheBarn #GalenaIL #GalenaIllinois #Galena #GalenaCountry #EnjoyIllinois #Midwest #MidwestExploring #MidwestMoment #MidwestIsBest #GalenaBedAndBreakfast
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Let's do a little #throwbackThursday in the Somerset Cottage. The Somerset is our largest cottage with a separate bedroom. It looks just a little different from when it was first built, circa 2004. #GalenaIL #GalenaIllinois #Galena #GalenaCountry #EnjoyIllinois #Midwest #MidwestExploring
May 7, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Let's do a little #throwbackThursday in the Somerset Cottage. The Somerset is our largest cottage with a separate bedroom. It looks just a little different from when it was first built, circa 2004. #GalenaIL #GalenaIllinois #Galena #GalenaCountry #EnjoyIllinois #Midwest #MidwestExploring
Galena, IL packs Civil War history, charming shops, and a romantic B&B scene into one of the Midwest's most walkable historic towns.
#GalenaIL #TravelTips #CivilWarHistory #RomanticGetaway
#GalenaIL #TravelTips #CivilWarHistory #RomanticGetaway
This Illinois Town Looks Almost Exactly Like It Did in the 1800s
Enjoy a weekend getaway to Galena, Illinois by exploring the vivacious main street and its rich historic learning experiences.
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May 5, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Galena, IL packs Civil War history, charming shops, and a romantic B&B scene into one of the Midwest's most walkable historic towns.
#GalenaIL #TravelTips #CivilWarHistory #RomanticGetaway
#GalenaIL #TravelTips #CivilWarHistory #RomanticGetaway
After a few setbacks, we are so excited for our Hillside Cottage bathroom upgrade. A new, larger tile shower and a new vanity give the cottage a much more sophisticated feel. Hillside is our dog-friendly cottage, and you and your dog will love your stay. #DogFriendlyHotel #GalenaIL
April 30, 2026 at 10:02 AM
After a few setbacks, we are so excited for our Hillside Cottage bathroom upgrade. A new, larger tile shower and a new vanity give the cottage a much more sophisticated feel. Hillside is our dog-friendly cottage, and you and your dog will love your stay. #DogFriendlyHotel #GalenaIL
Not sure who is enjoying the sunshine more, the goats or the chickens. #goats #chickensofinstigram #RelaxRestoreExplore #BreakfastInTheBarn #GalenaIL #GalenaIllinois #Galena #GalenaCountry #EnjoyIllinois #Midwest #MidwestExploring #MidwestMoment #MidwestIsBest #GalenaBedAndBreakfast
April 29, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Not sure who is enjoying the sunshine more, the goats or the chickens. #goats #chickensofinstigram #RelaxRestoreExplore #BreakfastInTheBarn #GalenaIL #GalenaIllinois #Galena #GalenaCountry #EnjoyIllinois #Midwest #MidwestExploring #MidwestMoment #MidwestIsBest #GalenaBedAndBreakfast
6 years ago, we planted apple trees. Between the deer, lawn tractors, and late spring freezes, we have never had an apple. Finally, the one remaining of the apple trees we planted has blossoms on it. Fingers crossed that we get apples this year. #RelaxRestoreExplore #BreakfastInTheBarn #GalenaIL
April 27, 2026 at 11:01 AM
6 years ago, we planted apple trees. Between the deer, lawn tractors, and late spring freezes, we have never had an apple. Finally, the one remaining of the apple trees we planted has blossoms on it. Fingers crossed that we get apples this year. #RelaxRestoreExplore #BreakfastInTheBarn #GalenaIL
Happy National Zucchini Bread Day! Ok, let's be honest, the picture is of our Zucchini Coffee cake, but cake is basically just sweeter bread, right?
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#nationalzucchinibreadday #BreakfastInTheBarn #RelaxRestoreExplore #GalenaIL #GalenaIllinois #Galena #GalenaCountry #EnjoyIllinois #Midwest
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#nationalzucchinibreadday #BreakfastInTheBarn #RelaxRestoreExplore #GalenaIL #GalenaIllinois #Galena #GalenaCountry #EnjoyIllinois #Midwest
April 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Happy National Zucchini Bread Day! Ok, let's be honest, the picture is of our Zucchini Coffee cake, but cake is basically just sweeter bread, right?
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#nationalzucchinibreadday #BreakfastInTheBarn #RelaxRestoreExplore #GalenaIL #GalenaIllinois #Galena #GalenaCountry #EnjoyIllinois #Midwest
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#nationalzucchinibreadday #BreakfastInTheBarn #RelaxRestoreExplore #GalenaIL #GalenaIllinois #Galena #GalenaCountry #EnjoyIllinois #Midwest
The Gazebo is open for the season! Everything has been powerwashed, and the screens are up. Enjoy the sights and sounds of nature while relaxing in comfort.
#RelaxRestoreExplore #BreakfastInTheBarn #GalenaIL #GalenaIllinois #Galena #GalenaCountry #EnjoyIllinois #Midwest #MidwestExploring
#RelaxRestoreExplore #BreakfastInTheBarn #GalenaIL #GalenaIllinois #Galena #GalenaCountry #EnjoyIllinois #Midwest #MidwestExploring
April 24, 2026 at 11:01 AM
The Gazebo is open for the season! Everything has been powerwashed, and the screens are up. Enjoy the sights and sounds of nature while relaxing in comfort.
#RelaxRestoreExplore #BreakfastInTheBarn #GalenaIL #GalenaIllinois #Galena #GalenaCountry #EnjoyIllinois #Midwest #MidwestExploring
#RelaxRestoreExplore #BreakfastInTheBarn #GalenaIL #GalenaIllinois #Galena #GalenaCountry #EnjoyIllinois #Midwest #MidwestExploring
We are just a couple of weeks away from our first #springwedding of the year. Hopefully, the weather will be as nice as it was for last year's first spring wedding. #EventBarn #WeddingBarn #GalenaIL #GalenaIllinois #Galena #GalenaCountry #EnjoyIllinois #Midwest #MidwestExploring #MidwestMoment
April 22, 2026 at 11:02 AM
We are just a couple of weeks away from our first #springwedding of the year. Hopefully, the weather will be as nice as it was for last year's first spring wedding. #EventBarn #WeddingBarn #GalenaIL #GalenaIllinois #Galena #GalenaCountry #EnjoyIllinois #Midwest #MidwestExploring #MidwestMoment
It's truly looking like spring here at Hawk Valley Retreat & Cottages. The Violets and the Bleeding Hearts are putting on their annual show.
#Springtime #Springgetaway #RelaxRestoreExplore #BreakfastInTheBarn #GalenaIL #GalenaIllinois #Galena #GalenaCountry #EnjoyIllinois #Midwest
#Springtime #Springgetaway #RelaxRestoreExplore #BreakfastInTheBarn #GalenaIL #GalenaIllinois #Galena #GalenaCountry #EnjoyIllinois #Midwest
April 19, 2026 at 11:01 AM
It's truly looking like spring here at Hawk Valley Retreat & Cottages. The Violets and the Bleeding Hearts are putting on their annual show.
#Springtime #Springgetaway #RelaxRestoreExplore #BreakfastInTheBarn #GalenaIL #GalenaIllinois #Galena #GalenaCountry #EnjoyIllinois #Midwest
#Springtime #Springgetaway #RelaxRestoreExplore #BreakfastInTheBarn #GalenaIL #GalenaIllinois #Galena #GalenaCountry #EnjoyIllinois #Midwest
Nothing says rise and shine like a homemade breakfast. How about our Lemon-Blueberry German Pancake with some Bacon and Maple Syrup?
#BreakfastInTheBarn #RelaxRestoreExplore #GalenaIL #GalenaIllinois #Galena #GalenaCountry #EnjoyIllinois #Midwest #MidwestExploring #MidwestMoment #MidwestIsBest
#BreakfastInTheBarn #RelaxRestoreExplore #GalenaIL #GalenaIllinois #Galena #GalenaCountry #EnjoyIllinois #Midwest #MidwestExploring #MidwestMoment #MidwestIsBest
April 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Nothing says rise and shine like a homemade breakfast. How about our Lemon-Blueberry German Pancake with some Bacon and Maple Syrup?
#BreakfastInTheBarn #RelaxRestoreExplore #GalenaIL #GalenaIllinois #Galena #GalenaCountry #EnjoyIllinois #Midwest #MidwestExploring #MidwestMoment #MidwestIsBest
#BreakfastInTheBarn #RelaxRestoreExplore #GalenaIL #GalenaIllinois #Galena #GalenaCountry #EnjoyIllinois #Midwest #MidwestExploring #MidwestMoment #MidwestIsBest
We love this photo from 3 years ago of the Cording Event Barn behind the just-flowering Magnolia Tree. This year, the tree is almost done blooming, so I guess that means we are a few weeks ahead of that year.
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#Springtime #Springgetaway #RelaxRestoreExplore #BreakfastInTheBarn #GalenaIL
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#Springtime #Springgetaway #RelaxRestoreExplore #BreakfastInTheBarn #GalenaIL
April 16, 2026 at 11:01 AM
We love this photo from 3 years ago of the Cording Event Barn behind the just-flowering Magnolia Tree. This year, the tree is almost done blooming, so I guess that means we are a few weeks ahead of that year.
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#Springtime #Springgetaway #RelaxRestoreExplore #BreakfastInTheBarn #GalenaIL
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#Springtime #Springgetaway #RelaxRestoreExplore #BreakfastInTheBarn #GalenaIL
Our herb trough has it's Spring look happening with some colorful pansies. We can't wait till it is filled with herbs for us to use in our breakfasts, but until then, we can enjoy the spring beauty.
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#Springtime #Springgetaway #RelaxRestoreExplore #BreakfastInTheBarn #GalenaIL
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#Springtime #Springgetaway #RelaxRestoreExplore #BreakfastInTheBarn #GalenaIL
April 15, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Our herb trough has it's Spring look happening with some colorful pansies. We can't wait till it is filled with herbs for us to use in our breakfasts, but until then, we can enjoy the spring beauty.
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#Springtime #Springgetaway #RelaxRestoreExplore #BreakfastInTheBarn #GalenaIL
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#Springtime #Springgetaway #RelaxRestoreExplore #BreakfastInTheBarn #GalenaIL
Another project is underway. This time, it is a new tile shower in the Hillside Cottage. We love making every stay just a little bit better. We can't wait to see it finished.
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#RelaxRestoreExplore #BreakfastInTheBarn #GalenaIL #GalenaIllinois #Galena #GalenaCountry #EnjoyIllinois #Midwest
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#RelaxRestoreExplore #BreakfastInTheBarn #GalenaIL #GalenaIllinois #Galena #GalenaCountry #EnjoyIllinois #Midwest
April 13, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Another project is underway. This time, it is a new tile shower in the Hillside Cottage. We love making every stay just a little bit better. We can't wait to see it finished.
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#RelaxRestoreExplore #BreakfastInTheBarn #GalenaIL #GalenaIllinois #Galena #GalenaCountry #EnjoyIllinois #Midwest
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#RelaxRestoreExplore #BreakfastInTheBarn #GalenaIL #GalenaIllinois #Galena #GalenaCountry #EnjoyIllinois #Midwest
Another sure sign of Spring at Hawk Valley Retreat & Cottages. The pond fountain is in! We are happy to report that nobody fell in or even got wet in the process--that may be a first. Now the sound of water permeates our valley.
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#Springtime #Springgetaway #GalenaIL #GalenaIllinois
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April 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Another sure sign of Spring at Hawk Valley Retreat & Cottages. The pond fountain is in! We are happy to report that nobody fell in or even got wet in the process--that may be a first. Now the sound of water permeates our valley.
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#Springtime #Springgetaway #GalenaIL #GalenaIllinois
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We have been slowly rolling out our Spring Breakfast Menu, including our Blueberry Peach Baked French Toast with a Maple Pecan Streusel. Because it is not quite decadent enough on its own, we top it with some freshly made Cinnamon Whipped Cream. #BreakfastInTheBarn #RelaxRestoreExplore #GalenaIL
April 11, 2026 at 11:01 AM
We have been slowly rolling out our Spring Breakfast Menu, including our Blueberry Peach Baked French Toast with a Maple Pecan Streusel. Because it is not quite decadent enough on its own, we top it with some freshly made Cinnamon Whipped Cream. #BreakfastInTheBarn #RelaxRestoreExplore #GalenaIL
Ah, #GalenaIL, home of the roaming Turkeys... #MarchoftheTurkeys
April 6, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Ah, #GalenaIL, home of the roaming Turkeys... #MarchoftheTurkeys
After the storm, the sun streams through the willow, lighting it up.
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#Springtime #Springgetaway #RelaxRestoreExplore #BreakfastInTheBarn #GalenaIL #GalenaIllinois #Galena #GalenaCountry #EnjoyIllinois #Midwest #MidwestExploring #MidwestMoment #MidwestIsBest #GalenaBedAndBreakfast
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#Springtime #Springgetaway #RelaxRestoreExplore #BreakfastInTheBarn #GalenaIL #GalenaIllinois #Galena #GalenaCountry #EnjoyIllinois #Midwest #MidwestExploring #MidwestMoment #MidwestIsBest #GalenaBedAndBreakfast
April 6, 2026 at 11:02 AM
After the storm, the sun streams through the willow, lighting it up.
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#Springtime #Springgetaway #RelaxRestoreExplore #BreakfastInTheBarn #GalenaIL #GalenaIllinois #Galena #GalenaCountry #EnjoyIllinois #Midwest #MidwestExploring #MidwestMoment #MidwestIsBest #GalenaBedAndBreakfast
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#Springtime #Springgetaway #RelaxRestoreExplore #BreakfastInTheBarn #GalenaIL #GalenaIllinois #Galena #GalenaCountry #EnjoyIllinois #Midwest #MidwestExploring #MidwestMoment #MidwestIsBest #GalenaBedAndBreakfast
About 600 showed up in Galena, IL, population 3500 (+ nearby communities - Jo Daviess County) for No Kings Day 2 #NoKings
November 7, 2025 at 2:28 AM
October 22, 2025 at 4:18 PM
#NoKings 2.0
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
#NoKingsIllinois
(Part 3 of 6)
#GalenaIL
#GalesburgIL
#GeneseoIL
#GenevaIL
#GibsonCityIL
#GreenvilleIL
#GurneeIL
#JolietIL
#KankakeeIL
#LaGrangeIL
Link:
www.nokings.org
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
#NoKingsIllinois
(Part 3 of 6)
#GalenaIL
#GalesburgIL
#GeneseoIL
#GenevaIL
#GibsonCityIL
#GreenvilleIL
#GurneeIL
#JolietIL
#KankakeeIL
#LaGrangeIL
Link:
www.nokings.org
October 2, 2025 at 11:13 PM
#NoKings 2.0
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
#NoKingsIllinois
(Part 3 of 6)
#GalenaIL
#GalesburgIL
#GeneseoIL
#GenevaIL
#GibsonCityIL
#GreenvilleIL
#GurneeIL
#JolietIL
#KankakeeIL
#LaGrangeIL
Link:
www.nokings.org
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
#NoKingsIllinois
(Part 3 of 6)
#GalenaIL
#GalesburgIL
#GeneseoIL
#GenevaIL
#GibsonCityIL
#GreenvilleIL
#GurneeIL
#JolietIL
#KankakeeIL
#LaGrangeIL
Link:
www.nokings.org
It was so lovely to meet Mena Suvari on this beautiful day in Galena. Thank you for stopping by in and taking a selfie with us!! 💖
#smalltownlife #mainstreetusa #galenaillinois #galenail #kitchenboutique #kitchenshop #cooking #baking
#smalltownlife #mainstreetusa #galenaillinois #galenail #kitchenboutique #kitchenshop #cooking #baking
August 26, 2025 at 4:24 PM
It was so lovely to meet Mena Suvari on this beautiful day in Galena. Thank you for stopping by in and taking a selfie with us!! 💖
#smalltownlife #mainstreetusa #galenaillinois #galenail #kitchenboutique #kitchenshop #cooking #baking
#smalltownlife #mainstreetusa #galenaillinois #galenail #kitchenboutique #kitchenshop #cooking #baking
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#SmallTownUSA #SmallTownLife #SmallTownVibes #ExploreSmallTowns #HiddenGemsUSA
#SupportSmallTowns #SmallTownCharm #DiscoverSmallTowns #SmallTownLiving
#SmallTownUSA #SmallTownLife #SmallTownVibes #ExploreSmallTowns #HiddenGemsUSA
#SupportSmallTowns #SmallTownCharm #DiscoverSmallTowns #SmallTownLiving
July 27, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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#SupportSmallTowns #SmallTownCharm #DiscoverSmallTowns #SmallTownLiving
#GoodTroubleLivesOn
Thursday, July 17th, 2025
#GTLOIllinois
(Part 2 of 4)
#ChicagoIL
#CrystalLakeIL
#DanvilleIL
#DeKalbIL
#DesPlainesIL
#EffinghamIL
#ElginIL
#GalenaIL
#GalesburgIL
#HighlandParkIL
Link:
goodtroubleliveson.org
Thursday, July 17th, 2025
#GTLOIllinois
(Part 2 of 4)
#ChicagoIL
#CrystalLakeIL
#DanvilleIL
#DeKalbIL
#DesPlainesIL
#EffinghamIL
#ElginIL
#GalenaIL
#GalesburgIL
#HighlandParkIL
Link:
goodtroubleliveson.org
July 13, 2025 at 7:17 PM
#GoodTroubleLivesOn
Thursday, July 17th, 2025
#GTLOIllinois
(Part 2 of 4)
#ChicagoIL
#CrystalLakeIL
#DanvilleIL
#DeKalbIL
#DesPlainesIL
#EffinghamIL
#ElginIL
#GalenaIL
#GalesburgIL
#HighlandParkIL
Link:
goodtroubleliveson.org
Thursday, July 17th, 2025
#GTLOIllinois
(Part 2 of 4)
#ChicagoIL
#CrystalLakeIL
#DanvilleIL
#DeKalbIL
#DesPlainesIL
#EffinghamIL
#ElginIL
#GalenaIL
#GalesburgIL
#HighlandParkIL
Link:
goodtroubleliveson.org
Happy Pride Month! Be you, be proud, but make sure you have treats for Brighid! (Although her love and support is not conditional, she just likes treats.) 🏳️🌈❤️
#dog #dogsofbluesky #irishwolfhound #brighidthewizard #galenail #pride
#dog #dogsofbluesky #irishwolfhound #brighidthewizard #galenail #pride
June 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Happy Pride Month! Be you, be proud, but make sure you have treats for Brighid! (Although her love and support is not conditional, she just likes treats.) 🏳️🌈❤️
#dog #dogsofbluesky #irishwolfhound #brighidthewizard #galenail #pride
#dog #dogsofbluesky #irishwolfhound #brighidthewizard #galenail #pride