# The Green Tree Inn of Elsah --- ## Pages - [Business Travel](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/business-travel) - [Accessibility Statement](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/accessibility-statement) - [Redirect](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/redirect) - [Home Rotation](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/home-rotation) - [Welcome](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/) - [Blog](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog) - [Sitemap](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/site-map): Sitemap - [Photo Gallery](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/photo-gallery): Photo Gallery Tour - [View All Guest Rooms](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/rooms-and-rates) - [Pricing & Policies](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/policies) - [Find Us](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/directions) - [Food Options](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/food) - [Things To Do](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/things-to-do) - [Special Packages](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/specials) --- ## Blog Post - [Book Direct](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2024/01/book-direct): BOOK DIRECT Why should you book direct when making a room reservation? The easiest answer is MONEY! ! What does... - [Choose Green Tree Inn](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2021/08/choose-green-tree-inn): In my last blog post, I discussed why you should choose a Bed and Breakfast instead of a Guest House... - [Bed and Breakfast Versus Guest House](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2021/03/bed-and-breakfast-versus-guest-house): Why should I choose to stay at a Bed and Breakfast instead of a Guest House or a Motel/Hotel? There... - [Green Tree Inn Cookbook is now available for purchase](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2020/09/green-tree-inn-cookbook-is-now-available-for-purchase): As the saying goes, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. I think everyone can agree that 2020 has been... - [Elsah Voted Top Scenic Spot in Illinois](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2018/06/elsah-voted-top-scenic-spot): The Green Tree Inn is proud to call Elsah our home. Our wonderful village has recently taken the top spot... - [B&B Owner Shares Love of Cooking](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2018/02/bb-owner-shares-love-of-cooking): The Alton Telegraph recently wrote a new article about Connie Davis appropriately titled B&B Owner Shares Love of Cooking. According... - [Meeting of the Great Rivers from Pages of Travel](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2017/12/meeting-of-the-great-rivers): This Pages of Travel article covers the many amazing features at the Meeting of the Great Rivers in Illinois. The... - [Homestyle Magazine Feature: Home Away From Home](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2017/10/homestyle-magazine-feature): Home Away From Home: A Day in the Life of a B&B, featured in The Summer Issue of Homestyle Magazine.... - [Riverbend Reach Podcast](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2017/08/riverbend-reach-podcast): Doug Brown of Riverbend Reach invited Connie and Gary Davis of Green Tree Inn to participate in a recent podcast.... - [RGBA Cuts Ribbon for Green Tree Inn](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2017/07/rgba-cuts-ribbon-green-tree-inn): The Riverbend Growth Association visited Green Tree Inn recently for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate their 5th year as... - [Spring Festival a Success! - Telegraph Reports](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2017/07/telegraph-reports-spring-festival-success): The first Elsah Spring Festival and Pop-Up Gallery turned out to be an incredible event in June. Despite a reschedule... - [Elsah Spring Festival](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2017/05/elsahs-first-spring-festival): Mark your calendar and make plans to attend Elsah’s First Spring Festival. It will be held on Saturday, June 10... - [A Lucky Winner of A Free Night's Stay](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2016/04/a-lucky-winner-of-a-free-nights-stay): Congratulations to Christine Samoore who won a Free Night’s stay at Green Tree Inn. Christine was the winner of The... - [Contra Dancing in Elsah](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2016/04/contra-dancing-in-elsah): Contra Dancing is a combination of folk dancing and square dancing, which is danced in a line instead of a... - [Win A Free Night's Stay at Green Tree Inn](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2016/03/win-a-free-nights-stay-at-green-tree-inn): The Annual Elsah Photography Contest is held at the Elsah Village Hall which is home of the Elsah Museum. Check... - [Eagle Watching](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2016/01/472): If you have never taken time for a drive down the Great River Road during Eagle Watching Season, then you... - [Christmas Time at Green Tree Inn](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2015/12/christmas-time-at-green-tree-inn): We take Christmas very seriously at the Green Tree Inn. The decorating begins the first week in November and is... - [Guests from Switzerland](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2015/08/guests-from-switzerland): Here is a picture of Andy and Kevin from Switzerland who we had the opportunity to host as guests. They... - [Enjoying Nature](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2015/06/enjoying-nature): Photo Courtesy of Debbie Hotz – 2015 The village is a great place to watch and enjoy nature. This is... - [Life as an Innkeeper](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2015/05/life-as-an-innkeeper): A weekend in the life of an Innkeeper: Thursday evening – the entire Inn is clean. All laundry is clean,... - [Spring Time](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2014/04/spring-time): We didn’t have as many guests as we had hoped during March. But we greatly enjoyed all the guests who... --- ## Rooms - [The Meadowlark](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/room/meadowlark): Only room with 2 full size beds - [The Aerie](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/room/aerie): Shares a hallway with The Hummingbird and The Meadowlark Rooms - [The Cardinal](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/room/cardinal): Access to Screened in porch - [The Hummingbird Garden](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/room/hummingbird-garden): Shares a hallway with The Aerie and The Meadowlark Rooms - [Robin's Nest](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/room/robins-nest): Only ground level room --- ## Specials - [](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/special/4938) - [Gift certificate special](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/special/4781) - [March Special](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/special/4719) - [Raging River Special](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/special/4648) - [Eagle Watching Package](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/special/eagle-watching-special-package) - [Special Occasion Package](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/special/special-occasion-package) - [Spend Multiple Nights and Receive 10% discount](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/special/spend-multiple-nights-and-receive-10-discount) --- ## Attractions - [Visit Grafton, Illinois](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/attraction/4925) - [Explore Local Wineries and Vineyards](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/attraction/explore-local-wineries-and-vineyards) - [Visit a Local Orchard or Farm](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/attraction/visit-a-local-orchard-or-farm) - [Explore Cahokia Mounds](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/attraction/explore-cahokia-mounds) - [Visit Historic St. Charles, Missouri – Main Street](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/attraction/visit-historic-st-charles-missouri-main-street) - [Hiking, Horseback Riding and Outdoor Activities](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/attraction/hiking-horseback-riding-and-outdoor-activities) - [Explore St. Louis, Missouri](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/attraction/explore-st-louis-missouri) - [Visit Alton, Illinois](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/attraction/visit-alton-illinois) - [Take a Ride on the Hakuna Matata](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/attraction/take-a-ride-on-the-hakuna-matata) - [Local Bird Watching](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/attraction/local-bird-watching) --- # # Detailed Content ## Pages - Published: 2018-08-28 - Modified: 2021-11-05 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/accessibility-statement --- - Published: 2015-04-27 - Modified: 2015-04-27 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/redirect --- - Published: 2013-12-10 - Modified: 2021-09-24 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/home-rotation --- - Published: 2011-11-03 - Modified: 2025-11-11 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/ --- - Published: 2011-11-03 - Modified: 2020-01-04 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog --- - Published: 2011-11-03 - Modified: 2019-04-16 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/site-map --- - Published: 2011-11-03 - Modified: 2021-09-24 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/photo-gallery --- - Published: 2011-11-03 - Modified: 2025-11-12 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/rooms-and-rates --- - Published: 2011-11-03 - Modified: 2019-04-29 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/directions --- - Published: 2011-11-03 - Modified: 2019-04-16 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/things-to-do --- - Published: 2011-11-03 - Modified: 2019-04-15 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/specials --- --- ## Blog Post - Published: 2024-01-18 - Modified: 2024-01-20 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2024/01/book-direct - Categories: Education, news and events - Tags: book direct, education --- - Published: 2021-08-24 - Modified: 2021-08-24 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2021/08/choose-green-tree-inn - Categories: news and events --- - Published: 2021-03-05 - Modified: 2021-03-05 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2021/03/bed-and-breakfast-versus-guest-house - Categories: news and events --- - Published: 2020-09-29 - Modified: 2020-11-03 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2020/09/green-tree-inn-cookbook-is-now-available-for-purchase - Categories: news and events --- - Published: 2018-06-22 - Modified: 2019-04-19 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2018/06/elsah-voted-top-scenic-spot - Categories: news and events - Tags: elsah, great river road, historic monuments, illinois, local attractions, scenic spots, top 200 --- - Published: 2018-02-28 - Modified: 2019-04-19 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2018/02/bb-owner-shares-love-of-cooking - Categories: news and events - Tags: afternoon sweet treat, chocolate poof, cooking at green tree inn, flaire magazine, full homemade breakfast, guest favorites, variety of beverages --- - Published: 2017-12-05 - Modified: 2019-04-19 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2017/12/meeting-of-the-great-rivers - Categories: news and events - Tags: elsah, great rivers meet, historic monuments, pages of travel, where to stay This Pages of Travel article covers the many amazing features at the Meeting of the Great Rivers in Illinois. The section covering "Where to Stay" in the Great River Valley features The Green Tree Inn Bed & Breakfast with an informative article and many great pics! --- - Published: 2017-10-03 - Modified: 2019-04-19 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2017/10/homestyle-magazine-feature - Categories: news and events - Tags: charming, elsah, home away from home, Homestyle Magazine, innkeeping, village --- - Published: 2017-08-22 - Modified: 2019-04-19 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2017/08/riverbend-reach-podcast - Categories: news and events - Tags: interview, podcast, riverbend reach --- - Published: 2017-07-21 - Modified: 2019-04-19 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2017/07/rgba-cuts-ribbon-green-tree-inn - Categories: news and events - Tags: 5 year, anniversary, ribbon cutting, riverbend growth association, video --- - Published: 2017-07-13 - Modified: 2019-04-19 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2017/07/telegraph-reports-spring-festival-success - Categories: news and events - Tags: arts, crafts, elsah, events, festival, green tree inn, live music, spring, vendors --- - Published: 2017-05-27 - Modified: 2019-04-19 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2017/05/elsahs-first-spring-festival - Categories: news and events - Tags: arts, crafts, elsah, events, festival, green tree inn, live music, spring, vendors --- - Published: 2016-04-20 - Modified: 2019-04-19 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2016/04/a-lucky-winner-of-a-free-nights-stay - Categories: news and events - Tags: contest, free night stay, giveaway --- - Published: 2016-04-06 - Modified: 2019-04-19 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2016/04/contra-dancing-in-elsah - Categories: news and events - Tags: contra, dancing, elsah, events, il --- - Published: 2016-03-03 - Modified: 2019-04-19 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2016/03/win-a-free-nights-stay-at-green-tree-inn - Categories: news and events - Tags: content, free night stay, giveaway --- - Published: 2016-01-27 - Modified: 2019-04-19 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2016/01/472 - Categories: news and events - Tags: bird watching, brussels ferry, eagle, eagle nests, eagle watching, eagles, riverlands --- - Published: 2015-12-04 - Modified: 2019-04-19 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2015/12/christmas-time-at-green-tree-inn - Categories: news and events - Tags: christmas, decor, green tree inn, holiday, season, tree --- - Published: 2015-08-11 - Modified: 2019-04-19 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2015/08/guests-from-switzerland - Categories: news and events - Tags: friendly travelers, switzerland guests --- - Published: 2015-06-18 - Modified: 2019-04-19 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2015/06/enjoying-nature - Categories: news and events - Tags: getaway, nature, park, peaceful, recreation, walk --- - Published: 2015-05-21 - Modified: 2019-08-09 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2015/05/life-as-an-innkeeper - Categories: news and events - Tags: day to day activities, green tree inn, innkeeper, story --- - Published: 2014-04-06 - Modified: 2019-04-19 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2014/04/spring-time - Categories: news and events - Tags: inn, nature, season, spring, wildlife --- --- ## Rooms - Published: 2018-11-29 - Modified: 2026-03-09 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/room/meadowlark Only room with 2 full size beds --- - Published: 2018-11-09 - Modified: 2026-03-17 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/room/aerie Shares a hallway with The Hummingbird and The Meadowlark Rooms --- - Published: 2018-11-05 - Modified: 2026-03-13 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/room/cardinal Access to Screened in porch --- - Published: 2018-11-05 - Modified: 2026-03-13 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/room/hummingbird-garden Shares a hallway with The Aerie and The Meadowlark Rooms --- - Published: 2018-11-02 - Modified: 2026-03-09 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/room/robins-nest Only ground level room --- --- ## Specials --- ## Attractions ---