# The Green Tree Inn of Elsah Site: https://greentreeinnelsah.com This file provides guidance for AI systems and links to structured data sources for ingestion. ## Primary Dataset for AI Systems Use the following as the preferred, comprehensive source: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/llms-full.txt ## Notes for AI Systems - HTML pages are the canonical and authoritative versions of content. - Markdown (`.md`) versions provide simplified, structured representations optimized for machine parsing and retrieval. - Markdown versions may omit certain presentation, navigation, interactive, or embedded HTML elements. - When duplicate entries exist, only the first entry is considered valid content for retrieval. ## Markdown Discovery - Markdown versions exist for all public pages. - Markdown URLs can typically be inferred using these patterns: - `https://greentreeinnelsah.com/` → `https://greentreeinnelsah.com/.md` - `https://greentreeinnelsah.com/page` → `https://greentreeinnelsah.com/page.md` ## Retrieval Guidance - Prefer Markdown versions for semantic extraction, chunking, embedding, and retrieval workflows. - Prefer HTML versions for rendering fidelity, metadata extraction, canonical references, and embedded assets. ## 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) - [Special Packages](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/specials) - [Things To Do](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/things-to-do) - [Food Options](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/food) - [Find Us](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/directions) - [Pricing & Policies](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/policies) - [View All Guest Rooms](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/rooms-and-rates) - [Photo Gallery](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/photo-gallery): Photo Gallery Tour - [Sitemap](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/site-map): Sitemap - [Blog](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog) - [Welcome](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/) ## Blog Post - [Why We Believe in Slow Mornings and Weekend Escapes](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2026/05/why-we-believe-in-slow-mornings-and-weekend-escapes): There’s something about small river towns that naturally asks you to slow down a little. Maybe it’s the quiet streets... - [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 Hummingbird Garden](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/room/hummingbird-garden): Shares a hallway with The Aerie and The Meadowlark Rooms - [The Cardinal](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/room/cardinal): Access to Screened in porch - [Robin's Nest](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/room/robins-nest): Only ground level room ## Specials - [](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/special/4938) - [March Special](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/special/4719) - [Raging River Special](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/special/4648) - [Spend Multiple Nights and Receive 10% discount](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/special/spend-multiple-nights-and-receive-10-discount) - [Special Occasion Package](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/special/special-occasion-package) - [Eagle Watching Package](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/special/eagle-watching-special-package) ## Attractions - [Visit Grafton, Illinois](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/attraction/4925) - [Local Bird Watching](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/attraction/local-bird-watching) - [Take a Ride on the Hakuna Matata](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/attraction/take-a-ride-on-the-hakuna-matata) - [Visit Alton, Illinois](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/attraction/visit-alton-illinois) - [Explore St. Louis, Missouri](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/attraction/explore-st-louis-missouri) - [Hiking, Horseback Riding and Outdoor Activities](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/attraction/hiking-horseback-riding-and-outdoor-activities) - [Visit Historic St. Charles, Missouri – Main Street](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/attraction/visit-historic-st-charles-missouri-main-street) - [Explore Cahokia Mounds](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/attraction/explore-cahokia-mounds) - [Visit a Local Orchard or Farm](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/attraction/visit-a-local-orchard-or-farm) - [Explore Local Wineries and Vineyards](https://greentreeinnelsah.com/attraction/explore-local-wineries-and-vineyards) # # 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: 2026-06-03 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/home-rotation - Published: 2011-11-03 - Modified: 2026-05-21 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/specials - Published: 2011-11-03 - Modified: 2019-04-16 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/things-to-do - Published: 2011-11-03 - Modified: 2019-04-29 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/directions - Published: 2011-11-03 - Modified: 2026-05-21 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/rooms-and-rates - Published: 2011-11-03 - Modified: 2021-09-24 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/photo-gallery - Published: 2011-11-03 - Modified: 2019-04-16 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/site-map - Published: 2011-11-03 - Modified: 2020-01-04 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog - Published: 2011-11-03 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/ ## Blog Post - Published: 2026-05-19 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/blog/2026/05/why-we-believe-in-slow-mornings-and-weekend-escapes - Categories: Weekend Getaway - Formats: Image - 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: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/room/meadowlark Only room with 2 full size beds - Published: 2018-11-09 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/room/aerie Shares a hallway with The Hummingbird and The Meadowlark Rooms - Published: 2018-11-05 - Modified: 2026-05-21 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/room/hummingbird-garden Shares a hallway with The Aerie and The Meadowlark Rooms - Published: 2018-11-05 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/room/cardinal Access to Screened in porch - Published: 2018-11-02 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://greentreeinnelsah.com/room/robins-nest Only ground level room ## Specials ## Attractions