Welcome to Center For Lost Arts in beautiful Southernmost Illinois
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Overnight Stays
Eva's Roost
A primitive zen-style cottage, designed & built by Paul, nestled in the hillside overlooking the forest & pond. Spacious, rustic and cozy. The extra large windows connect you to the outside natural world. Head out the back door to listen to the birds, sit by a fire or have morning coffee, watch the moon, take a walk into the forest. Carve out some time & space as a human being, not a human doing. Reconnect with yourself, a friend or loved one and with nature. 
Tiny House of Paul
A unique tiny home, designed & built by Paul with help from apprentices, with many of Paul's signature touches. Centrally located near the greenhouse and woodshop, yet feels like a small world all it's own. A large westward window affords a beautiful forest & sunset view. A screened porch & outside deck provide space for relaxing outside. A great space to return after exploring Southernmost Illinois. All guests have access to the trails, gardens & pond habitat on this beautiful 20 acre property. 
Strawbale Stump
Paul's idea behind this design was to show a model of a simplehouse, made from natural materials, that could be easily and inexpensively be changed or replaced. Guests, apprentices or helpers will enjoy returning to this cozy retreat space at the end of the day. Trillium Vintage Cabin Located four miles up the road from us, this beautiful log cabin was hand built in the 1980's. A spacious and fully stocked house for a family/friend reunion, group or small group retreat weekend. Sleeping for 6 to 10 people. One mile of walking trails. See photos & details for Trillium Vintage Cabin HERE. |
Mindful Living Bonnie Burton has been creating inclusive & welcoming spaces for people in one form or another her whole life. Currently, she offers private Mindful Living sessions in person and at a distance, a four-week series "Mindful Living & Meditation" in person and online, facilitating personal & group retreats at Center For Lost and managing overnight guests at Eva's Roost & Tiny House of Paul. www.soulintheworld.org Bluesky: @soulintheworld.bsky.social Instagram: @soulintheworld Facebook: Soul in the World ~~~~~ Cobden Village Shops Bonnie is also the owner & curator of Cobden Village Shops, supporting over eighty local artists, makers, vintage & antique collectors, repurposers & others committed to environmental & social responsibility. You'll find vendors who practice "lost arts," but there's always room for more! Facebook: Cobden Village Shops & Packrats Paradise Instagram: @shopincobdenillinois Cobden Village Shops is located at 220 S. Front St in Cobden, a mile up the road from Center For Lost Arts, next to the infamous Iron Whisk. |
Master CraftsmanPaul Frank is the designer & builder of all structures & interior furnishings at Center For Lost Arts. It is Paul's greatest passion to build and create with wood and natural building materials, in connection with the nature. ~~~~~ Paul purchased a former daffodil and peony farm in the early 80's and began planting trees - 4500 of them. After 35 years, a thriving ecosystem has replaced the fields and the original barn has been transformed into Paul's original three story design - House of Paul ~~~~~ Paul was diagnosed with a bone marrow mutation in 2022, that took away the use of his arms and hands. He has recovered most of his large motor skills and has been back in the woodshop with the aid of helpers and apprentices. We are so grateful. Currently, we are looking for one or two people who would like to create with Paul - both projects for him and for themselves. If you are retired, work part-time or have some extra time on your hands, let us know. www.pauljfrank.com Instagram: @tiny_artchitecture @paulfrankartwork #pauljfrank |
