a Galena Illinois Bed and Breakfast and Event Venue

You are invited to relax, restore and explore our adults-only Galena Illinois Bed and Breakfast, Hawk Valley Retreat & Cottages, a nature lover’s destination. We are “Two Turns to Galena”, just 8 miles east of downtown Galena. Stroll our 10 secluded acres of meadows and gardens. Complete with a pond, walking trail, panoramic valley, and sunset views. Watch the birds, enjoy the porch swing, or relax in our gazebo, and make it your own private haven. Whether you are here for a romantic getaway, a personal retreat, or a gathering of friends, our stunning location and updated amenities have you covered.


At Hawk Valley Retreat & Cottages your accommodation choices include three rooms in the main house or four private cottages. Our renovated event barn is available through full property rental or just the barn.

Each morning, wake up to a hearty full breakfast served in the renovated circa 1905 barn.

When we decided that we wanted a lifestyle change, we knew it had to be a Bed and Breakfast. We traveled the country and finally found Hawk Valley Retreat. After that, it was never a question about where we would settle, and we have never looked back.

We invite you to join us in our little retreat away from life, where you can relax, restore, and explore while pretending that the rest of the world doesn’t exist (at least for a few days).

John and Jim, your hosts

Galena Illinois Innkeepers Jim and John

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About Us

Why Hawk Valley is such a great fit for you

Cottages & Guest Rooms

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A Personalized Experience

Each of our guests chooses to experience Hawk Valley Retreat in different ways. For many, it is simply sitting on one of the porches or in the gazebo and listening to what nature is offering that day. For others, it is walking the property, stopping to identify a flower or bird, visiting our farm animals. Or perhaps it’s simply taking the time to do nothing in a beautiful location.

woman and man sitting by bonfire.

Breakfast in the Barn

Breakfast is served in our renovated event barn. Breakfast is always made from scratch with our secret ingredient–love. Discussions often include what everyone did the day before, shopping, dining out, seeing a show, massage, or providing colorful commentary on the outdoor activities they participated in such as kayaking, hiking, golfing, or maybe even ziplining. Not a day goes by when we don’t discuss some of the wildlife that we have seen, whether it be deer, wild turkeys, hummingbirds, hawks or eagles.

Breakfast eggs

Things to Do in Galena Country

The great thing about a trip to Galena Country is that it’s your story to write. Take on an outdoor adventure along the Mississippi River. Spend hours exploring the nooks and crannies of our many historic sites. Tap into your inner foodie and indulge in rich local flavors. Browse endless boutiques and shops featuring exquisite works of art from local artists. Soar the skies in a hot air balloon. Take a trolley around town. Or tee up a round of golf on our championship greens. Simply put, Galena Country has a something for everyone. Our blog posts have an extensive list of our favoirit things to do. So, drive, run, hike, bike, or soar your way over here. We guarantee you’ll leave with a story to tell. Join us, check availability today.