Shepherd Homestead on 20+ Acres, Close to Everything

Step away from the hustle and bustle at this unique and tranquil getaway. Designed to be your home away from home, this thoughtfully furnished destination is surrounded by expansive views, making it the perfect escape. Experience peaceful living in the Missouri countryside with the added benefit of being centrally located near major attractions. Some standout features of the property include:

• Stunning views
• Outdoor fireplace
• Fishing
• Creek
• Garden
• Two indoor fireplaces

Check yourself in via the keypad on the door. Entering the home, you will see:

• Large entry closet (with cubbies and hooks to hold your personal items)
• Fully stocked kitchen (with generous sized pantry)
• Spacious living room (with gas fireplace and 2 futons for sleeping)
• Cozy sunroom (with dining table, game table, and gas fireplace)
• Shared bathroom (with whirlpool tub)
• Three beautiful bedrooms (with full-length mirrors, 1 king and 2 queen beds)
• Equipped laundry room (down a flight of stairs)

If you prefer to spend your time indoors, some activities you may enjoy include:

• Relaxing in front of the indoor fireplaces (for your use from October through March)
• Television on the Roku TV
• Games
• Puzzles
• Reading
• Children's toys

Outdoors, there are several ways to spend your time. You may wish to:

• Sip your morning coffee on the deck
• Barbecue on the grill
• Stargaze by the outdoor fireplace
• Explore the backyard
• Tend or harvest in the garden
• Fish in the stocked pond
• Enjoy a picnic by the creek

Although you will be in the country, there are several conveniences within a 5-minute drive:

• Interstate 44
• Walmart
• Urgent care
• Several gas stations
• Many fast food locations

Many options for finer dining exist as well, including:

• Sarah’s On Central
• Cowan’s Restaurant
• Off the Rails Burger Bar
• Tilted Skillet
• Hawthorne Inn
• Many popular spots in the neighboring town of Washington

If you would like to get to know the broader area better, there is no end to the activities available. Below are some of the possibilities.

Less than 15 minutes away:
• Purina Farms
• Shaw Nature Reserve
• Birch Creek Golf Club
• Robertsville State Park
• Piccadilly Palace (roller skating, mini golf, go-karts, arcade)
• Bourbeuse River Union Access (float trips)

Less than 30 minutes away:
• Six Flags
• Endangered Wolf Center
• Meramec Caverns
• Katy Trail Marthasville Trailhead
• Devil’s Back Floats
• Washington, MO (famous wineries, restaurants, antiquing)

Less than 45 minutes away:
• Astral Glass Studio
• Hidden Valley Ski Resort
• World Bird Sanctuary
• Onondaga Cave State Park
• Lone Elk Park
• Sophie M. Sachs Butterfly House
• The Magic House
• National Museum of Transportation
• Castlewood State Park
• Historic Daniel Boone Home
• Klondike Park
• Laumeier Sculpture Park
• Grant’s Farm
• Shopping on Manchester Rd and in Chesterfield Valley

Less than 1 hour away:
• Gateway Arch
• Missouri Botanical Gardens
• St. Louis Zoo
• St. Louis Science Center
• St. Louis Aquarium
• St. Louis Art Museum
• The Muny (outdoor theater)
• The Fox Theater
• Professional baseball, hockey, and soccer
• Many other exciting attractions that St. Louis has to offer!

Whether you're looking for a local staycation for you and your loved ones, need a place to stay while attending an event in the area, or just want to enjoy some solitude, you have found it in The Shepherd Homestead! Book your trip, and as we like to say:

Check out from the world.
Check in to The Shepherd Homestead.

Other Notes:
Please note that this property is smoke-free and pet-free. We do not host weddings, parties, or large events.

Für Gäste verfügt dieses Landhaus über Grillmöglichkeiten, einen Garten und eine Wäscherei. Die Rezeption ist rund um die Uhr geöffnet.

Dieses Landhaus in Union ist eine Nichtraucher-Unterkunft.