Jasones Bed & Breakfast and Restaurant

In 1906, this beautiful, historical home was constructed by builder W.J. Aikman, a native of Marion, a real estate tycoon, vice president of the bank and a farmer. The Aikman House as it became known served as the Aikman family's home until 1938 when Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Melvin took ownership. Between 1961 and 1969, the home stood vacant; then Wayland Sims purchased the property and renovated it, transforming the substantially built home into a remarkable show piece attracting hundreds of visitors through the years. In 2003 the home once again traded hands, this time to Laura Walstrom, then a month later was taken over by the Hartland Regional Medical Center for a doctor to occupy. Legend has it that the doctor's wife believed the house to be haunted by ghosts, so the couple fled their home. The house stood vacant until purchased in March 2010 by Debbie Hayes who has since renovated the mansion, adding wheelchair accessible bathroom additions, three bathrooms for the bedrom suites, two commercial kitchens, a concrete patio and more.

The house has been renamed Jasones in loving memory of Debbie's son Jason Rowcliffe who went to heaven December 24, 2002. Jason planned to attend Johnson & Wales Culinary Institute to become a Master Chef with the dream of opening his own 5-star restaurant. All my love and passion has gone into this house, and I am pleased to share with you the joy of Jasones Bed & Breakfast and Restaurant. Thank you for your patronage and welcome to the family. ~ Debbie Hayes

Baskets and trays available: Cheese/crackers/ nuts with or without wine, or fruit with or without wine, or chocolate with or without wine. Special orders for trays and baskets.

Packages available: Massages, hair, nails, etc.
Room service available until 8pm...menu in room.

Restaurant hours are Mon: 11:30 - 3 and Tues - Sat: 8:30 - 3:00
Dinners by reservation only with 24 hrs notice, parties of 6 or more. Varied menus.
Homemade dressings for sale at $5.49 per pint container. (french, 1000 island, ranch, poppyseed, raspberry vinaigarette, balsamic vinagrette, blue cheese)
Home made Strawberry or Cinnamon butter for sale at $6.99 per pint container. Home Made Cakes/Pies: (24 hrs notice) Chocolate Confusion Cake $25.00 Cheesecake $10.00 White Pie: $8.99 Molten Lava Cake $25.00 Buckeyes: $12.00 dozen Weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, special occasions...call for details.

Gift Shop

Area Information

Southern Illinois Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Garden of the Gods Country - Hiking, nature, and sightseeing
Shawnee National Forest

Southern Illinois Festivals and Events

Local Interest
Treasures of Little Egypt by Chris McKinley
Shawnee Dreams - Images of Southern Illinois

Cycling
Sierra Club - Shawnee Group Illinois
Illinois Bike Paths and Maps - See 'Southern Trails', esp. Tunnel Hill
Shawnee Mountain Bike Association - Mountain biking.

Running
River to River Run

Hunting & Fishing
World Shooting and Recreational Complex

Horse Back Riding
Giant City Stables - Offering trail rides and lessons

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
John A. Logan College, Carterville
Southeastern College, Harrisburg
Rend Lake College, Ina

We plan & host elegant special events:
Weddings
Holidays
Anniversary Parties
Birthday Parties
Reunions
Business Meetings or Events
Bridal Showers
Luncheons at our Beautiful Inn
Call us about your next event.