Welcome to the Eckert Property Site / Next Outing May 15-17

Welcome to the new Eckert Property Website! This will be a place where we can share information about our favorite place, a piece of heaven in south-central Missouri.

I welcome comments and suggestions on the new site. The next outing is rapidly approaching. I hope to see you in the woods of Missouri May 15-17.

Comments may be directed to Jason Eckert.

Directions to the Property

From St. Louis (I-44 West):

• Exit Bourbon, Missouri ... Exit #218 .. 50 or so miles from I-270.


• Follow Highway C -- you will have to make a right off of I-44 -- then a quick left on C. Basically, just follow the signs for C.


• Drive 9.5 miles on Highway C to Highway CC and turn right. –– At this point, you can follow the map below...


• Drive 3.1 miles on Highway CC which turns into Highway F (also known as "Jake Prairie Road") at Highway 19.


• Drive 2.4 miles on Highway F and make a right onto Wright Road. (Wright Road is the next road on the right after Shoemaker, although it is not labeled very well on the map).


• Drive 1.0 mile on Wright and make a right onto Glasner.


• Drive 0.7 miles on Glasner and take a left on Stovoll (which will become Van Deven Road after 0.2 miles).


• This road will curve to the right, followed by a small creek which you need to cross. (The creek is normally dry or very low and is no big deal.)


• Drive 0.6 miles on Van Deven to the property gate.


• After you cross the creek, the property is the first gate on the left. The "address" VD1-201 is posted on the gate.


• If the gate is locked ... well ... holler like heck and maybe someone will come and let you in if you have beer. ;-)

From I-44 East:

• Exit at Cuba, MO ... Exit #208.


• Turn left (north) on Highway 19.


• Drive 10 miles on Highway 19 and make a left on Highway F.


• From this point, follow the directions above.
  

What to Bring to the Eckert Property:

• Beer, & any other beverages (soda, etc.) – Yes, alcohol tops the list
• Snacks & food – Most people bring food to share. There are sometimes group meals. Many people makes smores and roast peeps on the campfire.
• Lawn chairs
• Softball equipment – glove, bat ... some folks even bring cleats. Saturday afternoon softball is a property tradition.
• Water – There is no running water at the property, so you might want to bring some clean water for drinking and cleaning purposes.
• Towels and other toiletries...
• Sleeping bag, pillow, etc. – The cabin sleeps about 10 people. Tents are a common sight.
• Sunscreen BUG SPRAY ... especially bug spray that repels ticks. Deep Woods OFF or any spray that has a high DEET content are recommended.
• Games, cards, etc. – particularly if we have to wait out some rain under cover.
• CDs and iPods – A little music for the stereo which is typically perched on the cabin deck.

Satellite Photo of The Eckert Property

"Property Legend" Dan Knoll marked up this satellite photo a few years ago. It gives an excellent arial view of the property and its major features.

About the Eckert Property

The Eckert Property consists of 60 wooded acres of land in Gasconade County in south-central Missouri. The property is approximately 90 minutes southwest of St. Louis. The area is both beautiful and hilly, located on the far northern edge of the Ozark Mountains. The Eckert Property is relatively near the Missouri towns of Bourbon and Cuba.

The property was purchased by John Eckert in 1990. John was Leo's brother and Jason's godfather. After John passed away, his son Johnny inherited the property. The property is also used as a hunting and nature retreat.

The property website was initially designed by Jeff Lorentz. Jeff launched the page on October 19, 2001, and made periodic updates until Jason Eckert took the page over in 2005. The new property website (hosted by Blogger) was launched by Jason on April 27, 2009.

Features of The Eckert Property:

• Cabin with electricity
• Shed with a Ford tractor
• Beautiful creeks
• Numerous fields, including one groomed for softball games
• Trails perfect for ATV runs
• Sex rock
• Wildlife, especially when we are not making too much noise

The Eckert Property Does Not Have:

• Running water
• Telephone service
• Reliable cellular coverage (getting better over the years)
• Most burdens of city living