Tierra Linda is a wonderful space - if you love dogs, bonfires, nature, fireflies and interesting conversation, I highly recommend Tierra Linda - it was one of the highlights of our vacation - more

To fully appreciate Tierra Linda you must love nature in all its shapes and forms like Armando, the owner of this charming B&B, does. Turn of the century (last century, of course) farmhouse hidden amidst the picturesque hills and valleys five miles from Main street of Galena evokes archetypical memories of childhood. May be not a childhood of someone in... more

What a perfect way to spend the weekend. We arrived late on Friday night but Armando, our host, had the bonfire ablaze and a glass of wine ready for us. We sat there with another couple and their dog and talked until 2 in the morning. We also watched for falling stars and satellites. Both mornings Armando served us a... more

I'll preface this by saying that I do not like B&B's in general. I have always thought them "stuffy", "pushy" and "snoopy". A place where I feel forced to "commune" with the other guests on a daily basis. That said....My husband, our dog and I stayed at TerraLinda August 8-10, 2008. I found this property online while searching for accommodations... more

When you are ready to eschew the every-day hum drum of city life, get away to the country only a couple hours away from Chicago, GO to Tierra Linda. Spend a couple of nights at Armando's beautiful little slice of Galena. Play in the pond, sit in the sun, read, listen to music, go out and play in town, play... more

I found Tierra Linda's website by accident about a month ago, and it was the best mistake I've made in a long time! My 2 large dogs and I stayed at Tierra Linda July 9 - 12, 2008, and it was a wonderful experience for all of us! Being a single traveler with dogs, I needed a place that was... more

Things to do in Tierra Linda: arrive .. go outside and see the firefly show & order pizza from Happy Joes-pan veggie is delicious! Drink some Tierra Linda juice (beer w lemondae) Lay in the hammock with your love and look up at the stars while drinking wake up and eat delicious food with armando play with the puppies (they... more

I was there recently during the memorial day holiday. I just wanted to get away with my girlfriend away from the busy life of the city. We chose Tierra Linda because the photos promised a bit of sanctuary. We arrived and immediatley Armando made us feel at home. He helped us with our bags, showed us to our room, which... more

If you want to show your puppy dog paradises bring him to Tierra Linda. We spend Memorial Day weekend at Tierra Linda with my dog Fido. It was the best weekend in his life. Upon our arrival Armando asked me right away to take my dog off the leash. I was a little bit afraid because my dog is always... more