"From the 1930's to the mid-1970's, there was no other place like it in the area."
. . . Harry White, grandson of founder

Echo Lake Ranch Resort
Fine, safe swimming. Gentle horses. Square dancing.
Convenient to St. Louis by automobile or bus.
American Plan by day or week.

The Thursday Night Conga Line

On Thursdays, after an evening of dancing, march music of sorts was played and a "bizarre conga line snake dance" wound through The Lodge, in and out of its doors, headed to the weiner roast pit. Let's cook some hot dogs and marshmallows! CLICK TO CONTINUE TOUR