About Us, ArdPark Cabins, Steelville Berryman Missouri, Private Lodges Vacations Rentals, Riverfront Primitive Camping Sites

Both having rural upbringings, love for the outdoors in the country came to us at an early age. Much of Tim's family is
from Salem, Missouri. He spent many a day working at his grandparents' farm and exploring the woods with cousins
and friends. Cindy's grandparents had a small weekend cabin near Montauk State Park where a lot of time was spent
building fond memories. Her great aunt's Rolla farm was also a frequent stop. From all those wonderful experiences,
we continue to enjoy simple things in life like picking blackberries, cutting firewood and taking walks on quiet trails.
We are casual people with small needs.

Camping has been part of our lives since we can remember. After joining together 16 years ago, camping was an every
weekend event and Steelville was our top destination. At 30, we were still faithful to a tent. A few years later we gave
up the ground for a small pop-up camper. That was great but our dream was to own some land of our own. By 35, the
quest for the perfect slice of Missouri was on! We patiently searched and like a gift from God part of the property now
known as ArdPark was found.

The folks who sold us the original 41 acres were generous enough to pass along the original deed signed by President
Buchanon which evidences that ArdPark was part of the original Spanish Land Grant. Bordered on 3 sides by Mark
Twain National Forest, the property came with a one room cabin that immediately became our second home where we
continue to live as often as possible.

We have been fortunate and blessed the past several years to acquire adjoining properties that fit together like a game
of monopoly. It is these added 19 acres, also bordered by Mark Twain National Forest, that we have opened to share
with you. The cabins and campground at ArdPark have been remodeled, renovated and renewed between regular
work schedules and home life, sometimes with help from a few close friends. Without their hard work and love,
ArdPark would remain in the making for many more years. It has been fun and rewarding putting ArdPark together
since starting the project in the fall of 2007. Searching for and refinishing retro furniture, finding the perfect wall decor,
making improvements along the way and watching everything unfold has been quite an adventure. Being somewhat
of a hobby for us, countless ideas are already in mind for additional amenities and upgrades in the years to come.

We fully intend to keep ArdPark private and uncommercialized, for you and for us. You can expect the number of
facilities at ArdPark to remain very small. You won't see billboard advertisements or giant road signs. We absolutely
want your experience to always be personal and untouched.

Several guests have asked what made us decide to open our business. The only answer to that question is "to make
people like you happy." There is no doubt you will love and treasure ArdPark as much as we do and soon know why
we call it "The Place You'll Never Want to Leave."

You have our sincere promise that ArdPark will give you an extraordinary country experience. We look forward to
serving you and yours!

Tim grew up primarily in Hazelwood, Missouri and is a 30 year veteran ironworker with St. Louis
Local 396. He is a lifelong outdoorsman with particular interests in hunting and shooting guns.
Cindy was raised in Florissant, Missouri and spent the past 23 years working in the patent and
trademark field as a legal secretary. She shares Tim's affliction for target practice and is passionate
about ArdPark.

Friends since our late teens and true soulmates, we married in a private beach ceremony on Grand
Cayman Island in 1997 and currently reside in Florissant. Our home is shared with daughter
Emileigh, our Red Doberman, Butch, and two cats, Foxy and Mea, the latter of which are ArdPark
"refugees." :-)