The Shack Up Inn

One of these things is not like the others: a Witt van parked outside the lobby of the Shack Up

A unique lodging experience awaited us at the Shack Up Inn on the outskirts of Clarksdale, where tenant-farmer houses from the early 20th century have been brought in from all over the area, fixed up, and made available for overnight stays. The folks at Shack Up are huge blues fans, and they host music classes and workshops as well as musical performances by blues artists.

The shacks on the grounds have been rescued from demolition from sites all over the area.

The grassy lawn around which tenant farmer shacks have been artfully arranged.

 

Exploring the grounds

An informal tour of homes as we check out each other's shacks

The interior the lobby area hosts a performance space

Group shot in front of the main entrance to the lobby

A small plot of unharvested cotton on the grounds of Shack Up allowed us to reach out and touch cotton in the field.

Group shot inside the neighboring Hopson Commissary  where we feasted on jerk chicken, barbecued ribs, and yummy bread pudding made with King Cake leftover from Mardi Gras.

Shack Up at night