It's that time of year!  Time to start training for spring rides.   Sunny winter weekends are perfect for this.  The Flint Hills Trail at Council Grove is ideal for a long Saturday bike ride.  Enjoy all the comforts of home and relax in our beautiful guesthouse with complimentary hot breakfast.  The veranda's are perfect for this too.  The merchants on main street are super friendly and enjoy meeting all those who visit town.  So many unique and wonderful things and works of art.  Plan to take some time to getaway to a place that is quiet, safe and friendly.  Enjoy the sunsets on the Flint Hills National Scenic Byway and remember the Tallgrass National Preserve is open all year around and we are too.   We offer our special 4 Season Getaway and a free fourth visit.  You will be glad you did!

Our guests enjoy this favorite place.  The front porch of Spring Street.   In the evenings it is delightful to listen to the band playing down the street at the Ireland Football Field.  It is a wonderful place to listen and to enjoy all the hummingbirds sipping on the Rose of Sharon's that decorate the front.  You may also notice the 12' tall sunflowers.  

This week I learned the Rose of Sharon is a hibiscus plant.  They typically are white and pink.  Lavender and blue are not as common.  Our Rose of Sharon's seem to to be lavender on the south side but in the shade of the giant elm tree.  I am on the lookout for Rose of Sharon's that are genetically lavender.  Rose of Sharon's are great propagators.  In the Fall I love to use a sharp shooter to transplant them. 

Planning on more at Spring Street.  It is such a joy to make garden plans.  Dreaming of the native grass area for next year and plans to encourage them, sunflowers along the inner edge, coneflowers on the outer edge.  

Hope everyone had a good week.  Hope to see you soon at Spring Street Retreat.  We offer the 4 Season Getaway and the 4th visit is free.  We also often offer free breakfast on weekends.  We also are a guesthouse all week long.   Have a great weekend!  Enjoy this wonderful time of year.