Thoroughly enjoyed the Flint Hills Rodeo.  It is an idyllic setting in the midst of the rolling green hills on the first weekend of June.  As the sun is setting  the music, the professional riders, and the clown make for great family fun.  It's very exciting to see how long the cowboys can stay on the bucking horses and who keeps their hat on.  The bull riding is thrilling as these muscular and wild looking creatures give their riders a great ride.  The cowgirls race around the arena between competitions and also around the barrels.  Always fun to see the rodeo clown as he keeps an out for the participants and their safety and also provides entertainment for the crowd.  We serve breakfast each morning for our guests and our guests enjoy this spacious old home with the modern amenities, king size beds and extra beds for families.  It's coming up soon get your tickets at the Rodeo website.  Please email [email protected] to reserve your room.  We have more information to share about having a great time Rodeo weekend.

Another lovely weekend in Chase county!  We had a fun day of fishing, playing at Swope Park, playing at the Strong City Park, and listening to the sounds of the trains.  Our two year old wanted to know where those sounds were coming from so her adventurous aunt showed her the way and ended up at the caboose near the Strong City depot.  Another fun stop as they all climbed on board.  The falls at the walking bridge are especially interesting as there is a lot of watering rushing over them.  Everyone enjoyed hiking to the falls at the Chase County lake.   The gardening is going great at Spring Street, excited about the fall plantings and the previous plants and seeds that have made an appearance this spring.  There will be a lot of weeding to do with the abundant rains.  But the green hills are amazing and quite a sight to enjoy!  Please make plans for weekend getaway and email me at [email protected] to plan your visit soon!

It was a beautiful evening on the prairie for the Country Barn Dance.  The window of the hay loft and dance floor was open wide to the fields and the stars.  We are new fans of the Matt Engels Band as they  played and sang the dance favorites.  Snacks and beverages were plentiful and the hospitality gracious.  As we walked the farm and visited the kiosk we could imagine what it was like over 125 years ago and the time that the people here relied on the man power, horse power, and the earth and it's fruit.  There are pictures documenting this time when the cattle and the pigs would gain, and the corn grew well, providing animal feed and corn meal.  Nothing was wasted and everything was utilized to the best of their abilities.  The primary goals were caring for the families.  And, the egg money even provided a college education for four children.   Many events take place at this historic farm and ranch.  Weekends are open to visitors.  Prairie talks take place from time to time.  Be sure and fan the FB to know what is happening at Pioneer Bluffs. 

Excited for this weekends activities which include hike and yoga at the Tallgrass Preserve, meet the artists at this Saturday's symphony  silent auction gallery, and Saturday night barn dance at Pioneer Bluffs with a live band. It's looking like another beautiful weekend of sunshine. All the shops and galleries will be open.  And you never go hungry in the Flint Hills.  Kellers Feed and Wine, Wagon Wheel, Jacilito Cantina, Grand Central and Ad Astra are cooking this weekend!  Yummy!  
We have guest rooms each weekend and a special offer in May.  Book a room and get one free so you can bring friends.  We have a breakfast table seating 10.  And, an open kitchen with fresh veggies, trail snacks, coffee, tea and water.... and chocolate of course!
Excitement is high for Rodeo weekend!  Please inquire about a weekend stay at [email protected].  And, looking forward to a beautiful sunset and learning about the stars at Symphony on the Prairie.