Summer at The Prairie Queen

Summer is here. We've had lots of rain but many beautiful days mixed in. The flower beds are looking perfect, although they can always use weeding. I think I've gotten all the pesky weeds and walk back through the yard and there are more.

The Hydrangea's are full of blossoms this year and still more to come. We have them in several colors.

The Peach Tree is loaded. Looking forward to making some peach jam. Last year we didn't have any due to late frost and the jam is all gone. Keeping an eye on them to pick at just the right time. Not ready yet ----- For now we are getting some really good ones at the Leavenworth Farmer's Market

They really add a nice touch to the Puffed Pancake breakfast.



A great place to sit and relax is the Pergola. Ceiling fans move the air and the view of the gardens can't help but put you in a good mood.

Or sit by the water garden and enjoy the sights and sounds.


We hope you will spend some time with us this summer. Give us a call soon to make your reservation.

KBBA Annual Meeting and Conference Schedule

2010 KBBA Annual Meeting and Conference Schedule - 15 March 20010

Abilene Convention and Visitors Center
201 NW 2nd St.
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-2231 or (800) 569-5915
Register at: http://www.kbba.com/events.php


9:00 - 10:00 Registration

10:00 - noon Welcome and KBBA Annual Meeting
KBBA members and Aspiring Innkeepers only

noon - 1:20 Lunch from "The Dish"

break

1:30 - 2:30 State of travel and tourism in Kansas
Panel: Tom Holden, HLA of Greater Kansas City; Jana Jordan, Hays CVB; Marci Penner, Kansas Sampler Foundation; Glenda Purkis, Abilene CVB; Richard Smalley, Kansas Division of Travel and Tourism

2:30 - 3:00 Birthday Party

3:00 - 4:15 Seminars (concurrent) “Cooking With Flair” and “Make web sites (yours and KBBA’s) work harder for you”

break

4:30 - 5:45 Seminars (concurrent) “Cooking With Flair” and “Make web sites (yours and KBBA’s) work harder for you”

5:50 - 6:00 Wrap-up session

Dinner -- If you can stay around for dinner, sign up for
"Dine Around" at area restaurants. (Dinner is not part of registration fee.)

KBBA Annual Meeting and Conference
Monday, March 15, 2010

Abilene Convention and Visitors Center
201 NW 2nd St.
Abilene, KS 67410

(785) 263-2231 or (800) 569-5915

Register to attend: http://www.kbba.com/events.php

One of the seminars at the KBBA Conference will be:

Cook Smart -- Serve with Flair!
Presented by Larry Stevens (Dickey House Bed & Breakfast, Marshfield, MO)

With the turndown in the economy, many of us have fewer guests than we are accustomed to hosting, and some inns are just not as busy as others. This workshop offers tips on how to cook for fewer guests with a little flair, maintain quality, save dollars at the market and still serve a great breakfast.
How do you purchase, store and cook for only 2 or 4 guests?
What staples should you keep on hand?
What are the secrets of storing and keeping staples fresher longer?
How can you keep supplies on hand if you only occasionally host guests?
By special request, I will also discuss how to design a "signature" dish for your inn. You may want to have more than one!

Come join in the fun! I look forward to seeing you all at the conference and the workshop!
--Larry Stevens

Ready for Christmas!

After several days of decorating we are finally done. Bob did a great job on the outside.






The main foyer. The tree greets you as you enter the Prairie Queen.






Travel up the stairs to visit our individually decorated guest rooms. Which one are you staying in?






The Carousel Room. Complete with private porch, wrap around shower, large tub.






The International Room. Sunken tub, very romantic. Private porch on this room also.






The Kansas Room. Private bath, wonderful view of back gardens.







In the morning you come down to enjoy breakfast here. Bob still has to put the trains around the tree but is waiting for our Granddaughter to help him next week.







We'd love to have you come stay. I'm thinking of trying Gingerbread pancakes for the season. Can't wait to meet you or visit with old friends. Make your reservations now. (Still have rooms for New Year's Eve)

Ready for Fall?

Fall is here. The leaves are hinting at the colors to come in the next few weeks. The Dogwood trees are already changing. Soon the Maples will follow suit. The Oaks take a little longer. Even the White Pines in the back yard will have a hint of orange to them as the older needles get ready to fall. We use them as mulch around the back gardens.

The weather is wonderful. The private porches off the Carousel and the International rooms are perfect places to relax and unwind.

(Photo by Steve Crecelius http://www.wonderworksstudios.com/ )

The mums are getting ready to bloom and the flower gardens have their fall looks. Fewer flowers but still interesting color.

Come and Stay with us.

Our Sundial is here!

Michael Eravi and his wife Janet brought our sundial up from his shop in Lawrence last night. He and Bob installed it in one of our flower gardens. Only needed to remove a few flowers.

Michael designed and made the sundial to reflect several of the aspects of our beautiful Classic Revial B&B.

Please visit his web site: http://www.craftymichael.com/ to see his sundials and other items that he makes. If you've always wanted a sundial you need to contact him and he will work with you to come up with a design that fits you and your property.

First City Festival - Leavenworth

The weekend was perfect at The First City Festival here in Leavenworth.
Lots of fun, food, and entertainment. Hope many of you came and enjoyed. If you didn't plan on it for next year.