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Inns & Wineries of America's HeartlandBy Susen Foster, Greater Success Advertising In 1993, I wrote and published what became the first in a series of popular travel books showcasing bed and breakfast inns, historic hotels, charming towns and flourishing vineyards in various parts of the country. Just in time for the gift giving season, I will be releasing the first of a new sub-series entitled "Inns and Wineries of America's Heartland", highlighting the wonders of Kansas and Oklahoma and some special recipes from innkeepers, too. I thought you might like a sneak preview, so please join this tour of some unforgettable places to spend the night in Kansas. While you enjoy this armchair journey, I hope you picture yourself at one of these everyday getaways and make a reservation before the moment slips away. First stop is Bar Lazy L Bed and Breakfast near Ulysses in the southwest. The farmhouse on this quarter horse ranch was built in 1884, but has all the amenities of home. Pheasant hunting is good in this part of the country and to accommodate larger groups, Lon and Cindy Henderson recently added a comfortable bunkhouse. Contact them at 620-356-5456 or visit www.hendersonbarlazyl.com. We're headed east now, stopping to visit Joan Vogel at her lovely Cimarron Crossing B and B. Located on Highway 50 just 13 miles west of Dodge City, this historic home is just the place to watch the world go by and, though walking distance to town, Joan and Gerald's beautiful gardens are a welcome respite from daily woes. Call her at 888-829-3232 or visit www.cimarroncrossing.com. Our next stop takes us near Salina where we are met by members of the Wimer family at their sprawling CW Ranch B and B. This working ranch hosts everything from romantic weekends to business meetings and family reunions. It is located in Smolan and has offered hunting trips since 1990. Call 785-668-2352 or visit cwranch.com. Here we are at The Rosberg House in Lindsborg. She is a beautiful Victorian painted lady surrounded by fascinating gardens. Aptly named innkeeper, Sabrina Spellman, assures us our overnight stay will be unforgettable - and we believe her. For more information, call 888-215-5234 or visit rosberghouse.com. Next we land in Dover at Deb and Tim Sander's Windmill Inn about which one guest scribed "we arrived at a lavender oasis in the midst of the green and gold desert of Kansas wheat fields." How could I say it better? Call 785-263-8755 or visit www.accessone.com/windmill. Along the Native Stone Scenic Byway is the Historic 1878 Sage Inn B and B. Seven gables decorate this unique bit of Flint Hills history on the Southwest Trail connecting the Oregon to the Santa Fe. Thanks to Ken and Joan Benjamin, this is a lush intermezzo from noise and worldly worries. For more information, call 888-INN-1878 or visit www.historicsageinn.com. At last we reach Bonner Springs for a visit with Judy Vickers at Back in Thyme B and B. Our hostess insists we will love being guests in her "new-old" Queen Anne that boasts all the modern day conveniences, while maintaining the beauty and comforts of yesteryear. Call her at 913-422-5207 or visit www.backnthyme.com. Have I mentioned that each of these inns provides a full country breakfast? Yep, just for you. Plus, you don't even have to clear the table or do the dishes. I hope this little tour has stirred up an appetite for another adventure. See you next month as we tour more of America's Heartland. C 5 7/23/07 None Date: 7/17/07
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