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October 8, 2014

Franklin County Harvest Bloggers Tour—First Rate Lodging

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P1040041I hardly know where to start with sharing my past weekend in Franklin County but I decided to start with our lodging for the weekend.  The entire weekend was sponsored and paid for in full by the Franklin County Farm Bureau and Franklin County Tourism . I will be writing many posts about this event and that was an expectation of attending this weekend but I am thrilled to highlight all that we experienced over the weekend.  Trust me—it was a lot of fun.

Chris was able to make it back from Texas to enjoy the weekend with me and if truth be told I think he was  bit skeptical about what this weekend would be like. Remember he is the guy who was worried he would find me stuffed in a trunk by the side of the road somewhere when I went to meet a Minnesota blogger friend for the first time.  But right after we checked into Country Heritage Bed and Breakfast he realized that this was going to be a great weekend and we were going to have a blast.

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Country Heritage Bed and Breakfast is a lovely old farmhouse that sits on 3 acres outside of Hampton, Iowa.   The inn boasts 4 bedrooms and a wonderful living/gathering area as well as a spacious dining area.

Our hosts for the weekend included Donnis (Her husband’s grandfather, Carl, is the one who built the farmhouse around 1921), Lacey and Crystal. They all worked together to ensure our weekend being the best it could be.  From checkin to checkout we were pampered and treated like royalty.

Chris and I were in the Country Elegance Suite at the top of the stairs.  It boasted a comfy queen size bed, a fireplace, an adorable balcony and a wonderful bathroom complete with whirlpool tub.

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P1030619We thoroughly enjoyed our room and our stay at this Bed and Breakfast.  We have stayed at quite a few Bed and Breakfast establishments over the years here and abroad and it is always fun to see what the next one will offer. I would have to say Country Heritage B & B was definitely at the top of our list after this stay. Some have quirky rules that make us laugh. Some have odd proprietors.  Some have less than what is advertised—-in other words the pictures look better than the actual place.  Not so with Country Heritage B & B.

We were treated to a dinner on Saturday night and Lacey did a fabulous job of preparing 3 soups for our dining pleasure.  I had the Potato Soup and Chris had both the Wild Rice and the Vegetable Beef and all 3 were delicious.  So delicious I forgot to take pictures of all of them.  Dessert was a yummy Chocolate Rice Krispy creation or Pumpkin Delight. Which one do you think I chose?
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Did I mention there were goats?  Oh yes!  Pygmy goats–one of my favorites.  Of course I spent a lot of time trying to pet the goats during the weekend and they were pretty darn adorable.

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The Bed and Breakfast also has a wonderful little gift shop called The Giggling Goat.  You can find practically anything from items for the home to wine to other tasty treats.  If you pass this gift shop up you will be missing out on some fun things.

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Hands down this is one place that you will leave feeling rested and relaxed .  Along with that you might make a new friend or two or three!! Thank you, Donnis, Lacy and Crystal for making our stay with you so memorable.P1040049

Other bloggers that participated in this weekend that you will want to check out include:

Jeni Eats

Donna Hup

Sawdust and Embryos

The Walking Tourists

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  1. lclalor
    October 08, 2014 at 06:21 am

    I love bed and breakfasts and this one looks charming.

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    1. Beth Ann
      October 08, 2014 at 07:18 am

      This one was really nice—clean, rooms were spacious and nicely decorated and the ladies were top notch. We really did not do one of their “normal” breakfasts so i can’t say much about that but the dinner was great and they were so accommodating.

      Reply
  2. Mama's Empty Nest
    October 08, 2014 at 07:09 am

    What a charming place! Looks like fun too. I’m with you, I think pygmy goats are so cute.

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    1. Beth Ann
      October 08, 2014 at 07:16 am

      I can’t get enough of those goats. If you couldn’t find me all you had to do was go look for the goats!

      Reply
  3. Mama's Empty Nest
    October 08, 2014 at 07:09 am

    What a charming place! Looks like fun too. I’m with you, I think pygmy goats are so cute.

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    1. Beth Ann
      October 08, 2014 at 07:16 am

      I can’t get enough of those goats. If you couldn’t find me all you had to do was go look for the goats!

      Reply
  4. Pix Under the Oaks
    October 08, 2014 at 08:36 am

    Good start Beth Ann! Looks like a very nice B&B, we like them too.. always quiet.

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    1. Beth Ann
      October 08, 2014 at 11:33 am

      Yep—-other than the hubby snoring… heehee!

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  5. Pix Under the Oaks
    October 08, 2014 at 08:36 am

    Good start Beth Ann! Looks like a very nice B&B, we like them too.. always quiet.

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    1. Beth Ann
      October 08, 2014 at 11:33 am

      Yep—-other than the hubby snoring… heehee!

      Reply
  6. Val - Corn, Beans, Pigs and Kids
    October 08, 2014 at 09:35 am

    I know a lot of people in our community appreciate the B&B because they offer whole house rental – which a lot of family get-togethers, to bridal parties on a wedding day, have taken advantage of. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay!

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    1. Beth Ann
      October 08, 2014 at 11:32 am

      I could see it would be the perfect spot to rent for a family gathering or a reunion or wedding ! Perfect place!!!

      Reply
  7. Val - Corn, Beans, Pigs and Kids
    October 08, 2014 at 09:35 am

    I know a lot of people in our community appreciate the B&B because they offer whole house rental – which a lot of family get-togethers, to bridal parties on a wedding day, have taken advantage of. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay!

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      October 08, 2014 at 11:32 am

      I could see it would be the perfect spot to rent for a family gathering or a reunion or wedding ! Perfect place!!!

      Reply
  8. poemsandponderings
    October 08, 2014 at 09:35 am

    The “Giggling Goat” tickled my funny bone..

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    1. Beth Ann
      October 08, 2014 at 11:32 am

      All of the goats were wonderful including the gift shop!

      Reply
  9. poemsandponderings
    October 08, 2014 at 09:35 am

    The “Giggling Goat” tickled my funny bone..

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    1. Beth Ann
      October 08, 2014 at 11:32 am

      All of the goats were wonderful including the gift shop!

      Reply
  10. Darlene
    October 08, 2014 at 02:19 pm

    I love these kid of B & B’s. This one would be right up our alley. The food sounds good too. I would have had the potato soup. What a great name for the gift shop!! Can’t wait to read more.

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    1. Beth Ann
      October 08, 2014 at 02:36 pm

      They just let me name that goat!!! I named her Gwendolyn! 🙂

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      1. Darlene
        October 09, 2014 at 12:03 pm

        Perfect name! You are very good at naming goats.(as well as many other things)

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  11. Darlene
    October 08, 2014 at 02:19 pm

    I love these kid of B & B’s. This one would be right up our alley. The food sounds good too. I would have had the potato soup. What a great name for the gift shop!! Can’t wait to read more.

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      October 08, 2014 at 02:36 pm

      They just let me name that goat!!! I named her Gwendolyn! 🙂

      Reply
      1. Darlene
        October 09, 2014 at 12:03 pm

        Perfect name! You are very good at naming goats.(as well as many other things)

        Reply
  12. Gibber
    October 08, 2014 at 06:22 pm

    You have such a fun life!

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    1. Beth Ann
      October 08, 2014 at 06:43 pm

      I really do. I am blessed. But I decided a long time ago to have no regrets and I try to live each day that way.

      Reply
      1. Gibber
        October 08, 2014 at 07:05 pm

        It sounds like a great way to live!

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  13. Gibber
    October 08, 2014 at 06:22 pm

    You have such a fun life!

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      October 08, 2014 at 06:43 pm

      I really do. I am blessed. But I decided a long time ago to have no regrets and I try to live each day that way.

      Reply
      1. Gibber
        October 08, 2014 at 07:05 pm

        It sounds like a great way to live!

        Reply
  14. jenieats
    October 09, 2014 at 08:22 am

    Now we have lots of goat friends to visit in Franklin County!

    Reply
  15. jenieats
    October 09, 2014 at 08:22 am

    Now we have lots of goat friends to visit in Franklin County!

    Reply
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  20. Minnesota Prairie Roots
    October 10, 2014 at 10:19 am

    I so want to stay here now. This suits the farm girl in me. I really like the look of your room. Not at all Victorian and cluttered. But welcoming. Sounds like you had a GREAT time.

    Oh, and those goats.

    So glad Chris has evolved from that mindset of thinking he would be stuffed in the trunk of a (my) Minnesota car.

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    1. Beth Ann
      October 10, 2014 at 01:53 pm

      It really is a beautiful and fun place and their rates are very reasonable. I was really impressed with the care they took in decorating and in making the whole experience so wonderful for us. I am sure it is the same for everyone who stays there. The neat thing is you can rent the entire house which would make it perfect for a family gathering, a retreat or a girls weekend or something. Fun place and now I have a goat there I got to name!!! Gwendolyn!

      Reply
  21. Minnesota Prairie Roots
    October 10, 2014 at 10:19 am

    I so want to stay here now. This suits the farm girl in me. I really like the look of your room. Not at all Victorian and cluttered. But welcoming. Sounds like you had a GREAT time.

    Oh, and those goats.

    So glad Chris has evolved from that mindset of thinking he would be stuffed in the trunk of a (my) Minnesota car.

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      October 10, 2014 at 01:53 pm

      It really is a beautiful and fun place and their rates are very reasonable. I was really impressed with the care they took in decorating and in making the whole experience so wonderful for us. I am sure it is the same for everyone who stays there. The neat thing is you can rent the entire house which would make it perfect for a family gathering, a retreat or a girls weekend or something. Fun place and now I have a goat there I got to name!!! Gwendolyn!

      Reply
  22. My Odd Family
    October 11, 2014 at 01:37 pm

    What a lovely Inn. The soup looked so good. And more goats!!

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    1. Beth Ann
      October 11, 2014 at 06:42 pm

      Goats everywhere!!!

      Reply
  23. My Odd Family
    October 11, 2014 at 01:37 pm

    What a lovely Inn. The soup looked so good. And more goats!!

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    1. Beth Ann
      October 11, 2014 at 06:42 pm

      Goats everywhere!!!

      Reply
  24. Rorybore
    October 11, 2014 at 09:05 pm

    it looks absolutely delightful!! I love places like this; so much charm and simple pleasures. I have never had a bad stay yet in one, thankfully. Are those bowling balls painted to look like bugs? because that is genius.

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  25. Rorybore
    October 11, 2014 at 09:05 pm

    it looks absolutely delightful!! I love places like this; so much charm and simple pleasures. I have never had a bad stay yet in one, thankfully. Are those bowling balls painted to look like bugs? because that is genius.

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  26. benzeknees
    October 27, 2014 at 01:29 am

    Were the pygmy goats the kind that fall over when they get excited?

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  27. benzeknees
    October 27, 2014 at 01:29 am

    Were the pygmy goats the kind that fall over when they get excited?

    Reply
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