Expansive Grounds
 Croquet court
Comfortable lawn chairs
Gorgeous perennial gardens
Huge cottonwood and other trees
Plenty of space for outdoor
activities
Two ponds for ice-skating and fishing
A real working farm - cattle and
buffalo!
Bonfire ring, with firewood
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The Spacious Living Room
Curl up with a
good book from the wonderful library.
Several rooms
display superb photos of the agriculture history and Khrushchev visit to the Garst farm.
Photos were supplied by Joe Munroe,
family friend and photographer.
The room contains a piano, a
satellite television connection, a VCR, a drop-leaf game table, and an
Internet-connected computer.
A video collection includes Roswell Garst Film Memories, a collage of footage
about the early days of the Garst Seed Company and the Khrushchev visit. My Mother's Garden is Aunt Mary's video about the
lovely yard.
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The Russian Room
Guest can eat their self serve continental breakfast in the room filled with memorabilia from
the time when the Garsts dined with Premier and Mrs. Khrushchev.
Meals are served on Elizabeth's china.
Lunches and
dinners are served by reservation each week. Prices depend upon menu selection
Dining
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The Roswell Suite
Our most distinctive room offering
King-sized bed, antique walnut dressers
Private satellite TV hook-up
A breakfast nook in the room
Private bath with Jacuzzi bathtub
Colonial blue, white and maize decor
Photo collection of Roswell Garst's life
$105night
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The Harvest Room
A warm, lovely room featuring
An ornate walnut queen bedstead
A beautiful Persian rug
First Floor Access and Private,
handicapped-accessible bath
Shuttered windows
Barn red and wheat palette
Historical photos of cattle feeding innovations
$85/night
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The Garden Terrace
Room
Antique queen-sized iron bed
Private bath with shower
Beautiful old secretary
Spectacular view of the grounds
Airy decor with trellising vines and foliage
Private outdoor terrace
Photo collection of old Coon Rapids and
Home Farm
$85/night
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The Toshiama Room
This lovely country room offers:
Cozy, green & white checked quilts
Original twin beds and matching dresser
Painted checkerboard hardwood floor
Pedestal sink in room
Shared bath
Myrtle green and soft pastel accents
Photo collection of Roswell and
Elizabeth's children
$55/night
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Elizabeth's Loft
Charming step-up retreat
Bright pink cabbage rose motif
Queen-sized bed tucked in a bay area
Walk-in closet and antique furniture
Hardwood floors with wool rug
Shared bath
Photo collection of Elizabeth Garst's life
$70/night
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A Real Country Kitchen!
Updated with modern appliances, the country kitchen
is ready for your pleasure as you enjoy the view of the grounds from the kitchen window.
Keep your late-night snacks in the
refrigerator
Enjoy coffee and tea anytime
Feel free to use the microwave,
beverage glasses, etc.
Full cooking access is limited,
unless prior arrangements
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| Be sure
to visit our Basement Gift Shop, full of Midwestern basement
charm and unique gifts! |
