How about an overnight date this month?
Isinglass
Located about 30 minutes south of Olathe and situated on 600+ acres in Lacygne, Kan., is Isinglass Estate. It is part farm, part vineyard and part getaway location. They have three cottages/guesthouses and three covered wagons for overnight stays. The “heart of the Estate” is a tasting room with a full bar, wine tasting menu and liquor flights—plus flatbread pizza, appetizers, snacks and desserts. On Sundays, they offer a brunch menu. Several years ago, we stayed in one of the cottages, which was nice and peaceful. More recently, we stayed in one of the covered wagons, which was truly a fun experience. The wagons are fully enclosed with AC and heat, a king bed, a full bathroom, a mini fridge and a TV with a comfortable seating area. Outside you’ll find a table and chairs, a fire pit and a large grill station with a sink and prep area—basically, everything you could possibly need. It’s perfect for a couple’s getaway.Â
Silos
Another amazing place for an overnight (or longer!) stay is in Green Ridge, Mo., about an hour east of Lee’s Summit. The Silos at Prairie Vale is a unique bed and breakfast featuring two silos that have been converted into living spaces, complete with loft bedrooms with double beds, full bathrooms and full kitchens. The silos are located on a former dairy farm, and the current owners have 14 acres with chickens, goats, cows and cats that you are invited to feed, pet and play with. There is also a fire pit and a stocked fishing pond. The owners live in a farmhouse on site, and guests are welcome to sit on their patio and wraparound porch. The hosts are very gracious and provide a full, farm-fresh breakfast each morning.Â
For a getaway that feels far away but isn’t, check out Cedar Crest Lodge in Pleasanton, Kan. It’s an easy one-hour drive south of KC and sits on 100 acres. We have stayed there three different times now and can highly recommend it. They offer 11 rooms ranging from basic to luxury suites, some with heated floors in the bathroom and heated towel bars. Each of the rooms is well-appointed with comfortable beds and seating, and each nightly stay comes with a delicious three-course dinner and full breakfast. There is a pool, hot tub and sauna on site, as well as walking trails, fishing ponds and a fire pit. Kayaking and paddle boarding will be added soon, and massages are available for an additional fee. It’s a perfect getaway because there are plenty of activities if you want them, but you can also just relax as well. And the sunsets from the back patio of the main house are breathtaking.Â
Hannah Berry is a freelance writer who lives in the Northland with her husband. They love to explore Kansas City and try new restaurants and activities. Check out her Facebook page, Out & About in KC.