Bass And Baskets B&B

A week ago I met up with some old college friends, for a fun girls-getaway-mini-vacation.

We stayed at a very inviting B&B on the shores of the Lake of the Ozarks:

Bass and Baskets

My cottage style  blue bedroom was decorated with a flower garden/bird house theme.

The king bed, luxurious linens, spacious bathroom and beautiful view

 created a comfortable retreat fit for a queen.

The other rooms were equally nice. 

 Tea, coffee and freshly baked cookies were available day and night in the common area.

Deb is a fabulous cook and made the most delicious breakfasts you've ever had in your life.  

Picture this:  eggs benedict, ham wrapped asparagus and fresh fruit salad.  

Or cream-cheese filled french toast topped with strawberries, turkey sausage 

and quiche with a hash-brown crust.

Are you drooling yet? 

We sat out on the dock at night and watched the moon rise over Downing Cove.

The sound of the water and the gentle rocking of the dock nearly lulled us to sleep.

Looking up at the B&B from the dock.

(Sorry, this is dark.  I didn't get a picture  during the day, 

but the website shows how lovely it really is.)

Big Ed was up to go bass fishing before the crack of dawn.

Guests and other clients could make arrangements to go with him.

It was so relaxing to wake up to this view.

(Every room opened up to the deck and lake.)

The lake offers a myriad of opportunities for water sports, 

golf, shopping, dining,  etc...

My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed our time here

 and I hope to return very soon with my husband.

I honestly can't say enough good things about Bass and Baskets

and highly recommend it to anyone visiting this area.

Marydale Inn

I just returned from a fun girls getaway!    Three of my college girlfriends joined me for a weekend of sharing memories, shopping and farm living!!  We stayed at Marydale Inn, a fantastic Bed and Breakfast.

(this pic from the Marydale website)

Rusty, one of the resident dogs, was there to greet us when we drove up!

I can not say enough good things about this B&B.  The whole house was immaculate, the rooms and private baths were spacious, the beds were comfortable, the food was yummy, and the surroundings were peaceful.  Mary Jo and Dale, the owners, were wonderful!   It was PERFECT and I want to go back!

Here are the girls at breakfast on the first day.  The peach smoothies were delicious!  Crunchy bacon and German puff pancakes with strawberry topping followed.

All the furniture in my bedroom was Amish made.  

Some more of the bedrooms:

(these pics from the web site)

The B&B is on a farm and they had newborn baby cows.  Dale took us out to the barn to meet all the animals.  I got to climb into the pen with 3 of the sweetest little calves.  So exciting for a girl who lives in the suburbs!!    And then we went down to the pond to toss food to the catfish.   

There is a naming competition going on for this little fellow.   Isn't he adorable?

The cows, Sweet Pea and  Eva.

The views were beautiful.  Green fields and trees as far as the eye can see.

We sat out on the deck at night and stargazed.  You will not believe how many stars you can see in the night sky when you get away from all the city lights.  So amazing. 

Here are all four of us gals together on our last morning at the Inn.  (Me- back row, in light blue.)

This post is too long already, so come back tomorrow to hear about our day in the Amish community of Jamesport. 

(Most photos are mine, but a couple were borrowed from the Marydale website.)