1st year Anniversary!

Congratulations to Jared and Jallae on their first wedding anniversary!  We're so glad you chose to spend it here.  Jared and Jallae Brannan, originally from Kansas City, are now young ministers just starting out on a new life together in a small Missouri town.  The big challenge?  Getting used to the slower pace!  Not easy for the young energetic couple who are used to constantly being on the go.  We wish you lots of happiness and a long life together following your dreams!

The Wild Bunch Rides Again!

Shawn, John, Tom, Andy, Kishen, Kevin and Chuck (center above) are members of a biking gang (Group, Club?) I call "The Wild Bunch".  These guys bike the Katy Trail several times a year and spend their last night here at Concord Hill before ending in St. Charles. They come from St. Louis and Kansas City to enjoy 5 days of serious male bonding.  Between them there is a fire fighter, a financial adviser, a beer distributor, a doctor, a radio station manager and a rock band promoter, but on the trail nothing is sacred!  Looking forward to seeing you guys next time....I think you are finally inspiring George to get on the Bike this year... at least for a short ride to the Winery!

Dennis and Barb Bike The Katy...

Dennis and Barbara Preis from Hillsboro, MO are retired teachers who love travel and adventure. This week they took the the Amtrak with their bikes from St. Louis to Jeff City to bike the Katy. Dennis loves biking and finally got Barb (who got into quilting when she retired and now teaches it) to go on a big ride with him. I think they did really well on their maiden voyage together! We did our part and ordered up some nice weather for them...It was supposed to rain every day on their trip but it stayed cool and dry for the most part. It was great to meet you both, good luck on your future adventures together!

Spring Has Sprung...

This morning I got a sweet surprise when I went to re-pot my hanging planter of pansies. I found a tiny nest with 4 eggs! I thought something might be happening in there because now and then when I stepped out on the porch a little bird would fly out of the flowers....

The eggs are so tiny, only the size of my fingernail...

Girls Gone Wild!

We met Michelle and Lindsey from Columbia MO at the Blumenhof Winery a while back; they spent the night with us and we became fast friends. Last weekend they came back with friends Jill and Reah for Lindsey's Birthday celebration. After spending the day visiting wineries in Hermann and New Haven, they arrived here at Concord Hill to a fabulous pork tenderloin dinner by our very own "Chef George" and an evening of fun and frivolity in the hot tub!
Happy Birthday Lindsey!

Musical Night With Dan & Gail and More!

Dan and Gail Lewis drove up from Mountain View Arkansas last week to spend 3 days bumming around our local historic sites and antique shops. So when Gail showed up with a Banjo, I just had to call George to see if he might throw together a little impromptu jam session with a few friends. Well he never needs any arm twisting on that one and before we knew it we had a small party in the wine cellar that included 2 new guests; BFFs Terri Crabill and Suzie Rogers from Illinois, who were visiting wineries on their way to see Terri's sons in Columbia, MO. The rest is musical history...
Gail Lewis on Banjo and Guitar
Denny "Wheels" Weelis on Dobro
Rob Adelson on Banjo
Jerry Sherckenghost on Upright Bass
George McVicker on Guitar

Molly and Jenna

Molly and Jenna biked the Katy Trail this week with their Moms, Sheila and Janet, and left this awesome drawing of the BnB in our guest book, I just had to share it. All from Indianapolis, they are here to celebrate Sheila's 45th birthday. Their final destination is St. Louis to check out the City Museum and visit Sheila's parents who live there....
We Loved your drawing guys! Have a great trip!