Where the Magic Happens

The Retreat

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Here’s where the magic happens! This historic home was built in 1875 by J.B. Fairchild (one of the founders of the town). And it’s on the Santa Fe Trail! Pretty magical.

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A warm welcome for guests

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Love bohemian lanterns

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Entryway – leaving

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Entryway – arriving

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Glimpse of the kitchen

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Country kitchen

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Fun to cook in this kitchen

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Lots of space to make pies

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Dining room

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Coral buffet I painted

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Chalk paint on chairs and table

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Living room – so comfortable

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Original stain glass from 1875

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Hippie stuff

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Master bedroom

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Always a good night’s sleep

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Master bath

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Deep Jacuzzi tub

Our Guest Suite

There’s room for one or two, and your own private bathroom. And your own private entrance from the deck.

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Private entrance to guest suite

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Guest suite bedroom

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Comfy bed, cotton sheets

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Reading nook

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Writing desk

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Cozy corner

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Guest suite bath

Bohemian Bunkhouse

Big enough for a group; comfy enough to stay a while.

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Ready to see the Bunkhouse?

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Handy bench

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All about fun and comfort

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Bohemian lanterns

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Hippie stuff

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Bunkhouse like no other

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Each bunk has light and electric outlet

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Comfy “green” mattresses

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Swing couch – bed

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Kitchenette

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European style bath/shower

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Mirrors used to be paintings

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Bunkhouse deck

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Ready for lunch!

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Loungeville – 4 hammocks

Outdoor Spaces

Plenty of room to relax, gather, play, and stop and smell the flowers along the way.

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Loungeville – 4 hammocks

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Wellness Center

This is a great multipurpose room for workshops, yoga classes, dinner groups, house concerts, and the list goes on.

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A working kitchen island

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Beautiful dishes

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Cozy kitchen corners

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My niece Clare teaching class

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We love to stretch

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Yoga swings feel so good!

More stretching

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Kids love the swings

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Stretching the hips

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We love going upside down

Senior Fitness

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Tables & chairs for work groups

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A great environment for projects

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A sweet group that stayed here

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Great board retreat!

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Cindy Novelo-House Concert

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We had fun!

Retreat Pets

If you’re allergic to pets, you’ll be glad to know that the Guest Suite, Bunkhouse, and Wellness Center are pet-free zones. We have 2 dogs and 2 cats. They are well-behaved, sweet, and get along for the most part although Riley (grey cat) loves to chase Dixie (blonde cat). Sometimes she likes it. All are second-hand or rescue pets – the best kind in my opinion.

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Toby got a haircut

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Toby loves watching wildlife

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Sophie is a sweet little rescue dog

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See how vigilant she is

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Sophie loves to cuddle

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Cutest picture ever

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Always together

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She always finds the body curves

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Riley – rescued in Overbrook

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He is a curious cat

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Cats can squeeze in anywhere!

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He’s so photogenic

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Riley loves his cat tower

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My 3-legged Dixie rescue

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Isn’t Dixie sweet!

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Dixie loves the footboard

The Community

Overbrook is a great place to live. We have a city fishing lake and nature trail. Plus a Casey’s and Dollar General. Oh we got excited when Dollar General came to town. And I got excited when they put in a Red Box! Small town gratitude. And we have Brookside, the best retirement home in Kansas.