The Kansas Sampler Foundation put out the call around Kansas for itineraries that would show the world a new way to look at Kansas. The result would be put on e-bay as an auction item. The proceeds would go to the Kansas Sampler Foundation, the itinerary would get promoted, and a lucky winner would, no doubt, have a great time.The Garnett Giveaway package was chosen to be our first attempt at this multi-purpose approach.
The high bid was made by Gary and Bunny McCloud of Wamego.
This past weekend, the McClouds, joined by friends, enjoyed their getaway package in Garnett. This blog has a two-fold purpose.
One is to rave about the way Garnett rolled out the red carpet.
The other is to commend Gary and Bunny.
GARNETT
Garnett, populatio
n 3,390, provided a fabulous time. The accommodations were offered by owners Mike and Eileen Burns of the The Kirk House Bed & Breakfast, a George Washburn designed home, built in 1913.
The main event on their first evening was the dinner theatre production "Leading Ladies" at the Thelma Moore Community Playhouse, located in a former Presbyterian Church. The Garnett folks raved about the whole evening and said they've never laughed so hard.
They had breakfast at The Coffee Loft, 130 E. 5th. The limestone walls make it highly attractive. They serve coffees during the day, Kansas beers and wine in the evenings. Check out their website for entertainment and more information.
A flight board MidWest Missionair for an aerial tour of Anderson County was the next treat, thanks to Gordon Blackie.
Bellini's Italian Cafe was the location for a pasta lunch followed by a downtown shopping spree, arranged by the Garnett Chamber.
Saturday night was the highlight for 24 of us who were invited to share an evening of entertainment, h'ors doeuvres, and drinks in the backyard of The Kirk House.
Chuck Cowan and Platinum Vine provided the entertainment that inspired dancing, a good time, and was the perfect backdrop for a marvelous evening that was put together by event planner Kimberly Hart-Spencer.
Caterers for the evening were A Cut Above Catering, The Galey Girls, Maloan's Bar & Grille, Mr. D's Bar & Grill, Rhonda Holsinger, Rick Felt and Two Sister's Cafe. The Scipio Supper Club serviced the bar and provided Kansas beers and wines!
Every guest had their own special wine glass with their name written in decorative fashion on the glass, a keepsake!
We can't say enough to Eileen, Scott Rogers, Kim, Garnett Tourism, and all involved for an unforgettable set of memories in Garnett.
GARY & BUNNY
And here's to Gary and Bunny McCloud. Bunny, I wish I had got you with your eyes open but you deserved that drink. Thanks to you and Gary for not only being the high bid but for being a classy couple that treats your friends so well. You two, plus your Wamego area friends, were a perfect fit with the fine people of Garnett.Here's a toast to you all.
P.S. Some of us got to stay at the Shelly Tipton Bed and Breakfast!Get Kansas! by staying in a rural community. Thank you Garnett and the McClouds.
KE #2 Marci Penner
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So glad that Mr. & Mrs McCloud and their friends and you had such a wonderful time. As a member of the Garnett Tourism, it is so good to hear that everything was a positive experience. We like to promote experiencegarnettks.net and hopefully more people will come and see some of the other things here to see and do. It was a pleasure to show off Garnett, and we love living Rural KS. Please, ya'll come back now, ya hear! :o)
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