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Back In Thyme Guest House & Herb Garden in Bonner Springs, KS

Bonner Springs is reputed to be the first commercial center and white settlement in Kansas. This began in the year 1812, when Francis and Cyprian Chouteau established a trading post called Four Houses. Some ten to fifteen years later, the Chouteau Trading Post was abandoned. As settlements grew in the territory, an Indian named Henry Tiblow started a ferry service across the Kansas River at Four Houses. A railroad engineer named John W. McDanield changed the name of Four Houses to Tiblow. In 1885, Philo M. Clark platted the area east of Tiblow and succeeded in changing the name of Tiblow to Bonner Springs. The name "Bonner" was in tribute to Robert Bonner, then the editor of the New York Ledger, a friend of Clark. The “Springs” was included due to the multitude of springs existing in the area at that time. In 1898, Bonner Springs was granted incorporation rights. A Mayor-Council system of government was created with Philo M. Clark holding the position of the first mayor. Back In Thyme is conveniently located on the western edge of the Kansas City metropolitan area. Still able to claim "small town" status, Bonner Springs is at the junction of major highways allowing quick access to all that makes Kansas City famous. You will love being a guest in this "new-old" Queen Anne, which boasts all the modern conveniences, as well as, the comforts of another era. A wrap around veranda, spacious second floor accommodations, antique leaded glass and unique fixtures are tastefully integrated into this peaceful retreat. A handcrafted curved staircase, with window seat and antique stained glass leads to the guest rooms. After allowing time to awaken to a fresh Kansas morning, you will want to satisfy your appetite. The French doors of the "Sunroom" are open to invite you to a hearty breakfast. This beautiful room, which overlooks the kitchen herb garden, features towering stacked windows and a twelve foot high tin ceiling. Enjoy your first cup of coffee in the privacy of your room or take it with you as you stroll through the herb garden and by the pond. Pause a moment at the arbor swing to watch the ducks and other wildlife.

These recipes you will find in the cookbook and are used by permission of Judy Vickers: Pecan Muffins, Mint Julep, Pesto Feta Appetizers

This BnB (along with delicious recipes and wonderful stories) is featured in Sunrise Sunset Across America, Bed & Breakfast cookbook. Purchase it by clicking on the link in the upper sidebar. Click on the review to read more about it.