Local Eating Establishments. If you dine out during your stay at Rock Eddy Bluff Farm, consider one or more of the following restaurants, generally between 20 and 45 minutes drive. The Point Steakhouse, Dixon. This Restaurant is located about 5 miles south of Dixon on Hwy 28. It is situated on the Bluff at Portuguese Point, a scenic overlook above the Gasconade River. Known for steaks, The Point has other entrees, including delicious catfish. Wine and beer are available. The view is spectacular, the food excellent. Call for reservations on weekends. (Open Tues - Sat. 2pm to 10pm; Sun. 11-2.) All Credit cards accepted. On the web at: http://www.pointsteakhouse.com/. Ask us about discount coupons for guests at Rock Eddy Bluff Farm. Moreland's Gasconade River Catfish Steakhouse, Vienna. Located about 5 miles south of Vienna off Hwy 63. Turn on Country Road #325 and follow to end. The name says most of it! The catfish is scrumptious. This is a nice place to eat. Mixed drinks are available. Reservations usually not needed, but may be a good idea. Oddly, they do not take credit cards but will take personal checks. Open every day. Plan to arrive before 8:30 Fri. - Sat., and before 7:30 Sun. - Thurs. Brunnert's Pub, Argyle. A favorite of locals, it is located in a nearby half-horse town. The ambiance is strictly down home. Take Hwy AA north of Vienna (roughly 45 mins.) Food is excellent and not expensive. The dining room is located next to the bar, game room and pool table. (Open Thurs.- Sat. 4 pm to 9 pm, Sunday 3 pm to 8 pm) A popular place. They don't accept credit cards but will take checks. Reservations may not be a bad idea. Caveman Bar-BQ and Steak House, rural Richland. The restaurant is located in a cave in a Gasconade river bluff. From the parking lot you are driven to the cave and lifted in an elevator to the entrance. The interior is quite nice. Open Thurs - Sat, 5to 8:45 pm and Sunday, noon to 7 pm. Food is fair to good and the experience is unusual. Located off I-44 west of here. (See us for directions) The drive will take 45 minutes to an hour. Reservations, again, a good idea. (. Closed late November to mid March. ) Oddly, this place does not take credit cards OR checks. The White Stone Inn, Rich Fountain. Located in what was the early general store in this quarter to half-horse town dominated by the German-catholic church high on the hill.. The quarried stone structure of the inn is beautifully restored. The menu is varied. Wine and mixed drinks are available, and there is a pub located on the lower level. You'll find this a quaint setting with excellent food. Open Thurs, 5-8:30; Fri. Sat, 5-9; Sun, 12-5). Credit cards accepted.. Reservations suggested. The Westphalia Inn, Westphalia. Located in the old hotel in this historic German-Catholic town, the Westphalia Inn consists of a well known family style restaurant and an upstairs lounge serving drinks, buffet style pizza, hamburgers, tenderloins, chicken strips, etc. and appetizers. The restaurant is famous for their pan fried chicken and country ham, served with scrumptious country fixings. The restaurant is open Friday 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm and Sat. 4:30pm to 8:30 pm and Sunday 11:30 am to 7:30 pm. The Top Story Lounge is open Tuesday thru Sunday from 11:00 am till evening. Westphalia is north on Hwy 63 - roughly a 45 min drive. Open all year. are located in nearby Dixon and Vienna and are good places to eat. Some of the closest are The Outskirts at the intersection of Hwys 63 and 28 near Vienna, and Margie's and the Farmer's Cafe in Vienna. Also The Home Plate on the main drag of Dixon is a pleasant small cafe where the food is good and you can also get a beer or glass or wine and watch the game on TV. In Rolla, (35 miles) there are several eating establishments from BBQ places to steak houses, and Chinese. We have menus for several of them. At Lake Ozark (one hour) are top eateries such as the Blue Heron and the Potted Steer). We will be most happy to help you with dining arrangements. Just ask!

The Tree House Suite The colors of the hills. The Tree House Suite is our true bed and breakfast lodging. Youll awaken to a big country breakfast that will support your adventure in the hills. Your suite occupies the full upper story of the Bluff House. There are three rooms with an en suite bath, and small deck, satellite TV, VCR/DVD, an electric fireplace, and small fridge. Decor is country antique with a luscious brass queen bed that you are certain to love. Central heat/AC, paddle fans, skylights make the suite a most comfortable headquarters for exploring the river and hills. Outside youll find a hot tub and large deck with a magnificent view. Bring a book or choose from our library. There is a sauna on the lower level. A dog cat are in residence on a separate floor. Your hosts are nearby on another floor of the Bluff House and can direct you the activity of your choosing. A short trail brings you to a bench at the bluff edge and a broad panorama. A longer trail takes you to the river and canoes. Three rooms with en suite. Superb view into valley. Full country breakfast. Satellite TV, VCR/DVD. Outside hot tub + sauna. Small deck large deck. Maximum of two people. Small refrigerator/ microwave. Trail to the river and canoes. Smoking outside only. Being separate and away, perched up high. The river below you. Gazing for miles to distant ribbons of wooded hills. Because I grew up on a nearby bluff top, I understand the attraction of these things. After those younger years, there was always something missing in lowland living; the closeness of the city was especially oppressive. Somehow we made our way back to this place. There is something universal in the calming sense of being enfolded in hills, in watching fog waft out of the river valley on cool mornings. Tight, crowded places seem to fade into memory. Calm eases slowly in. Guests suggested the name Tree House Suite, since from your high bedroom you peer down into the river valley as if resting in the tops of nearby trees. Within view are three counties and the sinuous Gasconade River winding through it all. Memorable! A wise man said 'The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time.' Our time here was well spent. Tim, Kansas City. We so enjoyed waking up to the birds singing. At the river Veronica caught her first two fish ever. And the breakfast! My first time for Eggs Benedict. That recipe is definitely a 'keeper'. Jim Veronica, Jacksonville, FL. This bluff and river are timeless. The mists rise in the morning like they did a thousand years ago. The sun sets over the same beauty the native peoples saw before we invaded their land. Liz, Kansas. a remarkable and precious experience. I've stayed in many BB's in the South, but yours is the most unique and enjoyable. Jan, Dallas. Nice view, nice hosts!! We'll come back again in the future. Yoko, Tokyo. Our stay was indescribable. We took lots of pictures to help us show our friends how beautiful and serene it is at Rock Eddy Bluff. Deb, Collinsville, IL. Hosts: Kathy and Tom Corey 1-800-335-5921 © Rock Eddy Bluff Farm

( On the scenic Gasconade river near Rolla, Waynesville, Vienna, Dixon, Missouri ). Lodgings at Rock Eddy Bluff Farm (Click Thumbnail Images for More Complete information and photos). Turkey Ridge Cottage - Spacious yet cozy for a couple, family or group of friends. There are three bedrooms with queen beds and open living area. Full kitchen facilities, deck, fireplace/stove, with heat/ac and sound system. Away from other accommodations, the cottage has a fabulous view and outdoor fire pit. Click image for more information and photos of Turkey Ridge Cottage. 1. Click here to check availability or reserve. Tree House Suite - Our bed and breakfast lodging is perched above the river valley. Three rooms with bath contain comfortable country antiques. Occupying a full floor, your find a small deck, satellite TV and plenty of books and other amenities. Full country breakfast is served. Sauna and outside hot tub. Click image for more information and photos. Line Camp Cabin - Our rustic cabin is ever so popular with some folks. Things here work like they did in the 1800's. Build your own fire in the stove, pump your water, light the lamps. (Cooking is easy with a 1930's gas range.) Porch swing, outdoor fire pit. It is secluded, but only a short walk to the river. Click image for more information. Aunt Phoebe's Perch - A 1800's hand-hewn log cabin that has been moved and redone in the old fashion. Large deck, sleeping loft with queen beds. The cabin is off-the-grid. Heat and cooking by LP gas. Water is gravity fed. The cabin is secluded with a wonderful view of the valley. Self catering breakfast provided. Click image for more info and photos. The Eagle - It is new recreational vehicle but ever so delightful and comfy. It has everything you would want: Queen bed, entertainment center, corner shower, lots of windows, full kitchen. We secluded it under a small cedar grove where you'll find the usual campfire (wood provided) and plenty of privacy. Click image for more info and photos. Rock Eddy Bluff Farm,..10245 Maries Road 511,..Dixon, Missouri 65459 USA 800-335-5921. Welcome@rockeddy.com. © Rock Eddy Bluff Farm

Blueberry Breakfasts are a regular happening at the Bluffhouse where we prepare a scrumptious morning meal for guests in the Tree House Suite. (The photo shows our young berry helper in the berry patch this summer.) Here's a pancake feast using the blueberries picked on the local Amish farm: Thaw blueberries and a dd to a favorite pancake batter. When pancakes are finished, top tthem with blueberry syrup. To prepare, combine in a sauce pan 1-1/2 cups of blueberries (fresh or frozen), one cup sugar, one cup water, two tablespoons of cornstarch. Cook until the berries pop, usually in about 5 minutes. All together, it makes for a regular blueberry hill morning! September song. Come September, leaves begin to crisp, local parish picnics begin, fis h are biting, and the air takes on a new character. The wooded hills beckon once again. Plenty of September dates available right now, as we had previously blocked the month. Open days are more scarce in October, but some still remain. Don't wait to plan your Fall getaway! Try our newest accommodation. It is mobile, but very delightful and comfy. But it's not yet on-line or on the web site calendar. The Eagle is a brand new 28 ft. RV that has everything you would want. Queen bed, entertainment center, corner shower, lots of windows, full kitchen. We secluded it under a big cedar tree near the horse pasture where you'll find the usual campfire, picnic table and lawn chairs. You may want one of your own; or maybe experiment with RV living. No dogs or smoking; maximum two people please. Full access to all the activities at Rock Eddy Bluff Farm. Until we get it on line, just call us for some placid days here at the Bluff. It will be available beginning in October. Outdoor tips. Having a cookout and being bothered by mosquitoes? Try this: Put some water in a white dinner plate and add just a couple of drops of Lemon Fresh Joy dishwashing soap. Set the dish on a porch or patio. Not sure what attracts them, the lemon smell, the white color, or what, but mosquitoes flock to it, and drop dead, or fall into the water, or on the floor within about 10 ft. How about gnats? This seemed to work on the occasion we tried it: Simply rub a laundry dryer softener sheet on you face and arms. Interesting Vacation ideas. Many of our guests have gotten off of the worn tourist tracks and found unique and delightful places to spend some RR time. In fact, we get many of our travel ideas from guests. If you have taken a particularly enjoyable and perhaps a little off-beat vacation, we'd l ove to hear about it. Just sent us a quick email. Perhaps we can list some of those ideas next newsletter. We would also like to share our most recent outing: The Hurtigruten coastal steamers venture up the coast of Norway, re-supplying small maritime villages and also treating the passengers aboard to some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. A full twelve days are needed to depart Bergen, steam up over North Cape and as far as the Russian border and then return. The trip features spectacular fjords, scenic islands, narrow passages, and quaint coastal villages. Interested? This American company can book the voyage http://www.coastalvoyage.com/main04. Wildlife Update. Our long-time bald eagle neighbors have three fledging in the Eddy. Screech owls have begun calling at night. We have tons of hummingbirds for your viewing at the Bluffhouse. They'll begin heading south soon, as will most of the migrating birds. The deer will be in velvet soon and there are plenty of them. There are loads of crawdads in Clifty Creek for kids to catch. The coyotes will be singing at night. Oddly, we have had a large number of Chuck Will's Widows this year. This bird is a cousin to the Whipporwill and sings mostly after dusk and just before daylight. Wild turkeys have been everywhere. We love our wild friends. Plain People Nearby. Many of our guests have enjoyed visiting the Amish settlement located nearby. While it is small and has only a few commercial businesses, some farms have eggs and vegetables in season, even preserves. We and our guests picked loads of blueberries in late June and early July at Monroe Miller Farm. Annie Yoder sells plants at her greenhouse. The Roman Miller family has several endeavors. They manufacture outdoor furniture from eastern red cedar, they sell pasture raised chickens, and also market beef raised without chemicals. You'll find more information on them. Questions or need directions? Let us know. When will the log cabin be finished? That is the most common question we hear. Answer: Maybe this fall! We are in the finishing stage now. We'll announce the name soon, along with the weekend winner. Thank you too! I could use a couple of whopping spoonfuls of this medicine. Nothing seems to heal the spirit quite like nature. To bad so many of us decide it is something we can forego. Thank you for this beautiful place. Laurie W, Denver, CO. We appreciate being appreciated! From the Ozark hills, Tom Kathy Corey 1-800-335-5921. Click here for past issues

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