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    1950'5 Frank Lloyd Wright style B&B on nine acres in town. Four themed rooms with private baths. Expansive views of the South River Valley and picture perfect Grant Wood country side. Fireplaces, living rooms, patios and swings await you. Stroll through the apple orchard, gardens, pasture and woods. Wild life and birds abound. Refreshments and gourmet breakfast included. Spa services, cooking and art classes, outdoor weddings, and family/friend/hobby weekends available. Close to three wineries and the Des Moines International Airport. It's the best of both country and city. The perfect place to rest, relax, renew and explore.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Reading, Cooking, Gardening, Traveling, watching movies, listening to music, being with family and friends, entertaining and volunteering.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Number of Cats: 1

    Number of Dogs: 1

    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • cooking and art classes

    • women's weekends/retreats

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Excellent views

    • Gourmet food

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Microwave

    • Private entrance

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Copier

    • DVD Player

    • Desk

    • Library

    • Radio

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Videos

    • Wedding Facilities

    Other Amenities:

    • DVDs

    • Swings

    • Patios

    • CDs

    • High Speed Wireless Internet

    • 9 beautiful acres to explore and enjoy!

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  • Hot Deal: Garden Suite $120.00-1 night $220- 2 nights

    • 2/8/2012 - 2/15/2012
    • Regular rate:$155
    • Savings:23%
    • Discount rate:$120

    The Garden Suite has nearly 900 sq.ft of space, a private patio, mini fridge, micro wave, entertainment unit and a swing in a tree. Complementary bottle of Summerset wine-Iowa's best-goes with the deal!

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    Nightly Rate

    $100 - $155

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 4;00 PM    Check out: 11:00 PM

    • Cancellations: Two week cancellation policy. No exceptions during the following events: Des Moines Metro Opera Season, The Balloon Classic, The Knoxville Sprint Car Races, The Iowa State Fair, the Iowa Wine Festival and the Winterset Covered Bridge Festival. For all other times, for cancellations, the room will be charged and a certificate for a stay at another date will be issued.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: Limited

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: Guests are offered a glass of Iowa wine

    • Drinks available: L

    • Children allowed: Innkeeper reserves right of refusal .

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • PBS Card Members
      Percent off: 50% Days required: 2

    • Sunday through Thursday
      Percent off: 10%

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: between 7:30 and 10:00

    • Serving location: patio, picnic, Breakfast/dining area, Dining Room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    • Wine/Cheese Plate

    Signature Dish

    pesto shirred eggs
    Eggs baked on bed of pesto and covered in cream and parmesian cheese with a dollop of pesto on top. Each egg is presented in its own ramekin with Iowa sausage, muffins and fruit on the side.

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    • candle light dinners

    • picnics

    Recipes

    Breakfast-Brunch

    Garden & Galley"s signature Muffin-buttermilk/rhubarb
    Serves: 12
    Prep time: 25-30 min.

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  • Location Type

    • Iowa State Capital

    • Lake Aqhaubi

    • Airport

    • City

    • Countryside

    • Downtown

    • Small town

    • Wine country

    City

    • Des Moines

    • Distance to city: 12 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From Des Moines go South Approximately 12 miles on Hwy 65/69 to Indianola. Follow 65/69 through town. At the interesection with Hwy 92 go 1 mile further south on 65/69 (Jefferson Way) the Garden and Galley B&B is on the Right. From I 35 take the Martensdale/Winterset exit on to Hwy 92. Go approximately 16 miles east on hwy 92 to Indianola. Go to the interesection with Hwy 65/69 (2nd stop light) and turn right. Go 1 mile south on 65/69 and turn right into the Garden and Galley B&B.

    Airport

    • From Des Moines International Airport turn right (south) onto Fleur Drive. Go to exit for Knoxville/Indianola onto Iowa Hwy 5. Go east to exit for Hwy 65/69 south to Indianola. (approximately 10 miles to Indianola.) Follow 65/69 approximately 2.5 miles south to the Garden and Galley B&B, on the right side of the Highway.

    • Directions to property:
      From Des Moines International Airport turn right (south) onto Fleur Drive. Go to exit for Knoxville/Indianola onto Iowa Hwy 5. Go east to exit for Hwy 65/69 south to Indianola. (approximately 10 miles to Indianola.) Follow 65/69 approximately 2.5 miles south to the Garden and Galley B&B, on the right side of the Highway.

    Area Attractions

    • Amusement Park

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Casino

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • Nature area

    • college

    • farmer's markets

    • races

    • state and county fairs

    • opera

    • festivals

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ski area

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • Kayaking

    • Hot Air Ballooning

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Tennis courts

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    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We have stayed before at Garden and Galley and each time Ester's rooms and breakfast exceed our expectations. We will return again next year.

    Great night getaway

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Grounds were a perfect place to walk and enjoy the fall outdoors. Breakfast was incredible. The recommendation for the food in town was spot on. Great place for a quick getaway

    Country hospitality and comfort

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    We spent a week in Esther Hoffa's cozy and comfortable country home while visiting family. Our visit was bitter-sweet due to an illness and subsequent death of a family member. During the time we spent at Garden and Galley, we stayed in the lovely Garden Room which overlooks Iowa farmland. Esther was absolutely the most fantastic hostess and warmly enveloped us with her hospitality and genuine care during a difficult time. We spent much time in the hospital with this loved one, and when we came back to Esther's at the end of each day, she met us with loving concern and offers of desert. This was in addition to the fabulous breakfasts which she prepared for us every morning. The breakfast was served in accordance with our schedule for the day, and what treats they were! Esther is a most creative cook and every breakfast was unique and delectable. One will not find breakfasts like this in a typical restaurant. Gourmet is the word that comes to mind. This Bed and Breakfast is very unique in its decor. The rooms are decorated with 1950's vintage furnishings, with retro style bathrooms that have the classic tile, etc. Lots of thought has gone into this place. We will always remember Esther, her generous spirit, and her lovely Bed and Breakfast.

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    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    rooms and bathroom were very clean-quiet facility-saw other cars but did not hear anyone. Good food at breakfast-very accommodating.

    The place to stay in Indianola . . .

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    Especially considering it was a last minute booking, my expectations were simply exceeded acrossed the board. Since I was alone, they were even kind enough to let me tag along for Friday evening dinner in town and had a great visit just like the three of us already knew each other. For light sleepers, if traffic noise is a problem, H/W 69 doesn't seem to go to sleep all night long so an in room fan to drown out the noise would be all that's needed for a steady ambient to drown out the traffic. If you're not a light sleeper like me then it's non-issue. Already planning on taking the wife back here whenever we happen to head that direction again. And, I swear, I am still full a week later from a simply magnificent 3 course breakfast. Homemade yogurt with "real- whole" blue berries with 3 real-whole" raspberries on top along with an English muffin with Amish homemade jam and fresh juice, wonderful scrambled eggs from a special recipe of which I am pretty sure a little Chardonnay and chive were involved and bacon nicely presented, followed by hot tea [in my case] with a cinnamon-molasses-graham cracker that you of course steam over the hot tea to soften the cracker as the flavors blend together wonderfully. Too much information? Tough. When people go to this much trouble for little ole' me, I want people to know it's appreciated "in detail!"

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