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Victorian Mansion built by Jacob Blackshere

Similar to the historic ranch house at the Tallgrass National Prairie Preserve, the main house at Clover Cliff Ranch was started in 1860 with a one-room limestone cabin; the year Lincoln was elected president, the year before Kansas was declared a state and the year before the Civil War. ...

Autumn in the Flint Hills

Fall is a beautiful time of year to explore the Flint Hills.  Enjoy the 3 mile hiking trail at the Clover Cliff Ranch disc golf course, or head to the Tallgrass National Prairie Preserve, located just 12.5 miles away from our...

Updates

The hills are greener now after spring rains that came later than usual. We've hosted multiple weddings in the Pavilion. Brides, grooms and their families have used this space to create their own unique event, including music, food and special decorative touches. Business and church groups...

Happy New Year

By now, you know very well that the fact we haven't posted does not mean that nothing is happening.
It's time to once again, bring you up to date with news from our world.

The Latest News

You knew we were building a pavilion. We're still building, almost ready for finishing touches. When
the construction crews leave and landscaping is in place, we'll show you. The fact that we have
7 weddings scheduled over the next year may not be the only reason to move...

Three Years Later

If you've read our Journal from the beginning, you know that just three years ago we began our part
of the Clover Cliff Ranch story as its fourth owners. You may remember that at the time, we had
never stayed in a Bed and Breakfast. You'll be happy to know that's no...

Thanksgiving Message with a Twist

There's nothing twisted about the fact that we're thankful for so many blessings in our lives. A short
list includes our family, our friends and the guests who bring such interesting stories to the Clover
Cliff Ranch Bed and Breakfast. We're also extremely thankful for a...

Welcome Back

Earlier this fall we had the privilege of hosting the Poe family reunion. You may remember that
Emma Poe was a member of the Prather family, the second owners of the Clover Cliff Ranch.

What's New?

Would you believe china? Yes! It's new to the Clover Cliff, but it's really quite old. Here's the story.

Tot Blackshere, J.R.'s son, came with his family from Virginia to Chase County in 1867 as a toddler.
We can't resist mentioning that he and his three...

Love Was Definitely In The Air

Everyone who helps Clover Cliff Ranch Bed and Breakfast serve guests - and even a few additional
hands, joined together to host two weddings on a weekend late in June. The details for each were
quite different but there was no difference in the special love that each bride and...