The Garden House at Westover Farms is a stunning 5-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom getaway that has been thoughtfully redone with logs hand-hewn from an 1800s southern Missouri home. It is a perfect combination of rustic charm and modern amenities, offering up to 9 people a comfortable stay in a peaceful and elegant natural setting. The log house with its soaring great room looking out over the winding stream called “The Garden” is a delightful blend of old-time craftsmanship and new-time comfortmaking it perfect for families, groups, or corporate escapes.
The originality of the house lies in its authentic log construction—the aged beams with all their history, the friendly wood floor, and the way the sun beams through the windows onto the stream. It is a house where the past is preserved and the present is harmonious, the house being a kind of living history of Missouri, a lovely refuge that reminds you of slowing down and getting in touch with the earth and people.
The outside of the Garden House is a lovely example of both preservation and art, the hand-hewn logsa-each one different and time-weathered-standing in a strong, golden frame that shines in the Missouri sun. The chinking between the logs is a bright white that contrasts with the wood’s natural grain.
The big porch that goes around the front and the side gives a cool viewpoint over the stream. The wooden decking is nice and wide and can be used for rocking chairs, a dining table, or for sitting quietly with your coffee while the water talks to you. The roof that is angled very steeply to get rid of the rain is covered with black shingles that match the color of the surrounding oak trees. At the same time, the house’s footprint—big enough yet still down to earth—merges perfectly with the Westover Farms background, the 5-bedroom design being a way of guaranteeing privacy without letting the occupants feel lonely.
The place that is located in the heart of the rolling hills of southern Missouri gives the house the advantage of being at the very center of the best fishing, hiking, and the farm’s gardens, while the stream bank being a constant companion that makes every moment look like a drawing comes to life. The outside is gorgeous at its realness-the logs are the witnesses of the 1800s, the porch being the door to the calmness inside, a house that is still standing as a silent treasure of the loveliness of the past handed down again.
At the Garden House, the great room is a lovely wood and glass work of art with the ceiling going up very high, the beams being exposed, hand-hewn and very old, the room being large and flowing so as to accommodate up to 9 people. The living area, with its comfortable furniture and stone fireplace, is the warmest place for playing board games or quiet reading. Large windows frame the stream as if it were a living painting, and the light coming in serves to heat the wide-plank floors. Right next to it and open is the full kitchen that would be a lovely center for people cooking together, with granite counters that shine under the lamps, a farmhouse sink facing the water, and boxes stocked with the necessities for either a feast or a quick snack. A table set for ten people becomes a place where laughter and stories take the stage, the room’s design making it still open to the great room but without the feeling of being too crowded, and the wood walls—being sealed so that their vintage charm remains—posing a surface that is just as lovely to the eye as it is to the hand.
The five bedrooms are comfortable and private, the design reflecting a safe harbor in a warm mother’s embrace. The two kings bedrooms which are on the ground floor are restful sanctuaries with bathrooms attached to them and fitted with walk-in showers and clawfoot tubs, the beds being all heaped up with quilts in mountain designs and the windows being framed with views of either the stream or the woods.
The upstairs queen bedroom is a comfy corner with its own bath, the intimacy being enhanced by the sloped ceiling, while the bunk bedroom which is the best idea for kids or guests has built-in bunks with storage underneath and a shared half-bath close by for ease.
The twin bedroom which is at the far end of the hall is a fun room with a single bed and desk, while the full bathroom that is opposite the way is equipped with an old-style vanity and tiled floors.
The house has thoughtfulnesses like new water heaters for endless steam, new linen closets filled with soft towels, and new washer/dryer for things fresh which elevate the stay to the level of a luxury one where the charm lies in the details that respect the home’s past while being in line with the present.
The Garden House becomes even more beautiful because of its association with nature, the windows in the magnificent room extending the area to the stream, and the porch acting as a link to the outdoors where fishing rods are waiting by the door and the fire pit is crackling under the stars. Westover Farms with its private access to “The Garden” stream is the perfect place for world-class trout fishing, and the house with its big lot is ideal for those who want privacy but don’t want to miss the thrill of being close to nature.
The retreat is also made better by the staff’s friendly service that goes from fresh linens to giving local recommendations, thus making every stay a personal and unforgettable one. This is certainly one of the houses where the beauty is due to the balance-the vintage logs fitting in with the modern kitchen, the stream’s music being heard all through the great room, and the five bedrooms being there to receive everyone-a hideaway that is just as good for its past as it is for the memories it will be creating.
The Garden House at Westover Farms is a lovely tribute to Missouri’s wooden traditions where the operations of the reconstructed logs and the stream’s flow result in a space that is both timeless and tender. For reservations and availability, drop in at Westover Farms to get your ticket to stay in this extraordinary retreat.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 (2 king, 1 queen, 1 bunk, 1 twin) |
| Bathrooms | 5.5 |
| Sleeps | 9 |
| Key Areas | Great room with vaulted ceilings, full kitchen, porch with stream view |
| Construction | Reconstructed 1800s hand-hewn logs |
| Location | Westover Farms, southern Missouri |
Source: Westover Farms – Garden House