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run freely before settling by the 12-ft.-long fire pit and turning in beneath the wide open, twinkling prairie sky. Wake up refreshed and ready for farm-fresh eggs and Brenda’s famous baked goods. Then you’ll experience the real gem of Hoot Owl Hill: Con- versation with the laid-back, hilarious, and radiant Wricschniks is nearly as therapeutic and invigorating as glamping itself. Their home is warm and in- viting, chock-full of vintage décor and pieces that Brenda has collected since she was 16 years old. Steve has added a few of his own to the repertoire, and of course, owls are everywhere — many of them gifts from grateful custom- ers, friends and family. The original owl statue stands watch on an old red wooden table — a tribute to Hazel, to the land. Over coffee on a comfy couch in the midst of their grand, open home, the couple divulged that Brenda is the “harebrained schemer” and Steve the mechanical one, bringing ideas to fruition. The Wrischniks have worked hard and brought to reality what was once a mere dream. Whether you’re interested in glamping (a MUST-try!), gardening or yoga classes on the glorious wraparound porch, or viewing some of the best scen- ery in Kansas (don’t miss the two wagons on the property built in 1920!), a visit to Hoot Owl Hill will leave you enamored and already planning your next trip back as you reluctantly return to the hustle and bustle of city life.
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Heather Scanlon is a graduate of the University of Kansas in history and public policy. She is a freelance writer and editor now residing in Merriam, KS. Between her various odd jobs and spending time with her hubs and darling one-year old, Heather nurses severe addictions to strong coffee, genealogy, and The New York Times crossword puzzle.
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