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ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN 2016

Features

17 Local HUNTING

The business and personal restoration of a historic Keats schoolhouse by AsterHouse Design; Keven McCarter is creating fantastic Historic Lightworks from a restored dairy barn in Victoria, Kansas; Pink Squirrel Pie; Historical hunting: Post Rock usage and a unique Atchison art gallery.

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Master Landscape of Manhattan proves there is really ”No Place Like Home”; Grain elevators, a historical icon of bounty and wealth, are Prairie Skyscrapers; Welcome to the breathtaking Hooray Ranch, where every detail is beautifully on point; Explore a restored Kansas farmhouse and experience a spring grass burn from the perch of Coronado Heights.

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Triple chocolate banana bread; award-winning biscuit recipes to complete any country meal.

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A restored mansion in the flint hills and classic charmer in Smith Center; Kansas Real Estate Guide.

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LOCAL HUNTING

A LESSON in

RENOVATION

ERYN SMITH & ASTERHOUSE DESIGN OF MANHATTAN TACKLE THE ULTIMATE HOME/ BUSINESS RENOVATION OF A HISTORIC KEATS SCHOOLHOUSE. OUT WITH THE CHALK DUST AND RULERS; IN WITH A BRAND NEW CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN THAT HOLDS ONTO THE CHARMING DETAILS OF ITS PAST. MWMKS.COM |

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RENOVATIONS

CLOCKWISE, FROM ABOVE; The kitchen is now located in what was the original typing classroom of the school; The backsplash is tiled in pieces cut from the original chalkboard; Original floors are found throughout; the light fixtures are vintage and were purchased several years before the renovation began; Marble countertops from an old bank in rural Kansas.

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DO YOUR HOMEWORK Before any renovation begins, look at design magazines and websites for inspiration and current trends.

GET A GREAT TEAM Do it the right way, right away.

Of course, we recommend working with a designer and/or architect to help you get started, but you also need to work with a contractor and subs that are experienced and know what they’re getting into.

SET A BUDGET Factor everything into the equation including labor costs, materials, timeframes and living arrangements. Add a 20% buffer to your budget, but otherwise, stick to it.

You may also need to take out a loan or extend your existing mortgage. It’s best

to speak to your lender early to make sure you have the available funds.

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PLAN PLAN PLAN This will help you see the materials come together better, will give you a better idea of budget, and most importantly, will make you think through the functionality of your space.

A well-planned project leads to fewer changes and a more refined space.

MAKE DECISIONS EARLY Putting off choosing your lighting, flooring, countertops, tile, windows and other features can be costly in terms of both finances and timelines.

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HISTORIC LIGHTWORKS KEVIN MCCARTER, LIGHTING ARTIST

Follow the light: Spectacular antique lighting awaits you in this Victoria, Kansas dairy barn.

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In addition to custom pieces, you will find ceiling lights, chandeliers, wall sconces, barn lights, desk lamps and floor lamps among the vintage and architectural treasures at Historic Lightworks

orking and creating in a historic dairy barn (that once operated as the town’s dairy) is Historic Lightworks owner and light master Kevin McCarter. Not only is Kevin repairing, rewiring and refinishing antique light fixtures for customers throughout the country; he is also creating beautiful, one-of-a-kind custom lighting. Historic Lightworks has the largest selection of antique lighting in the state, with nearly 2000 fixtures and over 3500 original shades. Find pre-electric gas fixtures from the 1800s to 1900s and early electric lighting from the 1900’s to 1940s.

Enthusiasts can select details and styles for their custom project or enlist Kevin’s artistry to restore a cherished treasure.

Kevin is available by appointment; 785-735-4453 or historyrestored@yahoo.com.

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LOCAL HUNTING

PINK SQUIRREL PIE AN ADULTS-ONLY PIE TO CELEBRATE WARMER NIGHTS AND LONGER DAYS NO-BAKE PINK SQUIRREL PIE

1 stick butter 1 large Hershey chocolate bar (6 oz.)

2 Cups Rice Krispies cereal 1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream 2-3 Tablespoons Cream De Noyaux (almond) 2-3 Tablespoons Creme De Cacao Melt butter with the chocolate bar in 30 second increments in the microwave or over a double boiler; stir into cereal. Press mixture into a greased pie dish. Soften the ice cream and mix with two liquers, pour into pie crust. Freeze overnight.

MARGARITA PIE 1⁄2 cup butter 1 1⁄4 cups finely crushed pretzels 1⁄4 cup sugar 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1⁄3 cup lime juice concentrate 2 -4 tablespoons tequila 2 tablespoons triple sec or 2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur 1 cup whipping cream, whipped

In sauce pan, melt margarine; stir in pretzel crumbs and sugar. Mix well.

Press crumbs on bottom and up sides of a buttered 9-inch pie plate; chill.

In a large bowl combine sweetened condensed milk, lime juice concentrate, tequila and triple sec; mix well. Fold in whipped cream. Pour into pie crust.

Freeze 4 hours until firm OR Chill 2 hours in the refrigerator until firm.

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HISTORICAL HUNTING

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AND OF THE POST ROCK

is a distinction given to about 3 million acres in North Central Kansas; an area where a single bed of rock (the 8-12” Fencepost bed of the Greenhorn limestone layer) was used so extensively for fence posts during early Kansas settlement days that the posts have become an identifying feature of the landscape. Settlers to Kansas found that the area was destitute of timber and turned to the material at hand: a layer of rock close to the surface they found

LAND OF THE POST ROCK

Russell area photographer Greg Rud provides a visual tour of structures quarried and built from the distinctive rock of the region.

could be used for fencing as well as building. Besides being durable and fire resistant, this limestone was persistent, extending with little interruption for miles. And when freshly quarried it was soft enough to shape with tools and hardened after being exposed to air. Even settlers with little knowledge of how to quarry or lay stone used it to line wells and cellars, to form inside walls and outside fronts of dugouts, to build fireplaces, to make steps and porches. The 1870’s was Post Rock Country’s formative period as well as being the period of time that saw the greatest influx of European immigrants. Soon every community in North Central Kansas included stone masons from the “old country” which assured knowledge about the building potential of post rock and their inclination to use it. The architecture remains the most visible link of these communities to their past and gives insight into the way they worked, played, and worshipped.

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HISTORICAL HUNTING

ATCHISON BEAUTY Atchison is home to a vast collection of stately, turnof-the-century Victorian mansions, and the threestory brick Queen Anne on Fourth Street is one of the most impressive. Built in 1885 by lumber merchant George Howell, the 14-room beauty boasts a slate roof, eyebrow windows and an inviting wraparound porch. For several years prior to construction, Mr. Howell carefully collected magnificent woods of oak, walnut and mahogany to handcraft this masterpiece.

Handsome parquet floors and hand carved woodwork can be found throughout, and especially unique are the carvings of the faces on the ornate newel posts in the lower hall. The eight faces are said to represent the Howell family. Cast bronze hardware is found on all the doors. Embossed leather is found on the paneling in the dining room and both lower and upper halls. Beautifully etched glass embellishes the transoms above the bedroom doors on the second floor.

Stunning stained glass windows in unique jeweltoned colors brighten the solarium, dominate the second-floor landing and adorn the top panels of the parlors and dining room windows.

The house is now owned and maintained by The Muchnic Foundation, which has graciously made it available to the community. Since 1970 the second floor has been dedicated as exhibition space for the Atchison Art Association. Art classes, special events and rotating exhibits of some of our region’s finest artists are featured throughout the year.

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ARCH ITEC TURE &DES IGN 2016

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD...

DOROTHY SAID IT BEST: THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME. MASTER LANDSCAPE, INC. OF MANHATTAN IS CREATING MAGICAL OUTDOOR LIVING AREAS AND GARDENSCAPES THAT INSPIRE EASY BREEZY KANSAS LIVING.

NO PLACE LIKE HOME

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THE MAGIC HAPPENS when you let the curves of the earth guide your design.

- June Schnittker, Master Landscape, Inc.

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EMBRACE THE ELEMENTS Water features breathe life and movement into your backyard.

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LANDSCAPE DESIGN

RELAX WITH YOUR FAMILY -

in the tranquil environment of your own dream outdoor living space.

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PRAIRIE SKYSCRAPERS FOR NEARLY 150 YEARS, THE COUNTRY GRAIN ELEVATOR HAS BEEN A MAJESTIC SYMBOL ON THE KANSAS SKYLINE. A NOSTALGIC ICON OF OUR AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE; A TROPHY TO THE PIONEER’S RISE OVER SEEMINGLY INSURMOUNTABLE OBSTACLES TO TAME THE LAND AND FEED NOT ONLY HIS FAMILY, BUT ULTIMATELY THE WORLD.

The ”Prairie Skyscrapers,” or ”Sentinels of the Prairie”, have long been an indication of prosperity in it’s region. The stark structure is not void of beauty and form as some might propose. Proven by artist KBR, that notion is erased by a setting sun, gleaming from behind; or the sharp contrast of not only white on a blue sky, but also the man-made obtrusion towering over the flat, open prairie.

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ONE-OF-A-KIND ARCHITECTURE Unique to North America, the structure was designed for function and simplicity without unnecessary decoration. Engineered to endure the tremendous pressures of stored grain while protecting the harvest from hot dry summers and cold blustery winters. They were fortresses against fierce prairie winds and violent storms. The familiar form appeals to us on many levels, and evokes in us a sense of nostalgia.

A cultural monument that identifies who we were and who we are.

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MEANINGFUL WORK From the beginning of settlement, profitable commercial agriculture in rural Kansas depended upon the railroad, primarily to transport winter wheat to market outside of the state by box car. However, there is an important step between the harvested crop and its shipment to a processing plant. During it, the grain was received from the grower, graded, cleaned, dried, weighed and elevated to the top of a building where it was distributed by gravity to vertical storage bins or waiting railroad cars. This entire process was completed at the country elevator.

Technically, the grain elevator was (and is) a facility that stored dry, small cereal grains. It had a function different from cribs and silos, which stored corn still on the ear and fermenting pieces of an entire plant. Elevators also handled grain in bulk, rather than in bags or other containers, and stored, moved and processed grain vertically.

EFFICIENT DESIGN Concrete elevators seldom stood alone. Attached or adjacent to the bins or “tanks,” operators often built a rectangular, single story office or retail facility. Scales to weigh trucks were usually connected to this building. If the elevator was a part of a cooperative or retail establishment, the property usually contained a single story warehouse with a loading dock where sackfeed was stored and dispensed.

The concrete elevator was a part of a vital commercial center. On a grand scale, it was the community’s domestic and international connection, but within its domain, people knew each other by name.

Farmers gathered in the early morning to share a cup of coffee.

Under its towering silhouette families worked and played, shaping a deep-rooted culture always eager to welcome us home.

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TIMELESS STRUCTURES As we shift from a rural to urban population, it is only natural that we cling to something with which we identify. It is now left to the artists, photographers, historians, and poets to capture the essence of the country grain elevator. These are the ones who will paint the strokes of function, architecture and social significance into visual representations that will be used by future generations to evaluate and appreciate its legacy.

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Dorothy said it best: there’s no place like home.

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ALL IN THE

AT HOORAY RANCH, LOCATED OUTSIDE OF KINGMAN IN SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS; ERIC AND WENDY DUNN HAVE CREATED A HAVEN FOR HUNTING AND WILDLIFE ENTHUSIASTS TO FULLY IMMERSE THEMSELVES IN AN UNPRECEDENTED KANSAS EXPERIENCE. THE HUNTS MAY BE MEMORABLE, BUT THE DESIGN DETAILS THAT AWAIT GUESTS ARE ALSO SPECTACULAR REPRESENTATIONS OF MODERN KANSAS BEAUTY.

DETAILS

WELCOME TO HOORAY RANCH Phographed by Rock Road Creative

SITE DETAILS The land and building site was chosen for it’s 25 acre lake and abundant timber available for construction of the lodges and natural windbreaks. Ed Bugner of Lies Bugner Homes in Wichita envisioned the rustic, pioneer-style architecture.

Top: the aerial view of Hooray’s campus shows the individual buildings, named Mallard Mansion, Quack Shack, Gut Hut, Honker House, Pintail Palace, and the Refuge.

ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPE DESIGN RACHAEL CLARK LANDSCAPE & ARCHITECTURE; GREEN THUMB

INTERIOR DESIGN AMBER BENSON - NUANCE DECOR; GROVE, OKLAHOMA

The basement of Mallard Mansion is a haven for relaxation, with a large projector screen, over-stuffed seating, large stone fireplace and ample room for everyone to spread out.

THE DUNN DETAILS Wendy Dunn ‘s vision of the lodges is carried through with personal touches in everything.

Imagery, artwork and countless mounts showcase Eric Dunn’s hunting adventures across the country. Eric’s hunting dog Devon (pictured right) is a favorite mascot of Hooray, and seen in many of the pieces. The wood used throughout most of the buildings on campus came from a 200 year old barn in Canada that was torn down. The wood was then kiln dried in North Carolina and sent to Kansas. You will still find all of the hand made notches and pilings that came original with the wood.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOORAY RANCH, SCAN THE QR CODE WITH YOUR QR READER APP

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THE REFUGE A refuge is a place of rest, food and water for ducks. The last building built at Hooray Ranch, the 15,000 square foot REFUGE, is a place for rest, food and drink for guests who stay and hunt at the campus. A full service restaurant-style kitchen, full time chef and full service bar offer opulent options to wind down. Many of the chandeliers and twig accents were created by an artist in New York, lending a natural elegance to the rustic design.

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An icon of the ranch, the unmistakable Hooray Ranch logo was designed by JaJo of Wichita. The pro shop on campus offers logo’d and embroidered merchandise for guests to purchase.

LOGO DESIGN JAJO; WICHITA, KANSAS

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STUDY OF A FARMHOUSE

THE SUBJECT: An extensively renovated Flint Hills estate, the Warren Mansion, honors the historic architectural features of the home while meeting modern living conveniences.

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STUDY OF study A FARMHOUSE gallery: of a farmhouse

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SPRING BURN

SPRING BURN

SPRING BURN THE LOCATION: Coronado Heights in Saline County provided the perfect viewing of a spring burn in the prairie grass fields below.

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FOOD, ETC. Triple Chocolate BANANA BREAD V I N TA G E D E S I G N

Banana bread is an ideal way to use up the overripe fruit, but sometimes another loaf of plain banana bread just won’t do. Try this easy chocolate version and decide whether to eat it for breakfast, dessert or both.

1½ cups flour ½ cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ cup butter ¼ cup brown sugar ½ cup white sugar 2 eggs 4 small bananas, mashed (1 1/3 cups) ½ cup chocolate chips Topping ¼ cup half & half 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed 1 teaspoon butter ½ teaspoon vanilla 6 tablespoons chocolate chips

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Grease & flour a 9x5 loaf pan.

Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and baking powder in a large bowl. Set aside.

Cream butter and sugars together until fluffy. Stir in eggs and bananas. Add banana mixture and chocolate chips to flour mixture. Stir just until combined.

Bake 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Topping Heat half & half and brown sugar over medium heat until brown sugar has dissolved and tiny bubbles start to form on the edges. Stir in vanilla and butter until melted and turn off heat.

Add chocolate chips and do not stir, let sit 2-3 minutes.

Whisk chocolate chips until smooth. Cool completely and drizzle over bread.

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FOOD, ETC.

BISCUITS WINNING RECIPES quick

BLUEBERRY BISCUITS Bust through a breakfast rut with this sweet blueberry version.

2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon cinnamon 3 Tablespoon solid vegetable shortening 1 tablespoon granulated sugar ½ cup buttermilk ¾ to 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen flour for rolling biscuits solid vegetable shortenig or vegetable oil for pan Preheat oven to 450 degrees Grease a pan: try your iron skillet!

In a bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Cut shortening into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk and mix until the dough sticks together. Try not to over-mix. Dough will be stiff. Fold in blueberries.

Sprinkle a flat surface lightly with flour. Knead slightly and pat into ½” thick. Cut with a biscuit cutter. Bake at 450 degrees 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

breakfast

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7-UP BISCUITS

Easy and delicious, these are ideal for a mid-week meal.

WINNER & easy

4 cups Bisquick baking mix, plus

more for dusting 1 cup sour cream 1 cup 7-Up or other lemon-lime soda 1/2 cup melted butter Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Mix Bisquick, sour cream and soda (1 cup of soda, not 1 CAN!) The dough will be very soft.

Melt butter in bottom of a 9”x13” pan. You can either place drop-style biscuits on top of the butter or turn the dough onto a floured surface and pat into 1/2” thick. Cut with a biscuit cutter and place rounds on top of butter for baking. Bake 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.

Notes

The key to real biscuits is not in the ingredients, but in the handling of the dough. The dough must be handled as little as possible or you will have tough biscuits; a food processor produces superior biscuits, because the ingredients stay colder and there's less chance of overmixing.

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WINNER choice

SWEET POTATO BISCUITS Sweet potatoes give a soft texture and subtle sweetness to these fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth biscuits.

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading and shaping 2 tablespoons light-brown sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 6 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus 1/2 tablespoon melted butter and more for pan 3/4 cup Sweet-Potato Puree, chilled 1/3 cup buttermilk *Create the sweet potato puree by peeling and dicing a sweet potato and boiling until fork-tender; drain and mash with a bit of butter to create a creamy consistency Make the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. With a pastry blender or two knives, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal, with some pea-sized lumps of butter remaining. In a small bowl, whisk together sweet potato puree and buttermilk; stir quickly into flour mixture until combined (do not overmix).

Shape the biscuits: Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface, and knead very gently until dough comes together but is still slightly lumpy, five or six times. (If dough is too sticky, work in up to 1/4 cup additional flour.) Shape into a disk, and pat to an even 1-inch thickness. With a floured 2-inch biscuit cutter, cut out biscuits as close together as possible. Gather together scraps, and repeat to cut out more biscuits (do not reuse scraps more than once).

Bake the biscuits: Preheat oven to 425 degrees, with rack on lower shelf. Butter an 8-inch cake pan. Arrange biscuits snugly in pan (to help them stay upright). Brush with melted butter. Bake until golden, rotating once, 15 to 20 minutes.

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WINNER favorite

SOUTHERN BUTTERMILK BISCUITS

This recipe is authentically southern, passed down 4 generations, that yields the most tender and flaky biscuits. It is sure to be a new favorite.

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the board 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt or 1 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, very cold 1 cup buttermilk (approx) 1⁄2 cup sugar (for topping) Preheat your oven to 450°F. Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl, or in the bowl of a food processor. Cut the butter into chunks and cut into the flour until it resembles course meal: if using a food processor, just pulse a few times until this consistency is achieved. Add the buttermilk and mix JUST until combined. If it appears on the dry side, add a bit more buttermilk. It should be very wet.

Turn the dough out onto a floured board. Gently, gently PAT (do NOT roll with a rolling pin) the dough out until it’s about 1/2” thick.

Fold the dough about 5 times, gently press the dough down to a 1 inch thick. Use a round cutter to cut into rounds. You can gently knead the scraps together and make a few more, but they will not be anywhere near as good as the first ones. Place the biscuits on a cookie sheet- if you like soft sides, put them in a casserole dish; If you like ”crusty” sides, put them about 1 inch apart- these will not rise as high as the biscuits put close together. You may sprinkle the sugar over top of the biscuits now if you choose a sweet Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the biscuits are a beautiful light golden brown on top and bottom. Do not overbake!

Yields 10 biscuits.

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Notes

You must pat the dough out with your hands, lightly. Rolling with a rolling pin is a guaranteed way to overstimulate the gluten, resulting in a tougher biscuit.

You can make these biscuits, cut them, put them on cookie sheets and freeze them for up to a month. When you want fresh biscuits, simply place them frozen on the cookie sheet and bake at 450°F for about 20 minutes.

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LOCAL HUNTING

MAPLE HILL, KS

The Warren House Recent and extensive restoration of this grand Flint Hills estate honors the historic Italianate architectural features of the home to meet modern living conveniences. All of the 33 over-sized windows were completely rebuilt and the original hardwood floors have been refinished. A comprehensive restoration of the native limestone exterior, including lintels, sills and all stonework ensure the new owners a move-in-ready piece of Kansas history. A curated selection of antique furnishings are included. View property video and browse interior images of this magnificent estate at www.MyWildlifeProperty.com.

2752 SQ. FT. 3 BEDROOMS 2.5 BATH BUILT IN 1874 HARDWOOD FLOORS 3 ACRES 3-CAR DETACHED GARAGE PRICE INCLUSIVE OF ANTIQUES & FURNISHINGS $650,000

SMITH CENTER

CLASSIC KANSAS BEAUTY This updated family home is located on a shaded corner lot in the north central Kansas community of Smith Center. The prestigious home combines old world finishes like wood floors, oak trim and baseboards, with modern upgrades and room for a growing family.

A beautifully remodeled kitchen features new hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, custom quarter sawn oak cabinets and quartz countertops. An updated mud room features spacious laundering and plentiful storage with access to the rear entry and finished basement. The residence is located on a corner lot and has new stonework, siding and guttering, with modern steam heat and detached, 2 car garage. Arloa Barnes, listing agent (785) 282-1053 74 | FACEBOOK: MYWILDLIFEMAGAZINE - INSTAGRAM: MWM_KS_MAGAZINE

3800 SQ. FT. 5 BEDROOMS 3 BATH UPDATED LAUNDRY ROOM HARDWOOD FLOORS REMODELED KITCHEN 2-CAR DETACHED GARAGE $169,000

PRIVATE LAKE ESCAPE P R O P E R TY W A TER F R ON T BRIC K R AN C H ON P R IV AT E L AK E O F F E RED A T $264, 000 ( 3+/ - Ac r e s ) CO N T A C T N i c k R h o d e s | Br o k e r Ni c k @M yW i l dl i f e P r o p e r t y . c o m | ( 785) 695-2999 vi e w al l p rop e r t i e s : M y W i l d l i f e P r o p e r t y . c o m A m a gn i fi ce n t w ate r fr o n t b r i ck r an ch ho me . L o c a t e d i n rura l E l l s w o rt h Co unt y, KS j us t 1 . 5 mi l e s nor thea s t o f K an o p o l i s Lake . Th i s co u n t ry ho me re a l e s t a t e o f f e ri ng c o me s w i t h a c re a ge o n a p ri vat e la ke, fur nish e d an d w e l l l an d scap e d . Thre e b e d ro o ms , t w o b a t hro o ms , b e a ut i f ul hi c k o ry c a b i ne t s and ener gy- e ffi ci e n t ap p l i an ce s th r o u g h o u t t he k i t c he n. T he ma s t e r s ui t e i s re a d y f o r re l a x a t i o n w i t h a je tte d ga r de n tu b an d p r i v ate co v e r e d p o rc h t o e nj o y mo rni ng c o f f e e o r s uns e t s o ve r t he ro l l i ng Ka n s as p r ai r i e an d t he p i c t ure s q ue S mo k y H i l l s .

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Lakeside Convenience & Grill

Serenity Among The Hills

Waconda Lake, KS

Wilson Lake, KS

Overlooking Glen Elder Reservoir (Waconda Lake) is Lakeside Convenience & Grill. The property is the only place for miles where lake visitors and travelers can get fuel, food, groceries, supplies, bait & tackle and more all in one location. Great visibility from US Highway 24 and easy access to prime camping spots and Glen Elder State Park.

Breathtaking views of Wilson Lake and the rolling Smoky Hills prairie. This is truly a “once in a liftetime” opportunity to purchase a beautiful home in addition to coveted acreage.

Land around Wilson Lake is either owned by the government or already been developed on small acreage lots. Offered at $1.39 million

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160+/- Acres Multi-Purpose Land

SMOKY HILLS

70 +/- Acres Income & Hunting Land

Phillips County, KS

Phillips County, KS

A picturesque, rolling topography native grassland tract with moderate timber and diversity with the potential for farmland development and wildlife habitat development.

Southeast Quarter of (27-2S-17W) Greenwood Township, Phillips County, Kansas. Located 5.5 miles north of Gretna, KS. Offered at $239,000.

A mix of income from crop production as well as healthy wildlife habitat for hunting and recreational opportunities.

Heavy timber covers most of the southern part of the property where a seasonal creek channel carves its way through the land. Beat-down deer trails and worn-out buck rubs are prevalent throughout the property.

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SMOKY HILLS

SMOKY HILLS

Webster Lake Whitetails - 120+/- Acres

Oak Creek - 190 +/- Acres

Rooks County, KS

A true sporting and conservation property with CRP income.

Situated on the north boundary of the Webster Lake wildlife refuge. Whether it’s chasing trophy whitetail and mule deer, turkey or phenomenal upland hunting this property has an abundance of wildlife like almost no other property we’ve seen in Kansas. Offered at $319,000.

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Jewell County, KS

Situated on Oak Creek, this property is a productive mixed-use farm land tract with income and recreational opportunities. Multiple revenue streams make this an attractive investment opportunity for the buyer looking to diversify their portfolio while being able to enjoy the use of your investment. Offered at $475,000.

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Contemporary, Stackable Accents for the Modern Fashionista Inspired by current jewelry trends, twin sisters Charisse and Donielle started experimenting in making their own jewelry. The journey expanded when peers and retailers couldn’t get enough of the colorful, easy-wearing pieces. A larger production of signature designs were tested on Etsy; and now the line is sold in five locations throughout Kansas and Colorado.

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Mill Creek Antiques: Pull Over at Paxico Whatever the season, a stroll through the small town of Paxico is an opportunity to spend the day shopping and discovering world-class antiques. For over 41 years Mill Creek Antiques has been buying, selling, and trading unique and rare antiques of the highest quality. Steve Hund Jr., owner, specializes in the restoration of antique parlor stoves, potbelly stoves and cook stoves, with great names like Round Oak and Great Western. www.paxicomerchants.com

Luxurious Fur Accessories & Hand Painted Artistry at Prairie Wyndes Trading Post

Elderslie Berry Farm offers the freshest fruits, vegetables and you-pick blackberries

Tina Michel discovered her passion for drawing and painting at an early age. Combine that with a lifelong love for animals and hunting, and you have the unique artistry on display at Prairie Wyndes Trading Post. Luxurious fur pelts, custom fur hats, hand painted skulls, turtle pouches and accessories showcase the unique craftmanship and fine detailing in all of Tina’s works.

Find our vegetables at the 21st & Ridge Farmers’ Market and select Green Acres Markets through the season. Also offering gourmet farm-to-table dinners, characterized by local cuisine made with farm fresh ingredients grown right here in our community. The menu is unique to what is coming off the vine our out of the dirt that week here on the farm.

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Elderslie Sawmill & Fine Woodworks: Lumber, Milling, Drying & Fine Woodwork We are driven by a historic and natural aesthetic. We strive to honor and reference classical and historic elements in our design while incorporating fresh and vivid elements inspired by each client’s specific desires and the natural world around us here in Central Kansas.

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MWM Gallery Coordinating the management of imagery featured throughout the MWM publications and offering for sale limited and open edition prints and originals of the artwork exhibited in the galleries of each issue.

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KBR Gallery: Modern, Unique Artwork KBR is a Midwestern-based contemporary visual artist with roots in the great plains of rural Kansas and the Front Range of the Colorado Rockies. Abstracts, painted views and rare projects that include fashion, architecture and surreal, dream-like subjects can be found in corporate collections, restaurants and private residences from Hollywood to New York and Canada to Dubai. www.kbrgallery.com

Historic Lightworks

Working and creating beautiful, one-of-a-kind custom lighting is Historic Lightworks owner and light master Kevin McCarter.

Historic Lightworks has the largest selection of antique lighting in the state, with nearly 2000 fixtures and over 3500 original shades. Find pre-electric gas fixtures from the 1800s to 1900s and early electric lighting from the 1900’s to 1940s. Enthusiasts can select details and styles for their custom project or enlist Kevin’s artistry to restore a cherished treasure.

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