Farmers Guest House is pleased to be featured in Michael Franco‘s Bed & Breakfast Guide on About.com. At Farmers Guest House, the best bed and breakfast in Galena IL, we are raising the bar on breakfast offerings at Galena bed and breakfasts. We set the standard for a country elegant getaway to Galena IL.
Baked Pears in Brandy Sauce
Beginning each breakfast with fruit is customary at Farmers Guest House in Galena, Illinois. However, it can be a challenge in February when the only fruits in season are pears, apples and lemons. This recipe was inspired by the winter season in the Northern Midwest. On a beautiful, snowy morning in the cold of the winter, a warm fruit dish is a perfect [...]

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Visit Farmers Guest House, the best bed and breakfast in Galena, and experience the new look of our Mary room. Mary is an intimate room at Farmers Guest House with warm rich colors and streaming sunlight that fills the room with romantic energy. Mary is named after the wife of Galena Civil War General Rawlins. Mary was General Rawlins second wife and her romantic energy and spirit is certainly prevalent throughout the room.
This room features a queen size sleigh bed and a flat screen TV/DVD. This Galena guest room also allows you to enjoy a full-sized private bathroom. Enjoy comfort and relaxation with your individually controlled [...]

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This morning we woke up to a party with breakfast Quesadilla, Huevos Rancheros and black bean & corn salad.  Served with Apple-cinnamon muffins, a fresh fruit compote and sunshine, this was a great way to start the week!
Fiesta [...]

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Don and I returned from the annual Innkeeping Conference yesterday and were we glad to be HOME!  When we expressed our dismay at the choice of Las Vegas as the location for this year’s convention many friends, family and guests gave us those knowing glances and soft chuckles, saying, “Yeah, right.”  But in reality, we had never been there and were not excited about a trip to Las Vegas.   With hope born from the experiences of others who told us we would love the desert oasis; off we went.  After 5 nights and six days we returned resolute to our original supposition – we prefer Galena to Las Vegas in all areas; lodging, fine dining, gaming and attractions.
Gaming & Attractions
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#1 Serve great food
Here are some of the appetizers we had for the first course at Farmers Guest House.
Lettuce Wraps
Pear/Bacon/Honey Ricotta Wheels
Apples with Raspberry Creme
 #2 Add Amazing Guests
Progressive Dinner Toast
Since so many of our guests asked for the recipe, here is the secret sauce for the Bourbon Meatballs.
Bourbon Meatballs
60 cocktail meatballs
2 cups sweet barbecue sauce
1 1/2 cups honey bourbon (I used Jack Daniels Honey)
1 cup honey
Whisk the sauce in a crock pot and add the meatballs.  Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 5-6 hours just until [...]

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The bed and breakfast experience at Farmers Guest House is about many things, but nothing is more important than your bed and your breakfast. Let’s talk breakfast…At Farmers Guest House, each morning, guests awaken to the smells of a full-country breakfast being prepared from scratch in our kitchen. Now, the good people at About.com have discovered the wonders of breakfast at Farmers Guest House.
Read more about the country elegance and allure of Farmers Guest House below and experience the best bed and breakfast in Galena, Farmers Guest House.
Mocha Latte Pancakes
by Michael Franco, About.com Guide
Susan and Don Steffan have been welcoming guests to the Farmer’s Guest House in Galena, IL since they took ownership of the building in 2012 — literally.
The [...]

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That lovely snow yesterday made for a beautiful sight over morning [...]

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