A barn loft in southern Iowa for graduate students, authors and creative people to get away to work… a green, sustainable ranch retreat, far from noise, distractions, and close to major hubs.
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The writer’s retreat is located on 80 acres of rolling hills in southern Iowa, just off a paved, county road. It’s small, comfortable, and the perfect environment for writers and creative artists, photographers, and song writers.
A spacious, 1000 square foot loft with views of ponds and pasture outfitted with high-speed internet, a collection of writer’s guides and references, printer and large poster pads and markers. It is ideal for graduate students writing class projects, thesis, dissertations and capstones. Grant writers, annual report authors, and professionals who need a space to dedicate to a project are welcome and will enjoy the ability to focus and create.
On the main floor, a 200 square foot kitchen and personal, private bath space make your stay comfortable and self sufficient. You are free to work, eat, rest on your own schedule with no other guests to disturb you.
Surrounding the barn are trails, conservation habitat and pasture to explore for inspiration. There are two ponds where the ducks and geese spend parts of their days.
The ranch releases Ringneck pheasant and ethically raises, chickens, turkeys and ducks antibiotic free, on pasture.
Meals
There is a country kitchen for your use in the main floor of the barn. There is a small-town restaurant 5 minutes away, and a college town with grocery stores, local coffee shops and pizza joints just over the hill about 15 minutes by car.
Amenities
The loft is insulated, heated and cooled and you may enjoy an outdoor firepit for cooking or warming on a cool night. There is a private bath with shower.
Directions
Two Mile Ranch is located between Des Moines, Iowa and Kansas City Missouri, near Interstate 35. Travelers may take I-35, fly into Kansas City or Des Moines, or AMTRAK into Osceola, Iowa.
There is on site parking, pick up from AMTRAK, Des Moines or Kansas City can be arranged.
