More winds and then the deluge began. In this storm we received 3/4 inches rain.
Another storm rolled in but I don’t know the amount.
And there is still more to come!
Another storm rolled in but I don’t know the amount.
And there is still more to come!
One of the features to enjoy at Rolling Hills Lodge, is the shooting stage.
There is an automatic clay thrower housed under the stage, making the experience go smoother.
I think they enjoyed the shooting stage.
This dorm room sleeps 4 and is located in Timmy’s Lodge.
Reasonably priced!! $300 a night.
This is one of two dorm rooms that sleep three people, found in the Grand Lodge.
you just aren’t going to see a sunset like this in the city!
The table sign is completed.
Jonna (signs4u) Platte, South Dakota. Is a superb sign maker!
Jonna changed out the River for Rolling and doesn’t this look amazing!
This greets you at the front counter.
This is a far away image.
I am paaatttiiently waiting for Chad Phillips to come take pictures that will look a whole lot better than the ones I do.
So excuse the blur.
However, it gives you a perspective of the entire complex.
We we are all in agreement, this place is magical.
As soon as you enter the drive, everything just melts away and calm and tranquility settle on you.
There doesn’t need to BE a destination any further than right here. With trails to walk or ride your horse, games and many venues to take in, conversation on the verandas, or just plain quiet looking out to nature.
Yet, close to Platte golf course.
Several recreation areas, to enjoy the river and views or launch your boat. Pease Creek, Platte Creek, Snake Creek, Wheeler.
5-15 miles.
This is the place for your experience!
So, let’s see if this floor stuff will help this table.
Some of the deep blemish areas I know in only doing a fill on restoration will take them out, and I am okay with leaving them. This IS over 100 years old so, showing it’s age is part of the game.
The smeared spot’s however, I hope will leave.
After deep cleaning.
The smear is gone!
A little glarey here but, it’s shiny!!
I think it’s a success and added some life to the table until there is time to restore it!.
thumbs up!
Gathering a selection of pistols to try and practice and for some of us get used to their differing weights.
targets
And blasting the targets
Today was a lot of finishing touches.
The cottage will host a reunion this weekend so I wanted to freshen it up for the guests.
We can check this off the list.
Next up, a couple are coming to just spend a few days relaxing.
Walk the trails, do some cooking out, relax around the fire pit, maybe, if the wind cooperates.
Do some shooting!
Off the shooting stage shoot some clays. Then line up the range and shoot some pistols.
Relax in the saloon.
Sit on the veranda and do a bit of reading.
No agendas, just enjoy the views and vistas.
This place is an experience in itself, there is no need to seek further entertainment.
Then at the days end, enjoy a beautiful sunset.
Welcome to Rolling Hills Lodge Ladies.
I had the delightful pleasure hosting these lovely ladies with their meeting today.
These ladies have been nothing less than welcoming and embracing and to us since our move out here 25 years ago.
Over the years, I have enjoyed learning to know each of them!
Meet the Platte Red Hatters!
I had the delightful pleasure hosting these lovely ladies with their meeting today.
These ladies have been nothing less than welcoming and embracing and to us since our move out here 25 years ago.
Over the years, I have enjoyed learning to know each of them!
Meet the Platte Red Hatters!
They toured the buildings and reminisced, as they all were familiar of knew the Steeles personally. Memories are grand and telling of the stories made for a great afternoon.
They had their meeting and discussed events.
And snack time!
ATranquil wind down.
‘It’s kennel night. Rinse the kennels and fresh water. Every other night, unless really hot.
‘Then their hike. It was getting fairly dark. The days are getting noticeably shorter!
‘It’s kennel night. Rinse the kennels and fresh water. Every other night, unless really hot.
‘Then their hike. It was getting fairly dark. The days are getting noticeably shorter!
Today I finished the west side.
‘This is really a good product!
The tiles do not photograph well but, they look new!
‘This is really a good product!
The tiles do not photograph well but, they look new!
These floors however, look amazing!
I am really glad they are far away from the lobby!. It is that noticeable, the difference.
All set up for the Red Hat Ladies visit tomorrow 😃
I understand it’s a larger than normal group 😁
Oh you will hear all about it!
I am really glad they are far away from the lobby!. It is that noticeable, the difference.
All set up for the Red Hat Ladies visit tomorrow 😃
I understand it’s a larger than normal group 😁
Oh you will hear all about it!
In addition to amazing scenic views and awesome sky, there are trails!
Get your walk on!
Get your walk on!
Today I cleaned up the image I will be using on clothing and caps.
The, I finished washing the tile in the hall to the west side and tomorrow will be putting the laminate process on some of the floors 2 time and the tile once.
Thats a big afternoon!
This picture is of the oncoming storm we are hoping to get.
Rain is needed.
The, I finished washing the tile in the hall to the west side and tomorrow will be putting the laminate process on some of the floors 2 time and the tile once.
Thats a big afternoon!
This picture is of the oncoming storm we are hoping to get.
Rain is needed.
New Logo
She will begin here next session.
great start though!
in progress
Contemplating how she wants to lay out her design
I don’t generally operate like a squirrel, scattering project to project.
‘I am waiting for the correct tools to arrive to apply the floor products properly. I achieved such wonderful results make shifting my tools, I can only imagine the results with proper tools.
So, to not idle on, I move on to some of the other things on the list.
Beginning with the kitchen!
I spent all day just cleaning on 2 areas.
The dishwasher and the prep table.
Hobart still needs polishing but, the scale is gone.
So, it was a big day!
‘I am waiting for the correct tools to arrive to apply the floor products properly. I achieved such wonderful results make shifting my tools, I can only imagine the results with proper tools.
So, to not idle on, I move on to some of the other things on the list.
Beginning with the kitchen!
I spent all day just cleaning on 2 areas.
The dishwasher and the prep table.
Hobart still needs polishing but, the scale is gone.
So, it was a big day!
This kitchen was left as a challenge, that is being conquered!
I did find that this floor cleaning product, helps melt the stuck on food and grime. Which was exciting!
So many uses from this amazing product!!
I did find that this floor cleaning product, helps melt the stuck on food and grime. Which was exciting!
So many uses from this amazing product!!
By now, I think you have a pretty good idea that I am doing the after you get things cleaned, cleaning.
The deeper clean.
The floors are still a work in progress. Since I couldn’t get into that project today I worked on A project just the same.
Cleaning the fabric on the fabric furnishings.
Not just because they are dingy, but for sanitary reasons.
I like to clean them inbetween groups.
I haven’t come across a product like this though.
Super easy, just spray it on and with a damp microfiber cloth lift the layer off.
Feels soft, and has zero smell, so I am thinking it must be the scent of true clean.
look how much brighter though and in just one application!
The top is the part cleaned and the bottom is the before cleaned.
Visibly brighter!!
Good stuff.
A super clean lodging experience, just a few miles from fishing and hunting and just getting away!
Rolling Hills Lodge, the whole experience is good for your health!
The deeper clean.
The floors are still a work in progress. Since I couldn’t get into that project today I worked on A project just the same.
Cleaning the fabric on the fabric furnishings.
Not just because they are dingy, but for sanitary reasons.
I like to clean them inbetween groups.
I haven’t come across a product like this though.
Super easy, just spray it on and with a damp microfiber cloth lift the layer off.
Feels soft, and has zero smell, so I am thinking it must be the scent of true clean.
look how much brighter though and in just one application!
The top is the part cleaned and the bottom is the before cleaned.
Visibly brighter!!
Good stuff.
A super clean lodging experience, just a few miles from fishing and hunting and just getting away!
Rolling Hills Lodge, the whole experience is good for your health!
Let’s talk some more about these floors!
I did the little hall of tile to see the results.
‘Stunning.
The pictures just do not show how pleasing they look.
‘And CLEAN!
I did the little hall of tile to see the results.
‘Stunning.
The pictures just do not show how pleasing they look.
‘And CLEAN!
Side by side, the right is just cleaned tile. The left repolished.
I finished the west wing wood floors, just 1 application.
after I finishe the tiles, I will do the second application and be finished the west wing.
The lobby is next but, it’s next week when I have 3 days I can do them.
‘Coming along nicely though!!
after I finishe the tiles, I will do the second application and be finished the west wing.
The lobby is next but, it’s next week when I have 3 days I can do them.
‘Coming along nicely though!!
Let’s talk about floors!
This floor is old old. it’s lost it’s shine, is not easy to keep clean anymore like when new.
‘Something needed to be done.
I went searching and I found a product that had great reviews. So I am trying it.
This floor is old old. it’s lost it’s shine, is not easy to keep clean anymore like when new.
‘Something needed to be done.
I went searching and I found a product that had great reviews. So I am trying it.
The first step is using its cleaner, which I think also strips any remaining product from the floor.
It has a very clean scent and did it ever remove things.
Super easy product, just spray it on, use the scrubber pad and wipe with a microfiber damp cloth.
Keep cleaning out the rag.
Then dry and part 2.
As you can see the difference once part 2 is being applied.
The drying area stayed this shiny!
It has a very clean scent and did it ever remove things.
Super easy product, just spray it on, use the scrubber pad and wipe with a microfiber damp cloth.
Keep cleaning out the rag.
Then dry and part 2.
As you can see the difference once part 2 is being applied.
The drying area stayed this shiny!
The finished test floor…DRY !
I am totally challenged in deciding what to show you as a comparison but, the right side of the floor is the clean and re-laminated floor.
The left is yellowed and dingy.
LOVE this product.
Two coats and it will wear like a new floor and be very easy to keep up with.
You know how first impressions are.
Rolling Hills is going to give great face on first impressions when all my floors are completed!
ALL floor surfaces are usable for this stuff, the tile too!
And no chemical smell!!
Just clean smell and look 😃
The left is yellowed and dingy.
LOVE this product.
Two coats and it will wear like a new floor and be very easy to keep up with.
You know how first impressions are.
Rolling Hills is going to give great face on first impressions when all my floors are completed!
ALL floor surfaces are usable for this stuff, the tile too!
And no chemical smell!!
Just clean smell and look 😃
Such a beautiful plant!
Ymkers annex, here up the road on hwy 44 close to Platte Creek bridge, has the most beautiful selections.
‘Today we have fierce hot winds and high temperatures.
My plants are looking pitiful.
They are little sentries though, greeting you as you pull into Rolling Hills Lodge.
Welcoming you to enjoy nature.
To enjoy your friends and family you are gathering with.
To gather around the fire pit and enjoy conversation!
Slow down, come and enjoy a spell. You will be happy you have!
Ymkers annex, here up the road on hwy 44 close to Platte Creek bridge, has the most beautiful selections.
‘Today we have fierce hot winds and high temperatures.
My plants are looking pitiful.
They are little sentries though, greeting you as you pull into Rolling Hills Lodge.
Welcoming you to enjoy nature.
To enjoy your friends and family you are gathering with.
To gather around the fire pit and enjoy conversation!
Slow down, come and enjoy a spell. You will be happy you have!
Happy joined us this morning for our office meeting.
As we divided up chores,
Happy enjoyed filling us in on her first week with JoJo.
She says motherhood is exhausting!
she is so glad she has Melanie to help her. They trade off watching each other’s child.
Its almost time for Pheasant hatchlings 😃
A lot happens around these sprawling hills and woods. The winding creeks, amazing sky.
‘The venues are spectacular out here on Rolling Hills Lodge captivating nature areas.
‘I see it everyday and it’s still amazing to me!
And so close to everything!
Snake Creek, the docks at 44,
and just 3 miles from shopping in town!
Make your plans!
Your retreat, The wedding, A getaway of peaceful bliss.
Hiking trails, or just rocker sitting reading a book.
Come on out!
As we divided up chores,
Happy enjoyed filling us in on her first week with JoJo.
She says motherhood is exhausting!
she is so glad she has Melanie to help her. They trade off watching each other’s child.
Its almost time for Pheasant hatchlings 😃
A lot happens around these sprawling hills and woods. The winding creeks, amazing sky.
‘The venues are spectacular out here on Rolling Hills Lodge captivating nature areas.
‘I see it everyday and it’s still amazing to me!
And so close to everything!
Snake Creek, the docks at 44,
and just 3 miles from shopping in town!
Make your plans!
Your retreat, The wedding, A getaway of peaceful bliss.
Hiking trails, or just rocker sitting reading a book.
Come on out!
They are beginning to arrive.
First on the agenda is a meet and greet for the fishers and their guides.
Tomorrow, they fish!
Its going to be a nice day!!
They all agreed, Rolling Hills Lodge is THE place to stay!!
Come be our guest 😃
First on the agenda is a meet and greet for the fishers and their guides.
Tomorrow, they fish!
Its going to be a nice day!!
They all agreed, Rolling Hills Lodge is THE place to stay!!
Come be our guest 😃
The Stable/Kennel.
Lets discuss this special section of Rolling Hills Lodge, Platte, South Dakota. If you look past the buildings you can see a fenced pasture growing wheat grass hay. A nice snack for horses. Yes! Horses are welcome here. Plenty of room for easy trailer turn around.
‘So, let’s say you are on your way to the Rodeo in Wyoming, you now have a stopping point with Horse accommodation and a super comfortable stay for yourself and team. 😃
Lets discuss this special section of Rolling Hills Lodge, Platte, South Dakota. If you look past the buildings you can see a fenced pasture growing wheat grass hay. A nice snack for horses. Yes! Horses are welcome here. Plenty of room for easy trailer turn around.
‘So, let’s say you are on your way to the Rodeo in Wyoming, you now have a stopping point with Horse accommodation and a super comfortable stay for yourself and team. 😃
East and West wings of this large barn are stalls.
Kennels.
Easy to tend to your animal and there are plentiful trails for exercising your animal with safe grazing!
Kennels.
Easy to tend to your animal and there are plentiful trails for exercising your animal with safe grazing!
The outside stalls as you see, are plenty large. The kennels have the outside run, with a fenced yard. They sleep inside.
The inside of kennel hall, houses a room for the k-9. Place their bedding Inside, yet the floors ARE heated. The lid lift and lock with a wall hook, should you need to treat your animal or want to visit.
Should they become extra messy or skunked, we have the bath option. Clean up is easy, it’s a nice height, human friendly.
water is warm!
water is warm!
No stable is complete with out living space. Isn’t this just awesome. Yeah, don’t get attached, it’s spoken for.
Happy stopped to tell me about her baby, she had the other day.
‘She is doing fine and notice, she has her girlish figure back!
‘She is doing fine and notice, she has her girlish figure back!
Today’s task was to finish a few plants to welcome the fron for guest. These are completed and are in front of the Grand Lodge at the Stagecoach Gallery end.
I was going for a bit of height and I needed something that will trail up the trellis.
At Ymkers, the Platte annex nursery, Deb Foxley, as helpful as always, found and put together this beautiful ensemble. I love it!
it fills the space perfectly!
I was going for a bit of height and I needed something that will trail up the trellis.
At Ymkers, the Platte annex nursery, Deb Foxley, as helpful as always, found and put together this beautiful ensemble. I love it!
it fills the space perfectly!
Here you can see what I began with, pretty nekked!!
This beautiful pot spoke loudly to me as I passed and followed me home. My first inclination was to place it in the courtyard but, it finishes off the west end porch so nicely.
In-between booking rooms and planting, that became the day!
A mighty fine day at Rolling Hills Lodge in the quiet country setting just outside of Platte, South Dakota. A rolling Creek, Edgerton, runs into Platte Creek and then into the Missouri River. Affording lovely peaceful countryside views.
Tranquil and close to so much to do!
Walleye Fishing, look up the tournament’s yet for the summer on the Chamber page. Or, call Platte Chamber directly. The ladies are very helpful with information.
Rolling Hills is always ready to book your trip. Come be our guest.
Join the others who are so happy they did!
Have a Good evening 😁
In-between booking rooms and planting, that became the day!
A mighty fine day at Rolling Hills Lodge in the quiet country setting just outside of Platte, South Dakota. A rolling Creek, Edgerton, runs into Platte Creek and then into the Missouri River. Affording lovely peaceful countryside views.
Tranquil and close to so much to do!
Walleye Fishing, look up the tournament’s yet for the summer on the Chamber page. Or, call Platte Chamber directly. The ladies are very helpful with information.
Rolling Hills is always ready to book your trip. Come be our guest.
Join the others who are so happy they did!
Have a Good evening 😁
Entry one, June 13, 2022