History, Hospitality and Private Events
A dusty gravel road descends from the dryland wheat and pasture of Northwest Kansas highlands into the Beaver Creek Valley. Here, in a choice spot along the south fork of the Beaver, lies the Kuhrt Ranch Historic District, home to the Brent Flanders family and favorite "step away from the everyday" for everyone else.Crossing the 1950's bridge built by Paul Kuhrt, second generation, will lead to a picturesque setting of green, velvet-like alfalfa fields, the canvas for a backdrop of historic cottonwood and evergreen trees. The Beaver Creek meanders through the willows throughout the setting.
Elegance and Comfort
Lodge
Prairie Castle Guest House
Ideal Retreat
- Reunions of Families or Friends
- Corporate Meetings
- Retreats
- Artist Sanctuary
- Weddings
- A Quiet Getaway for One or With a Special Someone
- Photography Haven
The Prairie Castle
Kuhrt Ranch is nestled in the remote northwest corner of Kansas, many miles from the nearest town and far, far away from the nearest cell phone signal, computer terminal, or fast food restaurant. This unique oasis embraces the traveler with the simple pleasures of days gone by, a kindly blend of rustic elegance, good food, and country hospitality.
The ranch began as a one-room sod house, known as Shermanville, in the 1880's. The property was purchased by William and Pauline Kuhrt in 1891, and renamed the Kuhrt Ranch, a landmark so noteworthy that it is today listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The stonehouse was originally built in 1907. In 1934, Pauline fashioned the house after German castles, remodeling the house and facing it with native limestone, and it quickly became known as the "Prairie Castle." Visitors still marvel at the white oak wooden floors, antique furnishings, and original woodwork. The home is still heated with the original steam heat radiators.
Modern Conveniences
Knowing that our guests come here to treat themselves, we also have reserved certain parts of the house and lodge for modern conveniences. For example, a private bathroom, with a whirlpool tub for two, and European-style shower nozzles for a relaxing, refreshing shower before dinner.
Meals are a very special treat, with savory delights created from authentic, old-fashioned family recipes, home-cooked just for you in our licensed kitchen. Farm-fresh breakfasts might be your preference, or continental breakfast to munch at your leisure.