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BETTY'S TRAILS
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The trails we take today are the paths that shape tomorrow
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THE HANGAR ON TOP OF
CACTUS HILL RATES:
$150 a night double occupancy off season (Nov-Feb), $10 per person extra off season.
$160 peak season (March 1-Oct 31) $175/night during the antique festivals double occupancy. ($20 per person during the Festivals-limit 6 persons). The Hangar is available ONLY by special reservation in advance.
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UPSTAIRS BEDROOM OF THE HANGAR
This room is very large (18 X 35) It has two king beds, a futon that makes into a double and a antique twin bed that belonged to the editor of the New Ulm Enterprise. ************************************************** We have special rates for all of our cabins when they are rented in multiples or all can be rented for a special occasion. As with our other cabins, we have a 5 % surcharge for credit cards but will take a credit card to hold. Trails West Retreat does not offer maid service during your stay. We encourage our guests to use their towels multiple times to keep down costs and conserve energy. We furnish one towel per person per day (double occupancy unless otherwise added pay). If you require more towels, please furnish your own. In addition to the price quoted, hotel tax will be added. Notice to guests: please try to conserve energy by turning off lights and AC when not in use.
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UPSTAIRS BEDROOM
Notice the little sitting area next to the staircase and the beadboard ceiling. Also, there is Direct TV upstairs as well as down.
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KING SIZE BED (1 OF 2)
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RECLINER IN LIVING ROOM
Notice the stairs going up to the Bedroom.
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COMFY SOFA IN THE HANGAR LIVING ROOM
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FULL KITCHEN
Side-by-side refrigerator, range with oven, coffeemaker, microwave.
Originally, the Hangar was supposed to be a service barn, then it turned into a garage and an office with living quarters. The more we added, the nicer it got! It has central heat and air, a living room with a twin bed, a sofa, a nice recliner, and a TV. The Hangar also features a full kitchen with microwave, double door refrigerator with icemaker, range with oven, a table and 4 chairs. The bath has ceramic tile, pedestal sink and glass enclosed shower. The Hanger has a large plushly carpeted room upstairs (18 X 36) with a cathedral beadboard ceiling and two ceiling fans. The huge bedroom has two king beds, a futon that makes into a double bed and an antique twin bed with TV and also a sitting area. It will sleep 6-8 comfortably in a dormitory fashion. We can also move in extra cots.
There is a patio out front which has a patio table and chairs, metal rocking chairs, a bbq grill with the addition of a copper firepit which is really wonderful on those cool nights of fall, winter and early spring. Personally, that is our favorite time of the year when the days are pleasant and the nights a little chilly!
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed in the Hangar. If you have toddlers, are elderly or disabled, please be aware of the stairs.
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CERAMIC TILED BATH WITH GLASS ENCLOSED SHOWER & PEDESTAL SINK
SORRY. NO, WE DON'T HAVE A LANDING STRIP!
OK, you ask, why do you call it the hangar? Read the story down below to find out.
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One of the most memorable events that I have ever had in my entire life was landing on the Ruth Glacier on Mt McKinley in Alaska. It truly was reaching out and touching the face of God. As called by its Indian name, Denali, the Great One, McKinley is the highest mountain in North America. We went up in airplanes two times before to get a glimpse of the Great One but clouds shrouded this elusive mountain. The third time was the charm. The day broke crystal clear, and there before our eyes was this enormous mountain, far larger than all the others. We took off from the small village of Talkeetna and flew over a rescue operation to get a group of stranded climbers off the mountain. What a treat it was to sit at a small cafe that evening listening to their stories.There is nothing I can say to compare with standing there, snow all around us, looking up at a the circle of ragged, lofty peaks. It gave us a true feeling of humility to know how small we are and how great are the works of the Lord.
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We have called this facility the Hangar because Del and I are both general aviation pilots. So are our sons Jeff and Scott. Del was a Captain in the USAF 1970-75 flying T38's and the Convair T130. Currently, he is a flight instructor in the civilian world. We are decorating the Hangar with many articles of our collected flying paraphanalia.
Above, Del Meischen in our Cessna 182 flying near Bellville. Betty is actually flying the plane at the moment the picture was taken. Del as instructor always sits in the right seat when we fly. Even though I have had my pilot's license for over 25 years, he still thinks he needs to instruct me. I still make pretty decent landings but we don't fly near as much as we did in our younger years. An occasional flight to Dallas to see our son Scott or down to Port Mansfield near Padre Island to go fishing with our son Jeff. He has a really neat beach house there which he leases out. When the kids were little we flew to California, Alabama and Colorado with all three in the back. We really had a great time flying to Oshkosh Wisconsin to the big airshow there.
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The Hangar has changed! We now have a covered carport/patio cover in front. The garage has been converted into another big room with a full bath. This is not currently available to our guests because we are living in this section until our home gets built. The car is our new addition to Trails West. It is a 1928 Model A Ford. Betty and son-in-law Ryan are riding in the rumble seat. Daughter Becky and sons Jake and Sam are seated in the car.
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Right now, this is where Del & Betty are staying while the Eagle's Nest Lodge is being built. Hopefully by fall, we will be able to vacate this area of the Hangar to which we have addeda full bath. This section will then be available for lease also, either together with the other half or separately. It will at that time feature a king bed, sofa and a twin bed. The price for leasing the Captain's quarters will be $135 regular, $145 during antique festivals. The whole hangar including the Captain's quarters can be rented for $300 per night (occupancy 6 included) regular season or during antique festivals & special events $350 per night. We offer special reduced rates when multiple bookings are requested or for extended stays.
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