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21945 Galway Lane,
Richland Center
608-647-2631 or
608-553-2631 |
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IRembrandt
& Rutabagas is one of Richland County’s newest B&Bs, and
one of the most unique. Jane Kintz, art teacher at
Doudna Elementary School, utilized every bit of her
creativity when designing an addition to the old family
farmhouse just north of Richland Center. Her original
intention was to build additional rooms for out of town
family and friends to visit, and eventually, after her
retirement, to host art workshops. However, once the
house was built, she decided not to wait to have guests
come and opened Rembrandt & Rutabagas in July of 2004
when her first visitors arrived before she even did any
advertising. |
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she likes running a B&B… “it’s a blast!” She’s met some
really interesting people over the last year, and that’s
the best part. Her guests come from all over, and she’s
also had the opportunity to reconnect with old high
school and college friends through guests that have
stayed there. |
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The architecture of the home
is an International style, characteristic of the Qualley
house on East Seminary, a long-time favorite of Jane’s.
She wanted something different, inside as well as
outside, and the interior has the same clean lines as
the exterior to blend the two together. Mid-century
modern furniture, art deco, and lots of color create an
interesting and fun atmosphere. Much of the furniture
and collectibles at Rembrandt & Rutabagas were purchased
at Valley Antique Mall, some are family treasures, and
some are childhood collections that are continually
being added to. |
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A sidelight from the Eskin Theater and water fountain
from outside the old high school are among the many
works of art that add to the charm and offer some
interesting area history for guests to enjoy. Jane wants
her home and the B&B to be fun… she likes people to look
around and see something, and then start laughing.
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Jane took special care in
designing the floor plan herself, and the builder, Ron
Mommaerts, along with the architect, Peter Rott, helped
her with the exterior design and did the drawings. The
layout and positioning of windows were planned to
capture views of the farm, which has special meaning to
Jane. Once the work got underway, the builders took
pleasure in forming the artistic features so intricately
designed into the building. |
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As a bed & breakfast, a
healthy continental breakfast is served to guests each
morning, including fruit, yogurt, muffins and more. Jane
invites you to call in a reservation for a great
get-away, or for a retreat for family and friends
visiting the area. |
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Rembrandt &
Rutabagas B&B is a member of the Richland Area Chamber
of Commerce. |
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Read more
about Rembrandt & Rutabagas on their website:
www.rembrandtandrutabagas.com |
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