Relax and take a step back in time (with all the modern conveniences) in the Roswell and Elizabeth Garst Historic Farmhouse site of the 1959 cold war visit by soviet premiere Khrushchev visit. Spend the night in one of the five rooms of this historic house, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.The communal living room, dining room, and kitchen include a collection of artifacts, photos, books and films that guests are welcome to view and enjoy. Subject to occupancy, guests may visit each of the individual rooms which are full of antiques and historical photographs.

OUTDOOR LIVING: A picnic table, lawn chairs and a bonfire ring are nearby, and the yard abuts an excellent fishing pond and the town-loop trail system which connects to the rest of the Whiterock trail system. The nearby farm yard is used for sheep, goats and cows on occasion and the field behind the house is home to the bison herd.

KITCHEN: The fully-equipped kitchen has a stove, full size refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, charcoal grill, dishes and utensils. Supplies are provided to prepare your own breakfast.

GENERAL: Air conditioning, linens & towels, no pets allowed

PARKING: Driveway

WHITEROCK CONSERVANCY (surrounding): 5,500 acres of land for hiking & running, horseback riding, mountain biking, canoeing & kayaking, fishing, stargazing, picnicking, wildlife viewing. GOLF: Lake Panorama National Golf Course (25.1 miles), Coon Rapids Golf Association (1 mile), Panorama West Golf Course and Clubhouse (24 miles), Lake Panorama Par Three Golf Course (23 miles), Guthrie Center Golf Course (18 miles) DOWNTOWN COON RAPIDS (1 mile): 3 restaurants, grocery store, boutique shopping NEARBY CITIES: Des Moines (69 miles), Omaha (105 miles) AIRPORT: Des Moines International Airport (69 miles)
The Garden Terrace is bright flora and fauna themed room with private outdoor access on main floor. Includes Queen bed and private bath (shower only), reading chair, dresser and TV.