Recess Inn B&B

05/30/2026

Hello all, Asten here! I’ve been anxiously waiting to show you guys what we’ve been working on! Talk about a huge transformation! Huge thanks to Stallo Construction LLC for the new flooring, bathtub/shower, toilet, vanity and all the plumbing work that goes along with it in the Geography room bathroom. Good bye carpet, hello fresh and clean….everything!

The Geography room is right across from the kitchen, making it so handy to grab a cup of coffee or a late night snack. It’s turning into my favorite room, personally ☺️

05/22/2026

From Samantha: Exploring small villages, taking country walks, experiencing all things local.... my dream vacation! I'm headed out with my family to the Cotswolds region of England for a couple of weeks and am attempting to unplug and immerse myself in a new place. I may share some really cool things that come up along the way, or, I may not. 🙂 Either way, I'm sure I'll come home with lots of ideas and will be endlessly inspired. Look out for Guest (Services Manager) posts from Asten over the upcoming days to share some of her favorite things about our area and lovely Inn.

Meanwhile, please come see us in Ethel - another place that provides endless inspiration!

Visit the Cotswolds in the UK. Explore charming English villages, lively market towns and some of England's greatest palaces and castles.

05/21/2026

Small, locally owned businesses make our communities go 'round. Small businesses are especially important in rural community economies because they help:
- keep money circulating locally,
- create community identity and character,
- support local nonprofits and events,
- increase economic resilience,
- and provide entrepreneurship opportunities that large corporations often do not.

We love Matt's Market over in Bevier, about 15/20 minutes from the Inn. They now serve breakfast all day!

05/21/2026

The Hill family generously allowed us to display some of Ethel/New Cambria teacher Jim Hill’s items. Here is a salute to his former students who served in the U.S. Military. (We apologize for the wonky angle - had a hard time keeping our reflections out of it!)

05/19/2026

Boots & Black Tie, coming up on June 6th to benefit Maples Repertory Theatre, is a must-attend event in Macon County for locals and visitors alike! Enjoy saying hello to neighbors, a delicious meal, and a live auction featuring truly awesome experiences, artwork, and contributions from area businesses.

Maples Repertory Theatre is a gem, and we are fortunate to have them in rural North Missouri. Check out their 2026 season, and be a part of the magic.

Get your Boots & Black Tie tickets here >>> https://onthestage.tickets/show/maples-repertory-theatre/69c4304e3639d833ddec4c0e/tickets #/productions-view

Get your tickets here >>> https://onthestage.tickets/show/maples-repertory-theatre/69c4304e3639d833ddec4c0e/tickets #/productions-view

Social Hour 6 PM
Dinner 7 PM
Live Auction 8:30 PM

Make sure to put the 2026 Boots & Black Tie Fundraiser event on your calendar!

The committee is working hard to prepare and the menu looks as delicious as the auction items. Follow us for previews of those auction items soon to come.

Saturday, June 6, 2025
Cost $75 per person

Go online to secure your tickets today! www.maplesrep.com
or call the Box Office 660.385.2924

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05/18/2026

Memorial Day Weekend is just around the corner. The Macon County Missouri Historical Society Museum has a fantastic military exhibit and offers the opportunity to honor and remember members of the U.S. military from Macon County who died while serving in the armed forces. The museum is open on Saturdays from 10am - 2pm and Mondays from 6pm - 8pm. We highly recommend a visit, especially as we pause to remember the real reason for the unofficial start to summer coming up. We are grateful to have this incredible resource just 25 minutes away! Locals and visitors, have you been to see this exhibit and the larger museum?

We do have three rooms available for the upcoming weekend if anyone would like to make a trip!

05/17/2026

We are so honored to receive this award. Preserving our community’s history and rural life is in our DNA. One addition/correction to the above is that it was the Clark family who thoughtfully adapted the school to a bed & breakfast. They and the Gordon’s stewarded this incredible place for over 30 years, and we are honored to carry on the work.

05/15/2026

What an exciting addition at Thousand Hills! Dark Sky park AND a swimming beach? Yes, please!

05/15/2026

This will be a wonderful event at the Royal Theatre in Macon. Who’s coming to celebrate Andy? 🎉🎉🎉

05/13/2026

Summer will be here before we know it, and we all need a chance to slow down, rejuvenate, and reconnect with those we love. As you're planning your family reunions, friend group getaways, and hobby group retreats this summer, please keep us in mind at the Recess Inn. We can sleep 12 - 14 across four bedrooms, and you can enjoy sole access to the kitchen, dining room, library, lawn, and laundry facilities. We have puzzles, board games, lawn games, and books galore. It's truly the perfect place for groups*.

*From Samantha: I've personally hosted our family reunion, a book club retreat, and a girls' weekend at the Inn, and it's been everything I hoped for and more.

Have you spent time with your family at the Inn? Tell us your story!