Prairieside Cottage & Outpost

 
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An inspiring retreat in the Kansas Flint Hills.

Prairieside Cottage and Outpost is a family-friendly getaway perfectly suited for relaxation, celebration, quiet focus and rejuvenation.

 

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About Prairieside Cottage
and Outpost

Prairieside Cottage is an idyllic family-friendly retreat nestled in the heart of the Flint Hills of Kansas. It is located in the tiny and energetic creative community of Matfield Green. The property is adjacent to town and privately situated with 8 acres of beautiful tallgrass prairie beside the cottage. Stargazers will delight in the rural location of Prairieside Cottage which has spectacular night skies within a truly dark site for astronomical observation. 

Nature lovers, artists and vacationers looking for a peaceful and relaxing getaway will enjoy Prairieside Cottage. The main house features a full kitchen, dining room, living room, office space, bedroom and bathroom (with a deep soaking tub), as well as a custom loft space that is perfect for reading and dreaming. The property also has a quaint one-room studio building that can be used as an artist’s or writer’s studio or an extra bedroom.

Families and children are welcome. Nature walks are possible on the property, which hosts abundant wildlife and a variety of plants and grasses. Trains run close by, art galleries are just around the corner, the sky is a constantly beautiful canvas, and there are many local attractions and historical sites to explore in the area.


This is the perfect place to get away from it all.
— from guest review, May 2017
Expect a unique, beautiful retreat from reality. This home is wonderfully put together with all the basics for a great oasis!
— from guest review, July 2019
This was our third stay at the cottage—we love it that much and I imagine we will be back again! It’s one of those spots that has a magic to it that is hard to explain—utterly charming and you can feel the love that went into the house.
— from guest review, April 2019
If you are looking for a peaceful and private cottage at the edge of a prairie, then this is the place for you! Clean & stylish interior with tons of books. Great base for exploring the Flint Hills.
— from guest review, September 2018
 

Location

Learn more about the home, studio, and location in the Kansas Flint Hills.


Artist Program

Prairieside Outpost hosts a competitive artist residency program which welcomes 2-3 artists each year for short creative retreats. It is a uniquely family-friendly program.


Contact us anytime! We welcome your inquiries and questions.


Prairieside Cottage is lovely - so well appointed and the design and decor are an inspiration. The library is a lovely touch and I feel like I learned so much about Flint Hills and about prairies on my stay.
— from guest review, June 2017