The Heartland Country Resort is a sprawling haven for both families and honeymooners.

Peacefully nestled amidst the beautiful rolling hills and shady woodlands northeast of Columbus, Ohio. The remodeled 1878 farmhouse, the 1998 carriage house, and the 1996 log building, situated on over one hundred acres, provide a private country retreat with all the amenities.

Couples find welcome seclusion in the privacy of the setting and the luxurious comfort of the seven suites and guestrooms.

The main farmhouse is completely refurbished for the guests' comfort and has private bathrooms, air conditioning, a spacious deck, and a screened porch.

The new log building contains three deluxe suites with solid log walls, cathedral ceilings, full kitchens or kitchenettes, private entrances, private porches with swings, two-person Jacuzzis, and glass-front stoves.

The most recent addition, the carriage house, has a spacious living room with a fireplace, a large oak table, and an oak entertainment center with a TV and VCR. It also has a kitchenette, a bathroom with a whirlpool tub, and a bedroom with a queen bed.

Both families and couples love the friendly golden retriever dogs, horses, cattle, chickens, cats, and the variety of activities. For many of the guests, horseback riding in the indoor or outdoor arena, or on the woodland or meadow trail, is the highlight of their stay.

Recreation:

The Heartland offers a variety of wrangler activities for both beginners and experienced riders, and both English and western riding lessons are available.

At this upscale guest ranch, there is an outdoor heated swimming pool, basketball, croquet, Ping-Pong, and volleyball.

The recreation room and living room are guest favorites, with pool table, games, books, puzzles, TVs, a wide selection of movies, many comfortable seating areas, a fireplace, and beamed cathedral ceilings.

Close to the resort, you can go golfing birding, fishing, boating, canoeing, hiking, skiing, star gazing, antique shopping, and exploring Amish country.

Area attractions include Mid-Ohio Raceway, Mohican and Malabar Farm State Parks, and Kingwood Garden Center.

About The Owner:

The owner of the Heartland Country Resort, Dorene Henschen, loves the country and values her childhood on the family farm, where she gained a great appreciation for animals and the land. She enjoys sharing the country with other people and hopes the Heartland brings to each guest, some peace and joy.

She is also a fourth grade teacher at Tremont Elementary School in Upper Arlington, a suburb of Columbus. She enjoys teaching and working with young people. She also enjoys many subjects, including problem solving, geology, and prehistoric life. Her hobbies and interests vary from landscaping, designing, decorating, reading, to traveling, skiing, hiking, horseback riding, films, food, and socializing. She has a great respect for our earth and the beauty of nature.

Luxury Log Suites:

The Woodland Suite:

The Woodland Suite is very dramatic with its 20-foot high cathedral ceiling, solid logs, and wooded views from the large windows. It is decorated with a bold fabric that has a moose, a bear, and other he colors burgundy, teal, and beige on a black background. It has a small kitchenette and a dining area with an antique table (which has many leaves that can be added).

In the living area, there is an abundance of ools, a glass-front stove that can be started with the flip of a switch, and a TV with a VCR. Guests can relax in the Jacuzzi for two in the bathroom or in the swing on the private porch. On one side of the private et with a charcoal grill for guests.

The Wildflower Suite:

The Wildflower Suite also has a 20-foot high cathedral ceiling, solid log walls, and views of open meadows where deer graze, and where you can enjoy the site of wildflowers from spring to fall, and many trees on side. It has cherry furniture, a plush light green comforter on the bed, and is decorated with a floral fabric that has a dark green background.

This suite has a full kitchen, which leaves a smaller living area that has a comfortable loveseat, a glass-front stove, and a TV with a VCR. Like the Woodland Suite, it has a Jacuzzi for two in the bathroom, a swing on the porch, and a grill available. This suite can be connected to the log suites through secret passageways if additional space is needed.

The Native American Suite:

This upper suite has a separate bedroom and living room. The living room has a full-size hide-a-bed sofa and a glass-front stove. The bedroom has a large TV and VCR. The cathedral ceiling is not as high, and it has fewer solid log walls, since much of the suite occupies the cedar dormers and is between interior walls. There are log beams in the living room and one log wall in the bedroom, and the large porch, going out onto the hill, has log railings. It has a kitchenette and dining area in one corner of the living room, and it has a Jacuzzi for two in the bathroom, which has an extra large pocket door.

This suite has the option of including a small den and a half bathroom. The Native American theme is reflected in the pictures, fabrics, baskets, gourds, and plants that were used by the Native Americans. The colors are rich earth tones, and there are many interesting books on the Native Americans.

Main House Accommodations:

The Kelley Room:

This room is named for the former owners, John and Maryanne Kelley, who used this room as their master bedroom. It is in a wing that was added by the Kelley's to the 1878 house in 1977. This room is on the first is decorated in emerald green with cherry furniture. It has windows on three sides, one being a bay window with a window seat. There are several loveseats, a color TV, and a glass-front pellet-burning stove. The spacious bathroom Jacuzzi.

The Fredrich Room:

This room is named for Dorene's family, the Fredrichs, who brought many of the room's antiques with them from Germany. It is on the second floor of the wing added to the house in 1977, and it has a private room is decorated in ruby red. The solid brass queen bed and the antique oak twin bed have beautiful double wedding-ring quilts made by Mildred Fredrich, Dorene's aunt. The new private bathroom for this fireplace chimney on one wall. Both the bathroom and the bedroom have sloped ceilings, so tall guests need to watch their heads.

The Smith Suite:

This suite is in the original 1878 part of the house and consists of a bedroom, a sitting room, and a private bathroom. It is named for the Smith family, who owned the house prior to the Kelley's. Since it is in the old part of the house, there are some low doorways, so tall guests will need to watch their heads. The sitting room has many puzzles, and a color TV with a VCR. The bedroom has cherry queen and twin beds with cutwork comforters. It has dark blue carpeting and pretty wallpaper.

What More is There to Say...

In the July 1995 issue of "Entertainment Columbus", Ellen Corsi said, "This newly renovated country home has been transformed into one of the most relaxing, beautifully decorated bed and breakfasts available."

She had "the best trail riding adventure ever among the hills, meadows, streams, and lush forests surrounding the resort."

She also said, "If you enjoy horseback riding, this is in my opinion, the best around the Columbus area."

Guest Comments:

"It is so peaceful and beautiful here. A dream life."

"Beautifully decorated, cozy and romantic - I loved sitting on the deck, reading a book, hearing only the sounds of nature!"

In the November/December issue of the Ohio AAA "Home & Away" magazine, William Purpura wrote, "When Henschen, an Upper Arlington school teacher, opened the Heartland Country Resort in the spring of 1994, she created one of the state's most distinctive bed-and-breakfasts." He also said, "The Heartland Country Resort comes eerily close to being all things to all people. Some couples gather at Heartland to celebrate their wedding anniversaries, while others find it the perfect place to propose. Families gather here to treat themselves to a whole new vacation experience, while horse lovers come to saddle up for a great ride."

Breakfast:

In the morning, you have your choice of a Full or Continental Plus breakfast, served in the dining room, or in the privacy of your own room. Lunch and Dinner are also available at Heartland. With so much to do and so many places to relax, you owe it to yourself to experience the unique charms of the Heartland Country Resort. We look forward to sharing this special spot with you!