Plan Your Field Trip
A little trip planner for guests of the Schoolhouse and Matilda. Tell us your dates and who’s along for the ride, and we’ll lay out a day-by-day plan of the good stuff around Miami County — open hours, drive times, and all.
Eat & drink
Coffee, comfort food, and a few local treasures around Paola and Louisburg. Hours change — a quick call ahead never hurts.
Wineries & tastings
Miami County has a proud wine-making history and a lively modern revival, with live music and food trucks on many weekends.
Things to explore
Lakes and trails, big-cat rescues, dark-sky stargazing, cider doughnuts, and a few quiet corners of the prairie.
Local shops & antiques
For browsing and treasure-hunting — antiques, boutiques, and home goods in both downtowns.
What’s on this year
Area festivals and events, all within about 30 minutes of the Schoolhouse. Dates marked “confirm” weren’t final at the time of writing.