| Welcome to the Valley of Many Deer Gallery |
This unique Missouri art gallery is surrounded by one hundred acres of native prairie grass, pasture, gardens, and
the Katy Trail. The gallery's vision is closely related to nature and the rich history of the area. The barn gallery and
studio showcases local artists, writers, gardeners and musicians. The gallery hosts two special events a year.
During the festivals, area musicians provide entertainment.
View featured artists' works and map of Bourbon County, Kansas in this site.
the Katy Trail. The gallery's vision is closely related to nature and the rich history of the area. The barn gallery and
studio showcases local artists, writers, gardeners and musicians. The gallery hosts two special events a year.
During the festivals, area musicians provide entertainment.
View featured artists' works and map of Bourbon County, Kansas in this site.
| History of the Area |
The Cherokee word for valley of many deer is Chilhowee. One of the early settlers, James Simpson, happened here
by accident when a broken wheel disabled the pioneer from going any farther on the Old Fort Scott Road. Simpson
decided this was as good of a place as any and established a store, from his wagon, to aid passing travelers on
their way to Fort Scott, Kansas. Having left the Tennessee mountain town of Chilhowee in 1855, James decided on
this name because of the abundance of the wild animals in this area and memories of the town he left behind. Thus
was the beginning of the town, Chilhowee, Missouri.
by accident when a broken wheel disabled the pioneer from going any farther on the Old Fort Scott Road. Simpson
decided this was as good of a place as any and established a store, from his wagon, to aid passing travelers on
their way to Fort Scott, Kansas. Having left the Tennessee mountain town of Chilhowee in 1855, James decided on
this name because of the abundance of the wild animals in this area and memories of the town he left behind. Thus
was the beginning of the town, Chilhowee, Missouri.
| Business Hours |
Please take some time to visit our site and if you live close or are planning a trip to the area, stop by and visit us.
Our hours are from 10:00-5:00. It is best to call ahead at 660-678-0195 just to make sure we are open or to make
special arrangements. Open studio will be the first Saturday of every month with the exceptions January & July. The
gallery is 2 miles west of Chilhowee, Johnson County, Missouri on 2 Highway. The address is 817 SW 2 Highway,
Chilhowee, Missouri 64733. See the map below for directions.
Our hours are from 10:00-5:00. It is best to call ahead at 660-678-0195 just to make sure we are open or to make
special arrangements. Open studio will be the first Saturday of every month with the exceptions January & July. The
gallery is 2 miles west of Chilhowee, Johnson County, Missouri on 2 Highway. The address is 817 SW 2 Highway,
Chilhowee, Missouri 64733. See the map below for directions.
Map to Gallery Approximately 2 miles west of Chilhowee, Missouri on the north side of State Route 2. Watch for the sign. |
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| Jo Henning Artist-Owner jahenning@localnet.com |
| About the Gallery |
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Open studio the first Saturday of every month,
from 10:00-5:00. We are open most days as
we work in our studio. We will be glad for you
to stop by. It is best to call ahead.
An Artist will be working in the gallery. Come
visit and ask questions. Keep checking as we
add more information.
Gallery hours from 10:00-5:00 on Open Studio days.
Call ahead or stop by any day
Our dates will be as follows:
from 10:00-5:00. We are open most days as
we work in our studio. We will be glad for you
to stop by. It is best to call ahead.
An Artist will be working in the gallery. Come
visit and ask questions. Keep checking as we
add more information.
Gallery hours from 10:00-5:00 on Open Studio days.
Call ahead or stop by any day
Our dates will be as follows:
May 1 & 2, Spring Festival
November 6 & 7, Holiday Open Gallery
Visit The First Saturday Open Studio where an
artist will be at work
10:00-5:00
January, closed due to weather
February 6
March 6
April 3
May 1 & 2 Also the Spring Festival
June 5
July 3 Closed
August 7
September 4
October 2 Wine making demonstration
November 6 & 7 Holiday Open Gallery
Also Open these Saturdays in November 13, 20
December 4, 11,18 Holiday Shopping
Plus call ahead or stop by anytime to visit our gallery.
We will open for you. Phone 660-678-0195
November 6 & 7, Holiday Open Gallery
Visit The First Saturday Open Studio where an
artist will be at work
10:00-5:00
January, closed due to weather
February 6
March 6
April 3
May 1 & 2 Also the Spring Festival
June 5
July 3 Closed
August 7
September 4
October 2 Wine making demonstration
November 6 & 7 Holiday Open Gallery
Also Open these Saturdays in November 13, 20
December 4, 11,18 Holiday Shopping
Plus call ahead or stop by anytime to visit our gallery.
We will open for you. Phone 660-678-0195
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| Green Door with Stained Glass by Henry Yeager |
Flowers in Corner
Stained Glass by Henry
Yeager
Stained Glass by Henry
Yeager
| Nora Lee This picture was painted by Jo Henning during the Master Gardeners' Annual tour at the Gerecht garden. Acrylic on canvas |
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