Meadow Cottage

On-site accommodation at Powell Gardens

Imagine waking up surrounded by the vibrant beauty of Powell Gardens, Kansas City’s botanical garden, in a cozy, private retreat. Meadow Cottage, a new on-site guest rental house, is nearly ready to welcome visitors.

This four-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage will offer a peaceful overnight experience immersed in nature. 

Rental information coming in 2026!

 

Support This Project

The Meadow Cottage is nearly complete, but we need your help to fund the finishing touches! Please join us in completing this meaningful project. With your support, Meadow Cottage will become a destination for weddings, retreats, reunions, and restorative weekends for years to come. 

A gift of:

  • $100 supports décor and accents
  • $500 contributes to appliances
  • $1,000 helps furnish key spaces

Donors of $1,000 or more will be recognized on a permanent sign at the cottage—a visible reminder of your role in making this dream a reality. 

Donate to Meadow Cottage 

Celebrating Your Support

We are thrilled to share our heartfelt gratitude with everyone who contributed to the Meadow Cottage Campaign. Your generosity is helping us bring this beloved space back to life, ensuring it continues to inspire and welcome our visitors for years to come. 

A very special thank you goes to our Builders Circle. Their remarkable $20,000 matching gift inspired the community and played a pivotal role in helping us raise over $40,000 for Meadow Cottage renovations. This incredible support will directly offset renovation costs and help us preserve the charm and functionality of this treasured space. 

Meet our Builder Circle members who made this match possible: 

  • Acme Dock
  • Advantage Fire
  • Bruce Monke
  • City Cement
  • Commenco
  • Daniel Triplett
  • DeRousse Family
  • Ellen Fairchild
  • Epic Electric Service Corp.
  • GPS-KC
  • Hawkins Designs/Build LLC
  • H2B Architects
  • HG Facilities
  • Hunt Midwest
  • John and Mary O’Connor
  • KJAK
  • Major Painting Co
  • Meyer Bros Building Company
  • Millenbruch Masonry
  • Oliver Electric Construction, Inc.
  • Perry Atha
  • Randy Spalding Excavating Inc
  • Rocksmith Geoengineering
  • Segra
  • Solution 18
  • USC Technologies
  • Vans Fence
  • Vince Venier

Every donation, whether from individuals or organizations, makes a meaningful impact. Your commitment to Powell Gardens strengthens our mission and allows us to create memorable experiences for everyone who visits. 

See the full donor list:

  • Acme Dock
  • Advantage Fire
  • Alan McDermott
  • Alan Miller
  • Barbara Nelson
  • Bethene Gregg
  • Bruce Monke
  • Charlie Keltner
  • Chris Nevils
  • Christina Miller
  • City Cement
  • Commenco
  • Constance Jordan
  • Daniel McConnell
  • Daniel Triplett
  • Debbie Updegraff
  • Dennis Marker
  • DeRousse Family
  • Donald J. Hall
  • Ellen Fairchild
  • Epic Electric Service Corp.
  • Eric and Diann Bonner
  • G. Kenneth and Ann Baum
  • Gary Noble
  • Gerald Williams
  • Gloria Moody
  • GPS-KC
  • H2B Architectsx
  • Hawkins Design/Build LLC
  • HG Facilities
  • Hunt Midwest
  • Irv Belzer
  • Jack Fillinger
  • Janet Van Zandt
  • John and Mary O’Connor
  • Judith A. Sharp
  • Keith Taylor
  • KJAK
  • Laura Morlan
  • Linda J. Brown
  • Lorelei Gibson
  • Major Painting Co
  • Mark Zuke
  • Mary Ann Cox
  • Meyer Bros Building Company
  • Millenbruch Masonry
  • Nick Brummel
  • Oliver Electric Construction, Inc.
  • Paget Gates Higgins
  • Paul White
  • Perry Atha
  • Randy Spalding Excavating Inc
  • Robert and Marlese Gourley
  • Rocksmith Geoengineering
  • Sallie E. Smith
  • Segra
  • Sheilah Rupe
  • Solution 18
  • Stacy Pratt
  • Stephen Nash
  • Sue Elissawy
  • Susan Beard
  • Susan Pierson
  • The Scott Family
  • USC Technologies
  • Vans Fence
  • Vince Venier
  • Virgil Hilburn
  • Wendy J. Powell
  • Yampa Valley Community Foundation

Follow us on Instagram @PowellGardens