Flower Patch and Diamond House Bed and Breakfast - The Experience

Your Bed & Breakfast Experience


Lynne and Bill Harshbarger opened their B&B to the world in 1988 when their children were leaving home. While they worried over what might please their guests and how the house should look and what to fix for breakfast, they soon discovered that it was the whole experience of a B&B that is most attractive to visitors. Guests like everything. Especially they enjoy the quiet music and the art work, but most of all they enjoy sharing their lives and telling their stories. We've listed some of their comments here:


"We had a wonderful time at the Diamond House! It was a great place to relax on a mother-daughter getaway. The room was beautiful, and the graciousness of our hosts, phenomenal! The breakfast was amazing. Definitely a visit we will not soon forget!"
--Bond & Gail
Mechanicsburg, Illinois

"We feel so pampered spendig our night here on the way to visit my aging mother in Southern Illinois. We love the breakfast. "
--Paul & Mary
Bourbonnais, IL

"Thank-you for a wonderful time! The food was fantastic! Excellent hospitality. Nice Beds."
--Kathy & Tegan
Des Moines, IA

"Wow! What a delicious discovery we made in finding you for a spontaneous rest stop. The hospitality, as well as the taste-treat of breakfast, will be savored for days. Thank-you"
--Beth & Carolann
Edmonds, WA

"Thank you Lynne,Bill & family for making our stay so wonderful. Rooms and food, fantastic. A very unique and delightful experience. Many thanks!"
--Richard & Tricia
London, England