Flower Patch and Diamond House Bed and Breakfast breakfast

breakfast, central Illinois Amish Country, Gardens, Bed & Breakfast, Arcola, Arthur, Amish

The Legendary 7-Course Breakfast

For more than 20 years the Flower Patch has built a solid reputation as the premier B&B experience in Central Illinois. The breakfast is one of the reasons.

Served at 8:00 AM, featuring a different menu each day, and focusing on ways to indulge guests, the Flower Patch creates a story-telling moment with each breakfast. It's more than a culinary experience; it's an artistic event. With more than 10 sets of porcelain china and a variety of table settings, the Flower Patch can still surprise those who return with their friends.

A special part about the breakfast experience is that, after ringing her bell at the table, Lynne announces all of the intriguing creations for the full seven-course menu. Because this is Amish country, we start breakfast with a silent, Amish-style prayer that accommodates people from all faiths.

During the summer months, the breakfast artists use the lush garden herbs and flowers to embellish the dishes. Sometimes Lynne, an expert gardener, not only presents food, but, also, explains the nature of the plants and flowers. More than a breakfast, the experience of eating at the Flower Patch’s table appeals to the palate as well as to the mind.

Guests get another special treat:
  • Guests are often surprised by the variety and quality of life-stories told by people from all over the nation and the world
  • The B&B owners share local experiences and explain the interesting part of visiting the area, including the rich variety of experiences and fun things to do.
  • The conversations range from Amish life style, shopping, local traditions, history, economics, and attractions in the area.
  • For example, Lynne, who has several personal friends in the Amish community, can explain how they live and their interesting customs, including their practice of using retired race-horses to pull their buggies.