About Us
Hermann, Missouri
Hermann Grain Bins BNB and Retreat Center Est. 2022
2 Guest Grain Bins, 16 Guests
Weekday, Weekend and Holiday Pricing (See Booking Calendar)
History
HERMANN, MISSOURI
founded in 1837
The City of Hermann, the county seat since 1842, lies on the Missouri River. The history of the settlement is unique to any town in the area. A company was established in Philadelphia with the purpose of settling an area in the west where the German Americans of that area could perpetuate their culture in this free country. This German Settlement Society of Philadelphia determined the area which is now Hermann would suit their needs. In 1837, the land was bought and development began shortly thereafter. Click here for more details regarding the early history of Hermann and its founder, George Frederick Bayer 1800-1839.
Tradesmen, artisans, farmers and professionals were all involved in the early settlement and formation of Hermann. Within a short time, streets were determined, houses were constructed, shops and businesses were established. There were enough people in Hermann by 1842 to call an election for moving the county seat from Mt. Sterling to Hermann.
Vineyards and wine making became a major industry early in the development of the area and remained so until Prohibition. This industry has resumed and is continuing to grow from mid 1960s to present. In the early 20th century there were factories to support the economy of Hermann. A shoe factory was a major employer, but other light industries were also prevalent.
Tourism has always been a part of Hermann’s culture beginning with river boats of late 19th century and currently with wineries, antique shops and art fairs. An area of five blocks from the Missouri River to Fifth Street is designated as an historic district with several buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The earliest of these is on tour with the Department of Natural Resources State Historic Site, Deutschheim.
Your Host
Donna Joerling
Whacky, Weird & Wonderfully Enchanting
Hermann Grain Bins BNB is the marriage of my passions of cooking, planning parties, having friends and family over at my home and my life on the family farm!
So, to create my dream, I took the look of the farm for the exterior design by using two large 30 foot traditional new farm grain bins, a red and white barn, and gave it the FUNKY look and bright colors I love in the design twist in the interior design. This project and dream make my heart sing and bring a smile to my face. The exterior of the Hermann Grain Bins BNB may for all practical purposes look like a farm scene, but when you open the doors, you will see the inside of me laughing and giggling as I add something here and something there to add color and fun inside for myself and my guests. Even the front door is a one of a kind design, a hand carved pirate’s ship in solid wood. It’s a massive door that let’s you enter the world of enchantment and mystical creation at the Bins.
The bright colors, weird shapes, odd artwork, things that don’t match but have a rhyme and rhythm of their very own, and all that I can find on my many treasure hunts (I am a huge fan of resale shopping) can be found in the interior and the HEART of the BINS. Take the best of the world of bohemian design, maybe some hippie flare and throw in eclectic and you have my style and passion for WEIRD. I am so very proud of my WEIRD and carry it
ferociously inside the BINS. It took me a long time, most of my life, to embrace my WEIRD. I broke out of the belief of relatives that everything has to matchy, matchy a long time ago. You will witness this upon opening the door.
So enjoy the whacky, weird and wonderful creativity and imagine what you too can do in your life to live your life, blossom your passions into an adventure above and beyond what you always thought was holding you back. ENJOY your stay at the BINS!
Enjoy and let your “weirdness” show while you enjoy and relax at The Bins, Hugs and Peace forever, Donna
Have a Question?
Hermann Grain Bins BNB & Retreat Center
Policies and information
Please call 314.808.1712 if any questions.
Let’s get you booked for a fun and enchanted vacation at The Bins!
314.808.1712
2420 Highway 19 South Hermann, MO 65041
Donna@HermannGrainBinsBNB.com
For more information or a copy of The Agreement at the Hermann Grain Bins BNB, please email us and indicate what you need. Donna Joerling