The Haftelhof, Germany

 The Haftlehof is another property that was part of the tug of war between France and Germany.  In modern times, it is in Germany.  Showalter's lived here for a short time.

 Originally built as a monastery, Haftlehof is a massive sturcture that now is shared by several owners.  Part is rented out to overnight guests and conferences.

This is the archway were we entered haftelhof.  Carolyn to a picture out of her room window at the fields surrounding Haftelhof.  It is truly a big place out in the middle of nowhere.

Another view from The Haftelhof

 Much of the wooden parts have been replace but these steps leading to the 3rd floor, where some of us stayed, looked like original 1100 wood - worn and uneven.

 We stayed here 2 nights and had a nice kitchen and dining area.  Ruby cooked us a lovely chicken and potatoes dinner Monday night.

 The grounds were a visual feast - not too perfectly manicured but as though it all grew of it's own accord.