Episode 14 : Pumpkin Spice, Serendipity, and a Side of Brewery Math

Send us a text

Welcome back, friends! In this episode, Jen and Rachel take you on a whirlwind tour of their fall weekend adventures, packed with local flavor, unexpected encounters, and enough pumpkin spice to make even Taylor Swift jealous.

🍂 What’s Inside This Episode:

• Friday Night Feels:
  The gals kick things off with dinner at The Depot (chef salad = chef’s kiss), followed by a “quick” beer at Leprechaun’s Lab that turned into a full-on close-the-place-down kind of night. (Pro tip: If you’re going to Leprechaun’s Lab for “just one,” bring a sleeping bag.)
• Nailed It—Literally:
  Jen’s Saturday started with a nail emergency (RIP to the last set), but it turned into a “Life of a Showgirl” mani inspired by Taylor Swift’s new album. Shoutout to Kayla for clocking the reference before anyone else—Swifties, unite!
• Pumpkin Patch Palooza:
  Saturday’s main event: a trip to Walter’s Pumpkin Patch in Burns, KS.
  • Early birds get the best pumpkins (and avoid the crowds).
  • Top activities: train rides (caboose squad!), petting the world’s friendliest goat, and sampling the legendary pumpkin spice mule in the adult beverage garden.
  • Local cider and beer galore—special shoutouts to White Crow, Cider Boys, and Angry Orchard for keeping the fall vibes flowing.
  • The staff and owners at Walter’s? Absolute gems. Thanks for making everyone feel like family!
• Slide Into Nostalgia:
  Rachel relives her childhood on the tunnel slides, and the duo discovers the expanded playground, complete with tractor tire swings and spooky skeletons. (Warning: Going down the fast slide may reactivate your inner child and cause spontaneous cartwheels.)
• Sunday Funday:
  • Open Streets in Delano, brunch at Livingston’s (we love you, Livingston’s!), and a little retail therapy at The Workroom.
  • Art shoutout: Lori Moody’s home art show—thanks for the beautiful print and for teaching Rachel how to oil paint!
  • Chiefs game at The Belmont—victory tastes even sweeter with local brews.
• Bonus Adventure:
  On the way back from the pumpkin patch, the crew pops into Walnut River Brewing in El Dorado for “just a beer.” Spoiler: They stay for three hours, make new friends (hi, Ben Wheeler!), and leave with a six-pack each.
  • Pro tip: If you’re at Walnut River, try the BBQ chicken pizza and the queso (with a green chili kick!).
  • The serendipity is real—sometimes the best memories are the ones you don’t plan.

🏆 Local Shoutouts:

• The Depot (for dinner that hits the spot)
• Leprechaun’s Lab (where “just one beer” is a myth)
• Walter’s Pumpkin Patch (the ultimate fall destination—go for the pumpkins, stay for the goat)
• White Crow, Cider Boys, Angry Orchard (cider squad)
• Walnut River Brewing (BBQ pizza, friendly staff, and surprise six-packs)
• Livingston’s (brunch goals)
• The Workroom (for all your local shopping needs)
• Lori Moody Art (support your local artists!)
• The Belmont (where Chiefs wins are celebrated in style)
• Harvester Arts (upcoming sponsor—thank you!)

🎉 Coming Soon:

• Episode 16 will feature Jenna from Her Edit Candles—get ready to romanticize your cozy spaces!
• Special thanks to Harvester Arts for sponsoring the upcoming episode.

Support the show