Pheasant Country Inn

Burton Y. Berry was a former senior political representative of the United States to Romania from 1944 - 1947. He served in various posts at American diplomatic missions in Turkey, Greece, Iran and Egypt. He served as Ambassador to Iraq 1952 - 1954. Berry was a collector of early Byzantine, Roman and Greek jewelry, textiles, seals, coins and ancient fine works of art, of which he donated to Indiana University Art Museum and the Chicago Museum of Art. Born on August 31, 1901 in Fowler, Indiana, he died in Zurich, Switzerland in 1985. Berry is buried in the Fowler Protestant Cemetery next to his parents, Judge & Mrs. Burton B. Berry and his sister, Adelaine Berry Smith.

The Burton Y. Berry Room is decorated with Turkish and Persian works of art and books for your reading pleasure written by Burton Y. Berry: (Romanian Diaries - 1944-1947; The Art of Ancient Jewelry, Out of the Past: The Istanbul Grand Bazaar; Ancient Gems from the Collection of Burton Y. Berry). King Size Tempurpedic Swedish Mattress & pillows, designer linen & towels, private bath, satellite TV, mini-refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, clock/radio, desk and free internet connection, ceiling fan, AC, reading lamp & chair, closet, ironing board/iron, robes, slipper, toiletries, hair dryer, magazines, newspapers, books, bottled water and Chocolates.

Weekday rate - $89/night
Weekend rate - $99/night

Otto Pape Room is a warm, bright cozy room with a mahogany queen size bed, designer linen, extra pillows, TV/VCR, Free internet connection and desk, clock/radio, iron/ironing board, ceiling fan, Coffee/tea maker, micro-wave, mini-fridge, ice bucket, toiletries, robes, slippers, magazines, newspaper, chocolates, reading chair and light, walk-in closet for storage and a shared bath.

Weekday Rates: $69/night
Weekend Rates: $79/night

Matilde E. Monisant Room Named after an American pioneer aviatrix. Matilde was born in 1878 in Earl Park, IN., of French Canadian parents. Ms. Moisant learned to fly at her brother's, Alfred Monisant's Aviation School on Long Island, N. Y. Mitilde became the second woman (Harriet Quimby, the first) to receive a pilots license on August 13, 1911. Among the most flamboyant of aviation's pioneers were Alfred, John & Matilde Monisant. Their courage & showmanship were instrumental in stimulating public enthusiasm and with it - the growth of aviation. Matilda died in 1964 and is buried in Valhualla Memorial Park Cementery near Los Angeles, CA.

The Matilde E. Moisant Room offers a queen bed, AC, Flat screen TV, mini-fridge, micro-wave and free internet connection, toiletries, bottled water, robes, slippers, extra pillows, clock/radio, ceiling fan, AC, magazines and books. For your reading pleasure on Matilde E. Moisant - The Magnificent Moisants - Champions of Early Flight" by Doris L. Rich

Weekday Rates: $59/night
Weekend Rates: $69/night

Moses Fowler was born in Circleville, Ohio in 1815. He came to Lafayette, Indiana with John Purdue in 1839. Fowler and Purdue formed a partnership in the dry goods business. Moses became a wealthy land baron and donated the land that comprises the town of Fowler., which bears his name. Moses died in 1889 and is buried in Springvale Cemetery.

Moses Fowler Room overlooks the garden and features a cozy queen canopy bed, clock, TV/DVD, ceiling fan, reading lamp, AC, free internet connection, magazines, chocolates, bottled water and toiletries. Clothes Closet and shared bath.

Weekday Rates: $59/night
Weekend Rates: $69/night

Policies

• Wireless connection is included in the rate.
• Higher rates apply for Purdue graduations, games & events, holidays and wedding parties.
• 10% discount to ROTC, Veterans and active military.
• 10% discount to Government & Business Employees on business in Benton County.
• 10% gratuity for total bill of a two day or more stay for wedding parties, anniversary parties - all event parties.
• Extra for holidays, weddings and Purdue Events.
• Only ONE discount per guest.
• 7% state sales tax not included in the rates. No room tax applies in Benton County.
• $10 extra person over the age of 12 years will be charged beyond double occupancy. Only one extra person per room.
• Check-in: 4 p.m.; Check-out: 10 a.m. (special times may be arranged).
• Payment by personal check, cash, money order, traveler's check or Visa card.
• Reservations confirmed when payment for the first night's lodging is received within 7 days of your verbal commitment.
• Cancellation must be received 10 days prior to reservation date to receive a refund. There will be a $10 cancellation fee, which will be applied to a future reservation.
• SMOKE FREE ESTABLISHMENT.