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About Us

Dr. Benjamin Kohl and wife, Deborah, are owners of the Gufler Mansion.

Read about their story from The Emporia Gazette.

‘Emporia’s Mansion’: Couple Carries on Legacy of the Gufler Mansion

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Gufler Mansion, designed by Henry Brinkman and built by Henry Kempher for the Albert Henry Gufler Family in 1917, is a neo-classical historic mansion providing extraordinary space for celebration, connection, and restoration.

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From an overnight stay in a Bed & Breakfast room or suite to a large special event, this 10,455 square foot mansion has all the amenities to meet your needs in Emporia Kansas. Reserve your space and we will take care of the details, meals, and support while you experience special moments with friends, colleagues, and people you love.​

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Gufler Mansion has 21 beds, 12 rooms, 9 bathrooms, 3 kitchens, 2 conservatories, 2 porches, 2 balconies, 1 banquet hall, 1 dining room, 1 parlor,  1 library, 1 sunken garden, and a large outside event patio.

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Conveniently located within short walking distance of Emporia State University, Newman Regional Health hospital, and Emporia's historic downtown, the Gufler Mansion is also only 90 minutes away from 90% of the total population of Kansas. An easy drive through the beautiful Flint Hills from Manhattan, Topeka, Lawrence, Kansas City, or Wichita takes you directly to the majestic Gufler Mansion.

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Whether it's a wedding, bridal shower, baby shower, birthday party, holiday party, family reunion, anniversary, business retreat, meeting, gathering, get-away, or a comfortable Bed & Breakfast room, reserve your space for an elegant and relaxing experience at the Gufler Mansion.

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