About Us

Innkeeper Names:  Linda McHenry (owner/ Innkeeper) & fiancee (associate host and piano player)

DragonFly~In:  Linda chose the name because the dragonfly is the symbol of lovers and new beginnings. "Here at the inn we have a wide variety of dragonflies and other wildlife for our guest to view. It is the perfect place for nature lovers, bird-watchers, stargazers and outdoor enthusiast of all kinds."

Background:  Linda is a single, but engaged, mother of two. "My daughter, recently married, has now flown the coup and my son is a business major at MIZZOU who still requires a lot of guidance even if he thinks he doesn't."

Education:  Linda has a degree in elementary education with an art minor. "We both have a wide variety of life experiences that has led us to capitalize on finding an ancillary profession. A profession we hope will help us realize our personal potentials to "find what really matters"."

Professions: Linda has taught elementary grades 5,1, and 3 for twelve years in the Lesterville and Arcadia school districts, raised 2 beautiful and talented children, worked as a county treasurer, and managed a dental office since moving to The Arcadia Valley in 1979.

Interests:  Linda loves to hike, bike, leisure boat and kayak some whitewater, jog, downhill and cross country ski, and is learning to fly fish. Her fiancee enjoys fly fishing, kayaking and skiing. He takes care of all of the trails he has personally designed and built for Linda at the DragonFly-In.

Both Linda and her fiancee are fully engaged in the remodeling, maintenance and improvements taking place at The DragonFly, which has usurped much of their time from their many other hobbies and interest. "We both love the property and watching it evolve into a "Dream Come True" has been a thrilling adventure for us and has brought us closer together as a couple."