About the Hotel

The historic Potter-Wright Building has been expertly transformed into Hotel Garber, a charming 27-room boutique hotel that offers modern downtown accommodations. This redevelopment includes versatile event spaces, a cozy lounge and dining room, and a small library. The hotel provides an inviting and memorable atmosphere for your weekend escape, event, or retreat.

Construction of the Potter-Wright building began in 1901, with the local newspaper reporting at the time that the building would 'be one of the handsomest in the city.' Over the years, the building was home to barber shops, law offices, lodge rooms, real estate brokers, clothing stores, an investment company, and apartment-style dwellings. Prior to a multi-year rehabilitation completed in 2025, this 1902 treasure had been unoccupied for more than twenty-five years. Reconstruction of the third floor—lost to a fire in 1961—helped the building reclaim its illustrious past, with an expansion from 16,500 to 22,500 square feet.

Our facility contributes significantly to downtown revitalization efforts and bolsters tourism by offering essential lodging for visitors, as well as enhanced meeting spaces for events and retreats. It enables guests of the National Willa Cather Center to extend their stay and immerse themselves in the museum, historic landmarks, the town, the Cather Prairie, and other picturesque locations that figured into Willa Cather's life and writing.

About Forrester's

Steeped in the timeless beauty of the Nebraska plains and the literary legacy of Willa Cather's A Lost Lady, our restaurant and bar offer a dining experience inspired by hospitality and the prairie. At Forrester’s, our carefully curated menu changes seasonally and highlights refined simplicity. Unwind with craft cocktails, a select wine list, and a warm ambiance that captures the spirit of the land and its stories. Whether gathering with friends or enjoying a quiet evening, you’ll meet in a celebration of flavor and heritage.