Agri-Venture Weekend Getaway

Friday Evening
MIDDLEBROOK AGRIHOOD, CUMMING

Roll into Cumming, Iowa just south of the Des Moines metro to stay in a restored turn-of-the-century Middlebrook farmhouse or relaxing Air B&B that gives you a taste of life in the Agrihood. Steps away from Fridays at the Farm (Mid-May thru Mid-September) that surrounds you with live music, farmers market, vendors, adult beverages and local food trucks. Your fresh coffee and happy hour drinks await at the The Mercantile nearby or try Iowa Distilling Company for handcrafted cocktails with a hometown spin. 

Saturday Morning
WILSON’S FARM & ORCHARD, CUMMING

Take a sunset stroll along the bike path through Middlebrook Meadow and arrive at Wilson’s Farm where you can enjoy brunch at the Ciderhouse that features farm-to-table fare. Shop in Wilson’s Farm Market & Bakery before catching a ride through the apple orchard where you can grab u-pick flowers and berries.

Saturday Noon ‘til Past Sunset
ROSE FARM, NORWALK

Check into Victoria’s House situated in the idyllic Norwalk countryside at Rose Farm, a boutique flower farm.  There you'll find beautiful accommodations for eight people. The home has been thoughtfully designed to exude the warmth + charm that Victoria herself radiated. You'll find a basket to collect eggs from the coop each day, vases to fill with flowers you harvest from the gardens (seasonally), and fresh ground coffee ready to be brewed each morning. Plan your stay around a workshoppe, a garden party, a farm to table dinner, a stroll through the gardens or afternoon sweet tea in an Adirondack chair.

Sunday Brunch
CROUSE CAFE, INDIANOLA

Recharge with brunch in Indianola with a classic breakfast at Crouse Café. Known as the ultimate greasy spoon, Crouse is the perfect place to soak up those late-night suds and fuel up before you hit the road. Enjoy hearty plates of eggs, bacon, and pancakes, and top it off with a cup of coffee or a piece of their famous pie if you still have room!

Sunday Afternoon
EDGE OF THE WOODS RASPBERRY FARM, INDIANOLA

Head to Indianola and get ready for one sweet adventure! Spend an afternoon picking juicy red or black raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, rhubarb and more. Edge of the Woods Raspberry Farm offers acres of delicious berries, ripe for the picking. Or let the staff grab them for you. After you pick, explore the berry barn for jams, jellies, salsa, even honey. On Saturdays, a farmer’s market features fresh fruit pies.

Sunday Before Dinner
SUMMERSET WINERY, INDIANOLA

Summerset Winery offers wine tastings and tours. Whether you are experienced with the world of wine or a novice, you’ll find their expert tasting room staff friendly and knowledgeable and ready to help you find an Iowa wine you’ll appreciate and enjoy. Beautiful atmosphere, reasonably priced, and great location with a beautiful scenery. Be sure to grab a bottle or two of wine for your evening dinner. Wine glasses and wine openers will be provided at Bochner Farms dinner.

Sunday Evening
BOCHNER FARMS, INDIANOLA

Continue your travels a short way to Bochner Farms with fields of bold, blooms as far as the eye can see. Open your senses to an exquisite Farm-to-Table Dinner experience on this beautiful flower farm with award-winning Chef Aaron Holt. Be greeted with a signature "mocktail", enjoy a "grazing table" under the pergola, sit at a beautifully decorated table beneath the open-air pavilion overlooking the Cottage Garden. Linger over dinner and soak in the sunset over the gardens. This 5-course dinner is an experience you won't want to miss.

Sunday Evening to Monday Morning
TATANKA RANCH, NEW VIRGINIA

At the Tatanka Ranch you will experience the beauty of the countryside with breathtaking views of the majestic bison. Enjoy a fully equipped kitchen to cook and dine-in. Your breakfast patio looks out onto timber and a bison farm. There are no steps to enter the AirBnB and the doorways are wide. Also check our other unique stay options in Warren County. What a way to start a Monday!