Farms South of the Kansas River
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Ad Astra Alpacas
Bob and Claudia Hey Located on a paved road just south of Baldwin City, Ad Astra Alpacas raises friendly elite-fleece alpacas and sell products made from their fleece within their on the farm store. Ad Astra Alpacas goals are to raise friendly alpacas, improve the fleece characteristics with each new generation and provide wonderful products form the fiber they harvest each spring. Ad Astra's Annual Open House is the first weekend after Thanksgiving from 10am-5pm. Kick off the holiday here! Follow us on FACEBOOK for our annual Christmas Open House and Sales |
168 E 1700th Rd Baldwin City, Kansas 785.594-6767 www.AdastraAlpacas.com Find us on Facebook! Open during tour and by appointment Regular hours October-March Saturday 9am-Noon & Sunday 1pm-5pm |
Berry Hill UPick Jay & Katelyn Shively 5950 SE Croco Rd Berryton 785.633.7374 Find us on |
Berry Hill UPick Farm is a new Upick strawberry farm, est in 2017. Jay & Katelyn Shively purchased the property earlier this year and are currently growing sunflowers and around 17,000 strawberry plants, with plans to grow blueberries and blackberries in the future. And possibly adding pumpkins and watermelon at some point. The farm is a great outing for families to pick their own berries in kid-friendly environment. And offers a field of sunflowers for photo opportunities in the fall. You will be able to learn about the strawberry plants and how the farm plans to expand in the future.
Farm Products: Strawberries Sunflowers Open during the tour, seasonally and by appointment |
Blossom Trail Bee Ranch
Richard Bean
669 East 2100 Road
Baldwin City
785.615.1548
Open during the tour and by appointment
Richard Bean
669 East 2100 Road
Baldwin City
785.615.1548
Open during the tour and by appointment
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Blossom Trail Bee Ranch lies above the Little Wakarusa Creek. With three soil types on their west facing 10 acres, garlic , onions, and leeks abound in the loamy creekside. An adherence to the organic method in all horticultural practices insures a balanced diversity of forage sources for the bees. To compliment their apple trees, numerous peach varieties and black berries were added. Larger eggs and improved laying capacity are the focus of the vertically eclectic chicken flock. Out yards of bee hives give as many as five sources of nectar for distinct flavors for artisan honey. Honey production is the staple good but pollen production and queen rearing are also primary functions at the farmstead. Blossom Trail Bee Farm also sponsors and instructs many programs for the aspiring beekeepers and to learn what must be done to enable a better future for the honey bee. |
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Bluejacket Crossing Vineyard and Winery
Pep Selvan
1969 North 1250 Road
Eudora, Kansas 66025
Tel: 785-542-1764
www.bluejacketwinery.com
The vineyard was first started in 2002 with our initial planting of Nortons (Cynthiana). Following years saw the addition of more Norton, St. Vincent, Seyval, Chambourcin, Fredonia, Leon Millot, Vignoles and Melody vines. The vineyard now covers approximately 8 acres in Eudora, Kansas, located in the Northeastern corner of the State, 4 miles east of Lawrence. Our Tasting Room opened in May 2008, and we look forward to sharing our wines with you.
We feel very fortunate to have received the permission of Native American Artist, Brent Learned (Arapaho given name - Haa-Naa-Jaa-Ne-Doa), to use one of his original paintings for our label. Brent is an impressionist painter from Oklahoma whose art reveals the life and culture of the plains Indians in brilliant and inspiring colors.
Come visit us and discover the beauty of Kansas farm wineries!
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Clearfield Farmhaus Craig and Nedra Mitchell 2222 North 600rd Eudora 816.682. 9330 or 913.568. 2117 www.clearfieldfarmhaus.com We are committed to growing and providing delicious, quality, affordable fruits and vegetables in alliance with local farmers and the community at large. Craig and Nedra Mitchell, owners of Clearfield Farmhaus, are committed to providing products, services and experiences that we believe people are seeking and, in fact, craving – a simple, healthier, happy lifestyle. We feel there are some very basic principles and values that will help our customers achieve this. Also fresh baked goods in this beautifully restored farmhouse will remind you of simpler times. *** Breaking news new items have been added at this stop for the KVFT! We are planning to serve grilled hamburgers/hotdogs/sides/ice cream/drinks all weekend hours of the farm tour. |
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Coal Creek Farm
Rick and Vickie Andrews
1676 N. 1000 Rd
Lawrence, KS 66046
785.423.3414
Store Hours Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM
Welcome to Coal Creek Farms and the Simple Life Country Store where we offer quality alpaca clothing, alpaca products and classes on location at Coal Creek Farms. Our working farm is located in northeast Kansas approximately 5 miles southeast of Lawrence. It consists of 175 acres of lovely rolling hills, pastures and woods. We provide a quality horse boarding facility and offer luxurious alpaca products made from the 65 Huacaya and Suri alpacas who call the farm home. Alpaca fiber is hypoallergenic, softer, and three times warmer than sheep wool. We stock and offer a variety of quality alpaca products. We also raise open range laying chickens producing farm fresh eggs ,pasture grazed cattle providing grass fed beef and heritage hogs.
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Rick and Vickie Andrews
1676 N. 1000 Rd
Lawrence, KS 66046
785.423.3414
Store Hours Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM
Welcome to Coal Creek Farms and the Simple Life Country Store where we offer quality alpaca clothing, alpaca products and classes on location at Coal Creek Farms. Our working farm is located in northeast Kansas approximately 5 miles southeast of Lawrence. It consists of 175 acres of lovely rolling hills, pastures and woods. We provide a quality horse boarding facility and offer luxurious alpaca products made from the 65 Huacaya and Suri alpacas who call the farm home. Alpaca fiber is hypoallergenic, softer, and three times warmer than sheep wool. We stock and offer a variety of quality alpaca products. We also raise open range laying chickens producing farm fresh eggs ,pasture grazed cattle providing grass fed beef and heritage hogs.
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Country Road Farms
Jamie and Keith Knabe
991 E 2400 Road Eudora
785.615.1290
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Country Road Farms is a division of Knabe Farms. It was started 3 years ago after Jamie left her job. Jamie decided to venture into selling their meat and eggs at local farmers markets. On occasion you may also find fresh baked pies, sweet breads and cookies.
Keith and Jamie where both raised on working farms and have had their own working farm for 20+ years where they grow wheat, corn, soy beans, grass hay, alfalfa and livestock. In 2014 they added all natural turkey’s and in 2014 added meat chickens to go along with the beef and pork.
In 2017 you can find us at Farmers Market’s, Eudora, Fresh Promise in DeSoto, Cottin’s Hardware in Lawrence and Perry-LeCompton in Perry.
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Jamie and Keith Knabe
991 E 2400 Road Eudora
785.615.1290
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Country Road Farms is a division of Knabe Farms. It was started 3 years ago after Jamie left her job. Jamie decided to venture into selling their meat and eggs at local farmers markets. On occasion you may also find fresh baked pies, sweet breads and cookies.
Keith and Jamie where both raised on working farms and have had their own working farm for 20+ years where they grow wheat, corn, soy beans, grass hay, alfalfa and livestock. In 2014 they added all natural turkey’s and in 2014 added meat chickens to go along with the beef and pork.
In 2017 you can find us at Farmers Market’s, Eudora, Fresh Promise in DeSoto, Cottin’s Hardware in Lawrence and Perry-LeCompton in Perry.
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Dancing Cow Farms
Randy,Jennifer and Emily Winchester
36 East 2200rd Wellsville
913.744.1718
www.dancingcowfarms.com
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Dancing Cow Farms was established north of Wellsville, Kansas in 2010. Focusing on sustainable low maintenance beef production they chose to start with a herd of 7 Scottish Highland Cattle on the 67 acre homestead. Their focus is on providing the highest quality livestock and beef to the surrounding area.
In 2017 they expanded operations and are now home to Kiko and Boer goats, Mini Donkeys, an assortment of Rabbits (Flemish Giants, English Lops, Mini Rexes) and a few chickens, ducks, and turkey. Whether you are looking for grass fed beef or pasture raised goat for the dinner table, wanting to start your own herd, needing an animal for 4-H, or just a pet to add to your hobby farm, Dancing Cow Farms is here to answer any of your questions and help you meet your goals. Dancing Cow Farms is owned and operated by Randy & Jennifer Winchester, Emily Winchester and Nick Patton.
Randy,Jennifer and Emily Winchester
36 East 2200rd Wellsville
913.744.1718
www.dancingcowfarms.com
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Dancing Cow Farms was established north of Wellsville, Kansas in 2010. Focusing on sustainable low maintenance beef production they chose to start with a herd of 7 Scottish Highland Cattle on the 67 acre homestead. Their focus is on providing the highest quality livestock and beef to the surrounding area.
In 2017 they expanded operations and are now home to Kiko and Boer goats, Mini Donkeys, an assortment of Rabbits (Flemish Giants, English Lops, Mini Rexes) and a few chickens, ducks, and turkey. Whether you are looking for grass fed beef or pasture raised goat for the dinner table, wanting to start your own herd, needing an animal for 4-H, or just a pet to add to your hobby farm, Dancing Cow Farms is here to answer any of your questions and help you meet your goals. Dancing Cow Farms is owned and operated by Randy & Jennifer Winchester, Emily Winchester and Nick Patton.
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Davenport Orchard, Vineyard and Winery
1394 East 1900th Road Eudora 785.542.2278 www.davenportwinery.com C.W. and Mary Davenport moved to Lawrence in 1949, settling at the Jenny Wren Farm west of town where they raised apples, grain crops and cattle and ran a meat market and auction barn. C.W. retired in 1960, but soon discovered he needed something to keep him busy, so he bought farm ground east of Lawrence in the Kaw Bottoms area and set 74 acres of peaches and 6 acres of apples. The road bordering the farm came to be known as Peach Orchard Road (now County Road 1057 and/or East 1900 Road). C.W. and Mary's grandson Greg helped work the farm during the summer months and eventually took over operations when C.W.'s health no longer allowed him to work. Since then, Greg has added more apples and pears to the mix, then grapes because his wife Charlee thought "they looked so pretty." Given their respective German & Polish heritages, it was only natural that Greg and Charlee should begin making wine; first as amateurs, then commercially in August 1997. Greg & Charlee's intent is to make good wine from Kansas grown fruit, with minimal intervention, to allow the wine to express itself freely. We hope you will enjoy our wines as much as we enjoy making them. A votre sante'! |
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Glacier's Edge Winery
Mike and Lisa Steinart
1636 SE 85th Street Wakarusa
785.862.2298
www.GlaciersEdgeWine.com
On the edge of a glacial Moraine, resides a growing vineyard consisting of 8 varieties of grapes. A winery that showcases Kansas grape and fruit wines from Northeast Kansas and the Midwest.
Their mission is to be positive ambassadors to our local wine,food,and tourism industry, support their fellow grape growers and wine makers, to educate enthusiasts about Kansas grapes and wines, and to produce exceptional wines!
Their wines consist of dry reds and whites. They also offer their famous wine Slushie by the glass. Outside food, including take-out or pizza delivered from the local pizzeria is always welcome to enjoy alongside a glass or bottle of our wine. The winery features an outside patio with fireplace as well as a covered porch. Come and experience the Kansas countryside and get a taste for Kansas Wines.
Regular hours: Friday 4-7 Saturday 12-6 pm Sunday 12-5 pm
Mike and Lisa Steinart
1636 SE 85th Street Wakarusa
785.862.2298
www.GlaciersEdgeWine.com
On the edge of a glacial Moraine, resides a growing vineyard consisting of 8 varieties of grapes. A winery that showcases Kansas grape and fruit wines from Northeast Kansas and the Midwest.
Their mission is to be positive ambassadors to our local wine,food,and tourism industry, support their fellow grape growers and wine makers, to educate enthusiasts about Kansas grapes and wines, and to produce exceptional wines!
Their wines consist of dry reds and whites. They also offer their famous wine Slushie by the glass. Outside food, including take-out or pizza delivered from the local pizzeria is always welcome to enjoy alongside a glass or bottle of our wine. The winery features an outside patio with fireplace as well as a covered porch. Come and experience the Kansas countryside and get a taste for Kansas Wines.
Regular hours: Friday 4-7 Saturday 12-6 pm Sunday 12-5 pm
Happy Valley Farm
Spike and Patty Durkin
29080 West 95th St Desoto
913.706.0370
www.happyvalleyfarm-ks.com
We are a small, pick-your-own berry farm with our largest crops being blueberries and blackberries. But we do so much more than that. We have other types of berries to pick, fruit trees, vegetables, gourds, blueberry bushes - all kinds of stuff. You just have to keep stopping by our produce wagon all summer and fall to get all the great stuff - from blueberries in June, to sweet corn and tomatoes in the summer and apple cider and pumpkins in the fall. Do you want to grow your own blueberries? Check out our nursery!On top of all this, we have bee hives on the farm that pollinate all those fruit plants and they produce some very good honey that you can get year around at the farm, or in our online store.
Spike and Patty Durkin
29080 West 95th St Desoto
913.706.0370
www.happyvalleyfarm-ks.com
We are a small, pick-your-own berry farm with our largest crops being blueberries and blackberries. But we do so much more than that. We have other types of berries to pick, fruit trees, vegetables, gourds, blueberry bushes - all kinds of stuff. You just have to keep stopping by our produce wagon all summer and fall to get all the great stuff - from blueberries in June, to sweet corn and tomatoes in the summer and apple cider and pumpkins in the fall. Do you want to grow your own blueberries? Check out our nursery!On top of all this, we have bee hives on the farm that pollinate all those fruit plants and they produce some very good honey that you can get year around at the farm, or in our online store.
Haven Pointe Winery
Tom Holland
961 East 600rd Baldwin City
785.865. 0660
Haven Pointe Winery LLC is a farm winery located in NE Kansas that specialized in making wine from Kansas grown produce. Located in southeast Douglas County, Haven Pointe Winery reflects the spirit of the Kansas River (“Kaw”) Valley – rustic, natural, and bold. Our mission is to provide a truly unique visitor experience that brings together great wine, good folks, and hands-on viticultural and enological knowledge.
Haven Pointe Winery produces both red and white hybrid varietal wines. Our estate-grown varietals include Chambourcin and Traminette. We also make fruit wine as well as a variety of meads. Each of our wines features Kansas grapes, fruits and / or honey.
Seasonal Tasting Room Hours (April - May 2017 / Sept – Oct 2017)
Saturday 1 to 5 PM
Sunday 1 to 5 PM
Haven Pointe Winery produces both red and white French-American hybrid varietal wines. We also make fruit wine as well as a variety of meads. Our wines feature Kansas grapes, fruit and honey.
Tom Holland
961 East 600rd Baldwin City
785.865. 0660
Haven Pointe Winery LLC is a farm winery located in NE Kansas that specialized in making wine from Kansas grown produce. Located in southeast Douglas County, Haven Pointe Winery reflects the spirit of the Kansas River (“Kaw”) Valley – rustic, natural, and bold. Our mission is to provide a truly unique visitor experience that brings together great wine, good folks, and hands-on viticultural and enological knowledge.
Haven Pointe Winery produces both red and white hybrid varietal wines. Our estate-grown varietals include Chambourcin and Traminette. We also make fruit wine as well as a variety of meads. Each of our wines features Kansas grapes, fruits and / or honey.
Seasonal Tasting Room Hours (April - May 2017 / Sept – Oct 2017)
Saturday 1 to 5 PM
Sunday 1 to 5 PM
Haven Pointe Winery produces both red and white French-American hybrid varietal wines. We also make fruit wine as well as a variety of meads. Our wines feature Kansas grapes, fruit and honey.
Limestone Gardens
Victor and Erica Gruebler
6935 E 165th Overbrook
785. 554.6078
www.limestonegardenskansas.com
Limestone Gardens is a small family farm focusing on selling vegetables for Farmers Market. Established in 2016 , the gardens continue to grow in size and variety of produce increases.
Limestone Gardens strives to produce high quality vegetables in a sustainable manner with with an emphasis in soil health. The gardens are managed with minimal tillage. The future of the farm is very exciting!
Follow us on FACEBOOK for availability and events!
Victor and Erica Gruebler
6935 E 165th Overbrook
785. 554.6078
www.limestonegardenskansas.com
Limestone Gardens is a small family farm focusing on selling vegetables for Farmers Market. Established in 2016 , the gardens continue to grow in size and variety of produce increases.
Limestone Gardens strives to produce high quality vegetables in a sustainable manner with with an emphasis in soil health. The gardens are managed with minimal tillage. The future of the farm is very exciting!
Follow us on FACEBOOK for availability and events!
Marie's Alpaca Acres and Mini Moo's
Marie Blankenship
13130 S. Topeka Ave Carbondale
785.250.5545
www.mariesalpacaacres.com
In 2009 I decided to move from the city to the country. Living on a farm had always been a childhood dream of mine. Owning alpacas seemed like a reasonable choice since they are easy on pastures and fences. I purchased 5 fiber males and after purchasing 2 females I was hooked on alpacas. Owning alpacas became a possible business venture when I realized what you can do with their beautiful fleece. Today, our herd is 20+ strong and growing. We offer quality alpacas for sale occasionally but our main focus is on the fiber arts. I enjoy providing quality alpaca products made in the U.S.A. Please enjoy your visit!
New this year mini cattle! Check out the herd at www.mariesminimoos.com
Oz Highland Farm, LLC
John and Debbie Jenkins 9839SW 89th Street Auburn 785.256.7920 www.Ozhighlandfarm.com In 1999, Oz Highland Farm purchased 3 Scottish Highland heifers and 1 bull. Today the Farm has over 150 Highlands and 4 working bulls. The Oz Highland herd is one of the finest you will see anywhere. Our goal is to breed for good conformation, good genetics and a overall good gentle nature passing on the best qualities, therefore allowing the breed to continue producing strong healthy Scottish Highland cattle. We pride ourselves on quality, not only in the all natural beef we sell but in our breeding stock and herd animals as well. |
Our Highlands are raised with care. We maintain our
cattle on a balanced mineral program, free choice hay during the winter months, cool season grasses during the spring and fall and during the summer months we run the Highlands on native prairie grass and legumes. Our Highlands are never given any type of growth enhancing drugs or antibiotic feed. We raise all natural beef from the land. Look for our Oz Highland Beef Concessions at festivals to sample a delicious Highland burger! |
Pendleton's Country Market
John and Karen Pendleton
1446 East 850rd Lawrence
785.843.1409
www.pendletons.com
Regular hours: Monday-Saturday 8am-5 pm
Sunday noon-5pm
Pendleton's Country Market is a diversified farming operation . The Pendletons planted their first half-acre of asparagus in 1980, and now grow a wide variety of vegetables, bedding plants and cut flowers. They operate a booth at the Lawrence Farmers' Market , a seasonal vegetable and flower market on the farm and a CSA program with 100 subscribers. For some crops, customers are invited to"pick-their-own", allowing families
to enjoy the farm experience.
Pendleton's Country Market utilizes integrated pest management, drip irrigation, minimum till, buffer strips, wetland and composting to produce their crops. They use only beneficial insects in their greenhouses for pest control, and will have their electric tractor on display during the tour.
Barnyard Weed Warriors is a traveling crew of 75 grazing goats used to control brush and weeds and will be visiting this location during the Tour. Check out the "greenest method" of all of clearing brush and weeds!
John and Karen Pendleton
1446 East 850rd Lawrence
785.843.1409
www.pendletons.com
Regular hours: Monday-Saturday 8am-5 pm
Sunday noon-5pm
Pendleton's Country Market is a diversified farming operation . The Pendletons planted their first half-acre of asparagus in 1980, and now grow a wide variety of vegetables, bedding plants and cut flowers. They operate a booth at the Lawrence Farmers' Market , a seasonal vegetable and flower market on the farm and a CSA program with 100 subscribers. For some crops, customers are invited to"pick-their-own", allowing families
to enjoy the farm experience.
Pendleton's Country Market utilizes integrated pest management, drip irrigation, minimum till, buffer strips, wetland and composting to produce their crops. They use only beneficial insects in their greenhouses for pest control, and will have their electric tractor on display during the tour.
Barnyard Weed Warriors is a traveling crew of 75 grazing goats used to control brush and weeds and will be visiting this location during the Tour. Check out the "greenest method" of all of clearing brush and weeds!
Prairie City Mini's/Crist Restoration
Dee Hay / Raymond Crist
92 East 1600 Road Baldwin
785.418.2770
Open during the tour and by appointment
Anyone who sees the businesses run on this farm will say that they are pretty unique. Prairie City Mini's was started from the love of horses and the outdoors. Their talented mini horses, who do tricks and pull buggies, are available for parties of all kinds at your location or ours! Plus they have a very special pinto horse that pulls a large buggy for special occasions such as proms, weddings, picnics and parades. Recently they also started raising Nigerian and Pygmy
goats which are a big hit for young and old alike! Prairie City Mini's passion is to drive and to teach others to drive. All of our mini's are broke to drive and I would love to teach you!
Crist Restoration is also on this farm. Their versatile restoration business does auto/truck/RV repairs, tractors and AG service, collision, repair, antique restoration, AC and mechanical service. A highlight is seeing the restored antique vehicles and gas pumps.
goats which are a big hit for young and old alike! Prairie City Mini's passion is to drive and to teach others to drive. All of our mini's are broke to drive and I would love to teach you!
Crist Restoration is also on this farm. Their versatile restoration business does auto/truck/RV repairs, tractors and AG service, collision, repair, antique restoration, AC and mechanical service. A highlight is seeing the restored antique vehicles and gas pumps.
R and R Funny Farms
Ryan and Renee Woods-Quintanilla
9245 SW 89th Auburn
785.410.7517
www.randrfunnyfarms.com
R and R Funny Farm started with 4 chickens and 2 goats on a small acreage. We are now working towards a level of self-sustainment. Our farm also now offers a mobile petting zoo business and houses chickens, goats meat and dairy, turkeys, pigs, cows, ponies, a mini donkey, rabbits meat and pet horses, cow(s) and several dogs and cats. We have planted a wide variety of fruit trees, apple, pear, peach, cherry, plum and mulberry, and bushes, blueberry and blackberry.
We are working to become a "greener" farmstead with the installation of solar energy. Young and old alike will enjoy visiting the Funny Farm!
Rowe Ridge Winery and Vineyard
11255 Leavenworth Road Kansas City
913.721.9776
email marcpamrowe@yahoo.com
www.roweridge.com
Rowe Ridge Vineyard and Winery is the first vineyard in Wyandotte County, located just north of the Kansas Speedway. Owners Marc and Pamela Rowe planted the first vines in 2005. The vineyard is now five acres with approximately 3000 vines. We grow nine varieties of hybrid and American native grapes, and produce a varied selection of red, white and fruit wines, sold only at the winery.
The Rowe Ridge tasting room was built in 2012. Visitors are welcome to taste wine and browse the tasting room gift shop, as well as stroll through the vineyard.
Regular Hours- Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday noon-5pm
Other times available by appointment
Watch the winery's Facebook page for current news, music and art events,and fall harvest events
11255 Leavenworth Road Kansas City
913.721.9776
email marcpamrowe@yahoo.com
www.roweridge.com
Rowe Ridge Vineyard and Winery is the first vineyard in Wyandotte County, located just north of the Kansas Speedway. Owners Marc and Pamela Rowe planted the first vines in 2005. The vineyard is now five acres with approximately 3000 vines. We grow nine varieties of hybrid and American native grapes, and produce a varied selection of red, white and fruit wines, sold only at the winery.
The Rowe Ridge tasting room was built in 2012. Visitors are welcome to taste wine and browse the tasting room gift shop, as well as stroll through the vineyard.
Regular Hours- Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday noon-5pm
Other times available by appointment
Watch the winery's Facebook page for current news, music and art events,and fall harvest events
Shooting Star Equine Rescue
Careen Cain
10527 Indian Hills Wakarusa
785.249.1760
www.shootingstarequinerescue.org
Open during the tour and by appointment
Located on 40 acres of rolling hills overlooking the Wakarusa Valley, Shooting Star Equine Rescue provides a safe haven for 15-25 equines at a time. Shooting Star began operating in 2001 and is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization verified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries.
Their mission is to offer rescue, rehabilitation, adoption or safe sanctuary to abused or neglected equines that come to the through owner surrender or animal control seizure. Many come in need of both physical and mental intensive care, and require months of care and training to rebuild strength, trust, and skills to help them become adoptable.
Founder and President Careen Cain is a social worker therapist certified to provide equine psychotherapy intervention offered to children and adults with the use of rescued ponies, donkeys and horses. Shooting Star also has a team called "People Ponies" who are available to visit and provide hands on therapy within the community.
Careen Cain
10527 Indian Hills Wakarusa
785.249.1760
www.shootingstarequinerescue.org
Open during the tour and by appointment
Located on 40 acres of rolling hills overlooking the Wakarusa Valley, Shooting Star Equine Rescue provides a safe haven for 15-25 equines at a time. Shooting Star began operating in 2001 and is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization verified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries.
Their mission is to offer rescue, rehabilitation, adoption or safe sanctuary to abused or neglected equines that come to the through owner surrender or animal control seizure. Many come in need of both physical and mental intensive care, and require months of care and training to rebuild strength, trust, and skills to help them become adoptable.
Founder and President Careen Cain is a social worker therapist certified to provide equine psychotherapy intervention offered to children and adults with the use of rescued ponies, donkeys and horses. Shooting Star also has a team called "People Ponies" who are available to visit and provide hands on therapy within the community.
Vertacnik Orchard
David and Wendy Vertacnik
1403 East 1850 Road Lawrence
785.842.4428
Open during tour and seasonally
September-October Saturdays 9am- 6pm
Sundays noon-6pm
The Vertacnik Orchard is a small apple orchard featuring a roadside market and U-Pick opportunities. They Strive to provide good quality fruit by using good cultural practices like integrated pest management, reduced pesticides and good pruning. Apple varieties include: Red and Golden Delicious, Jonathan, Jonagold, Gala, Gold Blush and Granny Smith, plus cider when available.
David and Wendy Vertacnik
1403 East 1850 Road Lawrence
785.842.4428
Open during tour and seasonally
September-October Saturdays 9am- 6pm
Sundays noon-6pm
The Vertacnik Orchard is a small apple orchard featuring a roadside market and U-Pick opportunities. They Strive to provide good quality fruit by using good cultural practices like integrated pest management, reduced pesticides and good pruning. Apple varieties include: Red and Golden Delicious, Jonathan, Jonagold, Gala, Gold Blush and Granny Smith, plus cider when available.
Vesecky Family Farms
John and Sharon Vesecky William and Joanna Vesecky
1814 North 600 Road Baldwin City
785.594.2493
www.veseckyfamilyfarms.com
Vesecky's is one of the largest pastured raised poultry farms in Kansas. Their stone farmhouse was built in 1866, and added to in 1870, 1885, and 1980. Three generations of the Vesecky family work this farm and will be pleased to welcome you!
See the poultry up close and get a general feel for the farm. Vesecky's raise chickens , ducks, geese, turkeys and guineas. Plus boer goats and a few cows.
The Veseck's take orders for holiday heritage turkeys, turkeys and geese also ask about their "Rent a Chick or Duckling" for Easter program!
John and Sharon Vesecky William and Joanna Vesecky
1814 North 600 Road Baldwin City
785.594.2493
www.veseckyfamilyfarms.com
Vesecky's is one of the largest pastured raised poultry farms in Kansas. Their stone farmhouse was built in 1866, and added to in 1870, 1885, and 1980. Three generations of the Vesecky family work this farm and will be pleased to welcome you!
See the poultry up close and get a general feel for the farm. Vesecky's raise chickens , ducks, geese, turkeys and guineas. Plus boer goats and a few cows.
The Veseck's take orders for holiday heritage turkeys, turkeys and geese also ask about their "Rent a Chick or Duckling" for Easter program!
Washington Creek Lavender Farm
Jack and Kathy Wilson
858 East 800 Road Lawrence
785.748.0678
www.washingtoncreeklavender.com
Open Seasonally and Christmas Open House Follow us on Facebook for dates
Enchanted with the idea of seeing beautiful purple plants dotting the horizon- ready and able to heal, relax, and sooth.
Kathy and Jack bore Washington Creek Lavender. A labor of love with nearly 6000 organic lavender plats. Their passion for this wonderful plant grows and grows. Over a decade later , they are still fascinated by lavenders ability to mesmerize as it relaxes and stimulates.
Founded in 2005, Washington Creek Lavender has grown to include a hoop house, a solar powered barn with gift shop and "lavender companion garden".
Their locally grown and hand made , organic products are available online as well as in their gift shop.
Due to road construction we recommend that to visit this farm you access it from 56 highway, turn north on 1029/ 550E and travel to the T intersection of 458, turn east, travel to 800 E, follow signs and you will find them on the left. This stop is well worth the effort especially if you love lavender!
Jack and Kathy Wilson
858 East 800 Road Lawrence
785.748.0678
www.washingtoncreeklavender.com
Open Seasonally and Christmas Open House Follow us on Facebook for dates
Enchanted with the idea of seeing beautiful purple plants dotting the horizon- ready and able to heal, relax, and sooth.
Kathy and Jack bore Washington Creek Lavender. A labor of love with nearly 6000 organic lavender plats. Their passion for this wonderful plant grows and grows. Over a decade later , they are still fascinated by lavenders ability to mesmerize as it relaxes and stimulates.
Founded in 2005, Washington Creek Lavender has grown to include a hoop house, a solar powered barn with gift shop and "lavender companion garden".
Their locally grown and hand made , organic products are available online as well as in their gift shop.
Due to road construction we recommend that to visit this farm you access it from 56 highway, turn north on 1029/ 550E and travel to the T intersection of 458, turn east, travel to 800 E, follow signs and you will find them on the left. This stop is well worth the effort especially if you love lavender!
White Tail Run Winery and Vineyard
Dan and Nancy Fuller
2327 North 400 Road Edgerton
913.893.6860
www.whitetailrunwinery.com
regular hours: Friday and Saturday noon-6pm
Sunday noon- 4pm
White Tail Run Winery and Vineyard was started in 2006 by Dan Fuller with the help of his wife Nancy, son Dusty, daughter-in-law Jennifer and daughter Christy. Dan had just retired and decided to grow grapes to keep him busy in his retirement. After growing grapes for a couple of years Dan decided to try his hand at winemaking. The first wine he made was from the Seyval grape. He entered the wine into a competition for amateurs and won a bronze. After the success of that first wine competition he started to make plans with his family to start the winery and vineyard full time. We now have 5 acres of vines with 4 different varieties of grapes.
