Meet Farm Intern Thomas Woodford
This coming fall, Thomas will be the Garden Coordinator at Luther College in Decorah, where he is a senior in Environmental Studies, But for now, he's getting some great hands-on experience as a Farm Intern at the Wallace Farm, including cleaning out the shade house before planting greens such as arugula, spinach and lettuce. "I love producing what people eat that's fresh and healthy," An avid gamer, Thomas claims that the Wallace Farm is like the popular Stardew Valley--a farming simulation game--but better because the Wallace Farm is real. "I love it here and would recommend the internship to anyone."
Is Pizza on Your Summer Bucket List?
Don't let summer pass you by without attending at least one Friday night Pizza on the Prairie event! The Brick oven pizza, sides, desserts & signature drinks are created from the produce grown and harvested just steps away from kitchen. Enjoy live music each week with new-to-us artists and old favorites, thanks to sponsors Frederick Real Estate Services & FNB Bank. A walk thru the "Roots & Wings" Prairie Art Exhibit and yard games appeal to young and old. Check out the weekly menu and let us save you some seats!!
Take a Walk
We've got 80+ paintings in this year's Prairie Art Exhibit at the Wallace Farm. Come take a walk thru the 9-acres and admire the artwork from local artists of all ages and skill levels. The "Roots & Wings" exhibit is open dawn-dusk every day until October 1 (buildings open 9-4 M-F). If you haven't been before, be prepared for a gentle 1-mile walk on a mowed grass path. Comfortable shoes are a must, and don't forget the sunscreen and bug spray! Thanks to the Knock Family Charitable Fund, there's no admission fee. Can't make it in person? Watch a You Tube video from last year's exhibit.
A New Team Member
We're excited to welcome our new Garden Production Manager Kevin Fisher!
Kevin's been hard at work already, getting to know our three summer Farm Interns, collaborating with Chefs Hans and Katie, and assessing the crops already in the ground and what will be planted over the next several months.
Kevin is an avid home gardener and has experience managing people of all ages and backgrounds.
Welcome, Kevin!
Book Hearts & Homes Teas Now
Readers of Nancy Cantwell Wallace's Hearts & Homes column, published from 1895 to 1909 lend their voices to this monthly program at the Wallace House. Each program and menu is a little different so you can come back again and again. 
Choose from dates open to the public, or ask about a date for your private group.
Make a Gift
Our new fence at the Wallace House is installed! You might remember that a derecho in December 2021 knocked down the previous historic replica. A team at Woodland Faire salvaged what they could and designed a new fence with improved materials and sturdier construction. The garden fence adds so much to the historic property. We're still in need of about $4,000 for the replacement. Your gift would be welcome!
COVID Response
Currently we have no requirements but continue to monitor CDC guidelines.

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756 16th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50314

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2773 290th Street, Orient, Iowa 50858