Corn Dinner coming soon!
Join Chef Katie and Chef Hans on Sunday, June 26 for a special Corn Dinner at the Wallace Farm. All 3 courses of the farm-to-table menu feature dishes made from corn grown in last year’s Henry A. Wallace Historic Corn Plot, hand-shelled and ground into corn meal and corn flour by our friends at Early Morning Harvest + other produce from the farm.
Dinner begins at 6 pm, but come early to explore the Wallace Farm. Walk through the production garden, see the new Prairie Art Exhibit (1 mile gentle walk), and stop in the gift shop. Staff will be on hand at the corn plot beginning at 5:30 pm to answer questions. A short program during dinner will share the corn plot story and its journey to your plate. Wine and beer available for purchase.
Prairie Art Exhibit 2022!
Make your plan to see this all-new art installation at the Wallace Farm. Local artists of all ages and skill levels have contributed nearly 80 interpretations of "Roots & Wings". The exhibit is open dawn-dusk every day till 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.

Summer Nights
Our popular Pizza on the Prairie is back with even more delicious pizza options + sides, desserts and signature drinks. 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 new Prairie Art Exhibit and yard games appeal to young and old. Make your reservations NOW!
More Farm to Table Dates
September and October Thursday nights are now open for reservations! Plan now for those special occasions, or book a table just because. If your special night is full, we now have an online Wait List form that's easy to fill out.
Welcome, Delaney!
Delaney Kidd is WCI's very first Prairie/Conservation Intern. A senior at Iowa State in Environmental Science, she jumped right into the work in the 9-acre prairie at the Wallace Farm. In just a few weeks, she has already installed the nearly 80 paintings in the Prairie Art Exhibit and started writing a prairie plant identification guide for visitors. Delaney has always loved the outdoors and wants to do more conservation work when she graduates. One thing that she has learned is that more often than not, the best way to react to problems is patience and perseverance.
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 $5,000 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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Wallace House
756 16th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50314

Wallace Farm
2773 290th Street, Orient, Iowa 50858