Stay at Suncrest Gardens & Explore the Local Area 

Family Fun

Interesting things for the family to go and see.

  • LARK Toys & Mini Golf, Wabasha, MN
  • National Eagle Center, Wabasha, MN
  • Train/Barge viewing on overpass in Alma, WI
  • Mississippi Thunder Speedway Auto Racing, Fountain City, WI
  • Hike/Bike around Lake Winona, Winona, MN

Live Music

There’s serveral spots featuring unique live music opportunities.

  • Music Under the Bridge, Wabasha, MN
  • Big River Theatre, Alma, WI
  • St Mary’s Page Theater, Winona, MN
  • Oak Center General Store, Lake City, MN
  • Boats & Bluegrass, Winona, MN

Hiking

The driftless area features hiking trails near the Mississippi River featuring our beautiful bluffs and abundant wildlife.

  • Merrick State Park, Fountain City, WI
  • Thrive Park, Nelson, WI
  • Buena Vista Park, Alma, WI
  • Lakeview Lodge hiking trails, Winona, MN
  • Perrot State Park, Trempealeau, WI
  • Frontenac State Park, Frontenac, MN

Mississippi River & Wildlife

Enjoy a drive through the winding roads of Buffalo County and catch a glimpse of our rare albino deer. Or explore the river and all it has to offer!

  • Alma Fishing Float, Alma, WI: unique view of Alma, fishing opportunities with or without your own equipment
  • Kayaking & Fishing & Sandbars on the River
  • Swimming Beaches: Alma, WI, Winona, MN, Goodview, MN
  • Birdwatching & Trails: Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge, Treampealeau, WI

Be Active

Get up and get movin’!

  • The Grove Golf Course, Cochrane, WI
  • Backroad biking, lots of loop routes in Buffalo County
  • Coffee Mill Ski Hill, Wabasha, MN

Chill at the Coffee Shop

Coffee shops to explore in the area.

  • World Cup Coffee, Fountain City, WI
  • Fire & Ice, Alma, WI
  • Blooming Grounds, Winona, MN
  • Blue Heron, Winona, MN
  • Mugby Junction, Winona, MN

Eateries

Local restaurants, pubs, and unique cafes.

  • Suncrest Gardens Pizza Farm, at your back door!
  • Waumandee House, next closest to farm
  • Vino Over the Valley/Larry’s, Arcadia, WI
  • The North End Pub & Grill, Cochrane, WI
  • Wing Dam Saloon, Fountain City, WI
  • Pier 4 Cafe & Smokehouse, Alma, WI
  • Nelson Cheese Factory, Nelson, WI
  • Boathouse, Winona, MN
  • Hillside Fish House, Winona, MN
  • Harbor View Cafe, Pepin, WI

Festivals

Local theater, music and craft festivals promoting the arts.

  • Ashley For the Arts, Arcadia, WI
  • Great River Shakespeare Festival, Winona, MN
  • MN Beethovan Festival, Winona, MN
  • Frozen River Festival, Winona, MN
  • Stockholm Art Fair, Stockholm, WI

 

Wineries

Enjoy traversing the Great River Road and sampling local wine.

  • Danzinger Vineyard, Alma, WI, closest to farm
  • Elmaro Vineyard, Centerville, WI
  • Hawk’s View, Fountain City, WI
  • Villa Bellezza, Pepin, WI
  • Maiden Rock Cidery, Maiden Rock, WI

Museums

Indoor excursions to learn a little or a lot!

  • Marine Art Museum, Winona, MN
  • Elmer’s Auto & Toy Museum, Fountain City, WI
  • Castle Rock Armor Museum, Alma, WI
  • Wings Over Alma, Alma, WI

Foods From the Farm at Your Convenience

Shop ahead and have an order waiting for you upon arrival. Food options include our wholesome frozen soups, brown eggs from our hens, pasture-raised meats for grilling, jam, maple syrup & more! 

A popular choice is our "Pizza Kits" which allow you the option to bake your own pizza using our pizza dough balls, pizza sauce, gourmet Wisconsin cheese, happy hog sausage, and other toppings. Just roll out the dough, assemble & bake. Rolling pin and pizza pans are provided. Making pizzas is a fun, easy activity and you get to eat your creations!

  •   This place is perfect for a girls weekend. The house is so cute and spacious. We loved being able to sit on the deck and people watch, listen to the... read more

    thumb Kaitlin
    August 1, 2021

      This is a rare gem. The property is hidden in the bluffs of Wisconsin. We loved the farm and my favorite animal was Millie the duck. The host was... read more

    thumb Danielle
    December 30, 2020

      Wonderful as always! We’ll be back soon!

    thumb Mark
    June 25, 2024
  •   This farmhouse was clean and comfy. Everything we needed was available and then some.
    Heather and Mercedes are awesome hostesses… always responsive to our questions. They are very pleasant.
    Hopefully... read more

    thumb Len
    November 6, 2023

      We had a great stay in the Main-level of the Farmhouse and we hope to return! It felt very luxurious in many ways. We slept extremely well on the beautiful... read more

    thumb Christine
    June 23, 2021

      This place is special. Nice, clean house and beautiful grounds. It’s fun to hang out on the deck and watch the live music and people during pizza night.... read more

    thumb Laura
    May 31, 2021
  •   This is a magical place. The home is so clean and comfortable. The location is beautiful. The hosts are so kind and friendly. The pizza and farm fresh goods are... read more

    thumb Nelia
    May 15, 2022

      The house is extremely comfortable, spacious and clean. We loved watching the chickens and the sheep. Heather was very responsive and a friendly host. We were too early for the... read more

    thumb Melissa
    April 25, 2021

      Excellent hospitality ! Is a wonderful retreat from the city to unwind and view the amazing valley and trees while still having some music and people in the evening come... read more

    thumb Paula
    May 23, 2021