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!

  •   Took a girls trip here to get away during the pandemic. It was perfect being able to order a few food items from their farm to have ready to go... read more

    thumb Emma
    February 14, 2021

      Heather was a thoughtful and gracious host! Check in was contact free and included local wine; the location was serene; and the sauna was a bonus feature. We purchased food... read more

    thumb Michelle
    January 3, 2021

      Lovely home and beautiful location.

    thumb Susan
    February 16, 2022
  •   This place keeps me coming back! Thank you so much, we loved the fresh eggs, yum pizza kits and soup!

    thumb Kindra
    March 23, 2021

      Wonderful, peaceful, and a perfect setting for a best girlfriend's get away. Heather had a complimentary bottle of wine and a dozen of farmfresh eggs waiting for... read more

    thumb Sara Lynn
    April 7, 2024

      Heather's farm is the most perfect, idyllic stay imaginable. The home is pristine, perfectly decorated, and incredibly comfortable. Here, our kids (8. 10, 11) became the kids we know... read more

    thumb Kate
    August 22, 2021
  •   This place is magical, beautiful, and serene.

    We loved it and highly recommend it for a weekend getaway from the city.

    thumb Vikas
    July 1, 2021

      Outstanding location, absolutely BEAUTIFUL home. The hosts are incredibly friendly, the farm animals are adorable and everything was so clean, homely and neat! Will definitely be visiting again - can’t... read more

    thumb Om
    April 29, 2022

      Great stay! I will definitely be visiting again.

    thumb Brenda
    February 25, 2024