Farm Visits
Howell's Farm and Florals Tour
Location: 3145 Howell Court, Cumming (13 miles northeast of Winterset’s courthouse square)
Phone: 515-981-0863
Number of Guests: Can accommodate groups of 50 or more
Recommended Time: 1 hour
Price: $5.00 per person
This includes dried floral tour, baby goat cuddling (May-Aug), a bucket of feed to give to their friendly family of goats, plus shopping at the Farm Market and greenhouses (April-June). Add an additional $3.00 per person for a 15-minute presentation on how Howell’s makes things with the flowers.
The farm covers a little over 800 acres outside Cumming, Iowa, in the heart of Madison County. For years, the rolling farmland and pastures were used for growing corn, beans, hogs, and cattle, but in 1985, farmer Fred began raising flowers specifically for dried florals. Today, those flowers cover more than 5 acres, and guests delight to tour the gardens, as well as the greenhouse, Gift Shop, and the upper floor of Howell’s 1910 Barn, where the flowers are hung to dry.
Rusty Stars Alpacas
Location: 2054 Rustic Lane, Winterset (6 miles southeast of Winterset’s courthouse square)
Phone: 970-214-6103
Email: rustystarsfarm@gmail.com (Aron Schultz)
Number of Guests: Up to 50-60 at one time recommended, but can accommodate larger groups outdoors
Recommended Time: 45 minutes – 1 hour
Price: $2.00 per person
Rusty Stars Alpaca Farm is a 20-acre farm in Winterset along Highway 92 near Patterson. Your guests get to meet the alpacas and learn about the process of shearing and using their fiber. They have a cute little shop there as well with their products.
Kaysen Family Farms
Location: 2314 Timber Ridge Ave., Saint Charles
Phone: 970-231-3720
Email: kaysenfamilyfarms@gmail.com (Tara Kaysen)
Number of Guests: Up to 50-60 at one time recommended, but can accommodate larger groups outdoors
Recommended Time: 1 hour
Price: $8.00 per person, including tour, small snack, and drink
Kaysen Family Farms is a small farm that loves raising homegrown, purebred pigs. They pride themselves on producing their stock humanely and focus to make sure that each pig is living its best life. The tour will take you through the maternity ward and nursery. Pet and play with some piggies who love to have scratches behind their ears! You’ll also see the market hog pen and learn how their pork is produced. A healthy pork snack, a cold drink and some time for shopping will round out the tour.
PepperHarrow Farm 
Location: 1809 S 4th Ave, Winterset
Phone: (515) 468-0270
Email: hello@pepperharrowfarm.com
Number of Guests: Minimum 20, maximum 75
Recommended Time: 1 hour-1.5 hours
Price: $10, which includes light refreshments
Join us for a delightful 45-minute guided tour of our picturesque flower farm, led by the owners, Adam and Jenn O'Neal. This enchanting journey will take you through our beautiful flower fields, where you'll learn about some of the varieties of flowers we cultivate, our sustainable farming practices, and the story behind our farm. Adam and Jenn will share their passion for floriculture, offering insights into the daily operations and special techniques that make our flowers thrive.
After the tour, enjoy 15-45 minutes of free time to explore the farm at your own pace. You can visit our charming farm shop, where you'll find a selection of fresh flowers, handmade goods, and unique souvenirs. Take the opportunity to capture stunning photos amidst the natural beauty of the farm, or simply relax and soak in the serene atmosphere.
