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Closed for the Season
Re-Opening Spring 2012

Experience the beauty of the Iowa countryside
On a former grazing pasture on our 9 acre farmstead, surrounded by corn and bean fields,
overnight guests stay at Camp Coyote in Sleeping Shelters or The Bunkhouse, a converted grain shed.
Camping and grilling gear provided.

Great for families, bike teams and paddle groups!

The Celebration Barn is now open for private event rentals.
There is nothing better than gathering for some fun in a barn!

For adventurous souls who crave a truly unique experience ...

Bunkhouse • Sleeping Shelters • Camp Fire
• Celebration Barn • Pool Bin

• watch the sun set against a backdrop of green, gold and brown-tinged fields
• catch frogs and lightning bugs with your kids

• swim in an old grain bin
• celebrate in a country barn
• grill under a canopy of stars
• listen to coyotes yelping from afar

• fall asleep to the sounds of the country

See Accommodations for more details.

NEAR THE TRAILS!
Only 40 miles from the NW corner of Des Moines! Midway between the cities of Perry & Jefferson. Located in the countryside near the 180 mile North Raccoon River Water Trail
and the 56 mile (soon-to-be 89) Raccoon River Valley Trail.

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CELEBRATION BARN

The Celebration Barn is now available for private party rentals. Click here for more details.

CAMP COYOTE COUNCIL FIRE

The Council Fire is ready for this season's campers. Click here for the story.

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ROGER RIDES TO "EASE THE BURDEN"

Neighbor Roger Norgen is riding his Harley 1000 miles in 24 hours through 6 states Click here to read why.

Rippey Weather Forecast, IA

HASSLE-FREE CAMPING!

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Camping is the best way to enjoy the simple pleasures of the great outdoors.

Why buy all that expensive camping gear? Why bother with the hassle of loading and unloading it or setting up a campsite when we have it all ready for you?

Perfect for:

• families
• bike trail riders
• canoe and river enthusiasts
• Lincoln Highway cruisers
• nature-lovers
• country living wanabes
• anyone who just wants to get away from the frantic pace of everyday life!

ARGENTINA OR BUST!
or "If a guy rode by on his bike ..."

Jesse Steiner rode by on his bike and boy does he have story! Click here to read about Jesse's stop at our place.
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Read about us at:

THE DES MOINES REGISTER:
Weekend events make the most of nature, by Mike Kilen, 9/10/10.

THE TRANSCONTINENTALIST: The two-wheeled adventures of Jesse Steiner:
http://www.jessesteiner.com/2010/08-09-omaha-ne/
TINY HOUSE BLOG:
Farm Buildings into Tiny Houses

Farmhouse Life Update

Camp Coyote Update

Welcome to Farmhouse Life! Your Hosts, Chris & Kevin Wilbeck
Farmhouse Life • 2244 U Avenue Rippey IA 50235 • Greene County USA
515-436-7041

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