farmhouselife.com

NOW OPEN!
Call now for reservations

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 Pre-Pitched Platform Tents or The Bunkhouse, a converted grain shed that sleeps up to 6 people.
Camping and grilling gear provided.

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

Bunkhouse • Tents • Camp Fire

• 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

• 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.

ARE YOU ON FACEBOOK?
We are now on Facebook. Click here to "like our Facebook page" and get our Facebook updates!

HOLD THE DATE...
RIVERS ROCK! River Float & Music Fest
Sat Sept 11
rivers.rock2I.jpg
Iowa Rivers Revival is hosting a super-fun day! First a relaxing canoe float on the nearby Raccoon River. Then a dinner and music fest in our Big White Barn! The event is open to the public. Click here for more details.

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.
8.jessebunkhouse.jpg

SOMETIMES YOU NEED MORE WOOD

Kevin is in the process of building a stage in our Big White Barn. He used what we had, but needed more. Scranton friend and neighbor, Brett Wailes, had exactly what the project required. Click here to read more.

Rippey Weather Forecast, IA

HASSLE-FREE CAMPING!

A10.tent.JPG

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!

A POEM FOR OUR RIVER

Budding poet and environmentalist, 11-year old Ella Shively, shares a poem she wrote about our Raccoon River. Click here to read it.

QUOTES FROM OUR GUESTS

Our guests are fun people! They are what makes Farmhouse Life fun. So, we thought we'd start sharing some quotes from our guests. Some quotes are inspiring. Some are funny. Some reflect thoughts about their stay. Some are reactions to the crazy stuff we're doing. Some quotes will be from The Bunkhouse wall (we ask visitors to sign their name). Others may be from our barn events or front porch dinners. Click here to read their quotes.

A.sign.wall.jpg

Read about us at:

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
515-229-6988

This website is designed and maintained by FARMHOUSELIFE LLC.
The entire content of this site, including artwork, is owned by FARMHOUSELIFE LLC. No copying, reproduction, or downloading of artwork or content is permitted without written permission of owner.