Get away with the whole family (and extended family!) to something truly unique and memorable. Experience the farm with all its wholesome goodness - meet the animals, wander the fields of sunflowers, help with farm chores (only if you want to!), peruse our flower farm, gather round a campfire, and retreat back to your own private pool and hot tub at the end of the day to relax. Enjoy our three separate guest homes - perfect to accommodate everyone, all while giving each other your own space. Be sure to make time to enjoy the area during your stay. Opportunities abound! Located halfway between La Crosse and Winona, a day of fun in the area is just a short drive away. Venture down the gorgeous bluff top drive along the Mississippi - the Scenic Apple Blossom Drive, just around the corner from our farm... winding your way through picturesque bluffs, rural countryside, and orchards. Or head to La Crosse and take a new vantage point from the view atop Grandad's bluff. Afterward, hop aboard the La Crosse Queen's sightseeing tour to learn about and experience the Mississippi. While there, take a leisurely stroll through Riverside Park and enjoy feeding the birds or watching the barges pass through. In Winona, don't miss the renowned Minnesota Marine Art Museum and its many treasures. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the view of Winona's Sugarloaf peak. Or plan your visit to include attendance at one of the many local festivals in Winona, La Crescent, or La Crosse, including Riverfest, Oktoberfest, Winona Steamboat Days, Applefest, Great River Shakespeare Festival, and various music, dance and film festivals offered throughout the year. Outdoor enthusiasts are sure to love our farm’s close proximity to Great River Bluffs State Park, a beautiful hiking location offering stunning views of the Coulee region’s famed bluffs along the Mississippi River. Biking enthusiasts will enjoy the Mississippi River Biking Trail, the nearby Root River Trail System, or could venture to the Elroy-Sparta Trail across the river in Wisconsin. The nearby Great River Road tours through quaint towns nestled along the river, providing unique shopping and dining options, or follow the Great River Road Wine Trail to take in local wineries. Within easy distance you will find opportunities for fishing, birding, hiking, rock climbing, swimming, canoeing/kayaking, golfing, ice fishing, snowmobiling, ice skating, skiing, and sledding. There is sure to be something interesting for everyone! We are located just minutes off of I-90, and equi-distant to both the Winona and La Crosse communities. The many unique activities offered in this area are only a short, easy drive away! Whether you plan on staying just one night, or enjoying a week's worth of fun at Heart and Soil Ridge and surrounding area, we look forward to hosting you.