Welcome to Heart and Soil Ridge! Come experience life on a Minnesota farm nestled in the rolling hills of the Driftless area! Relax outside on the deck, swing in a hammock among the trees, or walk through our beautiful cover crop fields. This is a working farm & depending on the season, you are welcome to help collect eggs, observe the numerous farm animals, learn about regenerative farming, or visit our Fox Red labs. We want your experience at our farm to be relaxing and refreshing! The cottage has a clean, quaint, country feel, with comfortable seating and a fully working kitchen - everything you will need to enjoy your stay at the farm! There is a cozy bedroom fitted with a queen bed on the main floor, and a short, steep staircase leading up to a small loft area with two twin beds - perfect for children. The living room area has a queen sized pull-out couch for extra sleeping space. This unit is equipped with air-conditioning, heat (a must in Minnesota!), a flat-screen TV, and spa towels. Everything you need to play a game of cards, enjoy a movie, prepare a meal, get lost in a book, or just sit back and unwind! In the morning, feel free to cozy up to your cup of coffee outside. There is a small patio area surrounded by gardens just outside the door. Guests can also make use of the fire pit area and benches, or can grill up something special on the provided gas grill. Feel free to wander the grounds, taking in the ridge top views from the farm, the fresh air, or a walk among the trees - there is space aplenty to run and roam! The cottage is located across from the main farmhouse, home to our family of seven, has private outdoor seating surrounded by garden area. This is the perfect getaway for couples, solo adventurers, families with children or a small group of friends. Check out our other listing for the Heart and Soil Ridge Bungalow (sleeping 2) and the spacious Heart & Soil Lodge (sleeping 8)! Heart and Soil Ridge a great destination for family and friend reunions! 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.