The Farm at
Prophetstown
Where the 1920s Come to Life!
A 1920s Farmstead Highlighting Sustainable Agriculture, Homesteading, Heirloom Gardening, and Farm to Table Cooking
Located outside of West Lafayette near Battle Ground, Indiana inside the beautiful Prophetstown State Park, The Farm at Prophetstown offers a unique experience to visitors on all aspects of farm life in the 1920s. Programs, events and classes revolve around topics like baking, blacksmithing, gardening, canning, animal care, and era-specific family entertainment and crafts. Farm-to-table cooking is highlighted with The Farm’s popular multi-course dinners served on beautiful china from the early 1900s.
The Farm practices aspects of sustainable agriculture and offers a variety of heritage breed animals that would have been found on farms during this time period. Two farmhouses on the property serve as museums and offer a glimpse into how families lived in the 1920s, with additional buildings that include a magnificent barn, a blacksmith shop, a corn crib, chicken coops and other facilities for visitors to explore and enjoy. The Farm draws on a wide range of resources such as beekeepers, master gardeners, farm professionals, and home economics experts. Animals guests can visit on The Farm include; horses, cows, sheep, pigs, donkeys, chickens, ducks and turkeys.
The staff is dedicated to showing, sharing, and teaching about historic agriculture and the homesteading arts, as well as outstanding animal care and excellent customer service. Admission is free with state park entry except for special programming and workshops. We welcome you to visit us and fall in love with The Farm at Prophetstown!
Farm Food
Nourish yourself and your family with the best ingredients, straight from our farm to your table! The Farm takes great pride in the care we give to our animals, grass fed and supplemented with grains grown on The Farm. There is nothing like the quality and taste of our pork and beef products! The all natural meat and eggs are sold year round. Also, fresh fruits and vegetables are offered to guests as they are available in our gardens.
Come to the Gibson Farmhouse to purchase meat, eggs, and other items. We encourage you to call ahead at (765) 567-4700 with any questions on our items for sale and on the availability of items you might be interested in. We can have your products gathered and ready for pick up!
Testimonials
“The Farm at Prophetstown was an excellent venue for our recent networking event! The staff was very helpful from the very beginning, assisting us with everything from finding a band to handling the setup. The food was beautifully presented and tasted amazing! The Farm at Prophetstown team was attentive and friendly and made sure everything ran smoothly throughout our event. We received many compliments from attendees about how great everything was. Having access to both indoor and outdoor spaces, along with the opportunity to experience the animals and other activities at the farm, made the event even more memorable. We had a wonderful experience and are looking forward to hosting another event there!”
“As part of our monthly Staff meeting, we treated our Staff to lunch at The Farm. The hospitality was warm and genuine. The food was delicious and wholesome. We had special dietary needs and The Farm accommodated them graciously and completely. The Staff all expressed their enjoyment of the food and the experience. For me personally, as the grandson of Indiana farmers, the experience brought me many happy memories of visiting my grandparents as a child — the farm house is so accurate. The Farm does an outstanding job with the meal and the whole experience surrounding the meal. I highly recommend you enjoy the hospitality of The Farm at Prophetstown!”
“it was really amazing, people loved it! would highly recommend”
Visit Us
Hours of Operation: Monday – Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
3534 Prophetstown Rd Battle Ground, IN 47920
Phone: 765-567-4700
Email: [email protected]