Iowa has a nice, long growing season – and consequently, a nice, long flower-blooming season. Do you love color, nature, flowers, or fairy tales? A stay at the glamping tent at PepperHarrow Flower Farm in Madison County might be just the way to fill up on greenery, blossoms, magical views, and sweet fresh air.
Visiting PepperHarrow Farm is a dreamy experience of flowers, bees, butterflies, and beautiful views of the lush Middle River Valley in Winterset, Iowa.
The luxury glamping tent located on PepperHarrow Farm is situated at the top of a bluff, poised to take its inhabitants on a magic carpet ride to dreamland.
This is a glamorous way to camp; but it is still camping, and there are a few things to remember to help you have a good time. First, watch the weather. If it's looking rainy, consider bringing rain gear and rubber boots. This might not need to be said, but the tent isn’t air-conditioned or heated, so once again, keep your eye on the weather for dress cues. It's a short, three-minute walk to the bathrooms, located in the event barn where there is also a rustic shower. Bring some bug spray to have on hand to fend off mosquitoes and the like. No need to bring firewood, though - it's all provided to help keep invasive insects from hitching a ride to the farm with you!
Before you turn in for the night, though, head out to catch the sunset bathing the farm in a golden glow or gaze at the stars in a night sky that forms a wide open canopy above you or relax to the crackle of a campfire.
In daylight hours, enjoy the grounds of this boutique family flower farm where 7.5 acres of purple, orange, yellow, red, and countless other variously colored blossoms rise to greet the passerby. As you stroll around the working farm, you'll find plenty of photogenic scenes, so don't forget your camera!
You can also join classes or events the farm is hosting, typically on Saturday evenings, and the farm has a store where you can purchase items made on-site (you won’t want to miss the farm-distilled lavender products).
Or you can choose to walk to nearby Winterset to pick up some ice cream.
The farm’s location is also a treat to those on the lookout for covered bridges – Madison County is famous for them. Book a night here on the farm and you can definitely drive through at least one covered bridge on your way. Treat yourself to a relaxing getaway at this little slice of paradise. You might even catch yourself wondering when a fairy will fly by! To learn more about glamping at PepperHarrow Farm, visit their website, Facebook, or Airbnb pages.
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