Down on the Farm: Garfield Farm
Town and Country Living is a blog about living life where the western ‘burbs of Chicago give way to the farm fields of Illinois. I love both the city and the country and want to write about all of it … urban and rural scenery, decorating with special finds from nearby boutiques, cooking veggies grown in the garden, special places to visit, and more. This past Saturday we took a little trip to Garfield Farm, which is just three miles from my house.
This beautifully restored brick home is the main building on the Farm
and open for tours during the summer and fall.
Isn’t this a cute porch with its little farm table and unique light fixture?
Several quaint barns and outbuildings dot the property.
And then there are the fences … lots of country fences!
Beautiful against the snowy carpet …
A variety of buildings, both big and small.
Another white outbuilding … this one houses wild turkeys.
And these little guys roam the property at will.
So cute! I’ve never seen geese like this trek through the snow in a line.
Rustic barns just make my heart sing!
Especially when they come complete with an equally rustic wagon.
I took so many pictures … I need to save a few for a future post.
But all in all, it was a beautiful day down on the farm.
For visitor’s info, log onto http://www.garfieldfarm.org/.
What a beautiful spread! Thanks for sharing with the newbie party.
These photos are just beautiful. I love barns and fences and the outdoors. And you have snow!! Great post. Have a super week! Pamela
That is the best part of living close to a city but not in it. You get the best of both worlds. The farm was beautiful with the snow.
Beautiful pictures!
visiting from Sundays best…Beautiful beautiful pictures, I just love the barns and fences.
SO many great shots!
Beautiful photos ! Looks like a wonderful place ! I love old farms like this they have so much history and character ! Have a great day !
Lovin’ the red barn… and turkeys are my favorites! Beautiful pictures. Wow…Breathtaking! Thanx for sharing, Tiffany
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Wow! Your photos are stunning. I love old barns and these beauties have so much character. What a fun place to spend the day. Thanks for sharing and for visiting with me:-)
Oh, I love these old barns. You could link them to Barn Charm at
http://bluffareadaily.blogspot.com
The fences are great too. They would be great linked to Friday Fences at
http://lifeaccordingtojanandjer.blogspot.com
Thanks for the great photos.
What I wouldn’t give to own a farmhouse like this! It is absolutely adorable :)I know what I will b dreaming of tonight haha
What a lovely way to spend the day.
Gorgeous photos! It looks so beautiful! xo K
Beautiful photo’s, lovely countryside with different houses.
Beautiful farm. The older I get, the more I love the country! Love the brick on the house.
Beautiful! I too love old barns, thought about making myself a calendar of old barns in our area.
Marching geese, now that is a delight!
I love seeing all of these beautiful scenes. So lovely.
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Sissie
OH, these are GORgeous shots! Thanks for sharing them!
What beautiful pictures! You found some great buildings – and even an outhouse!
PERFECT barn photos, complete with gorgeous fences, trees and SNOW!!!
(and your profile pic is just gorgeous! love your smile!)
these photo,s are stunning.
the size, colors and light are fantastic.
your blog is a pleasure to visit.
have a nice week and greetings from Ann
What a beautiful tour of a very special place….I love seeing the old barns, the animals, and the house…The snow really gives it a special effect…
such great shots … so rustic & quiet looking. serene. (:
Those are gorgeous shots. Love it!
Barn Charm
these are all wonderful shots! I have enjoyed each one so much.
Beautiful photos, I really like that last one.
wonderful photos of this beautiful place. I really love the barn shots!
There’s just something about a barn in snow!
Beautiful post.
Regards and best wishes
There is something about seeing a goose’s tongue that just makes me laugh!
What a lovely and charming place — loving the house especially. The outhouse and the geese wandering around are so special.
Thank you for visiting and leaving a kind comment on my blog, Jennifer. I appreciate it. 🙂
Love the pictures, and it is such a charming looking place. Love the house and the geese home! Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration at Sunday’s Best Par.tay!!!
What a beautiful farm and the barn with the geese around it…so lovely! Thank you for sharing!
Love,
Esther
Great pictures, they make you feel like you are in a different place, mind, peace. 🙂
It’s an Inn and Museum… beautiful place! The barns are fantastic & the snow really adds to all the images…
the ducks are too cute!
Nice barn shot w/ the wagon, very old, indeed! And I LOVE that last barn shot! WoW! Awesome capture w/ the trees framing the scene & all that fencing & snow… Gorgeous!
Thank you very much for sharing & joining in =)
Your pictures are beautiful! Love the barn and the picket fences! So lovely!
Wow! what a beautiful place, LOVE!
Absolutely gorgeous photos! I’m pinning a couple!
beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! thanks for sharing, liz
The pictures are wonderful. They could all be framed.
D
Oh my goodness Jennifer, this is a truly beautiful old homestead, and your photographs of it are wonderful! I would be in Heaven there with my camera!
Thank you so much for sharing with us this week at The Creative Exchange.
Have a great day!
lisa.
Love the photos especially the ducks running. It is a beatiful place. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for taking us on that little trip! Wonderful to have you at Seasonal Sundays.
– The Tablescaper
Oh, my what a beautiful farmhouse and farm. I dream of having one like this. Thanks for sharing your gorgeous photos. It is so hard to pick a favourite as they are all so lovely, but the porch with the wood and brick wall is just perfect!
Such a beautiful place. I love the little covered porch too.
This is my dream house! Glad you shared it at “Cowgirl Up!”
🙂 Samantha @ Crafty Texas Girls
Oh my gosh those are some beautiful shots. Had to call the hubs in to look. Love the geese pics and the barn of coarse!
OMG I’d love to live there! What a beautiful place you have… I’d like to look out and see something besides another house on all 4 sides. Beautiful!
Susan
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