You enter the property through a gate in a historic log fence. A small community garden to the right frequently boasts a beautiful array of flowers. To the left, you see a swath of grass leading up to a two-story, white and green farmhouse with a wrap-around porch. To the left of the farmhouse, another log fence delineates the orchard. Fifty apple trees fill the space, and a few occupy the lawn in front of the house. If you are here in the spring, these trees are covered in delicate, white flowers. Those give way to luscious, green foliage as summer rises, which shades the grass underneath and creates a gathering space surrounded by natural decorations. If you stay on the driveway as it passes the house, you come across several other buildings: a mother-in-law cabin and a garage, and further back, a large barn and a tiny cabin. That cabin was built in 1890, and the farmhouse in 1910. The mother-in-law cabin was part of a 1950’s motel before being moved to the farm to serve as a guest house. Now, you might choose to use that small space as a dressing room or a retreat for a quiet moment during the bustle of a special day. The two acres of Turner Farm are surrounded by towering cottonwood trees, giving you a sense of privacy and seclusion, despite being near the heart of Buena Vista.
If spending your special day inside feels too confining, and instead, you dream of celebrating in the clean mountain air, surrounded by trees, maybe with your feet in the soft grass, we invite you to explore Turner Farm.
Turner Farm was an active homestead for almost a century. It brings us joy to see new life brought to the old porch or under the ancient apple trees as families and friends come together and celebrate a momentous occasion.