A Slower Pace, Just Off of the Beaten Path
Escape to a unique, off-grid retreat just 25 minutes from Winnipeg— bookings on our prairie horizon Our StoryDown Home Farm
A quaint and quiet retreat in Manitoba, Canada
The Down Home Farm offers a rare, secluded escape across 120 acres of pure prairie beauty. Here, 30 acres of rich riparian woodland meet 90 acres of bountiful grain fields, bordered by a meandering river. It’s private, peaceful, and neighbour-free—an off-grid retreat for those seeking a slower pace, just off the beaten path.
With private river access, native woodland, and vast open land, the Down Home Farm is more than just an escape. From secluded Airbnb stays to inspiring photography sessions, we’re working on sharing this special place with you and have exciting ideas on the horizon.
A truly unique, secluded, and off-grid experience.
A special way of life we’re working on sharing with you.
The Down Home Farm (known to our family for years as the Dauphinais Farm—after the pioneering family whose name we’ve always pronounced as “duff-nee”) is much more than farmland to us. It’s a place where we’ve long envisioned doing more than “just” farming— a space that speaks deep to our roots— Down Home. Our vision is to share that idea with those seeking something different, even if only for a short while.
While the original farmhouse and outbuildings are no longer standing, the historic farmyard and the woodland along the river now serve as the heart of the Down Home Farm project.
In late 2023, we took the first steps toward making our vision a reality. We’re grateful for the interest and support we’ve received so far and look forward to sharing more as we continue to bring this idea to life.
Only 25 Minutes from Winnipeg's City Limits
Where things move at a slower pace
Imagine waking up in your own unique space, a place so secluded you won’t see any neighbours, and all you’ll hear are the sweet sounds of songbirds, the prairie wind, and the gentle flow of the river. Depending on the season, you may also observe our family sowing, swathing, or harvesting crops on the adjacent fields, accompanied by the faint hum of farm life.
just off the beaten path
Working towards our dream
We envision a serene, quaint, and peaceful experience for our guests—a unique, secluded, and off-grid retreat. The Down Home Farm offers a special way of life, just off the beaten path, where nature and agriculture harmoniously unite.
We’re excited to share Down Home Farm with you. This land is part of a community we deeply love—a place where we were born, raised, and continue to farm. Here, you’ll step away from life’s busy demands to find a genuine welcome, where we’ll get to know you by name and treat you like family.
As a starting point, we have an incredible vintage Airstream, Sweet Caroline—a 1978, 31-foot Sovereign Land Yacht Travel Trailer. Nestled on the property, she’s a work in progress, with continued touches of charm extending into 2025. Our pace is guided by the seasons and the moments we can carve out amidst our commitments. Beyond Caroline, there are many other elements we’re refining across the property to create a memorable guest experience before opening for bookings. We’d love for you to follow along as we finalize our reimagining of Caroline and introduce even more unique accommodations!
— Bookings on our prairie horizon! —
We’re so excited about our ideas. We hope you are too.
Bryan & Faye