A Slower Pace, Just Off of the Beaten Path

Down Home Farm

A place of peace and prairie land in Manitoba, Canada

The Down Home Farm spans 120 acres of woodland, crop, and riverbank, open for seclusion, creativity, and connection. It’s private, quiet, and tucked away from view — a refuge for those drawn to stillness and simplicity, just off the beaten path.

With oak woodland, winding river, and wide-open skies, Down Home Farm is more than just land — it’s a place for inspiration and calm. Step away from the rush and imagine what’s possible here.

A quiet haven for seclusion, inspiration, and calm.

A vision we’re shaping with intention.

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”) has long been part of our life and our story. For years we imagined doing more than farming here — creating a place where others could pause, breathe, and experience prairie calm.

In late 2023, we began shaping that vision into reality. The land itself sets the pace — season by season. We’re grateful for the encouragement so far and excited to share what’s coming.

what’s on the horizon

Working towards our vision

1. Enduring Photography – Coming Soon

Our first offering. Down Home Farm will open as a private photography destination — 120 acres of woodland, river, and cropland, with unique backdrops like Sweet Caroline (our 1978 vintage Airstream), a 1950s Chevy truck, and a heritage prairie grainery joining the landscape soon.

Whether for families, engagements, elopements, wedding portraits between locations, or creative projects — even quiet one-on-one moments with the four-legged companion who’s always by your side — this is a setting that lets connection unfold naturally.

Golden light over open prairie skies, crops in season, quiet dirt roads, and the river’s gentle curve make every photo feel grounded and full of heart — a quiet pause in the rush of everything else.

2. Vintage Airstream Stay – In Progress

Our reimagined 1978 Airstream will be the first of our seasonal off-grid accommodations. Tucked away for privacy, our Sweet Caroline is thoughtfully placed among oak trees for shade and ease of access — a natural setting that feels both secluded and welcoming. This quiet retreat will open in time as a stay guided by the property itself, with weather and seasons setting the pace.

3. Creative Land Use – To Follow

Weekday creative stays for writers, artists, and photographers will soon be part of the vision, along with seasonal crop backdrops for portraits and branding shoots. These quiet offerings will invite inspiration, give space to create, and let you capture the hush of the prairie.

4. Intimate Gatherings – Dreaming Ahead

Part of our vision is to welcome small, intimate weddings and milestone gatherings — celebrations kept intentionally personal to honour the land and preserve its quiet beauty. It’s a tender dream close to our hearts, and one we hold with care as our vision continues to unfold.

At Down Home Farm, the rhythm of the prairie has always set the pace. As a farming family, weather has long dictated our days — and now, it guides this vision too. Weather decides, as it always has in farming. All we can do is sway with it, and let the seasons shape what comes next.

We’re so looking forward to sharing more soon.
Bookings on our prairie horizon!

Bryan & Faye