The Down Home Blog
A quiet space for the stories and rhythms shaping our little corner of the Manitoba prairie.
Full circle, from one quiet spring evening in 1993
In our first season sharing Down Home Farm, a piece of land we farm and deeply love, we stepped in front of the camera ourselves — full circle from where our story began in 1993.
Wheat or Canola? Manitoba’s Prairie Backdrop
Spring on the prairie begins with decisions. Manitoba’s prairie backdrop this season will be shaped by wheat or canola at Down Home Farm, and either way, another beautiful Manitoba season is on the horizon — along with a private prairie setting for meaningful photos.
A Private Photo Location Near Winnipeg
Looking for a private photo location near Winnipeg? Down Home Farm offers 120 acres of prairie, woodland, and river just outside Winnipeg beginning Summer 2026.
A Unique Stay on the Manitoba Prairie
A unique stay on the Manitoba prairie, just outside the city of Winnipeg. Meet Sweet Caroline, our reimagined 1978 vintage Airstream, intentionally set apart for quiet and privacy.
Where the Prairie Slows in Manitoba, Quietly
Where the prairie slows in Manitoba — offering space, distance, and a slower pace. Shaped by seasons, farming, and a setting that asks nothing in return.