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FAQs About Our Upcoming RetreatThanks for stopping by! While we’re getting things ready at our Down Home Farm, here are answers to some common questions we’ve received.
Get a feel for what’s coming soon!
How soon can we book a stay at your vintage Airstream, Sweet Caroline?
Our Sweet Caroline, a 1978 Airstream, is now nestled on the property, and we’re continuing to enhance her charm. Given our climate and the nature of our varied commitments, our progress is tied to the seasons and the moments we can carve out. As we continue her restoration into 2025, we’re also refining and implementing other elements of the property and guest experience. We hope you’ll follow our journey as we finalize these touches, and plan for even more unique accommodation stays. Stay tuned—bookings on our prairie horizon!
What makes the Down Home Farm’s Airbnb vision unique in Manitoba?
Our 30-acre riparian woodland property is conveniently located just 25 minutes from Winnipeg’s city limits, designed to offer a tranquil and private Airbnb experience. Ideal for those seeking a short, rejuvenating escape, our off-grid retreat combines the simplicity of rural life with the charm of nature and agriculture without the long drive. Unlike similar accommodations where other guests are in close proximity, our upcoming offerings will start with Sweet Caroline, a 1978 vintage Airstream strategically placed within the acreage to promise a uniquely private experience. Guests from Winnipeg, nearby towns, and passersby will be able to enjoy the peace of nature in serene privacy, free from neighbours and distractions, in our cozy, secluded property. Our vision is to provide an opportunity to unwind and reconnect with life’s simple pleasures, just a stone’s throw from the city, for a truly unique, secluded, and off-grid experience. It’s private, it’s peaceful, and we’re eagerly working on sharing it with you.
What types of crops do you grow at the Down Home Farm?
Our selection varies based on the season and crop rotation, and includes wheat, canola, soybeans, oats, barley, and corn.
What is the meaning behind the Down Home Farm business name?
You’ve heard the song DOWN HOME by Alabama right? Well when listening to that song one day, we immediately knew that the lyrics evoke and convey our vision for our business idea quite perfectly. Additionally, since we started producing crops on the property in the 1960s, our family has referred to it as the Dauphinais Farm (for which we pronounce as “duff-nee”), which also carries similar sound as the Down Home Farm. We chose this name to convey a feeling— how one will feel when they choose the Down Home Farm for a unique, secluded and off-grid experience.
Where is the Down Home Farm located?
Just 25 minutes from Winnipeg #Manitoba city limits! Just off of the beaten path! A quiet & quaint secluded retreat nestled within 30 acres of riparian woodland; peacefully and privately situated amidst grainland alongside meandering prairie river. A special way of life we’re working on sharing with YOU!