G OOD ROOTS F AR M & G A RD E NS 605 Tries
“WE LOVE HELPING OUR STAFF GET SET UP FOR SEASONAL AND VOCATIONAL SUCCESS WHEN THEY GROW OUT OF OUR SUMMER WORK.”
Just one-and-a-half miles north of Brookings lies a 98-year-old barn that has been given a second life. Bill and Julie Ross , owners of Good Roots Farm & Gardens are on a mission to create a space for people to purposefully gather, celebrate, and make memories. As third generation owners of the family farm Julie was raised on, the couple took their time evaluating how they wanted to operate the budding event venue. “We were inspired by the idea of encouraging families and friends to enjoy a peaceful gathering place for fun and rest,” explained Julie. With the intention to be accessible and enjoyable for all ages, the couple opened the venue in 2017 as a wedding, event, and pizza farm.
events from May until November. Events include weddings, Wood- Fired Pizza Nights , graduation and birthday parties, baby showers, kids camps, day retreats, and more. “We host Sunday pizza nights for the public in the summer, typically making 100 pizzas from scratch,” shared Julie. Pizzas can be savory or sweet, and are made with toppings harvested fresh and organic whenever possible. They are baked in outdoor, wood-fired ovens. Attendees order online from the rotating menu options starting on Tuesday for the following Sunday. Drinks are also available to purchase in the barn, including lemonade, wine, beer, and seltzers. “Many guests bring lawn chairs and blankets, and settle in to enjoy their pizzas on the farm,” said Julie.
The farm hosts private, corporate, educational, and community
JULIE ROSS
Written by Greta Smith
Photos by Cailyn Patterson
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