Eyota, Minnesota
Irish Ridge Farm is a B&E (that’s Bed and Eggs!). Our farm house is located five miles east of Rochester, MN making it a convenient, homey spot for any Rochester visitors, especially Mayo patients, who will find a relaxing and rejuvenating environment. We are quiet and rural, yet 15 minutes from downtown Rochester with all the city amenities. Our home, now solar-powered, is cozy but not fancy and we hope you’ll find it imbued with a warm energy that comes from all of the happy memories that our family made over the last 60+ years.
We have three bedrooms (one queen and two doubles) that comfortably sleep six people. The kitchen is stocked with cookware, dinnerware, silverware, coffee maker, microwave, toaster, and dishwasher. You can also have a cook-out with the outdoor gas grill. In season, we stock the fridge with a carton (or two) of fresh eggs from our happy, free-run chickens. As with many houses of its era, there is a single modest bathroom, with an extra shower and vanity in the adjoining laundry room. A shed protects your car from those frosty Minnesota winter mornings. Irish Ridge Farm provides central A/C, WiFi, flat screen TV with cable, free laundry, games, and books to peruse. There is a baby grand piano for you to create beautiful music whether you are a accomplished pianist or just like to tinker.
Children are welcome. Kids find it great fun to explore 160 acres of meadows, trails, and woods as well as the red barn that has hosted many barn dances over the years.
We have chickens, a goose, sheep, goats, a couple of barn cats and a friendly Lab. Favorite farm activities include walking mowed trails, hiking to the woods or up the country road to a small lake. Cranes, eagles, hawks, swans and pelicans are commonly spotted. Bird watchers will be delighted. Some outdoor activities in the area include biking, hiking, swimming, canoeing, fishing and x-country skiing. Rochester has a Saturday Farmers Market, many cultural activities, and plenty of great restaurants.
Irish Ridge Farm presents a myriad of opportunities to relax. Each season has its own character: from spring-time morel-hunting to summer-time gardening and watching the glow of the fireflies; from savoring the fall colors to star gazing and snow shoeing in the crisp winter air.
Our ancestors, Irish immigrants, settled the area in 1858. In 1949 our parents bought the farm where they lived and raised a family for over sixty years. Martha moved back to the farm over 25 years ago and she and her husband raised their children in the house across the driveway. Margie lives in Madison, WI with her family and returns often to spend time on the farm. Guests from around the world have found that the Bowman family on Irish Ridge welcomed them with open arms. We want to continue the tradition by hosting you and your family at Irish Ridge Farm. There are no strangers here, only friends we haven’t met.
It was as wonderful this year as last! Martha and Mark make the stay extra special with fresh eggs, muffins and butter to welcome us. We love this place!
We loved our weekend stay on the farm, going for walks, helping feed the animals, and taking in nature. The house is perfect for a family and a great location close to Rochester for those who love the countryside but also want to have access to the city while they are on vacation. Hosts were extremely friendly and welcoming. We hope to be back soon!!
Our daughter got married at a nearby venue. This house was a perfect place to stay for pre-wedding details & post wedding gift opening!! A beautiful farm house with everything we needed!! Our host was very friendly & welcoming with fresh eggs & delicious muffins waiting for our arrival!!
This was our 3rd stay at the Irish B&E. Like many traveling to the Mayo Clinic we are grateful to find a relaxing place to unwind after a long day of appointments and procedures. This property absolutely fulfills that need. The home was exceptionally clean and well appointed with everything needed. The hosts are amazing and warm people who always make us feel right at home from their warm greeting to the organic butter, muffins and farm raised eggs they have waiting upon arrival. The farm is beautiful and we especially enjoyed the evenings visiting on the screened in porch. The Mayo Clinic was an easy 12 minute drive away. I would highly recommend this property. We enjoyed our time there so much we can’t wait until we get to stay again!
We were looking for a special place to have an early holiday get-together for our adult children/spouses, grandkids and us. It had been four years since we had all been together! When we found Irish Ridge online, we knew it would be just the right spot. I grew up on a farm and everything brought back great memories of my grandparents’ house across the road. When we arrived, there were fresh eggs and applesauce muffins waiting. Our grandkids had a great time feeding the VERY friendly goats, petting the cats and playing foosball, hockey and music in the barn. Martha and Mark checked in with us to be sure we had everything we needed and even let us have some Brussels sprouts from their garden. We would highly recommend Irish Ridge to everyone and we can’t wait to return!
We loved staying outside the hustle and bustle of Rochester, yet only a 15 minute drive away. It was quiet, restful, and very comfortable, with beautiful views from every window and plenty of room. Meals were easy to prepare in the spacious modern kitchen. Good lighting, everything works, and it was great to have washer, dryer, and a top-notch shower. Martha and Mark were exceptionally welcoming and gracious. We will be back!
Incredible hosts and beautiful country farm environment. Beautifully decorated warm farm house. Relaxing and so quiet and tranquil. The eggs are fresh and the sheep and cats are so friendly. Our 4th time staying here and look forward to returning again in the future.
We stayed for a bachelorette party getaway and it was SO relaxing. We enjoyed the quiet mornings saying good morning to all the animals, grabbing fresh eggs and veggies on the property, and enjoying a cup of coffee on the screened in porch or the tree swing. The property is fully stocked with pretty much everything we needed, so some of the stuff we brought we didn’t even need to bring! The hosts were SO NICE. We could lot have asked for a better getaway for us and the bride. Thank you so much guys!!!
This was our second time to stay at the Irish Ridge Farm B&E. We absolutely love this property! It is so beautiful. The house is very clean and well maintained. The hosts have gone to great lengths to provide everything they can to make a stay honey and comfortable. It is within a 10 minute drive to the Mayo and other shopping but far enough away to enjoy the peace and solitude of the country. We will definitely plan to return on future visits. Highly recommend!
Clean, peaceful farm house complete with gardens and farm animals. There were marvelous fresh eggs, potatoes, and onions for breakfast... or dinner. It was nice to walk the yard and watch the world settle for the evening or wake up in the morning.
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