29125 416th Ave., Tripp, SD. 57376
Retreat. Refresh. Rejoice.
We are a Christian non-profit with a mission to provide an alcohol, drug & smoke free experience to those seeking tranquility
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History
Six generations ago, Johann Jerke immigrated to the United States from Germany through Russia and settled on what we now call 'The Farm.' They built a sod house which served its purposes for several years with the next generation replacing it with a Sears & Roebuck home built in the 1920s. This same house, now renovated, serves as a retreat for visitors looking for some peace, quiet and a piece of the country life if only for a moment.
For a time, Amish had settled in the area and had rebuilt a barn on the property which now serves as a home for reunions, weddings, meetings and other events. An outdoor ceremony area is available along with tables, chairs and a full service kitchen. There is also a hayloft that has been used for meetings or sleeping quarters by other groups.
The Farm is a wonderful mix of modern and vintage aesthetics with historical and familial pieces on display for your enjoyment as well. After an evening campfire and gazing at the stars, imagine waking up with the fresh country air, the sound of morning doves and the gentle creak of the windmill churning in the background. We look forward to hosting you for a weekend stay or an event in the near future!
Rest & relaxation
Do you want to escape the busyness of life and retreat to the country for a couple night's stay? Our farmhouse has 3 queen beds, 1 full bed, 2 twin beds and a twin bunk bed along with a bathroom upstairs and on the main level (handicap accessible). The kitchen is full service with dinnerware and cookware ready for your use.
$59/night - Emden Suite (main floor - Full bed)
$79/night - Lossburg Suite (upper floor - Queen & twin bed)
$119/night - Paris Suite (upper floor - 2 Queens, 1 twin, & bunk beds)
$159/night - whole home rental
events
The barn has a lower level with a kitchen and the hayloft has both interior and exterior stair access. The lower level is a perfect setting for meetings or small events while you may want to use the entire barn for a larger event such as a wedding or reception. Tables and chairs are available for your use with setup and teardown required of the user. Linens and tableware are not included. A large 4K UHD TV is located on the lower level.
Barn rental - $199/day or $399/weekend (Friday thru Sunday).
We welcome you to use our facilities for
weekend family retreats
family reunions
weddings
prayer retreats
class reunions
corporate retreats & planning sessions
regional meetings
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Do you have questions about an upcoming potential event and use of our facilities? Do you need special accommodations? Send us a message, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.