Where do we tour in this area?

Where the pace is a little slower and the history is a little brighter. Known by the slow food movement as the "barbecue and corn bread nation," the food is down-home delicious, a patchwork of French and German cuisine.

Saint Genevieve

Perched on the west bank of the Mississippi River. This lovely town has charm and ambiance due to the remarkable preservation of a colonial settlement.

We will conclude our tours with a cooking class with Chef Yvonne Lemire at the Rosemary and Thyme cooking school, located in one of the oldest sites in Missouri, the vital Ste. Gemme Beauvais House.

Cape Girardeau

Cape Girardeau is the perfect place to wind our way through the spectacular natural vistas to meet the local farmers and vintners.

We will dine at the fabulous J Brick Pottery and Sunset Ridge Vineyard, with hosts Julie & Steve Bricknell - a lot to Show & Tell you on their beautiful property, everything from functional stoneware pottery to wine.

After touring their place there will be a cooking demo/dinner on site.  Where a chef will use an outdoor brick oven to prepare your wonderful meal.

The Southern Tip of the State

River Ridge Winery, situated in a century old farm house, and nestled in the hills above the Mississippi River, is owned by Jerry Smith, winemaker, and his wife, Joannie.  The hand tended grapes are grown on the hills behind the winery. Afterward, enjoy a meal prepared by Joannie.

Accommodations

Lodging options include:

Eggers & Company B&B, 19 PCR 328

Farrar, MO 63746

314.961.6463

Main Street Inn B&B, 221 Main

Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670

573.883.9159

Somewhere Inn Time B&B, 383 Jefferson

Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670

573.883.9397

Rose Bed Inn, 611 South Sprigg

Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

573.332.7673

Types of Tours

Custom Tours:

Design your day or weekend dream tour, and we will make it happen! Family reunions - girlfriend escape weekends - call us at 815.244.5602

Nut Tours: Kammler Tree Farm which features pecans and walnuts

Wine Tours: Charleville Vineyard, set in a rustic setting, with panoramic views

Herbs Tours: Windrush Farm a one acre demonstration farm and market garden featuring heirloom vegetables and herbs

Beef Tours: Janzow Farm offers naturally grown produce and meats

Vegetable Tours:  Show Me Fresh Farm has a hydroponic greenhouse with gourmet lettuces and fresh cut herbs

Fruit Tours: Highland Blueberry Farm, a U pick farm with a beguilingly confident host

Custom Tours:

Design your dream tour. You pick where you would like to visit and we will arrange a custom tour for your group! Herbs, grapes, cheese and sausage, nuts, flour mill, berries, orchards, beef, What is your pleasure? For more information, please call 815.244.5602.