Tailwind Acres

Home
United States
Cresco, IA
Tailwind Acres

"a running farm" fitness & food-oriented folks bring you u-pick flowers · farm stays · on-farm events

Undefined property: Phalcon\Config::$MediaDotNet

Trying to get property 'desktop' of non-object

Trying to get property 'details' of non-object

Trying to get property 'top' of non-object

" style="height:90px">

05/17/2026

It’s that time of year again for our annual Runner’s Retreat. Join us July 18-19 for all things running. The theme for this year is “Embracing the AGE in MILEAGE: An educational weekend about aging in the sport of running.” And, yup, the fully supported 54 mile relay from Tailwind to Lanesboro is on. Sign up link in bio or on our website.

04/21/2026

Come say “hi” at the Winnshiek County Earth Day Festival this Saturday (4/28) from 9am-12pm. We’ll join a host of other vendors all focused on eco/sustainable practices the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds Community Building. It’s free! 🌻🌎🌱🌳

04/12/2026

We’re pretty excited about this 2026 line up! Visit www.tailwindacres.com/events for all the details. We hope to see you at Tailwind Acres soon!

04/06/2026

From humble beginnings-

Winter by comparison to other seasons is quiet around here. One of our wintering tasks is planning the cutting gardens. This is cozy in front of the computer and not active, unlike most other farm tasks. Throughout the early spring we gradually put the foot on the accelerator and until it's full-tilt, work-to-twilight come planting time.

Seed-starting always has surprises (…Lil’ Mouse, munching on our seeds and seedlings, I still don’t see you). The best part is learning from those and implementing new strategies the following season.

We used to start seeds in our basement, but last year we moved the process into our climate-controlled Henhouse. This is an amazing space to work in with lots of light and space. We move the trays out to our 6x12ft hobby greenhouse when it warms up a little more and the seedlings are a little more established. Then they spill over into our “Transition House”, which is really just a protected outdoor space so the babies can acclimate to the elements before transplanting into the ground.

I'm happy to report after years of seed starting … I’m finally feeling more confident in the process. Don’t get me wrong, there are still mistakes and every year is about learning … but I feel more like I’m working towards mastering a process. It’s amazing and so is the process of getting dirt under your nails! Hope to see you this summer when these babies are all growned up!

12/31/2025

What a year, what a year! We’d like to express heartfelt gratitude to all those who shared an experience here at Tailwind … picking blooms, stretching, painting, dancing, dining, and so much more. See you soon, okay?

11/09/2025

This Arctic blast has us thinking about ❄️⛄️🧣🧤🛷and also evergreen things like porch pots and wreaths. DM us with your order!

10/19/2025

Harvest Table Number 2- a slow foods meal with Italian roots and celebrating Iowa’s finest!

Chef Pete Kerns fresh from a stint at the Rome Sustainable Food Project at the American Academy in Rome, shared his expertise and amazing food with us last night. Some of the crowd favorites- grilled lamb kababs, bruschetta and a baked apple stuffed with dried fruit and nuts. Chef Pete really knocked it outta the park!

And fun fact, we learned that “lasagna” is actually one noddle and “lasagne” is multiple! Never again will we called it lasagna…thanks to Pete!

We lucked out (again) with a perfect fall evening at Tailwind Acres. Who would’ve thought, we could enjoy an outside dinner on October 18th?

Farm to tables are about an experience, guests mingled in the garden and over a glass of wine. We loved seeing you connect with friends and loved ones. That filled us up as much as the food!

More details to come on our last meal of the season, slated December 13th.

10/10/2025

Ready? Let’s do this again!

Join us Oct 18th, for a 4-course meal at Tailwind Acres prepared by Chef Pete Kerns.

Pete is an advocate for good food and thoughtful cooking, with a background that includes farm to school work through FoodCorps in Montana, and years of hosting monthly Taco Tuesday dinners at Turkey River Farm. Most recently, Pete spent 5 months cooking with the Rome Sustainable Food Project at the American Academy in Rome, building on a style that celebrates fresh harvests and shared meals. How’s that for amazing?

Tickets are going fast, so don’t delay!
Link in bio or at www.tailwindacres.com/events

09/28/2025

Our hearts and bellies are full after yesterday’s harvest table dinner. Chef Jessica Baldus .osage wowed the guests with a four course meal. Each mouthwatering, flavor packed dish had an element of sweet corn infused because, well…this is Iowa. Jes rounded out the meal with detailed explanations of the locally sourced ingredients and personal stories behind each. You couldn’t have asked for a more idyllic evening. The night started under blue skies and guests finished their last bites under star light and candle light. When plating we joked that the barn had never smelled so good.

If you could not make it work this past weekend we will be doing another dinner October 18th with Chef Pete Kerns. Read more about him and his menu on our website.

09/14/2025

Eleven years ago, we were harvesting vegetables we’d grown for our wedding. Our chef friends (pictured here) prepared a fabulous meal using the fruits of our labor—and at the sacrifice of PeeWee the Pig. We dined in a historic barn surrounded by our family and friends.

I (Flannery) have worked to support local food systems for nearly two decades— managing campus veggie gardens, co-creating regional farm-to-school programs, and prioritizing purchases from local farmers personally and professionally.

Both .bohach and I have stayed close to the idea that a slow meal made with good food nourishes both body and mind.

So, it feels like a natural evolution to host a series of Harvest Tables at Tailwind Acres—farm-to-table meals celebrating our area’s farmers, talented chefs, and connecting community.

Join us for our wedding anniversary and the first dinner in the series prepared by Chef Jessica Baldus of .osage (Osage, IA). You’ll be immersed in the open air and the charm of beautifully refurbished century-old spaces— making memories your taste buds won’t forget.

📅 September 27 🎟️ Spots are limited— don’t wait! It’s guaranteed to be more than just a meal.
Details and tickets:
www.tailwindacres.com/events

Address

20302 180th Street
Cresco, IA
52136

Undefined property: Phalcon\Config::$MediaDotNet

Trying to get property 'desktop' of non-object

Trying to get property 'details' of non-object

Trying to get property 'bottom' of non-object

" style="min-height:90px">

Website

http://www.tailwindacres.com/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Tailwind Acres posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Want your business to be the top-listed Shop in Cresco?