Welcome to the Farm Shop

Experience the ebb and flow of varying seasonal delights by treating yourself with a visit to an authentic farm shop.  Don’t be surprised to see staff coming and going with freshly harvested fruits and vegetables, or perhaps recently propagated herbs or fruit bearing plants potted and ready for a new home!  Well stocked shelves showcase fresh fruits & produce, farm fresh eggs, preserved jams, jellies, and other goodies, along with custom cut pork and beef options… all harvested directly from ABC acres and affiliated farms and ranches throughout Montana.  Additionally, peruse an abundance of outdoor garden items, insect puddlers & habitats, as well as decorative bird boxes, unique calls and feeders, and educational books to enhance the presence of wildlife in your own backyard.  ABC Permaculture Preserve Members receive 15% off all purchases, including tours and activities!

Be sure to bring the children along, as the adjacent play area sports a collection of child-friendly activities consisting of swings, tree house, dirt area, tractor, and more.  Let the little one’s run off some energy while you soak in the sunshine taking a moment to relax.

In addition to all the goodies the Farm Shop offers, be sure to consider one of the many engaging educational opportunities for young and old.  On site activities are open year-round, so take the time to visit the Preserve, engage with our staff, and make a trip to ABC acres a fun and memorable experience for the whole family.

Take in all that ABC acres has to offer as you explore the preserve, while viewing our many educational kiosks, witnessing numerous Permaculture installations, and enjoying the abundant wildlife and livestock presence.  Plan on contemplating and discussing with friends, or perhaps just yourself, how ABC acres designed inline with the natural world to promote healthy and regenerative agriculture systems while fostering a rich native wildlife presence.  ANNUAL PRESERVE MEMBERSHIP ONLY $30 – Members receive Unlimited Preserve Access, as well as 15% off all Farm Shop Purchases, as well Preserve Tours and Activities.

Preserve Activities are offered Monday through Friday morning, while select engagements are offered Friday afternoon and Saturdays.  24-hour reservations suggested.  (Summer Hours – June through August, Monday through Friday 9-4, Saturday 10-2, Sunday Closed)

Self-Guided Preserve Walk:  9:30 am – 3:30 pm (last check-in 3 pm) – $15 per vehicle (ABC Preserve Members FREE – NO CHARGE) – Dogs Welcome – DOGS MUST BE KEPT ON LEAD AT ALL TIMES.

* Enjoy a walk through the preserve by immersing yourself in a vibrant agriculture model partnering with nature and local wildlife to promote abundance.  Guests will be provided a preserve map indicating our extensive walking paths, educational kiosks, points of interest, picnic tables, and river access… all for the enjoyment of one and all.

Livestock Feedings:  approx. 9 am & 4 pm Monday through Thursday & Friday 9 am, duration about 45 minutes – $25/person, max $75/group, max ~6 people.

* Join our staff as you enjoy opening up the chicken coop or collecting the day’s eggs while feeding the flock and ensuring the ladies are happy and healthy; then off to the goats where you will feed them some tasty treats and provide them some loving pets while enjoying their antics; and lastly, enjoy a few moments alongside the honeybees at the Bee Garden as you observe their activity and listen to our staff speak to the importance of our newest members on the Preserve.

Nature Observation Walk: Custom Start Times Monday through Thursday / Friday am, duration 1-3 hours – $100 per hour, max 12 people.

* Join ABC acres’ staff as you walk the Preserve, take time to visit the various corners of the property, and engage in light conversation about all that is witnessed.

Tropical Botanical Greenhouse: Monday – Thursday 11 am & 1 pm / Friday (11am only), duration 45-60 minutes – $75 per group – max 8 people. *other times available upon request and subject to scheduling.

* Join our staff learning about our Greenhouse’s passive-solar climate battery design, experiencing the many tropical plant varieties, searching out our resident amphibians and insects, and experiencing first hand a new biome uniquely located in the heart of the B’root Valley.  The Tropical Botanical Garden is by appointment only.  Reservations are required 24-hours in advance.

System Specific Tour:  Custom Start Times Monday through Thursday / Friday am, duration about 60 minutes – $100 flat fee, max ~12 people.

* Learn how ABC acres’ utilizes cues from observing Nature to maximize agriculture production while ensuring healthy systems.  Guests are encouraged to pick an area of interest… suggestions are: Goat Stewardship, Free Range Chicken Operation, Honeybee Overview, Botanical Greenhouse Deep Dive, Production Garden Design & Overview, Agro-Forestry Tree belts Immersive, Crater Garden Concept, and more!!

Full Preserve Tour:  Custom Start Times Monday through Thursday / Friday am, duration about 2.5-3 hours – $250, max ~12 people.

* Join ABC acres farm staff as you walk the entire farm while learning about Permaculture systems applied throughout.  Visit livestock, planting destinations, and ongoing operating systems as we delve deep into ideology behind ABC acres’ Permaculture, Regenerative-Ag practice.

Work-along Experience: Full & Half-Day Programs Offered Monday through Thursday, $250 half-day / $450 full-day – price is offered per group (size/details TBD)

* Join ABC acres’ staff for a variety of activities, tasks, and/or discussions, which could include livestock duties, harvesting / planting, & general maintenance.

Call/Text/Email James at 406-210-5710/[email protected] to book now – 24-hour reservations preferred.