The heart of the farm is the Country Store which began in 1978 as an old garage building with a dirt floor, a picnic table for the counter top, and a cigar box for the cash register. The store was opened by some of the Phipps children, Darcy, Joseph, and James. It was good for them to learn the art of selling produce from the farm and it kept them occupied during the Summer months.
As time went by, the store was changed and expanded to its present state which in addition to the produce area now has a bean room, herb and spice room, and a plant nursery as well as beautiful herb and flower gardens all around the store. Beyond the store is a barnyard where our farm animals and all kinds of birds live year round. The store is the hub of this farm where people are welcome to come and feel the heartbeat of life in the country.