Summerhill Adventures

Summerhill Farm, about 7 miles outside Park Rapids on Highway 71. It’s a collection of little shops, village of country cottages, if you will, each with a different theme. Charming and quaint, the different specialty shops with railed walkways that connect each is part of a converted farm. Previously a working dairy farm, and later a turkey farm, Summerhill Farm was established in its present form in 1982 when Jeff and Nancy Stone purchased a farm from Ralph and Margaret Teske. They began to use the Barn, the very first building to become a shop of Summerhill Farm, which now sells greeting cards, wall art, books, furniture, candles, and home accessories. Two years later, in 1984, the Carriage House was opened to the public and is where you will now find toys and games for the adults. The Stable followed shortly after and now houses a shop that features unique country, lake life and ‘up north’ decor, also like candles, home accessories, throws, table linens, fairy gardens and rugs. In 1986, a small cabin was moved from the North Shore of Potato Lake, named the Cottage, it is now filled with chocolate, candies, local jellies and wild rice soups. They also have kitchen gadgets and accessories. Ever evolving and changing over the years, Summerhill continues to charm everyone who visits.  I came when it was raining and they had bright yellow umbrellas at every door. My favorite, the Sun Porch Restaurant, was added in 1987 from the original farmhouse and expanded in 1991. I especially love the Sun Porch; fresh summer fruit, a fresh roll, and gouda cheese. I’m a fan of Cool Cuke; marble rye topped with a special cream cheese and cucumber slices, and the Potting Shed Sundae with Oreo brownie topped with vanilla ice cream, hot fudge and Oreo cookie crumbs. My mom fell for the all-American garden salad that comes complete with strawberries, blueberries, and yogurt dressing and the blueberry pie a la mode. Fun fact: They also have a boutique, Summerhill on Main, located on the first block of Main in downtown Park Rapids. It is open year-round and has all kinds of fashion, jewelry, and accessories. It’s a great place to go if you are in the area.

Had a blast lots of fun activities to do we have 4 kids and the 2 youngest ones really enjoyed it so i think our oldest would love it just as much will be back for sure.

Delicious chicken salad croissant and strawberry rhubarb pie for dessert. Fat, friendly service with a family atmosphere. Highly recommend!!

Review of Cafe 13 at summer hill farms: Wonderful healthy food!! Great friendly staff. I’ll glad we stopped, we will be back and I highly recommend Cafe 13 especially if your looking for a healthy alternative to eating out!

This is such a fun place to come. I have been visiting and shopping here for years. It is so quaint and I love the country setting and atmosphere. I was disappointed though to see the tree house with all the clothes not open this season. I know Summer Hill in town is open, but I don't feel it is a substitute for the Tree House. It does not have the same atmosphere and it was nice being able to shop at each location, as the selection was different. I have bought a lot of clothes from the Tree House in the past, and will really miss it. I love everything about Summer Hill Farm though and always bring company here and recommend it to others. Have a good 2017 season.

It was a fun place, food was good but expensive. Feels more geared towards the tourist for the price. Was able to get a few hours of fun.

They have reopened now with a new name.
Unique gift shop. Different catagories of merchandise are in different buildings of a converted farm. The strawberry-rubarb ice cream was pretty good too.

Niki & Grace were so kind & fun. They made our first experience memorable! Definitely going back!

Great place! Pleasant family atmosphere.

Very nice shopping experience. We didn't eat lunch there, but enjoyed the shopping.

This is my very favorite restaurant and summer place!! So relaxing, fun, and beautiful, not to mention great shops!

Great little place on the hill. The food and ice cream options are great. One of my favorite places to visit when we come up to Minnesota every year.

Ate at Cafe 13 and It was a good experience. Then shopped for awhile and all 3 of us found something to take home.

My son at sooo much fun playing with the goats and lunch was soooo yummy at Cafe 13!!! We had a wonderful time!!!

The little theme park and petting zoo is awesome

The Friday night ribs here are fantastic and what I look forward to most when visiting Itasca.

Cute set of stores set in a hillside with an adorable cafe with amazing food.

Enjoyed food and adventures.

Great food and awesome place

A fun place to visit