Abbey Farms Summer Ramble has now ended.
Join us again in 2021!
Providing experiences to help us return to our way of life.
This year, as we enter Restore Illinois join us at your local farm destination for safe outdoor activities at the Nagel Farmstead Emporium. Bring the family and the dog for a little summer fun!
SHOP EXPLORE EAT & DRINK RELAX VISIT
Abbey Farms wants to do our part to provide safe & responsible outdoor activities and a unique shopping experience for our valued customers & community members.
Your continued support is essential for the success of our small non-profit farm.
From the entire Abbey Farms Team and the Monks of Marmion Abbey: Thank You!
This year, as we enter Restore Illinois join us at your local farm destination for safe outdoor activities at the Nagel Farmstead Emporium. Bring the family and the dog for a little summer fun!
SHOP EXPLORE EAT & DRINK RELAX VISIT
Abbey Farms wants to do our part to provide safe & responsible outdoor activities and a unique shopping experience for our valued customers & community members.
Your continued support is essential for the success of our small non-profit farm.
From the entire Abbey Farms Team and the Monks of Marmion Abbey: Thank You!
Your Visit
HOURS:
Starting July 10
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11am -7pm
Wednesday: 11am -7pm
Thursday: 11am -7pm
Friday: 11am -7pm
Saturday: 11am - 7pm
Sunday: 11am - 4pm
Closed holidays.
COST:
Visit is free of charge!
RESERVATIONS:
Picnic table reservations, Patio Seating Reservations, Outdoor Games, Food & Beverages, Retail items sold per item as marked
No outside food or beverage please!
Leashed Dogs are welcome!
Shop Local
Explore Abbey Farms 6000 expansive Nagel Farmstead Emporium Store stocked full of unique items:
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Vintage Housewares
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The Bakery (See below)
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Specialty Jams, Jellies, Salsas & more!
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Children's Toys
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Religious Section
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Kitchen Items
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Fresh Bakery Items
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Meals to Go
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Marmion Abbey Ale
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Farm Produce (see below)
Abbey Farms follows all IDPH COVID Retail Guidelines. For more information, click here
No Cash – Credit/Debit Only
Outdoor Activities
Enjoy a getaway close to home surrounded by nature and a relaxing atmosphere!
Free Activities
Explore a self-guided walk through the Christmas Tree Fields.
Coloring kits for kids.
Climb on antique tractors.
Enjoy music outside.
Grab a coffee and sit on the porch.
Select At Cost Activities
Reserve Picnic Tables on the lawn to bask in the sun. Reserve large yard games to enjoy with your group! Reserve a table on the patio and enjoy tasty treats and drinks.
Patio Eats & Drinks
Small Bites Menu:
Enjoy Abbey Farms new small bites appetizers for yummy treats to share.
Bakery Menu:
Weekends: Try Abbey Farms new bakery menu with single serving made-from-scratch bakery items (listed below).
Drinks on the Patio:
Grab a beer or glass of wine to enjoy with friends.
No Cash – Credit/Debit Only
IDPH Dining Guidelines Apply
Picnic on the Lawn
Reserve your private picnic area on the lawn at Abbey Farms - the perfect safe outdoor place to enjoy nature and explore the farm! Be sure to check out all the activities above.
Each spot comes with a picnic table, blanket and umbrella (sanitized after every use) and a picnic basket stocked with delicious treats and drinks. Board games and Lawn games are available to add to your picnic rental on our online checkout!
Want something a little more for the adults? Just add a little bubbly or beer & wine to your order or add giant games to your visit!
Farmers Market
Stop in the Nagel Farmstead Emporium Store for a always changing selection of Abbey Farms and Locally Grown produce.
Chef Dave Meals
Order your ready-to-bake Chef Dave meals available every Saturday for a delicious made-from-scratch meal that won't break the bank!
Now available in our refrigerator section:
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Selection of Chef Dave soups, chili and more!
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Chef Dave's Famous BBQ sauce
The Bakery
Abbey Farms Bakery is YOUR destination for made-from-scratch baking good including:
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Abbey Farms FAMOUS Apple Cider & Pumpkin Donuts (Weekends)
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Banana Bread
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Pumpkin Bread
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Cheddar Garlic Beer Bread
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Apple Crisp
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Gluten Free Apple Crisp
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Sticky Buns
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Fresh Baked Pies
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More items to come!
Come in for a slice to enjoy outside or grab an item to go and enjoy at home!
COVID Safety
Your safety is our priority. In this challenging new environment Abbey Farms has adopted the IDPH rules and regulations for retail including:
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Masks required for all guests & employees indoors.
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Masks required outdoors if the minimum of 6' social distancing is not possible.
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Regular disinfecting of all high touch points including sinks, doors nobs, railings and register key pads.
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All food prep is performed with gloves, masks in sanitized prep kitchen.
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Hand Sanitizer stations available.
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More per the IDPH -Click here >
To prevent the transmission of COVID, Abbey Farms will only be accepting CREDIT/DEBIT for all in store transactions.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Your Support Matter
Your support means the world to us! As a small non-profit farm, we consider each and everyone one of our customers as part of the Abbey Farms Family.
With your support, Abbey Farms is able to continue to offer a family friends community facing farm for you to create cherished memories at Pumpkin Daze to the Christmas Season.
The Abbey Farms Team genuinely thanks you for supporting your local farm. We hope you and yours are safe and we hope you are able to rejuvenate with us during these trying times!