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SMALL TOWN COUNTY CHARM

Lone Oaks Farm is a family-owned acreage of rolling hills and forest near Winterset, Iowa. We're committed to keeping our land wild and restoring natural Iowa prairie.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

We believe magic happens when we gather around the table. We provide magical experiences that create opportunities for human connection.

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THE BARN AT LONE OAKS FARM

In 2016, we relocated an 1850s German-style, hand-hewn barn to our land. Today, we host seasonal farm-to-table dinners with renowned chefs.

Our dinners feature locally sourced ingredients, many of which are grown right on our property.

The Farm & Barn

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DSM magazine // RoCa Ex-Chef Heads Dinners

DSM Weekly // The Year in Review: Memorable Meals of 2019

IA magazine // From Farm to Table—and Back

The Madisonian // Lone Oaks Farm: A Story of Preservation and Purpose

Handmade for hands that love to cook.

Our 1/1 herb stripper is available on our website 🌿

It’s a beautiful day at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden! I’ll be here until 5pm - come see me!

Farm-fresh honey, home-baked bread, hand-thrown pottery.

Mark your calendars! I’ll be set up at the Spring Garden Market at the Botanical Center Thursday night (ticketed) + Friday (free to the public)! Come early and take your pick 💐🌻🌹🌸

🔗 Link in bio to purchase tickets for Thursday.

table with your name on it.

Only a couple more weeks until our first dinner of the year. Register on our website!

A statement piece.

Available on our website 🍋

Made in Madison County, designed for your table.

This 1 of 1 bowl features green and smoky grey tones. Food and dishwasher safe, it measures 6 1/2” wide x 3 1/2” tall. Available now on our website.

From hive to table — a sweet summer evening awaits. 🍯✨

We are so excited to be welcoming Katie Flinn, Iowa’s one and only honey sommelier. Katie will share her captivating journey and guide us through the tasting of 4 exquisite artisanal honeys. Each course of the evening will feature these honeys, thoughtfully incorporated into a delightful menu.

Register on our website to save your seat!

I’m Luann Gilman, a potter and owner of Lone Oaks Farm with my husband, Peter. We embrace rural living and immerse ourselves in the beauty and serenity of the land.

My pottery reflects my love for prairie restoration and preserving history. Many of my pieces have a rustic, organic, and functional feel, sometimes incorporating clay harvested from our property, beeswax from our hives, or impressions of natural elements and historic photographs.

I enjoy the opportunity to create custom work, including personalized dinnerware sets, pottery featuring cherished photos or handwritten recipes, and serving pieces designed for a local chef. I love collaborating on custom orders and sharing my passion for pottery, rural living, and the stories that shape us. I also enjoy hosting events in our historic barn, where the past and present come together in a truly special setting.

My work can be found on our website, at pop-up markets, through custom orders, and seasonally at the Speckled Hen Farm Store.

Your wine needs a handmade cup 😉🍷

Come see us and @speckledhenfarmsiowa at Covered Bridges Winery this Saturday, April 12th from 1-5pm!

A cup of coffee, a touch of nature.

This mug is wheel-thrown and handmade in Madison County, IA with imprints of plants growing at Lone Oaks Farm.
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Pieces available on our website.

Our first dinner of the year is slowly approaching, and we can’t wait to welcome you to our barn! ✨

Join us on Friday, May 16th at The Barn at Lone Oaks Farm for a special evening with Chef Aaron Holt of Catering by Doolittle Farm. Grab your spot on our website — we’d love to have you! �🌾🍽️

Pottery made for moments around the table.

Spring’s first greens, captured in clay. Available now!
#handmadeceramics #stpatricksday #smallbatchceramics

New planters fresh from the kiln! Can't wait to see these filled with fresh herbs and spring blooms! #handmadepottery #almostspring

Our 1st barn dinner of the season is set for Friday, May 23rd with Chef Aaron Holt of Catering by Doolittle Farm! Reserve your seat now on our website.

Early Bird Special: Get $100 off a table of 8 when you book by March 31st!

#farmtotable #cateringbydoolittlefarm #thisisiowa

New Pottery Drop!

Each piece is handmade in Madison County, Iowa, inspired by the land around us. Some hold impressions of plants growing on our property, while others feature fired-on photographs that were taken on our prairie. Antique barn pegs and wooden handles crafted from fallen branches add unique details. Our candles are made with clay from our land and topped with beeswax from our hives—a little piece of this place to bring home.

Available for pickup in Winterset or Des Moines. DM to claim yours or shop now!
https://www.loneoaksfarmia.com/pottery
#HandmadePottery #madisoncountyiowa #LocallyMade #thisisiowa

Saved these beloved bowls from going to waste with Kintsugi! This traditional Japanese art repairs cracks with gold (or in this case, copper and zinc that looks like gold!), embracing flaws as part of their beauty. They’ll be at the Winterset Solstice Market tomorrow, 10-4! #handmadepottery #kintsugi #perfectlyimperfect

Join Us This Saturday, 11am - 4pm at Covered Bridges Winery for the first-ever Bubbles & Bites Market!

Enjoy fresh apple cider donuts, sip on mimosas, and shop with these amazing local vendors:

- Speckled Hen Farms Iowa
- Christine Hilbert Art & Design
- Red Thread Upcycles
- Lone Oaks Farm Pottery

Discover unique, locally made goods—from handcrafted pottery featuring clay harvested in Madison County and antique barn pegs salvaged from Iowa barns, to farm-fresh products, stained glass treasures, and beautiful art.'

It doesn’t get more local than this! We can't wait to see you there!
#ShopLocal #MadisonCounty #LoneOaksFarm #CoveredBridgesWinery #HandcraftedPottery

#ShopLocal #MadisonCounty #LoneOaksFarm #BubblesAndBites #CoveredBridgesWinery #HandcraftedPottery

This Small Business Saturday, support local farms and give the gift of memorable experiences—for yourself or someone special!

Mark Your Calendar: A sneak peek of our 2025 Barn Dinners is here!
Early Bird Special: Save $100 on tables of 8!

Chef Aaron Holt of Catering by Doolittle Farm:

May 16, 2025
July 11, 2025: Up-and-Comers Dinner

Honey Sommelier Katie Flinn:

June 14, Aug 9, Oct 18

Each dinner highlights locally sourced ingredients and the incredible talent of Iowa chefs and artisans.

Reserve your spot today to celebrate food, farms, and community! (register on our website - link in bio)

#SmallBusinessSaturday #BarnDinners #SupportLocal

Just wrapped up a special order for a sweet neighbor friend! It’s always fun bringing someone’s ideas to life with pieces that are both functional and unique. Grateful for the chance to create something they’ll use and enjoy. #CustomOrder #handmadepottery

This set is headed to its new home this weekend!

Want to see some handmade pottery on your table in 2025? Reach out—I’d love to create something special for you!

All set up and ready! Rain is stopping and it’s nice and cozy in the barn. Come see us today until 4pm at the Holiday Market!

Join us on November 9, from 10 AM to 4 PM at Speckled Hen Farm and Lone Oaks Farm for a cozy, festive day of shopping! We’ll have 23 talented vendors with an array of unique, handcrafted goods.

I’m excited to unveil my latest pottery pieces, fresh from the kiln— including candles and items crafted with clay harvested right from our farm! Perfect for one-of-a-kind gifts or a treat for yourself.

Swing by, soak in the holiday cheer, and discover something special. Can’t wait to see you there! #HolidayMarket #SpeckledHenFarm #ShopLocal #handmadepottery

Last night's dinner in the barn was truly unforgettable! We had the pleasure of featuring honeys from Iowa's very own Honey Sommelier, Katie Flinn, paired with an amazing dinner by Chef Aaron Holt, who incorporated one of these unique honeys into each dish. Thank you to everyone who came out and made this magical evening so special! 💛 #FarmToTable #HoneyTasting #SupportLocal #IowaHoney #northernlights

Late-night pup break turned magical at 12:30 AM! Spotted the northern lights 😍 #northernlights

This is the only photo I managed to snap during the Madison County Fall Crawl, but it perfectly captures what I love most about the event – people taking time to soak in the beauty of Madison County! Thank you to everyone who came out and made it such a fabulous day, whether you stopped by to chat, purchased pottery, or placed a custom order. I've got lots of work ahead to replace those pieces and complete these orders, and I can’t wait to see you all again at the Holiday Market on November 9th! #custompottery #madisoncountyiowa #shoplocal

New Fall Candles! #madisoncountyfallcrawl #handmadepottery

🔥Fresh out of the kiln!

This custom plate order has just been completed - handmade with care right here in Madison County. I can’t wait for them to grace the table at their new home!

Do you need some hand-crafted plates on your table? 🤔 Let me know in the comments or message me to create your own custom set! Or, stop into the barn this Sunday from 10-4 during the Madison County Fall Crawl to see a lot more pottery and chat in person about your custom order!

#custompottery #handmadepottery #thisisiowa #madisoncountyfallcrawl

The 2nd annual Paint Madison County Plein Air Festival is now in the books. What a fantastic weekend of art - we're excited to welcome 2 new pieces to our home! #paintmadisoncounty #pleinair #supportlocalartists #thisisiowa

Super hot salsa thanks to some high-on-the-Scoville-Scale peppers and yummy tomatoes from Cedar Shake Farm! #farmfresh #buylocal #homegrown

The prairie's summer colors are starting to fade, but the fall show is just getting started! #prairie #fallvibes #thisisiowa

We’re excited to share the menu for our upcoming barn dinner on Saturday, September 7th! Under the guidance of Chef Aaron Holt, this event will showcase talented young chefs from the Des Moines area.

Menu:

First Course: Chef Aaron Holt of Catering by Doolittle Farm
Garden veggie tart / homemade puff pastry / local mushrooms / Iowa goat cheese / local honey / prosciutto dust / edible flowers

Second Course: Chef Nicolas Paxton of Basic Bird
Lavender-scented pasta / Iowa sweet corn / tofu miso sauce / coconut / cold fried garlic / herb oil / husk powder

Main Course: Chef Jordan Foster of the Hyperion Field Club
Iowa beef tenderloin / corn purée / vegetable medley / demi-glace / crispy shallots

Dessert: Chef Mackenzie Schultz of Harbinger
Gooey butter cake / masala chai-spiced pears / salted vanilla ice cream

We only have a few spots left and would love for you to join us! Reserve your place now through the link in our bio.

#DesMoinesChefs #FarmToTable #supportlocal #harbingerdesmoines #basicbirddsm #thisisiowa

Last night's "midwest proper countryside picnic" was nothing short of magical! Chef James Richards and his talented crew from Proudfoot & Bird truly outdid themselves, crafting a feast to remember. We had 64 guests for dinner in the barn, enjoying amazing food, great company, and a beautiful evening. Huge thanks to everyone who joined us—and to Chef James for the fantastic experience! #FarmToTable #ProudfootAndBird #thisisiowa #barndinner #supportlocal

We are thrilled to announce the line-up for our Culinary Up-and-Comers Dinner on Saturday, September 7th! Chef MacKenzie Schultz from Harbinger, Chef Nicolas Paxton from Basic Bird, Chef Jordan Foster from the Hyperion Field Club, along with Chef Aaron Holt of Catering by Doolittle Farm will each create their own course. These dinners hold a special place in our hearts and we love giving these talented young chefs a place to shine! Menu and more details coming soon. We'd love to have you at our table!

Save your spot here - https://www.loneoaksfarmia.com/event-details/the-lone-oaks-farm-dinner-series-culinary-up-and-comers-with-chef-aaron-holt
#harbingerdesmoines #basicbirddsm #hyperion_fc #farmtotable #supportlocal

Twenty-four of these custom, wheel-thrown bowls went to their new home last weekend - soon to be showcasing amazing culinary creations from Catering by Doolittle Farm! Just reach out if you would love to have locally, hand-made dinnerware on your table! #handmade #pottery #locallymade #madisoncountyiowa #thisisiowa

Beautiful evening featuring so many fabulous things - wine from MTGA Wines of St. Helena, CA, dinner by Catering by Doolittle Farm, flowers by Annamarie Snider, and so many wonderful guests to enjoy it all. Thanks also to Beth McDonald for spearheading this collaboration. If you missed it but would like to join us for another dinner in the barn this season, check out the lineup here - https://www.loneoaksfarmia.com/events. #farmtotable #winelovers #madisoncountyiowa

Speckled Hen Farms Iowa's GRAND OPENING for the 2024 season is tomorrow from 10-4! Come see the pottery room plus a whole lot more. What a great way to enjoy a beautiful day on the farm!

Come see Lone Oaks Pottery at Twisted Vine Brewery's Sip & Shop this Thursday evening from 4-8pm! A few of the pieces I'll be bringing - wheel-thrown bowls made with native clay from our land and salvaged wooden barn pegs, hand-poured soy candles made with native clay and topped with beeswax from our farm, honey pots, a variety of mugs, bowls and spoon rests. Get something for Mom AND yourself! #pottery #handmade #shoplocal

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