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You might know this place for its tasty jams and muffins. But the spot is also great for a family berry-picking trip.
Looking for a way to get outside and have a little out-of-the-ordinary fun? Visit Persimmon Hill Farm for a day of berry picking. The farm is located a mile off Highway 86 just southwest of Branson in Lampe. It offers a peaceful and tranquil getaway. \
“We are primarily a you-pick-your-own berries farm, with blackberries, raspberries, gooseberries and some elderberries,” says
Earnie Bohner, owner and founder of Persimmon Hill. “We also have a processing component of our business, and we actually do the production of more than 20 different types of products here on the farm, everything from jams to barbecue sauces.”
After a day of picking berries, Persimmon Hill has some great menu options for people to grab a bite to eat and enjoy the serenity of nature. “When people come out, we also have a menu for them with shiitake mushrooms, shiitake quesadillas, homemade salsas and pulled-pork sandwiches with our three barbecue sauces,” Bohner says. “And we have a morning breakfast for folks, with the best pancakes in the world, possibly the cosmos.”
Apart from the great menu options at Persimmon Hill, one of the things the spot is known for is its Thunder Muffin: a big, billowy blueberry muffin that is always a hit. These muffins are jam-packed with fresh blueberries from the farm, and they are topped with tasty cinnamon. They really capture the essence of Persimmon Hill Farm.
Situated in the heart of the Ozarks, Persimmon Hill Farm is a great place to go when you want to feel far away from it all. “We are not a glossy kind of thing,” says Bohner. “We are more of an experience type situation. We try to put a frame around Mother Nature as opposed to being too fancy. It is really a pleasant Ozarks experience, picking blueberries and enjoying your families.”
Want to learn more about the farm? For more information, check out persimmonhill.com or call 417-779-5443.
Make It a Weekend
Looking to make your trip to Persimmon Hill Farm a weekend getaway? The White River Lodge Bed and Breakfast is on Table Rock Lake and located just a short drive from Lampe. The lodge has tons to offer visitors, including fishing guides, great views of the lake and tasty food. White River Lodge Bed and Breakfast, 738 Ozark Hollow Rd., Blue Eye, 417-779-1556, whiteriverlodgebb.com
On the Menu
If you don’t get a chance to visit the farm during the berry-picking season, check out some of the many local restaurants in 417-land that use the farm’s products.
Tea Bar & Bites
621 South Pickwick Avenue
Springfield, 417-866-7500
The Worman House at Big Cedar Lodge
612 Devil’s Pool Rd.
Ridgedale, 417-339-5200
Hickory Hills Country Club
3909 East Cherry Street
Springfield, 417-866-4384
Highland Springs Country Club
5395 S Highland Springs Blvd
Springfield, 417-886-0408
Candlestick Inn Restaurant
127 Taney Street
Branson, 417-334-3633
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