Ember Market
1951 E 18th Street Suite 107
Norwalk, Iowa 50211
Ember Market is a mother-daughter-owned contemporary boutique offering a thoughtfully curated selection of women's clothing, accessories, footwear, and unique gifts. We focus on trendy yet versatile fashion that empowers women to feel confident and stylish. In addition to apparel, we carry handbags, jewelry, home décor, baby items, and specialty goods.
We are excited to open our brick-and-mortar location in the coming weeks! Before this, we sold online and out of our mobile boutique trailer at pop-up events throughout the Des Moines metro area, bringing our carefully selected pieces directly to our customers. Ember Market is more than just a shopping destination—it’s a welcoming space where customers can find quality, affordable pieces that fit their lifestyle.
More details:
They have a parking lot available and are in the same building as Mullet's Restaurant (could be a good lunch spot or drink spot along the way). Indoor restroom available as well.
8345 Hwy 28
Prole IA
Hyde and Seek store finds and resells quality home furnishings at a price that any bargain hunter will enjoy!
More details: Air conditioned building with restrooms available!
Wayward Saints Farm
110 West Main St
St. Charles IA
They are a small Family Farm/Homestead Their specialties are purebred Nubian goats, hand crafted soaps, and soy candles. They offer several other local vendors in their shop as well.
Timber View Antiques
1025 Starline/R45 Hwy
New Virginia IA
Timber View Antiques has been around the tour since the very beginning! Check them out for antiques, vintage furniture, jewelry, and MORE! Be sure to follow them on social media to stay updated with all they have to offer.
More details: Plenty of parking, no restrooms, 1 1/4 miles south of New Virginia on R-45/Starline Ave
Burlap and Roses at Crooked Hedge Farm
4500 G76 Hwy
New Virginia, IA
You’ll find a wonderful selection of hand-picked, up-cycled and refreshed vintage and new merchandise in a variety of decorating styles for the home, garden and you. “My customers love the variety, so when I was re-visioning the shop and the direction I wanted to take it in, I decided that, overall, I like what is being offered...the unique variety but with a general Modern Farmhouse vibe”.
Services: tag & estate sales; Maker; Restyle-Redesign for the home. B&R has been going strong since 2002 and has found its BEST and final location on our Crooked Hedge Farm, just on the edge of New Virginia, Iowa.
More details: The long lane brings you back to the shops, a vintage barn and a shabby shed. Park at the north side of the shops...watch for the parking signs directing you. Bathrooms may or may not be available.
Anthologie Farm
24290 130th Ave
Lucas IA 50151
This beautiful u-pick flower farm has been around since 2020 and continues to grow each year. They offer bouquet sales, u-picks, private events, and have more planned for the future! You can't go wrong with thousands of flowers in the peaceful Iowa countryside. Go check out their website anthologiefarm.com and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
Quilted Gardens and Nursery
19635 130th Ave
Indianola IA 50125
They are a garden center tucked in the country-side just south of Indianola. They offer a wide variety of unusual perennials and a diverse group of unusual and hard-to-find trees, shrubs, flowering trees, shrubs, and conifers unique to this area of the Midwest. Their diverse assortment of plants will enliven the gardens of the collector to the backyard enthusiast to the townhome or condominium owner.
Whether you have a small space or endless spaces, new or old, they will help you achieve the garden of your dreams. In addition to all things plants, they offer a variety of vintage and unusual garden items as well.
Be sure to keep them in mind for landscaping, and as an educational resource! Their website is https://www.quiltedgardens.com/index.html and follow on Facebook too!
Busy Bee Garden Center
5901 Hwy 65-69
Indianola, IA 50125
Busy Bee is a garden center created by a young woman with a dream to start her own business. Around the age of 20, the idea of owning came true and Busy Bee officially opened in 2008. Since then, Busy Bee has continued to grow each season. The business was built upon the belief that beautiful plants would make beautiful yards. In order to ensure the best quality of plants, Busy Bee grows all of their own annuals and perennials. We invite you to see our quality firsthand and discover how well our plants will perform in your landscape.
More details: Located conveniently between Indianola and Des Moines on Highway 65/69. In addition to the garden center, this spring we are opening a coffee shop (The Buzz) and a cut-flower boutique (The Bloom Shop)!
Pinicon Farm Crafts
15712 173rd Ave.
Milo IA 50166
They are family business run by the Sowers family. The business was founded by Marlys and Jeff Sowers. They specialize in making Willow, Nantucket and Reed Baskets along with handmade Shaker Boxes and Dovetail Boxes. You've probably seen them around at local events and we are honored to have them on the tour!
Their quality craftsmanship is a must see!
Follow them on Instagram and check out their website as well!
https://piniconfarmcrafts.net/
More details: The shop is located on a gravel road that is designated as a level B road. If you are using GPS, it will often take you through the actual level B road that is located north of our home. You will want to take the route off of HWY G-58, especially if it has rained recently.
