35217 Jupiter Rd, Garber, IA 52048 - Clayton County

Welcome to your own piece of country paradise!

Nestled on 20 acres of beautiful Iowa countryside, this property offers endless

opportunities for those seeking space, self-sufficiency, and a slower pace of life. The

charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath home, built in 2008, provides comfortable modern living

surrounded by nature and open skies.

Step outside and youll find a 40x60 shed with a spacious 35x40 loft complete with

electricity and a 15x60 lean-to facing south offering the perfect setup for storage,

projects, or livestock shelter. A second smaller shed includes a walk-in refrigerated

room with water and electricity, ideal for farm-to-table operations or produce storage.

For those with a green thumb, the 70x15 greenhouse opens the door to year-round

growing, while the expansive switchgrass fields and open ground invite endless

gardening, pasture, or agricultural possibilities. The timbered areas are rich with oak

and black walnut trees, adding both beauty and value to the land.

The property is abundant with pheasants and whitetail. This along with the home makes

it the perfect place for outdoor enthusiasts to be able to step out their back door and go

hunting or treat it as a getaway cabin for the weekend.

From the top of the hill, youll discover breathtaking views that capture the very best of

country living. Whether youre dreaming of a homestead, hobby farm, or small

agricultural venture, this property offers the space, resources, and serenity to make it

your own.

There will be a LAND CONSERVATION EASEMENT put on the property at time of purchase. The easement will be put in place by Sustainable Iowa Land Trust (SILT). For more details call or email CJ Eldred at 319-573-7799

A note of the History of this property:

Morningstar Acres is the culmination of several different stories that have come together

to make this place what it is today. Once the home of Steve Beaumont, a retired

carpenter who devoted his life to caring for the land he called home. Steve constructed

the home and other infrastructure on the property himself. He planted prairie on the

ridge top to continue to protect soil and increase wildlife habitat. Steve also gardened

and grew his own food on the property.

The farm entered a new chapter when Steve decided to donate the land to the

Sustainable Iowa Land Trust (SILT). His gift ensured that Morningstar Acres would

forever remain a place for sustainable table-food farming and natural resource

conservation. With SILTs support, Adrian White and her former business partner Wil

Lorentzen brought new energy and visions to the farm, creating Jupiter Ridge Farm.

They established themselves as vegetable farmers growing produce on several acres of

land on the ridge as well as utilizing the woodlands for shiitake mushroom farming. They

used sustainable farming practices including minimized tillage, low synthetic chemical

use, and incorporating cover crops. There are perennial crops on the property including

a successful rhubarb patch and fruit trees. The property has the capacity to sustain

another future vegetable operation and other farming enterprises with infrastructure

including sheds, hydrants, solar panels, a walk-in cooler, and a greenhouse.

This property has been able to continue the legacy of Steve Beaumonts love for the

land. Before his passing, he would mention how important it was to him that the land be

taken care of after he is gone. SILT will continue to honor Steves wishes by finding

farmers like Adrian and Will to steward and manage the property.