Aronia Berry: The Ultimate Superfood
The aronia berry is America’s botanical crown jewel. Once endangered, Sawmill Hollow revived the lost organic aronia berry and brought it to the scientific forefront.
This native superfood is a treasure trove of polyphonolic compounds including antioxidants, anthocyanins, resveratrol, and proanthocyanins. It is considered to be one of the most nutritionally dense fruits on the planet.
We invite you to share in the wealth of our discovery as the aronia berry now makes its way back into our whole health diets.
SAWMILL HOLLOW IN THE PRESS
Visit the Aronia Berry Capital of the World
Every year thousands visit Sawmill Hollow, America’s first aronia berry farm, to experience the natural landscape that enriches our organic berries. Set on 150 acres in the beautiful Loess Hills of Iowa, visitors can enjoy the amazing biodiversity of our native flora nestled against a spring-fed lake.
From the comfort of the lodge, enjoy tastings of gourmet foods, farm-fresh smoothies, juice, and premium aronia berry wines from the tasting room.
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Visit the Farm
Our Farm Store is open May 1 through October 31 at the following times:
Saturdays 10:00am to 5:30pm
Sundays 1:00pm to 5:30pm
For your shopping convenience, you may also make an appointment by calling us at 712-648-2432. We are more than happy to accommodate appointments November through April.
Our largest annual event is the North American Aronia Berry Festival. Join over 3,000 enthusiasts to enjoy live music, farm fun, and healthy lifestyle workshops.
We also host farm bus tours, shopping visits, farming excursions, private and special events including culinary tours and weddings. Call 712-648-2432 to schedule a tour or event. Farm visits are by appointment only October - May. Please view our blog or join our mailing list for more information on upcoming events or email us to arrange your own personalized event.
We are proud that the State of Iowa declared nearby Missouri Valley the Aronia Berry Capital of the United States and made September Aronia Berry Month. Come see what all of the hubbub is about and visit Sawmill Hollow in Aronia Berry USA!
Community
It is always our pleasure to help new farmers get started, share ideas, and work together to build a better earth. If you have any questions or a group that would like to raise money—please contact us. We love the opportunity to share the view of the hills and welcome the opportunity to pick berries with us.
