Thursday, September 9
Thursday lunches at the Country Life Center

Lunch menus center around the fresh garden produce grown at the Country Life Center. For group reservations, please call 641-337-5019 or email dianeweiland@wallace.org several days in advance.

Friday, September 10
Friday Lunches at the Country Life Center

Delicious lunches are held on Fridays nearly year-round at the Country Life Center. The changing menu utilizes fresh produce and herbs from the garden. Lunch is available from 11 am to 1 pm. For large groups, please make a reservation in advance by calling 641-337-5019 or emailing dianeweiland@wallace.org.

Saturday, September 18
Front Porch Iowa Wine Tasting

Relax on our front porch at the Wallace House during WCI's first annual Front Porch Iowa Wine Tasting event on Saturday, September 18 from 2 to 6 pm. We'll have wine samples, delicious hors d'oeuvres made from fresh produce, and music for only $5 per person. This event will take place during the first weekend of Sherman Hill's annual tour of historic homes. Call 515-243-7063 now to get your tickets as space is limited. Wallace House will also have historic home tour tickets for purchase.

Thursday, October 14 to Saturday, October 16
Scary Prairie

Thrill-seekers can prowl through ten acres of tallgrass prairie during "Scary Prairie" at the Country Life Center. Under a half moon, the eerie sounds of howling coyotes, running deer, rustling badgers and "things that go bump in the night" are sure to provide plenty of yells and screams. Participants can make their own s’mores over an open fire as they watch for the ghosts that inhabit the prairie. Scary Prairie is recommended for ages 8 and older.

Thursday, November 18 to Saturday, November 20
Holiday Boutique

Make your list and check it twice before traveling to the 8th Annual Holiday Boutique on Thursday, November 18 through Saturday, November 20 at the Country Life Center, 2772 290th Street, Orient. The boutique’s trademark is one-of-a-kind products hand-crafted by southern Iowa artists.