Welcome to Backcountry Winery & Venue, a beautifully renovated early 1900?s farm that is a fully operating turnkey business, and offers an exceptional opportunity to step into an established operation with added AirBnB potential. Situated on just over 4 acres along a hard-surface road, this property has a unique balance of convenience and charm. It is centrally located between Ames, Boone, Fort Dodge, Webster City and is about an hour north of the Des Moines metro. At the heart of the property is a fully restored, climate-controlled brick barn featuring a full bar, dining area, kitchen, restrooms, and an office. A signature feature is the elegant and rustic hayloft, accessible by elevator, that is a breathtaking wedding or event venue complete with its own catering kitchen and a separate private bridal suite. In addition, a 60x90 climate-controlled shop provides versatile functionality with in-floor heat, a walk-in cooler, and two 14x16ft overhead doors. There is also a 864 sq ft heated outdoor concrete patio adjacent to the tasting room. With its impressive upgrades, established operations, and AirBnB potential, this property presents an extraordinary opportunity to own a turnkey winery and event venue in the heart of Iowa's scenic countryside.

Stratford is located in Iowa. Stratford, Iowa has a population of 734. Stratford is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 21.3% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 32.36%.
The median household income in Stratford, Iowa is $44,514. The median household income for the surrounding county is $62,183 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Stratford is 53.2 years.
The average high temperature in July is 84 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 9.3 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 36.1 inches per year, with 32.1 inches of snow per year.