Silo Farm Haus (County)

Silo Farm Haus: Decompression Await in this Intimate Escape of Farmhouse Opulence

Tucked away on a portion of a 200-acre working farm in the heart of Ste. Genevieve County wine country, the Silo Farm Haus offers one-of-a-kind vacation experience: an original grain silo custom-designed into a truly unique round house. Owners Pat and Jessica Gegg—Jessica an RN, Pat managing the farm’s cattle and beverage sales operations—transformed their working agricultural property into compelling retreat just minutes from nine local wineries and breweries, an award-winning restaurant, and endless outdoor recreation. The 800-square-foot renovation boasts nearly-perfect guest reviews (126 of 127 five-star ratings), creating escape where you wake to rolling hills and water quarry views from the porch, spend days exploring wine country, and return to a completely stocked home-away-from-home complete with full kitchen, cozy living spaces, and fire pit. One recent guest raved: “Such a fun property and experience! It was so neat to see a silo haus!” The Silo Farm Haus delivers exactly what its name promises—agricultural authenticity, wine country proximity, and immersive farm experience impossible to find elsewhere.

From Grain Silo to Luxury Retreat: The Conversion Story

The Silo Farm Haus began as what it literally is: a grain silo that had stored grain on the family farm for many years until its recent conversion. Rather than demolish the structure or let it deteriorate, Pat and Jessica Gegg recognized potential for unique vacation rental honoring the building’s agricultural heritage while creating memorable guest experience.

The project launched in January 2018, representing several years of planning conversations finally coming to fruition. The custom design transformed cylindrical grain storage into functional, charming vacation home while maintaining the essential circular character and honest industrial aesthetic that makes the property distinctive.

The result: guests experience genuine agricultural setting—a working farm with cattle, actual farmers going about daily operations—rather than manufactured “farmstay” aesthetic. You’re not staying in a converted barn designed to look rustic; you’re staying in repurposed grain silo on active family farm. The authenticity matters.

Upstairs Loft: Queen Bedroom

The spacious upstairs loft features a queen-size bed sleeping two guests. The circular design creates intimate yet surprisingly spacious sleeping quarters with windows providing panoramic views across the 200-acre property. The quality mattress and linens ensure comfortable sleep after wine country exploration or hiking adventures.

Downstairs Living: Fully-Equipped for Self-Catering

The downstairs space combines functionality with comfort:

Full Kitchen: Refrigerator, oven/stovetop, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster. The kitchen is more than minimally equipped—it’s genuinely stocked for meal preparation: complete set of skillets, pots, pans, cooking utensils, baking sheets, olive oil, seasonings, coffee, tea, sugar, creamer. This isn’t a “heat up your takeout” kitchen; it’s equipped for actual cooking.

Dining Area: Eat-in kitchen table for enjoying meals overlooking the property.

Living Room: Cozy seating arrangements including loveseat that folds to futon, rocker recliner chair, accent chair, and custom-made bench for two. The flexible configuration accommodates relaxation styles—reading, conversation, games, television viewing. An air mattress can accommodate 2 additional guests sleeping in the living room (though the property is optimal for 2-3 people maximum).

Bathroom: Full-size shower downstairs with plentiful towels, hair dryer, and luxury toiletries—no compromising on comfort amenities.

Laundry: Large capacity washer and dryer plus iron—addressing often-forgotten necessity of extended stays.

The Porch: Wine Country Views

The porch provides the property’s most memorable feature: morning coffee watching sunrise over rolling hills and the water quarry on the 200-acre farm. The built-in wine barrel cooler (add ice to chill your favorite bottle purchased from nearby Crown Valley Winery or other local wineries) transforms the porch into natural tasting room with unbeatable views.

Evening wine, sunset watching, quiet conversations, stargazing—the porch facilitates all these activities that define wine country getaways. The views remind you constantly that this is genuine farm property, not suburbia with vineyard theming.

Entertainment and Outdoor Amenities

The fire pit provides evening gathering space and outdoor cooking option. Cornhole and card games offer low-key entertainment without screens. The outdoor space—coupled with 200 acres of farmland—creates opportunities for exploring, photographing, experiencing agricultural landscape most vacation rentals ignore.

Wine Country Central Location

The Silo Farm Haus position “in the heart of wine country” means minute-by-minute proximity to nine local wineries and breweries:

• Crown Valley Winery (1.9 miles)
• Charleville Brewery & Winery
• Chaumette Vineyards
• Other nearby winery/brewery options

The location between Sainte Genevieve (just minutes away for historic downtown shops, restaurants, galleries) and Farmington (13 miles for additional services) positions guests perfectly for wine trail exploration without sacrificing rural tranquility.

Outdoor Recreation Beyond Wine

Beyond wine tasting:

• Hawn State Park (approximately 20 miles—hiking, scenic trails, picnicking)
• Pickle Springs Natural Area
• Hickory Canyon
• Cycling and mountain biking through beautiful local scenery
• Missouri Mines State Historic Site
• Mark Twain National Forest

Guests can plan wine-focused itineraries or combine wine with outdoor adventure—hiking during day, winery visits in late afternoon, evening fire pit relaxation.

Nearly-Perfect Guest Reviews: 126 of 127 Five-Star Ratings

The Silo Farm Haus boasts extraordinary review scores: 126 of 127 reviews rated 10 (Excellent), with one additional positive rating. This 99%+ five-star review rate indicates consistency in delivering promised experience. Guests consistently praise the unique property, comfortable accommodations, thoughtful amenities, and beautiful setting.

Practical Information

• Location: 200-acre working farm, Ste. Genevieve County wine country; between Sainte Genevieve and Farmington
• Owners: Pat and Jessica Gegg (working farm; Jessica RN, Pat beverage sales/cattle farmer)
• Property Type: Original grain silo converted to vacation rental
• Square Footage: Nearly 800 square feet
• Bedrooms: 1 bedroom (queen loft) + additional air mattress in living room
• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom (downstairs)
• Sleeping Capacity: Optimal for 2-3 adults
• Configuration: Unique circular/round house design
• Kitchen: Full-size with complete cooking equipment, fully stocked with staples, oils, seasonings, coffee, tea
• Living Area: Loveseat with futon conversion, rocker recliner, accent chair, custom bench, television
• Laundry: Full-size washer and dryer, iron
• Outdoor Amenities: Fire pit, cornhole, built-in wine barrel cooler on porch
• Entertainment: Cards and board games included
• Views: Porch overlooks rolling hills and water quarry
• Nearby Attractions: Crown Valley Winery (1.9 mi), 9 local wineries/breweries, award-winning restaurant, Hawn State Park, Pickle Springs, Hickory Canyon, Sainte Genevieve historic downtown, antique malls, cycling routes, Mark Twain National Forest
• Price Range: Starting from $189-$321 per night depending on season
• Check-In/Check-Out: Check-out 11:00 AM
• Minimum Stay: 1 night
• Pet Policy: No pets allowed
• Smoking Policy: Strictly prohibited ($150 fee if violated)
• Booking Platforms: Airbnb, VRBO, Expedia, and others
• Child Safety: Children must be supervised due to circular design and architectural features
• Built: Conversion project initiated January 2018

Perfect For:

• Wine country enthusiasts wanting rural, agricultural immersion
• Couples seeking romantic getaway with unique character
• Wine tourism trips combining tasting with outdoor recreation
• Photographers capturing agricultural landscapes and sunset views
• Anyone wanting to experience working farm setting
• Those seeking Instagram-worthy, distinctive vacation rental
• Guests who prefer self-catering or meal preparation
• Visitors wanting privacy and peaceful rural setting
• Adventure seekers combining wine tasting with hiking/outdoor activities
• People appreciating adaptive reuse and agricultural heritage preservation

The Silo Farm Haus represents thoughtful adaptive reuse: grain silo repurposed for hospitality rather than demolished; working farm shared as guest experience rather than closed to outsiders; agricultural landscape celebrated rather than hidden. Pat and Jessica Gegg didn’t build generic wine country vacation rental—they converted their family farm’s actual grain storage into compelling retreat.

The 126 of 127 five-star reviews reflect consistency: guests arrive expecting novelty (a silo house!), discover genuine comfort (full kitchen, quality linens, beautiful views), find thoughtful amenities (stocked kitchen, fire pit, wine barrel cooler), and leave impressed. The nearly-perfect reviews indicate owners understand and deliver on their promise.

The circular design matters beyond novelty. Round spaces feel different—more intimate, acoustically distinct, visually unique. You’re literally in a grain storage structure converted to living space—honest about what it is rather than disguised. This authenticity appeals to travelers seeking genuine experience over manufactured ambiance.

The location in wine country’s heart but on working farm maintains balance: minutes from nine wineries and breweries for cultural experience, yet surrounded by 200 acres of agricultural land reminding you constantly that this is genuine countryside. You’re not in resort development or wine-tasting strip mall; you’re on actual farm watching actual farmers work while sipping wine from nearby vineyards.

Whether you’re planning romantic wine country weekend, combining outdoor recreation with tasting room visits, seeking distinctive vacation rental conversation piece, or simply wanting to wake up in repurposed grain silo overlooking water quarry with rolling hills in distance, the Silo Farm Haus delivers. Fire pit fire, porch wine, morning coffee watching sunrise over 200 acres, afternoon hiking at Hawn State Park, evening return to unique home—the Silo Farm Haus enables this rhythm perfectly.