The farm greets the new year quietly, wrapped in winter's peaceful embrace. These tranquil days of our winter break offer a perfect moment to pause and reflect on the remarkable journey of 2024—a year that brought so many wonderful changes to our prairie home.
The past year witnessed the birth of Caprae, where our vision of farm-to-table dining has blossomed into a gathering place for our community. Each meal served, every sunset shared, and all the conversations sparked around our tables have added new chapters to our farm's story.
Caprae in 2025
Make It a Memorable Evening
Whether you're celebrating with friends, enjoying a date night, or simply treating yourself to a special meal, Caprae offers the perfect blend of casual comfort and culinary excellence. Our cozy dining room, friendly staff, and farm-to-table cuisine create an atmosphere that makes every visit feel like coming home.
Make your reservations here to secure your spot for a memorable evening.
Good to Know
- Reservations available on Tock
- Indoor and outdoor seating (weather permitting)
- Casual service style—check in with the bartender upon arrival
- Bar offerings include cheese plates, gelato, and craft beverages
- Sunday kitchen closes at 2 PM, but the bar remains open until 4 PM for drinks, gelato & cheese purchases
Follow us on social media for daily specials and updates! While reservations aren't required, they're recommended as we occasionally close for private events.
From Our Creamery: Finding Our Cheese
While we're enjoying our winter rest until January 13th, you can still discover our cheeses at several local partners:
Martinelli's Market (Champaign and Bloomington)
Fresh Thymes Grocery Stores
Common Ground Co-op
Harvest Market
Dave's Supermarket
Shipping Now Available!
Can't make it to the markets or farm? Let us bring our cheese to you!
Shipping Schedule
Orders ship every Wednesday
Delivery within 1-2 days (depending on location)
Carefully packed to ensure perfect arrival
Click here to visit our online shop
Ordering Tips
Order early for best selection
Place orders by Tuesday for Wednesday shipping
Gift messaging available
Bulk orders welcome; email office@prairiefruitsfarm.com for wholesale sales inquieries
Find Us at Local Farmers' Markets
The CU Winter Market is on break Dec 28 and Jan 4th. We will see you again Jan 11th!
You can find us throughout the winter:
Champaign-Urbana Winter Farmers Market
Every Saturday through April (Break Dec 28th & Jan 4th)
Lincoln Square Mall
Hosted by The Land Connection
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Bloomington Indoor Farmers Market
Market is every third Saturday November to April. Next market is Saturday, January 18th
Grossinger Motors Arena
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This Week's Farm Share:
We are on a pause this week and will return on January 11th with farm shares.
Farm Share Notes
Pickup is available at the market or farm
Shares filling quickly for the holiday season!
Click here to secure your weekly share
Holiday Pause: No shares on December 28th and January 4th
Spring 2025 Kidding Season
Thanks to the careful monitoring by our veterinary partners, we're excited to announce that kids will be arriving in early March! The 150-day journey to kidding season has begun, and we're already preparing for the spring excitement.
Want to be Part of Kidding Season?
Reserve a Kid: Now accepting deposits for spring kids! Visit our website to secure yours.
Volunteer Opportunities:
New volunteer portal now open HERE
Detailed schedule coming in January
Perfect for hands-on farm experience
Newspaper Collection: Start saving those papers! We need plenty for kidding season.
Visit Our Farm!
When we reopen on January 13th, we'll welcome you back with our winter hours:
Winter Hours
Tuesday-Friday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday: Closed
Important Dates to Note:
Holiday Break: Closed December 23rd - January 13th
January Reservations: Available Now! Link HERE
What to Enjoy During Your Visit
Visit with our contented goats
Explore our nature trails
Dine at Caprae
Sample our award-winning cheeses
Farm Stays
Our cozy log home is now available for overnight stays! Immerse yourself in farm life, enjoy our artisan cheeses, and experience farm-to-table cuisine. Book your stay for a unique getaway! Book your farm stay through Airbnb or our Website
Growing Together
As we step into 2025, our hearts are full of gratitude for the community that has embraced both our farm and Caprae. Your support nurtures not just our business, but our vision of sustainable agriculture and the celebration of artisanal cheese-making.
The coming months promise exciting new developments—fresh events, engaging experiences, and more opportunities to share the magic of our farm with you. Stay tuned for announcements that will make 2025 our most exciting year yet!
From our quiet corner of the prairie, we wish you a peaceful and promising New Year. We look forward to sharing many more memorable moments with you when we reopen on January 13th!
Note: There will be no farmers market presence this weekend as we continue our winter rest.
*During all open hours, guests can explore our marked trails, visit the goats, and enjoy meals or beverages in our pavilion or on the lawns. Our staff is always happy to chat about our farm, goats, and cheese-making process.
*Please note: No outside food or pets are allowed. All activities are weather-permitting.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, for daily updates and behind-the-scenes looks at farm life during this transitional season.