BY STEPHANIE BERNABA
Stream Cliff Farm, Restaurant and Winery, the proud home of Indiana’s oldest herb farm, offers a diverse range of gastronomic and social encounters throughout the spring, summer, and early fall. Located in Commiskey, each visit to the farm promises a new and exciting experience.
With a history dating back to 1821, Stream Cliff Farm runs as deep as America’s roots. James Harmon’s father received the plot of land for serving in the Revolutionary War. Now owned by locals Gerald and Betty Manning with the assistance of their adult children, Elizabeth and Greg, the property has taken on new life, preserving and repurposing many of its original structures.
Guests can enjoy delicious local dishes, sample wines, hunt for clothing and antiques, and even get married in one of its gardens. In addition to seasonal food offerings, the Farm offers experiences like live concerts, tea blending classes, and a succulent make-and-take workshop.
Twigs & Sprigs Restaurant offers a unique dining experience with thoughtfully presented artisan plates. Each plate features fresh herbs and wine cultivated onsite and is topped with an herb sprig or edible flower.
Favorite menu items include the dill and rosemary chicken salad, birdseed pasta salad, soups in edible bread bowls, and half-pound burgers. The chef and staff also pride themselves in providing fresh and inventive seasonal specials featuring the best of local produce.
The desserts at Twigs & Sprigs are no less than divine. The team serves comfort classics like hummingbird cake, bread pudding with bourbon sauce, and fruit cobblers.
Twigs & Sprigs also offers candlelight dinners outside the restaurant’s regular operating hours, for which separate reservations must be made. The property also hosts private parties, large groups, meetings, and other special events.
The winery typically offers 18 to 20 wines, including Golden Gallop, a dry Pinot Grigio, and Marquette, often called the “grandson of Pinot Noir.”
Uniquely monikered dry reds like Iron Hand, Rawhide, Old Bo, and Running Horse Red and whites like My Dolly, Spotted Horse, and Horsefeathers are available to sample and buy. Guest favorites include blackberry wine and its holiday offering, Santa’s Secret Recipe, only available from October through December.
Stephanie Bernaba is a freelancer with national reach who thrives on topics like food and entertainment.
Don’t forget to enter by Aug. 31 to win a copy of “Secrets of the Garden Path, with Recipes” book from Stream Cliff Herb Farm, Tearoom and Winery. Enter to win here.
