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Welcome to Idaho's Agricultural Past

 

The historic Schick-Ostolasa Farmstead is located in the foothills north of Boise, 15 minutes from downtown. 

 

Our address:

5006 West Farm Court

Boise, Idaho 83714

 

The farmstead was inhabited from the 1860s - 2005.  It is the longest continuously inhabited home in the state of Idaho. 

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Today, the preserved Farmstead site covers 2 acres along Dry Creek, with seven historic farm buildings: the Farmhouse, a Detached Red Cookhouse and Spring House (called the Red House), Root Cellar, Woodshed, Saddle Shed, Granary, and a Horse Barn.

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The historic site was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2006 for its regional significance as an outstanding example of early homesteading in Idaho, and 19th & 20th century agriculture in the West.

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Our primary tenets are not only to preserve the Farmstead and property but also to educate.  We do this through our School Tours, Events, Farmhouse Tours (May - September), Newsletters, etc.  We hope you visit us and learn what makes this Farmstead so special. 

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Visit the Farmstead for more information on the history and what we're up to now.

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Piglets are Ready for Adoption!

Adopt your very own, very low maintenance, piglet!  Click below to purchase!

Events

Check back as we add dates for 2025!

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WOW - 160 YEARS!
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We are so excited to celebrate 160 years of the historic Schick-Ostolasa Farmstead!

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Our first day of tours is Saturday, May 4th - please come out and see all the new things on the farmstead.  

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All year we'll be celebrating, so please check out our events page to make sure you don't miss out!

NEW for 2024!

You have asked and we listened!  We are so excited to announce we have received all necessary permits to host Weddings, etc. in the Historic Schick Barn!

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Please click the button below to complete an Inquiry Form

Old Time Farm Day in the News!

Thanks to News 6 and Steve Dent for coming to Old Time Farm Day and reporting on our annual event!

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LINK to video

Barn Restoration
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In case you missed the in-person presentation from our resident Barn Whisperer, Frank Eld, we have the video!

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On April 25th Frank gave a presentation to a packed house about the process of the restoration of historic Schick Barn.

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Click below to view.

Merchandise for Sale!

  • DCHS Members receive a 10% discount for December

  • Check your email for the discount code!

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