The shelves are full, the gift-wrap table is set up, and the sample basket is full! We are ready and excited to help you with your holiday shopping needs!

We have gift sets in EVERY price range, gift certificates available, and we can even help you mail your gifts if you... like!


Angie of Recyks will have her creative, useful upcycled/recycled/repurposed crafts and home items - affordable, stylish, and one of a kind useful art made from JUNK! She does such fabulous work.


JAG photography will be displaying photographic artwork - prints and cards, all featuring local scenes! There IS time to order any of his prints in your desired size, so stop by and check out the available designs.



Girl With A Sword Productions has a fantastic collection of 100% naturally dyed silk scarves - each one a beautiful, wearable, one of a kind work of art! Afforable and very classy, these make fabulous gifts too - and are very light and easy to ship, if you are looking for gifts to send.


and Sally Kilkenny will be sampling her amazing handmade gourmet jams and jellies - these make stellar stocking stuffers, hostess gifts, or gift-basket additions. Choose old favorites such as apple butter, or try some of her exotic new favorites featuring herbs and wines!

Of course our neighbors at Picket Fence Creamery will be open as well, so you can stop by for some post-Thanksgiving taste treats!!!


Lynn of Herbal Bliss will be sampling tea, have ELDERBERRY TRUFFLES for sale, and will be doing ear candling!

Randi Stone of Lovin Oven will have handmade baked goods, yummy :)

Rebecca of Willow Avenue Pottery will have her beautiful handmade pottery for sale - it goes fast, so get there early!

Melodie of Mind and Body Massage Therapy will be doing warm bamboo chair massage - this was a bit hit last month, you gotta try it! Take a few minutes and pamper yourself :)

Dawn of Candy Hoops will be doing henna tattoos and tarot card readings!

Jenny will have her FABULOUS handmade clothing - her patchwork sweater coat was the HIT of the day last Sample Sunday, you must see her beautiful goods!

and Amanda has been busy crocheting and crafting, her hats, scarves, gloves and mittens will keep you warm and stylish!

and Danelle from Stamps Family Farm will be sampling and selling her pasture-raised pork sausage.

Comeon out and enjoy this family-friendly, relaxed event. Support your local farmers and artisans, you'll be glad you did! :)

Of course our neighbors at Picket Fence Creamery have an astounding array of vendors, gifts, samples and much more available too, so head across the road to see their goods as well!

Thankful Sample Sunday!

This Sunday, Nov. 20, 12-5 PM

What a wonderful time of year! Time to give thanks for all the bounty around us. We are ready to celebrate and get ready for wonderful times with good friends, food, family and health!

Come join us for a fun and laid-back celebration. We gather once a month with a band of friends - we all showcase our skills and share them all with YOU!

Lynn Parkey with HERBAL BLISS will be sampling three kinds of handblended herbal teas - ...and you gotta check out her great new holiday gift sets featuring herbal teas, tinctures and syrups. Give the gift of health this year!

Rebecca of Willow Avenue Pottery will have her beautiful handmade pottery available - it's going FAST for the holidays, so come now and pick out a few wonderful pieces to use to serve holiday foods or give as gifts.


Amanda Rae will have her beautiful, one-of-a-kind handmade crocheted creations, they are simply stunning!

Ila Heins of River's Ropes will have her healthy, 100% natural dog treats and upcycled pet toys - your dogs need some holiday treats too! :)

Jenny Van Rees will have her one of a kind hand-sewn clothes and crafts - her goods are NOT to be missed, full of love and creativity!

Sarah Macht of Knotty Dog Creations will have her magical crafts.

Stamps Family Farm will be offering fabulous pork samples, and taking reservations for cuts from their "holiday" pig!

and Melodie of Mind and Body Massage Therapy will be offering warm bamboo chair massage - this is NOT to be missed! $15 for 10 minutes $25 for 20.


of course our neighbors at Picket Fence Creamery will have a FABULOUS assortment of foods, samples and fun - this is the perfect weekend to pick up foods for your Thanksgiving feasts!

at Prarieland Herbs, we will be offering FREE GIFT WRAP, as always, and have a fabulous new selection of really gorgeous naturally dyed silk scarves and knitted scarves too- a perfect gift item!



We also have a large selection of photographic notecards from JAG photography, as well as prints available for sale - all local photographs, another great gift idea!

MAGIC ABOUNDS, every day and every way! Come celebrate everyday magic at Prairieland Herbs on Sunday, September 18th, 12-5 PM - our THIRTEENTH Birthday party!!!

Prairieland Herbs will be hosting at PETS Fundraiser - Bring a donated pet item to give to our local animal shelter, and we will give you a FREE bottle of our "Faerie Dust" sparkling body powder. PETS Wishlist includes: cold hard cash, Kitty litter (scoopable and non-...scoopable), cat/kitten food (purina cat chow/kitten chow), KMR kitten milk, paper towels, cat & dog beds, cat toys, scratching posts, trash bags, & laundry detergent. There will also be cats for adoption!



We will also be hosting a book giveaway drawing during Sample Sunday...spend $13 or more and be entered into a drawing for a signed copy of the just-released book "Disenchanted", by local author. A.R. Miller - a fantastic small-town supernatural thriller (you may just recognize certain, ahem, businesses and landmarks!).



Speaking of "Disenchanted" - Guest author A. R. Miller will be on hand with stacks of her just-released book - signing copies! She will be offering her book at a special discounted Sample Sunday rate, so now is time to pick it up!


Lynn Marie Parkey will be offering a special class held during Sample Sunday. "Shamanic Journey to find your Spirit Animal class" will be held at 2 PM.
This is an informal, outdoor class. She will give instructions, and provide noisemakers and mats to lay on. Journey inward to find your spirit animal! $15. No need to register, simply show up!


Randi Stone of Lovin' Oven is using her kitchen wizardry to concoct some delicious edible treats - ginger snaps, powerballs, and more!


Stamps Family Farm will be selling farm-fresh bouquets, sampling their own sustainably-rasied pork, and taking reservations for their delicious pork shares!



Roxy Seven Salon will be doing HAIR TINSEL and FEATHERS - seriously, folks, what is more fun than sparkles and hair in your feathers? Hair tinsel prices: 5 for 15$ or 10 for 20$, hair feathers 1 for $10 or 3 for $20. Hers last for ever, Donna and Maggie can attest! She will also sell her fabulous glamour-grunge upstyled jewelry, one of a kind works of art!



Mj's Goodies will have her handmade natural cleaning products, including a new supply of our sold-out "Orange Sherbert Carpet Freshener" and reusable swiffer-style dusters.

Knotty Dog will have her Magickal Magnets, notecards, and serendipity surprise jewelry and books! Beautiful goods.

Jenny Van Rees will have her beautiful hippie/gypsy handcrafted one-of-a kind clothing...and yes, she does custom orders!

Amanda Rae will have her beautiful hand-crocheted items - perfect for fall.

Melodie Proffitt of Mind and Body Massage Therapy will be there with her magic hands! Ask her for a massage, reiki, treatment, orsome fabulous reflexology! Melodie can fix what ails ya...or just make you feel extra good.

Traci Leff will have her beautiful (and VERY affordable) handmade aprons for men, women and kids!


Sally Kilkenny will be sampling her delicious gourmet handmade jams and jellies.

Rebecca Brandow of Willow Avenue Pottery will have a wonderful selection of her handmade pottery, and if weather permits, she will bring her wheel and do pottery throwing demonstrations outdoors! Fascinating to watch! She also teaches classes at her studio, so feel free to ask her about signing up for some pottery classes this winter.


Candy Hoops will be there with fuzzy feet, henna, groovy crystal letter bracelets, and the tie dye station....and of course, HOOPS!

Zan Asha will be here from NEW YAWK with woodburned pendants, spoons, boxes-$18 to $35. Some small art dolls $15-$30 and some art and wax ornaments: $10 and up!

Beautiful People Organic Salon is offering hand made hair accessories!! For babies and adults, just come and check it out!

And of course our neighbors at Picket Fence Creamery and Flowers by Donna Jean will have loads of events, specials, and guest vendors too. And last but not last, check out the gorgeous High Trestle Trail Bridge in Woodward, it is not to be missed!

Feel free to dress in your favorite "magical" costuming....we will be !

Sample Sundays are ridiculously fun, and this one was no exception, Eden despite temps in the mid 90's and a heat index of 110.

Here Donna and I model some of Traci Leff's beautiful handmade aprons. They're very affordable and come in all sizes and colors! We have them for sale at the store, come check them out :)

Sally made us these AMAZING chocolate chile cupcakes!!! They were so good! She bakes the best stuff :)

Ila, of River's Ropes, sold her handmade natural dog treats, and cuddled the kittens :)

Lynn's teas and tinctures were a hit as always! And she stocked our store with some NEAT tea travel mugs -now you can brew your loose tea on the go!

Our peace flags adorn the classroom entrance.

Traci's honey, woven goods, and aprons.

Delicious baked goods from Lovin' oven

Sally's amazing handmade jams

Ready for summer? Let's celebrate with a fantastic fun Summertime Sample Sunday! This Sunday, June 12, 12-5 at Prairieland Herbs, Picket Fence Creamery, and Flowers by Donna Jean.

Randi Stone of Lovin' oven will have her delicious homebaked goods including her ever-popular Powerballs, as well as brand new strawberry lemonade cupcakes, YUM!

Sally Kilkenny will have her luscious selection of handmade jams and jellies for sampling and for purchase!



Sarah Macht will have her funky Magical Magnets and beautiful handmade notecards, as well as a big box of mostly new funky hippie clothes to trade/sell barter!

Lynn Parkey of Gauranga Reiki will have a wide selection of her exceedingly popular herbal goods, including teas, tinctures, remedies for pets and flower essences.


Rebecca Brandow of Willow Avenue Pottery will have her gorgeous handmade pottery - she's sure to have something your favorite fella needs for Father's Day!



We're pleased to have a new guest vendor: Kristina Steffen, a.k.a. KaoticKrafter, specializes in creating handmade treasures from recycled materials. She will be out for her first time offering some great blank journals, blank note cards, vinyl record bowls and cups, as well as some beautiful felt flowers.



Michelle White of Organic People salon will have her John Masters products...and don't forget to schedule a pedicure with her - remember, it's sandal season!

Jenny Van Rees will have her beautiful selection of handmade clothing and goods- each piece custom made, one of a kind, and completely beautiful!

Ila Heins, our favorite kid entrepreneur and pet lover, will be there with her River's Ropes and Yeller's Yummies dog treats. :)




Deniece Gaudineer will be doing reiki treatments and will be selling beautiful aromatherapy necklaces - ask her a bout custom creating an essential oil blend that's perfect for you.

Melodie Proffitt of Mind and Body Massage Therapy free hand massages, and 10 minute neck and shoulder massage for $10. If you haven't had a hand massage you have GOT to try one, they are amazing! She will also have her beautiful artwork for sale - Melodie has many talents!



Marjory Krueger will be debuting her line of natural, handmade cleaning products, including Orange Sherbert Carpet Freshener, Lemon Sparkle dishwasher soap, glass cleaner and laundry booster! Wonderful stuff.

Prairieland Herbs will have our EXCEEDINGLY POPULAR Healing Wands and Buzz Off wands on sale - $3 off the large wands, so they are $6 instead of $9. Stock up now!



And of course our friends at Picket Fence Creamery and Donna Jeans Flowers and Gifts have a wide selection of fantastic sales, events, samples and much more happening at their locations too, so come check out all three stores!

Blizard 1, Prairieland Herbs, 0.

Donna and the mini horses are warm and safe on the farm...but the wind is still blowing FEROCIOUSLY. Overnight we had windchill of -12 and howling winds up to 50+ mph, coupled with snow. It was NOT nice. The snow has stopped but the wind is still howling, and temperatures are expected to drop pretty drastically today...we are hearing we will get windchills in the -25 to -30 range. We are NOT going to be open for Sample Sunday today...but we hope to be be able to have one next Sunday, December 19th...Stay tuned, and stay warm!

It's no TRICK...we've loads of TREATS for you this October Sample Sunday! Come out to Woodward on Sunday, October 17th, from 12-5 pm for loads of fun!

Celebrated Halloween early...costumes encouraged! :)

Pick up a puzzle piece at each location (4 total - Northern Prairie Chevre, Picket Fence Creamery, Prairieland Herbs and Flowers by Donna Jean). Turn in those four puzzle pieces at your last stop, and you'll be entered to win a gift basket featuring goodies from all four stops!


Melodie Proffitt will be offering chair massage, or mini acupressure treatments for $30, and hand or foot reflexology for $30. She has done some wonderful work on many of our Sample Sunday customers, you can tell by the blissed-out expressions on their face!

Lynn Marie Parkey will be offering Reiki, herbal candies, aromatherapy charm necklaces! She can custom-create an essential oil scent blend just for you - ask her about it!

Randi Stone of Lovin' Oven will have fall inspired cookies and some frighteningly tasty treats!

Michelle White of Organic People Salon will be there with John Masters natural hair care products at 10% off and coupons for $5 off any future salon service. She will be offering $10 mini manicures too, how can you pass that up?

Clint Nelson will be on hand with his handcrafted wooden toys - it's not too early to think about holiday shopping.

Sally Kilkenny will have her wonderful handmade jams for sale!



Candy Hoops Entertainment will be there with hoops for sale ($25) and sink tye dyeing ($10 & $20 - and weather permitting) plus henna tattoos ($10) and tarrot cards ($15).



Morning Rain Massage will be offereing ear candles for sale ($25), thai chair massage ($20, done with bamboo sticks) and sweet neck and shoulder rub downs($20).

Peace Out Productions will have their stylin' upcycled creations, and Roxy Seven Salon will be offering shimmerlites, $2 a strand! Laura from Roxy Seven will also be doing pink hair extensions, 4 for $16, and all proceeds will go to keep-a-breast.org fo rthe "I love boobies" campaign, to rase awareness in teens and young adults in cancer and cancer prevention.


Laura Hess will also have her nifty neato upcycled typewriter jewelry.

We have two gorgeous adult foster cats from Panora P.E.T.S up for adoption - stop by and visit Walter and Bridget!

Bridget is available for adoption!

This is your last chance to get our soaps and shampoo bars before we have to raise the price...shop now and stock up!

Be sure to ask about our amazing class schedule, and visit our sample basket, which is chock-full of bath salts, soaps and shampoos for you to try.

Can't wait to see you!!

And here's what our fantastic neighbors at Picket Fence Creamery have planned for this Sample Sunday!

SAMPLE SUNDAY

Sept. 19 Noon to 5 p.m.

Admission is FREE!

(This event is held in conjunction with our great neighbors to the north, Prairieland Herbs, Northern Prairie Chevre, and in town, Flowers by Donna Jean.)

FREE local food samples: Caramel apple ice cream, elk sticks, buffalo summer sausage, Neva's cheeseball, caramel pecan apple butter, nut butters, snack mixes galore, Iowa wines, local salsa, breads, dips, and more!

Guest Vendors:

*Prairie Moon Winery, Ames, Iowa.

*Salsa by Joni, Waukee, Iowa.

*Sunrise Farms (garlic, potatoes, onions, Job's tears), Woodward.

*Two Sisters Pantry (pasta salad, breads, muffins, dips), Knoxville, Iowa.

*Jordan Clausen (wheat grass, coconut milk), Beaverdale, Iowa.

Lunch is served! Beef sandwich or brat, chips, milk and ice cream - only $5! Each item available ala carte, too! Kids' hot dog meal, $3. Music provided by HB Productions, Altoona.

Kids! Pony rides in the front pasture, wind your way through the hay maze, see the calves and pigs, face painting, free pencils and stickers!

7TH ANNIVERSARY SUPER DEALS (specials start as soon as you receive this newsletter!)

*Fresh farm eggs - 2 for $5 (Reg. $2.99/dozen)

*Pella's VanderPloeg Bakery pie and quart of ice cream - only $10

*Our own 90% lean ground beef - $3.49/lb. with 10 lb. purchase (Reg. $3.99)

*Iowa wines - 2 for $22! (And $11 for each additional bottle!)

*FREE bag of Picket Fence organic tomatoes with your $25 purchase!

Just arrived: Organic red raspberries from Woodward, organic Brussel Sprouts from Coon Rapids, a fresh supply of elk, beef, buffalo, chicken, eggs, and pork, Kalona noodles, all-natural Swiss-style muesli, raw honey and honey comb, hulless popcorn, and Pella canned beef and chicken.

That's the news for now; we hope to see you this weekend! Don't forget your coolers. Feel free to forward this message to anyone in your address book who may be interested in spending a nice afternoon in the country!

I LOVE Sample Sunday! Where else can you stomp grapes AND bellydance AND learn African Drumming, while supporting small local farms and eating amazing food?? Here's the happenings and events this Sample Sunday at our neighbor farm, Northern Prairie Chevre!
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Please plan to join us, Flowers by Donna Jean, Prairieland Herbs and Picket Fence Creamery for Woodward’s Tribute to International Talk Like a Pirate Day on Sunday, September 19, from noon to 5 for food, wine, fun, relaxation, and a chance to be entered in our Treasure Chest ‘O Loot drawing!

• Happy Anniversary to US!!! Join us for our 10^th year celebration and enjoy a piece of goat shaped cake make by Carefree Patisiree!
• Bring a lawn chair and watch our 4^th Annual Belly Dance Festival – don’t be surprised if they pull you in to dance too!
• Costume and jewelry sale and swap
• Alex Mohr of Lincoln, NE will have free-will offering Middle Eastern Drum lessons. Join in the Drum Circle.
• Old Maine Brewery of Ames will have samples of their micro brews!
• Chris from Snus Hill Winery will sample several of their award-winning wines AND will host a grape stomp!! Come on out and participate!
• Milton from Sheeder Farms will be selling sandwiches!
• Delicious baked goods from Country Lane Bakery
• Sample creamed honey with Pat from Randol Honey Farm.
• Make this your stop for gourmet foods that go well with goat cheese, wine and more.
• Dreesman Buffalo meat in a variety of cuts – very healthy!! Several cuts of Sheeder Farms meats (Great for grilling - T-Bones, Iowa Chops, Ribeye, to name a few) and Skeeter Creek Elk.
• KIDS: Decorate our giant chalk board, enjoy the swing set and sand box! Don’t forget to come into Miss Tillie’s and get your free freeze pop!
• All of our kids are sold and will be leaving by the end of this month. L Come enjoy them while you can. Tours of the barn. Honeybump will be looking for you!
• Check out our 50% off table.
• Come in to Miss Tillie’s for samples of our cheese and MUCH MORE!

It's been twelve amazing years since we opened our doors, and we're going to celebrate in style! We are offering 12% off ALL PRAIRIELAND HERBS GOODS (excluding classes), Thursday, September 16 through Thursday, September 19th (Sample Sunday). Come on in and shop until you drop!

It's also "International Talk Like A Pirate Day" on Sept. 19, and we plan to participate! Feel free to dress up, talk the talk, and walk the walk, let your inner pirate out, mateys! We will also have a treasure map...find treasures on all 4 Sample Sunday locations and enter to win a treasure chest full 'o loot!! Spend $24 or more at Prairieland Herbs and get two free gold shimmerlites put in your hair! (Shimmerlites are fun, tie-in hair highlights).

Dawn Suarez, of Morning Rain Massage, will be selling hula hoops and offering free mini hooping lessons, as well as running a wonderful TIE DYE STATION! Bring $10 and any cotton or cotton blend items you want to dye. This is a TON of fun!



Lynn Marie Parkey of Gauranga Reiki will be offering $5 mini reiki sessions, free herbal consultations, $25 aromatherapy necklaces, and have delicious elderberry truffles for sale!

Stamps Family Farm will be on hand promoting their sustainably-raised pork and offering samples and information.

Sally Kilkenny will have her gourmet homemade jams and jellies for sale.

Melodie Proffitt will be offering reflexology treatments.

Laura Hess will have beautiful upcycled jewelry, and doing "shimmerlites" - fun, sparkly tie-in hair highlights.

Maddie Hess will be selling handmade upcycled t-shirt bags!



Ebersole Cattle Company will have information about their grass-fed beef, and have limited beef items for sample and for sale.

Michelle White with Organic People salon will be doing $10 mini manicures and mini pedicures, and have a wonderful line of natural hair care items avaliable for sale.

Panora Pets will have kittens and cats available for adoption! Here is Walter, one of the adoptable kitties.



Rebecca Brandow of Willow Avenue Pottery will have her beautiful handmade pottery for sale.



Maggie's naturally dyed silk scarves and yarns will be available for sale too!

Some photo's from yesterday's super fun Sample Sunday :)


And more, here!

That's right, folks...it's almost Sample Sunday time again! Join us this Sunday, August 15, rain or shine (We have two air-conditioned buildings!) for a wonderful time in the country! Here's what's happening...

Lynn Marie Parkey of Gauranga Reiki will offer 25 diffuser charm necklaces and free mini-reiki. What's reiki, you ask? It's like an energy massage! A gentle, natural way to soothe, heal, and promote relaxation. Don't be shy..give it a try. :)


Melodie Proffitt, of Mind and Body Massage Therapy will be offering $30 reflexology sessions, $1 a minute chair massage, and has beautiful new art to showcase.




Tracy Barton-Rouse of Compassionate Creations will have beautiful, yoga-inspired jewelry for sale!



Dawn Suarez of Morning Rain Massage will have chair massages, ear candles for sale, and henna tattoos, $25 hula hoops, PLUS a SUPER COOL Tye-dye station! Bring your own item(s) to dye, $10 per item, make a mess and have lots of fun doing some fun and funky tye-dyeing!



Laura Hess will be offering SHIMMERLITES, fun, washable, semi-permanent sparkling hair highights! (I wear them and get more compliments...they are so fun). Also, she has beautiful, affordable typewriter jewelry and bottlecap keychains.





Michelle White of Beautiful People Organic Salon will be offering free hair consultations and doing mini manicures for $10. (She uses wonderful Prairieland Herbs products in her full, in-salon pedicures...and is our official "prairieland herbs pedicurist" - do make an appointment with her, you won't be sorry!). She will also have some natural haircare and styling products for sale - we get asked about natural styling products ALL THE TIME so this is a great time to talk to Michelle about options and recommendations!


We have two new guest vendors this time!

The Stamps Family will be answering questions about their heritage breed, pasture-raised pork, and taking orders for 2011.


And the Ebersole Cattle Company will be here, taking reservations for their wonderful, humanely-raised grain and grassfed beef.

Last but not least, visit our wonderful fosterkitties from Panora PETS. We have kittens and adults cats, boys and girls, all wonderful and sweet and ready for their new homes! Also Panora PETS is really needing money to pay some vet bills. If you have a few dollars or even some spare change, please consider bringing it and putting it in their donation jar. Donations of food or litter are welcome as well.

Little Sabrina is waiting for her new home!

And of course at Prairieland Herbs...we will have our new August luxury soap PLUS hydrosols on sale, a basket full of free samples, and the most luscious luxurious handmade herbal bodyproducts that money can buy. We look forward to seeing you this Sunday!