Located in central Iowa is the quintessential, agricultural, small town of Newton. Travelers, who long to inhale air heavy with the scent of wildflowers, soak up serene pastoral landscape and partake of renowned gourmet wines and cheeses will enjoy a visit to Newton.
Maytag Dairy Farms
“Maytag Dairy Farms” is known throughout the world for their award-winning blue cheese. Visitors to the farm can partake of an informative plant tour and sample gourmet cheeses.
First created in November of 1941, Maytag’s Blue Cheese is a much sought after product of the Maytag Family’s prize winning Holstein cows. It is coveted by the world’s best culinary artists and gourmet food aficionados alike.
As of now “Maytag Dairy Farms” is open year round Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm and Saturday from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm.
Maytag Dairy Farms
2282 East 8th Street N.
Newton, IA 50208
800-247-2458
Sugar Grove Vineyards & Gathering Place
“Sugar Grove Vineyard and Gathering Place” is situated on 120 acres of fertile farmland amongst rolling hills. Though they no longer produce their own private label wines, they do offer a variety of premier Iowa wines and beer.
The acreage that encompasses the vineyards is replete with wildflowers, a pond and an 1870 grange hall.
In addition to wine tastings held in the historic grange building located on premise, the vineyard owner’s hosts unique special events year round. One of the vineyard’s special events is a favorable combination of wine tasting, history tour and gourmet dinner. Due to the size of the historic grange hall where the events are generally held, they tend to have an exclusive feel and sell out quickly.
Wine tasting are held by appointment only and hours of operation vary by season so it is best to call well in advance of one’s trip
Sugar Grove Vineyards & Gathering Place
6602 Ginger Avenue
Newton, IA 50208
641-831-3843
Jasper County Historical Museum
The “Jasper County Historical Museum” features exhibits dedicated to exploring the history of the county and the Maytag Family legacy. The Maytag Family is credited with creating both Maytag appliances and the much desired “Maytag Blue Cheese.”
One of the most popular and visually striking museum displays is a 40 foot bass relief sculpture by Jasper County artisan, Herman Deaton. The sculpture provides a timeline of Jasper County history in stunning detail. Additional displays include an 1875 barn, 1930’2 Victorian home, blacksmith shop and over 8,000 artifacts in all.
As of now the “Jasper County Historical Museum” is open daily from 1:00 pm to 4:40 pm May through September and admission is free.
Jasper County Historical Museum
1700 S. 15th Avenue West
Newton, IA 50208
641-792-9118
Additional Information
Those would-be visitors to Newton, Iowa may also want to consider a catching a double feature under the stars at the “Valle Drive-In Theater” or a relaxing overnight stay in one of the expertly appointed guest rooms at the “LaCorsette Maison Inn.”
Additional information on the subsequently mentioned establishments as well as other attractions in Newton can be garnered from the city’s tourism website.
