The Elmcrest Acres Folk School came about after years of dreaming. We wanted to be able to work together as a family here, on the family farm.
A love for agriculture, new experiences and most of all socializing made the idea of sharing time at Elmcrest Acres with others very appealing. Two years of researching and planning, another year of building and a dream became reality.
The beautiful golden horses with their flowing white manes and tails first arrived here in the Fall of 1999. This was the beginning of Elmcrest Acres. Being a horse lover all her life Donna convinced Dave he wanted horses too. Haflingers can be traced to Medieval times in the Tyrolean Mountains of what is modern day Austria and Northern Italy. During WWII breeding practices changed to produce a smaller stockier packhorse. Since then effort has been made to return them to their more refined taller height. The versatility of being a riding and driving horse has been emphasized. We love them for their willingness to learn and calm, quiet temperament and we are sure you will too. Horses for sale
What is now Elmcrest Acres, was originally the family dairy farm. Christmas trees have been a part of life here since 1945. Donna's father, Albert, began selling trees on retail lots in the Chicago area. Originally just wild trees cut from the woods, the business has evolved to where it is today. In 1979 Albert and his wife Stella began planting trees on their former dairy farm. This provided control over the quality of their product. In 1985 Donna graduated from Michigan State University's Landscape and Nursery program. In 1995 they started the Christmas in the Country weekends that are still happening today. With the passing of Donna's parents, Wetthuhn Christmas Trees became a much loved part of Elmcrest Acres. Donna and Dave are proud to offer their trees on Dave's retail lot in Paletine Illinois and to select wholesale buyers as well as locally.
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The Elmcrest Acres Folk School came about after years of dreaming. We wanted to be able to work together as a family here, on the family farm.
The beautiful golden horses with their flowing white manes and tails first arrived here in the Fall of 1999. This was the beginning of Elmcrest Acres. Being a horse lover all her life Donna convinced Dave he wanted horses too. Haflingers can be traced to Medieval times in the Tyrolean Mountains of what is modern day Austria and Northern Italy. During WWII breeding practices changed to produce a smaller stockier packhorse. Since then effort has been made to return them to their more refined taller height. The versatility of being a riding and driving horse has been emphasized. We love them for their willingness to learn and calm, quiet temperament and we are sure you will too. 
What is now Elmcrest Acres, was originally the family dairy farm. Christmas trees have been a part of life here since 1945. Donna's father, Albert, began selling trees on retail lots in the Chicago area. Originally just wild trees cut from the woods, the business has evolved to where it is today. In 1979 Albert and his wife Stella began planting trees on their former dairy farm. This provided control over the quality of their product. In 1985 Donna graduated from Michigan State University's Landscape and Nursery program. In 1995 they started the Christmas in the Country weekends that are still happening today. With the passing of Donna's parents, Wetthuhn Christmas Trees became a much loved part of