Enjoy Your Visit—Imagine Living Here
At Middlebrook, life is rooted in community, nature, and connection. As Iowa’s first agrihood, it offers a unique blend of modern living and farm-to-table experiences. Charming homes with inviting front porches create a welcoming streetscape, while scenic trails and a thriving community garden bring neighbors together.
Residents enjoy fresh produce from the Farm Stand, seasonal gatherings like Friday at the Farm, and the relaxed rhythm of a walkable, farm-centered lifestyle. Whether you're here for the day or dreaming of a home that feels more connected to the land, Middlebrook invites you to explore what makes this place so special.
Welcome
Overview
Discover Middlebrook and all the activities in that area
Middlebrook aims to build a vibrant network of neighborhoods for families of all ages that nourish community through healthy food, farming, lively local events, and diversified local businesses creating deep rooted pride and attachment to the land. Each of the tranquil residential neighborhoods have access to vibrant agricultural enclaves, natural parks, and trail connectivity as well as the convenience of a pedestrian-focused town center.
In 2019, Middlebrook relocated and refurbished a historic timber frame barn, making it a focal point of Middlebrook Farm and activity lawn. This charming barn opens to a sprawling green area, offering an ideal setting to embrace the Agrihood and connect with agriculture.
As well, in 2022, Middlebrook restored a historic one-room 1900 schoolhouse that once provided kindergarten through high school education. Restored and preserved to maintain its original character by Diligent Development, The Mercantile now serves as a centerpiece for our commercial area, just as it once served as a centerpiece for the rural town of Cumming.
Experince Middlebrook
Iowa's First Agrihood
Middlebrook Agrihood
Middlebrook is a place to slow down, explore, and connect. Start your morning with a coffee at The Mercantile, then return in the evening to unwind with a drink at the bar. Stop by the Farm Stand for fresh produce and eggs when in season, take a stroll on scenic trails, or relax in the community garden. Don’t miss Friday at the Farm, where good food, live music, and great company bring people together.
Whether you’re here for the day or just passing through, we invite you to experience the charm and connection that make Middlebrook feel like home.
4300 Cumming Ave, Cumming, IA 50061, USA
(515) 309-0705
Middlebrook Meadow
Middlebrook Meadow is a 50+ acre nature preserve, featuring 1.5 miles of walking trails, native grasses and flowers, a pond teeming with wildlife, and friendly grazing farm animals.
This scenic meadow serves as a connecting point between Middlebrook, the Great Western Bike Trail, and Wilson’s Orchard and Farm, creating a harmonious blend of nature and community.
Wilson's Orchard & Farm
With a 40-year history of production in Iowa City, Middlebrook proudly welcomes Wilson’s Orchard as a cornerstone of the Agrihood community.
Their integrated facility showcases a cider bar, restaurant, bakery, and a farm market, complete with extensive indoor and outdoor seating areas as well as a private event space.
Wilson’s Orchard & Farm is a year-round destination and opened its doors after years of planning and planting in the spring of 2024.
The Farm
Middlebrook’s two-acre town garden offers a diverse range of organic produce, from melons and tomatoes to sweet corn and pumpkins.
With seasonal changes, frequent visits are a must to discover new, delicious offerings at our self-service Farm Stand! A newly installed high tunnel greenhouse completes year-round gardening capabilities at the Middlebrook Farm.
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