Your Personal Farmers
Marc and Luis Bernard dreamed of owning a farm. Marc, an executive chef for Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants at the time, figured it would be a few years out. His spouse, Luis, was earning his master’s degree and wanted to start his career as a special education teacher first.
But an opportunity presented itself in 2011 and they purchased a home with a barn on a five-acre property in Elburn, Illinois. They didn’t have any real experience but a part of the excitement would be learning, figuring it all out. They started from scratch, carving out growing areas, planting raspberry bushes and apple trees.
Today, they’re farming 18 acres, raising heirloom pigs, free-range chickens and pasture eggs. Several hives produce honey. Helping the goats birth their kids has become a regular practice. They installed a hoop house, allowing them to farm almost year-round.
The work is demanding but the Bernards couldn’t be more fulfilled. The farm has become an integral part of the community, welcoming residents to their twice-weekly farmstand and special events. They also have a presence at the nearby Wheaton Farmer’s Market on Saturdays.
Stop by for the next farmstand to try the heritage hog bacon or Rustic Road Farm honey. If there’s a vegetable variety you’ve always wanted to grow, share your passion with the Bernards.
Your local farmers are looking forward to meeting you.
The Farmstand at rustic road farm
Elburn, IL 60119,
Wednesdays 9am–6pm
Thursdays 3pm–6pm, Curbside Pickup Pre-orders only
Fridays 3pm–7pm, June–October
Saturdays 9am–2pm, Year-Round
What our customers say
Love every thing about Rustic Road. Best chicken salad of my life...best corn chowder in the world according to my husband.
Suzanne
April, 2 2022
My husband says this is the best Kung Pao beef he's ever had! : )
Janet
March 27, 2022
Values matter... both my body and soul benefit from the stewardship and standards upheld by Rustic Road.
MW
March 19, 2022
Best humans -loving the earth and the people around them!!
Square User
March 12, 2022
Good food, great people, real environment- love Rustic Road!
Katie S.
March 5, 2022
What a delightful place (& people & animals & food)! Chef’s delights are amazingly good as well, every single time. Personal favorites include Spicy Peanut Noodles & Carrot Cake! We are thankful for you and your efforts, Marc & Luis! Good times and happy bellies.
RR
March 2022
They were busy when we were there on a Saturday morning, but we were able to hold goats pretty quickly and there was no wait to check out.
AP
March 2022
Such nice people, but let me tell you about the bacon and gumbo...Ohhhh so good. I live over an hour away but I would go back in a heartbeat. My only regret is not getting more while we were there.
EK
February 2022
We love the organic veggies, soups, salad dressings, etc., and visiting the goats!
Square User
January 29, 2022
Thank you for helping to keep our community healthy with your quality food products!
TR
January 15, 2022
We love everyone at Rustic Road Farm. Mark and Luis are the best and their food quality and selection is amazing!!!
KU
January 9, 2022
We went here specifically to see the goats but came away with so much more. They had a farm stand where you could buy fresh dairy and produce. I bought fresh eggs, mushrooms, and goat cheese. They save greens for you to feed the goats as a bonus. So after you leave the farmstand, grab some greens and feed the goats!
ST
January, 2022
