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Grantsburg, IL

Creating a solar-powered agritourism destination with heritage skincare and eco-luxury experiences.

• Four-Generation Heritage: The soap recipes represent an unbroken chain of knowledge passed down through four generations of women.
• Solar-Powered Facility: Bone and Bear Farms operates the regions only solar-powered skincare production facility.
• Unique Market Position: No direct competition within a three-hour drive covering major metropolitan areas.
• Community Artisan Partnership: Supporting more than 25 local families through skilled employment opportunities.
• Phased Rollout Strategy: Mitigates risks associated with rural construction and labor availability.

Bone + Bear Farms is developing a solar-powered agritourism destination in Southern Illinois, combining heritage skincare manufacturing, eco-luxury glamping, farm-to-table dining, and educational programming. The company is leveraging its four-generation heritage in soap-making to create The Gilded Goat beauty products, while also offering unique experiences such as mobile laser tag and glamping accommodations. The funds raised will support the completion of key project phases, including infrastructure development and the launch of its beauty product line.

The company aims to provide sustainable employment opportunities for over 25 local families through its community artisan partnership model. Bone + Bear Farms is strategically positioned in a large, underserved market, with no direct competition within a three-hour drive covering major metropolitan areas. The solar installation, scheduled for November 2025, will produce 108% of the company’s energy needs, demonstrating a commitment to long-term sustainability and operational savings. The phased rollout approach mitigates risks associated with rural construction and labor availability, ensuring a disciplined launch of its offerings.

Company Info

Bone + Bear Farms offers a solar-powered agritourism experience with heritage skincare, glamping, and educational activities in Southern Illinois.

Bone + Bear Farms is a family-owned agritourism destination located in Grantsburg, Illinois. The farm combines traditional agricultural practices with modern sustainable initiatives, offering a unique experience that includes eco-luxury glamping, farm-to-table dining, and educational programming. The farm also features The Gilded Goat beauty products, which are crafted using heritage soap-making techniques passed down through four generations.

In addition to its beauty product line, Bone + Bear Farms offers a mobile laser tag experience and plans to open luxury glamping accommodations. The farm is notable for being the first solar-powered skincare production facility in Southern Illinois, supporting local economic development by providing skilled employment opportunities to over 25 families. The farm’s commitment to sustainability and community engagement positions it as a distinctive destination in the region.