Rocky Acre Farm Bed and Breakfast

Galen and Eileen Benner first opened their home to guests in 1965. They had purchased the farm from Eileen’s grandfather who had owned it since the 1920’s. Originally a fruit orchard, they started farming tomatoes and beef and then moved to dairy. The farm was named Rocky Acre after spending many hours out in the fields picking up rocks.

The Benner’s started their farm bed and breakfast with one bedroom and one bath and served both the morning and evening meals. As word spread of this new farm vacation, the Benner’s added rooms. At one time 4 families shared one bath.

Eileen’s instinct for the hospitality business proved profitable by meeting the guests and the B&B industry’s expectations. She expanded so each bedroom had its own bath, provided air conditioning, updated from double to queen and king beds.  Eileen has since passed in December 2025.  Her daughter Holly and daughter in law Amy continue to make renovations and improvements each year.

Galen and Eileen had four sons, two daughters, twenty-three grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Their son Arlin and his wife Deborah owned Yippee Farms and operated the dairy at Rocky Acre till 2025 when they retired.   Their daughter Holly and her husband Kevin along with their son Loren and his wife Amy manage the B&B and take care of the beautiful landscaping. Their other sons and daughter live in the area and visit often.