when they come to the farm!” Sundal says of the 20-year-old
miniature donkey that seems to be quite the social butterfl y
and the unoffi cial greeting committee for visitors who come
to Arnett’s. Enthusiastically greeting guests right along with
friendly little Frank, the team
at Arnett’s is unwavering in
their commitment to giving
everyone who comes to the
farm a day—or stay—to
remember, and that’s one of
the very things that keeps
the farm going strong.
“Everyone of the people on
staff genuinely love working
with the horses and making
sure that our guests have the
best experience, and people
can see that,” Sundal goes
on.
Love a long trek through
the trails? Book one of
the farm’s trailrides or take private lessons to perfect your
horsemanship and learn some new skills. For some extended
fun, set up camp on one of their campground spaces and
fall in love with the country at your leisure as you watch
the sunset and give way to a sprinkling of stars in the night
sky. And who
doesn’t love
some farmyard
birthday fun?
Arnett’s has
quite the way
to make the day
unforgettable
for everyone,
complete with
pony rides and
infl atable jump
houses. For the
more serious
events in life,
the Tackroom provides
an ideal venue for hosting
wedding receptions after
exchanging vows out on
the pasture or even for
corporate gatherings.
Getting the community
in on all the excitement,
Arnette’s hosts Friday
Farmhouse Concerts as
well as other events like
the Annual Pumpkin and
Music Fest. Naturally,
you’ll want to take home
a bit of the country with
you, so make sure to stop in at the Boot Shop, where you’ll
fi nd Dallas Hats, Old Gringo Boots, T-shirts, and locally
made jewelry. And for some tasty vittles, Chef Christopher
Holbrook has the smokers
cooking low and slow
with his juicy fare at 30A
Smokehouse at Arnett’s
Gulfside—cranking up the
heat for Friday Farmhouse
Concerts for their newly
launched “dinner and a
show.”
From trail to stable and
everywhere in between,
this is one place where
horsing around is not only
allowed—it’s encouraged.
And they’ll even show you
how it’s done.
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From trail to stable and everywhere in between, this is one place
where horsing around is not only allowed—itʻs encouraged.
30A HorseFarm at Arnett’s Gulfside is located at
613 South County Highway 393
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459.
For more information, call (850) 208-3114
or visit www.arnettfarm30a.com.
Rockin Dopsie, Jr.
Photo by Shelly Swanger
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