Tony and Kim Larimer
We are a dedicated, hardworking, and spirited couple who thrive on new challenges and fresh adventures. With a deep love for the outdoors and a heart for simple living, we are passionate about nurturing the land and growing healthy, fresh produce for our family and the community we cherish.
Our Family
We fell in love in 1994 and were married in 1998, beginning a life built on faith, hard work, and family. Along the way, we have been incredibly blessed with our loving and brilliant children — our son Gage and his partner Lilly, our daughter Christi and son-in-law Thomas — and our two precious grandchildren, Zeke and Zoe, who bring endless joy to our days.
Our family is the heart behind everything we do. Together, we work side by side on the farm to grow quality produce, create meaningful experiences, and offer fun, memory-making fall activities for other families to enjoy.
At Larimer’s Neck of the Woods, it truly is a family affair — and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
About Tony
Tony has never shied away from hard work. From a young age, he discovered a passion for carpentry and quickly put his skills to use, working in various areas of construction throughout high school and beyond — from building homes to helping construct bridges. In 1998, he joined the Carpenter’s Union and has spent his life building, creating, and working with his hands ever since.
A true jack of all trades, Tony is always willing to learn something new and tackle any challenge that comes his way. His curiosity and craftsmanship extend beyond the job site and into the outdoors. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoys hunting, exploring, and blacksmithing. When he steps away from work and farm life, you’ll often find him walking the property or visiting local farms, searching for pieces of history in the form of Native American artifacts.
About Kim
Kim began her career in bookkeeping at a local hotel and restaurant before transitioning into banking. In 2000, she stepped away from the financial world to work alongside her parents in their concrete business. There, she learned the fine art of finishing concrete and decorative stamped concrete — and cherished every minute spent working side by side with her dad.
What started as helping a friend with bookkeeping on the side soon grew into full self-employment, managing the books for six local companies. While she has a sharp mind for numbers and business, Kim’s heart has always belonged to something a little more grounded.
A self-proclaimed garden rebel with a touch of hippie soul, Kim finds her joy with her hands in the dirt and her face in the sunshine. She loves learning new skills, tending flowers, talking to her fruit trees (and her chickens), and yes — singing out loud on the lawn mower without apology. She believes in growing things — plants, people, and dreams.
Kim cherishes the simple life, with home and family at the center of everything she does. Her love for people flows from her strong relationship with God, and she is the warm smile that welcomes you to Larimer’s Neck of the Woods.
Larimer’s Neck of the Woods: Our Farm Story
In May of 2012, Tony and Kim purchased 12 acres of wooded land just north of Idaville, Indiana, surrounded by rolling countryside and quiet rural farms. The property was overgrown and worn, with an old rundown trailer as its only occupant — but where others saw neglect, they saw possibility. They envisioned building their own little farm tucked away in the country.
Over the next four years, they poured their blood, sweat, and yes — literal tears — into clearing, rebuilding, and transforming the land into what they now call their slice of heaven. Long days and late nights were spent making essential upgrades and bringing new life to the property.
But beyond the hard work, they infused the land with their personality and heart. Vibrant flowers began to bloom. An orchard of apple and pear trees took root. A firepit became the gathering place. It was there, under open skies and surrounded by family and friends, that countless conversations were shared — full of laughter, storytelling, meaningful talks, and maybe even a drink or two.
Out of those special evenings came a name that simply stuck — a nickname that captured both the place and the feeling of it all: Larimer’s Neck of the Woods.
In 2013, Kim was gifted what quickly became a sacred spot on the property — the all-important “thinking swing” that hangs from the big oak tree affectionately known as the Tree of Life. That tree would later become the symbol of Larimer’s Neck of the Woods, lovingly sketched by their son, Gage, and thoughtfully designed by their daughter, Christi.
At the end of long days filled with hard work, Tony and Kim would sit side by side on that swing, gently swaying as they looked out over their land — watching their vision slowly come to life. The thinking swing became a place of dreaming, praying, planning, and sometimes simply catching their breath.
It was there that many big decisions were made — including the choice to build their forever home. In November of 2016, they were blessed to move in just in time for Thanksgiving, where Tony and Gage carried on tradition by making their homemade noodles.
Then in the fall of 2018, another opportunity presented itself: the chance to purchase 10.5 acres of farmland adjacent to their home. Taking a leap of faith, they said yes — expanding not just their property, but their dream.
In 2020, the entire family planted pumpkins, gourds, melons, and sweet corn in their new field. It was a year of learning curves and a few mistakes — but also tremendous growth and success. That summer, they proudly sold their first sweet corn, watermelon, and honey melon to the community. By fall, they opened their pumpkin patch and apple orchard to the public.
Today, as they look toward the future of Larimer’s Neck of the Woods, they are filled with excitement and gratitude. Their heart is to continue growing their small farm — offering fresh, healthy produce, flourishing apple and pear trees, and a joyful fall harvest experience for families to gather and make memories.
The roots are deep, the dreams are big, and this little slice of heaven is still growing.
Stay tuned… and watch as we grow. 🌿
