THEIR OWN WORLD. Bifrost Farms offers a little bit of everything from their own homemade grub to its goat farm, to its boarding kennel for dogs. (Photo by Brittany Olson)

Joel and Meg Wittenmyer, owners at Bifrost Farms in Boyceville, moved to the area from Colorado and have refined their renowned offerings to the Valley: namely, Texas kolaches, homemade pizza dough, and a boarding kennel for dogs.

Until recently used as a creamery offering crafted goat cheeses made on-site with their Mini-Nubian
goats, the kitchen space was converted to a commercial kitchen. “There wasn’t anything like that around our area, and we wanted to help the community any way we could,” Meg said.

“We like (to be) able to offer a licensed kitchen for farmers and other small businesses that would like to create value-added products” but aren’t able to invest in a commercial kitchen, she continued. The kitchen is used by Bifrost and is available for rent to other businesses in the area.

Joel and Meg Wittenmyer at a farmer's market. (Additional photos via Facebook)

With their own recipes beloved by the Valley, Joel cooks up delicious European-style eats inspired from his culinary past that you can find on the farm, at farmer’s markets, and soon, at local co-ops in Menomonie, Eau Claire, and Stillwater, Minnesota.

While Joel uses his culinary skills in the kitchen, Meg runs the boarding kennel by herself. “I like to call us a ‘Holistic Boarding Kennel,’ ” she started. “Not only do we board dogs, but I am a certified massage and acupressure therapist, as well as (educated in) canine nutrition. I also
do Reiki on dogs, if they are anxious or stressed while boarding.”

Meg also offers consultations on canine nutrition and ensures dog owners that their pets are not only well cared for but also loved while staying at the farm. The farm’s own acreage and curated care speak volumes as through their solid, five-star reputation.

Its namesake, “Bifrost,” is inspired by the Norse myth of Bifrost Bridge – the bridge of transformation. While some may think that a kitchen and kennel business existing together may seem odd, the Wittenmyers use their own expertise to bring refined care to the Valley in hopes of transforming and supporting local businesses and dogs’ lives.

Learn more about Bifrost Farms (E2062 930th Ave., Boyceville) online and find information on how to rent the kitchen or board your dog(s),. Keep up with Bifrost Farms on Facebook.