About

East Grove Farms is a historic 19th-century farm in Salem, IA, known for growing alternative crops including elderberries, aronia berries, wine grapes, apples, peaches, and plums, and selling elderberry nursery stock such as the 'East Grove' variety. It no longer operates a licensed winery or manufacturing facility, which closed on August 13, 2025, though they produce fermented products for personal use. The farm features rich history tied to the Underground Railroad, a National Register house, restored one-room school, and hosts live music events.

elderberries aronia berries elderberry nursery stock 'East Grove' heirloom green gage plums historic Underground Railroad site
Photos
East Grove Farms hero image Farm historic house Elderberries or crops Historic farm features
What They Make
East Grove elderberry nursery stock
commercial elderberry selection discovered on the farm
other
Awards
Gold Medal, Iowa State Fair Mead Competition 2022 2022
Latest News

Manufacturing facility closed August 13, 2025. Pilot Grove #6 school restoration completed by May 2023 and open to public.