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State Parks: Malabar Farm
4050 Bromfield Road
Lucas, Ohio 44843
Park Office (419) 892-2784
Fax (419) 892-3988
Malabar Inn Restaurant
3645 Pleasant Valley Road
Perrysville, Ohio 44864
(419) 938-5205
1-866-644-6727 for camping reservations
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Malabar Farm in Pleasant Valley was the dream of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Louis Bromfield. Today, visitors can see the house and farm existing just as they did in Bromfield's time.
The outbuildings and pastures still house chickens, goats and beef cattle. The hills are ribboned with strips of corn, wheat, oats and hay while the scenic trails are adorned with nature's bounty.
Guided Tours
Malabar Farm reflects the agricultural tradition of Ohio while focusing on Louis Bromfield's life and philosophies.
- Tours of 32-room Big House are offered year-round, nominal fee
- Wagon tours of the farm are offered May through October, nominal fee
- During the growing season, Malabar Farm offers educational tours of its vegetable garden
Camping
- 15 horseman's camp sites
- Fire rings, picnic tables, drinking water and latrines
- Pets permitted
Trails
- 12 miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding
Pugh Cabin
- Pugh Cabin is a day-use facility for groups up to 50 people
- Can be rented for meetings and group functions from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
- Reservations are required
Picnicking
- A picnic area has tables, grills, drinking water and latrines
Fishing
- Bluegill and catfish can be caught from the farm ponds
- A wheelchair-accessible dock is provided at the Big House Pond
- A valid Ohio fishing license is required
Winter Recreation
- Sledding, ice skating and cross-country skiing are permitted
- Cross country ski rental available at the Big House Gift Shop
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What's happening this week
- An Evening with Mercy Me with special guests Tenth Avenue North and Jonny Diaz at Far Hills
- Bob & Tom Comedy All-Stars at the Victoria
- Burlesque show, strip-tease workshops at Kira's Oasis
- Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs at the Little Art
- In This Moment w/ In Fear and Faith, Agraceful and Motionless In White at McGuffy's House
- Okay Lindon, Me and Mountains, Vanity Theft at Blind Bob's
- Urban Jazz Coalition at Gilly's
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- Bob & Tom Comedy All-Stars at the Victoria
- Chad Mcdonald Cabo Wabo Challenge! at J-Alans
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