Visiting Inspiration Acres is like stepping into a Hallmark Christmas movie. Sisters Krista Peterson and Kara Kasten-Olson created a Christmas experience inspired by our family’s dairy farm, honoring the legacy of our late parents while inspiring future generations to create their own holiday traditions.

Our parents have both passed away and that was a little bit of our inspiration in starting the tree farm was how do we keep the farm and legacy going for the next generation.

We started their tree farming journey in 2020. We learned the value of hard work and community growing up on their family’s dairy farm near Richfield.

We were able to purchase some land from a retired Christmas tree grower and mentor in Redgranite. We are proud to carry on the previous owners’ 60-year tradition of growing trees on the land. We are in the process of rehabilitating the land and planting more trees for generations to come.

The Christmas market is located in Slinger near the original family farm. Inspiration Acres is a pop-up market in Slinger open for just two weekends during the holiday season. Visitors can find Wisconsin grown Christmas trees and a variety of handmade holiday decor like porch pots, wreaths and centerpieces. The market features local vendors, transforming the space into the downtown square of your favorite Christmas movie. We also offer classes so guests can build their own creations.  

We feel very fortunate to work together as sisters and business partners. We have each fallen into roles with the businesses that play to their strengths. Krista gravitates towards the outdoors and working with the trees, while Kara manages inventory and logistics at the market.

A few articles about us:

Leaders of the Land®: Inspiration Acres - Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation

Inspiration Acres; evergreen décor ideas | FOX6 Milwaukee

Deeper Roots | Season 2, Episode 6: The Inspirers | Blain's Farm & Fleet Blog