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Tucked between Excelsior Springs and Liberty, the Pharis Farm stands as a living reminder of Missouri’s rural past and the people who shaped it. From its 1836 founding by the Bell family to its transformation into a conservation-minded educational farm under Donald and Helen Pharis, the 160-acre property continues to preserve its history through community tours, agriculture exhibits, and hands-on learning experiences.
From choosing the right perennials to watering before sunrise, Laurie Stuckey laid out a step-by-step guide for weathering Missouri’s summer climate. Her advice, shared at a community workshop, blends environmental science with hands-on gardening experience.
From quilting bees and card parties to cornerstone ceremonies and English stone donations, the story of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is one of local devotion and transatlantic ties. Nearly a century later, the church remains a center of worship and tradition, echoing the prayers and perseverance of those who first imagined it.
The answered questions, showed off their talents, and won the crowd over as dozens gathered to see who would bring home the crown in the eighth reinstatement of Little Mr & Miss Waterfest.