Simmie ColonyFarming & Agricultural Services in Admiral, Saskatchewan

Hutterite Colony Farm, Honey, Berries & Sheds near Simmie, Saskatchewan in Admiral, Saskatchewan

Simmie Colony is a Hutterite farming community in the Bone Creek area of southwest Saskatchewan, with a mailing address at Admiral and its namesake hamlet of Simmie, on Highways 343 and 631, about 50 kilometres southwest of Swift Current. According to the Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online (GAMEO), the colony is a member of the Dariusleut branch of the Hutterian Brethren and was established in the early 1960s as a division from New York Colony in Alberta. In more recent years it has itself helped to start new colonies, including Sunset Colony near Admiral.

A Colony With Many Enterprises

The colony's listing describes a farm with a wide product range, and that variety is typical of a well-established colony. Its offerings include mixed farming and grain, berries, poultry and honey. A meat shop is also listed, and the colony builds custom sheds, including small garden sheds. Many Hutterite colonies produce both the food and the finished goods that local customers want to buy directly, and Simmie Colony's list of products suggests it welcomes neighbours who come looking for them.

Shopping the Colony

Food: Customers who like to buy close to the source can ask about seasonal berries, honey and poultry, and about the meat shop. Honey is a good example of a product that rewards buying direct, since flavour changes with season and flowers, and a local jar is often a better choice than imported blends. Because the colony is a working farm, availability varies by season.

Sheds: If you need a place for garden tools, a small workshop or extra storage, the colony's custom shed builders can discuss sizes and options. Custom construction lets you match a shed to a site, from a compact garden shed to a larger outbuilding.

Visiting & Contact

Simmie Colony is located at RR 1, Admiral, Saskatchewan (postal code S0N 0B0). Please phone ahead before visiting: 306-297-6304 or 306-741-2204. Manager Jerry Hofer is listed as the contact. A colony is a private community and working farm, so calling first is the best way to arrange a purchase and make sure someone is available to help you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Simmie Colony? Near the hamlet of Simmie in the Bone Creek area of southwest Saskatchewan, with an Admiral mailing address.

What products are listed? Grain, berries, poultry, honey, meat shop products and custom sheds.

How do I order a shed? Call a colony phone number above to discuss size, style and timing.

Is the colony open to visitors? Please call ahead; it is a private working community.