The seasons for the iconic Knaus Berry Farm cinnamon rolls have finally come. The farm is in the Redland of Miami and opens only from October to April. Folks line up for their delicious baked products even in the chilly winds. It is an excellent destination for family excursions.
After the tragic death of the co-owner, Rachel Knaus Grafe, the farm has finally reopened. The Knaus family has been running the store for over 50 years and made a spot in the local people’s hearts.
Follow the whole article to learn more about the Iconic bakery store in Florida.
History of Knaus Berry
The Knaus Berry Farm land was founded by two brothers, Jess, the father of Ray and Russell, and their uncle Harley. Around 1924, the brothers moved to Miami from Missouri. In 1926, when the hurricane ended, they started to grow vegetables on 80 acres of land. The farm was near the area where Homestead Air Reserve Base now is. They built two-story houses not far away from where the farm is now.
The owners of the current farm, Ray and Russell spent their whole childhood there. However, in 1942, when the German military disrupted sending off the Florida coast, they decided to move back to Missouri. In 1956, the Knaus brothers returned and started the farm again by growing berries. They opened the berry land for the local residents for U-picks and built a bakery named Knaus Berry Farm.
Tragic Death of the Owner
After the death of Ray, his two daughters Rachel 66, and Susan 63 inherited the family business. Rachel’s husband, Herbert Grafe 68 is also helping them to run the farm business.
On February 17, the co-owner Rachel Knaus Grafe died after her son Travis Grafe beat her. Rachel was found unconscious on the floor with a big flashlight aside. It has been reported that her son went to a neighbor’s house after beating her mother and told the neighbor he would kill her. Not too later, the police arrested him.
It has been reported that Travis, 40 had a severe brain injury 20 years ago in a car accident. In 2013, that injury declared him incomplete to stand the case trial of burglary, assault, and illegal occupancy of a firebomb. On Instagram post-Sunday, Knaus Berry Farm posted “You are family, You have been a great support and inspiration.”
Berry Picking
This farm has been a popular attraction nowadays for its U-picks. Stay updated through their social media or website for special events. Be ready for a family outing while taking advantage of the berry-picking seasons. Grab a basket and head after the berry stand where rows of fruits and veggies await. Those who love to pick their strawberries in a traditional way can find the old-fashioned rows of strawberry patches beside them. To enjoy a family fun time, visit Homestead and capture sweet family moments.
The Iconic Cinnamon Rolls
The Knaus Berry Farm opens from October to mid-April, and hundreds of people from South Florida line up for their freshly baked cinnamon rolls. The store located on Southwest 248th Street, near 160th Avenue in southwest Miami-Dade, has already captured thousands of hearts. While the farm is famous for its cinnamon rolls, it also offers delicious strawberry shakes, coffee, cookies, ice-creams, and other savory food products.
Wrapping Up
Get ready to pick up ripe berries and tomatoes when they are in season at Knaus Berry Farm. The U-picks are available from 8 am to 4 pm and the bakery is open from 8 am to 5 pm every Monday to Saturday. People wait hours for their freshly baked cinnamon rolls and strawberry shakes. If you are planning for a visit, expect a line specifically on Saturdays.
FAQs
The Knaus Berry Farm is located on Southwest 248th Street, near 160th Avenue in southwest Miami-Dade.
After Ray Knaus died in 2015, his daughters Rachel and Susan ran the business. Rachel’s husband Herbert Grafe also helped them in running the farm.
It has been reported that Rachel Knaus Grafe’s son Travis Grafe beat him with a large flashlight and she was found unconscious on the floor. After a few weeks, she died having severe injuries on her head and chest.
Knaus Berry Farm is situated on around 80 acres of land.
Knaus Berry Farm opens from October to mid-April. The U-picks are open from 8 am to 4 pm and the bakery is open from 8 am to 5 pm every Monday to Saturday.