Keeping It In The Family
Since November 2021, five members of the Busch family own and operate Grant’s Farm. Our shared
goal is to keep this unique piece of family and national history intact for generations to come. We
have so many fond memories here and invite you to create your own with your family.
Andrew Busch
“I love watching the glee and utter amazement in the eyes of our guests, admiring the animals and natural beauty of Grant’s Farm.”
Andrew Busch
Andrew Busch
“I love watching the glee and utter amazement in the eyes of our guests, admiring the animals and natural beauty of Grant’s Farm.”
Peter Busch
"I remember attending all the beautiful parties that my mother and father would host at the Bauernhof and the Big House."
Peter Busch
Peter Busch
"I remember attending all the beautiful parties that my mother and father would host at the Bauernhof and the Big House."
Beatrice Busch Von Gontard
"We used to ride our horses through herds of bison, elk, deer, and exotic cattle in Deer Park."
Beatrice Busch von Gontard
Beatrice Busch Von Gontard
"We used to ride our horses through herds of bison, elk, deer, and exotic cattle in Deer Park."
Robert Hermann Jr.
"Grant's Farm is filled with years of happy memories...family gatherings filled with laughter, amazing people sharing stories around the dinner table, and sneaking in card games in the kitchen!"
Robert Hermann Jr.
Robert Hermann Jr.
"Grant's Farm is filled with years of happy memories...family gatherings filled with laughter, amazing people sharing stories around the dinner table, and sneaking in card games in the kitchen!"
Trudy Busch Valentine
"I love that my dad taught me how to drive a coach with four horses. He was a perfectionist and pushed me hard to do it right. Dad had a very big and loving heart."
Trudy Busch Valentine
Trudy Busch Valentine
"I love that my dad taught me how to drive a coach with four horses. He was a perfectionist and pushed me hard to do it right. Dad had a very big and loving heart."
The History ofGrant’s Farm
Grant’s Farm has been in the Busch family since 1903. There are many illustrious people and milestones that make up the property’s history. The roots of Grant’s Farm go deep, as does the love and care the Dent, Grant and Busch families have all shared for this special place.
1820
Colonel Frederic Dent, father-in-law of General and President Ulysses S. Grant, purchases the White Haven property in St. Louis County.
1855
Ulysses S. Grant and his wife Julia begin to build Grant's Cabin near White Haven. They call it Hardscrabble because of its unattractive looks.
1903
August Anheuser Busch Sr., President CEO of Anheuser-Busch, purchases the Dent / Grant property.
1903
Cyrus G. Blanke, president of the C.F. Blanke Tea & Coffee Company of St. Louis, acquires Grant's Cabin for $8000 to display his products at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair.
1907
August Sr. purchases Grant's Cabin and moves it to Grant's Farm. Today, the Cabin stands approximately 1 mile south from its original location.
1910
Construction of the German-style Bauernhof, the first permanent building on Grant's Farm begins.
Cir. 1940
After her husband August Sr. passes, Alice Busch builds the "Cottage" to spend her later years.
1954
August Jr., known as Gussie, and his Swiss-born wife Trudy reopen the Big House as their primary residence.
1954
With the support of Gussie, Anheuser-Busch opens Grant's Farm to the public. The company introduces the tradition of complimentary beer sample for guests of age.
2021
Five members of the Busch family assume operations of Grant's Farm from Anheuser-Busch to continue the family legacy at this historic property. Doug Stagner becomes the first president of Grant's Farm.
2021
Anheuser-Busch becomes the premier partner of Grant's Farm.
2023
Grant's Farm celebrates its 120-Year Anniversary of being owned by the Busch Family and part of the St. Louis landscape.
Our Team
Grant's Farm is managed by our experienced, locally-based leadership team.
Steve Byrd
General Manager
Craig Thomas
Curator, Animal Care
Patrick Cummings
Director, Culinary
Jeanna Kasten
Director, Finance
Matt Morgan
Manager, Merchandise
Nash Miller
Manager, Guest Operations
Jenny Kraus-Smith
Manager, Family Estate
James Caldwell
Manager, Special Events
Zach Breckle
Manager, Communications
Darryl Politte
Manager, Facilities
Doug Stagner
Advisor to the Board
Thank you to our long-time partners who treasure Grant's Farm as much as we do.
