After 41 years of ownership by the Wilson family, Colorado’s venerable White Fence Farm has changed hands. The new owners, P&C Family Farm Restaurants, led by business partners and hospitality veterans Craig Caldwell and Tom Piercy, said they won’t change the family-friendly ambience nor chicken dinner menu.
“It took me a long time to find the right owner,” said Charlie Wilson, whose family converted their Lakewood property into the destination restaurant. “It takes a certain type of person with the know-how, experience and love of the community to become the proprietor of our family legacy. We had numerous conversations, but it never felt right until I met Tom and Craig. Tom grew up with the original White Fence Farm in Joliet (Ill.). His childhood memories are similar to mine; he understands the joy, challenges and surprises. I never wanted this place to grow stale and old, I needed someone with enthusiasm and innovation and these guys were perfect. And, the most important part, they aren’t going to change a thing, except for a few family photos on the wall.”
The 80-acre Wilson Farm was an original working hay and cattle farm. Today, it operates as a family enclave including the Americana Barn with Granny’s and a farmhouse stage, Country Cottage, OK Corral, Carriage House, Waterside Walk, Hospitality House, Gazebo, Silo, Pig Chute, Colorado Christmas year-round, Carriage Rides and more. More than 5 million chicken dinner have been served since 1973.
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