Wayne Armacost

Finley Farms

Located on the banks of the Finley River in Ozark, Missouri, Finley Farms is restoring and reimagining the historic Ozark Mill property to create a sprawling nature-based gathering place and farm-forward dining destination. Initially built in 1833 and preserved with care, The Ozark Mill serves as the heart of the property. After retiring as the last commercially operating watermill in Missouri, Johnny Morris, noted conservationist and founder of Bass Pro Shops, purchased The Mill with a vision for a riverfront restaurant. In 2018, a team of talented engineers and construction workers rolled the entire mill back from the riverbank so its foundation could be restored and elevated from the hungry flood waters of the Finley River. The Ozark Mill reopened to the public in September 2021. Together, Morris and his daughter Megan Stack have worked to make Finley Farms a historic attraction that symbolizes the spirit of the Ozarks. The property also features a riverfront chapel, historic bridge, coffee shop and farm.