Speirs Farm

Speirs Farm is a five-acre park in Tooele, Utah, built around the restored homestead of Scottish immigrant George Speirs, who settled the valley in 1863 and became known as the first person in Utah to cultivate asparagus from seed. His great-granddaughter, Barbara Barlow, and her husband Harold began restoring the property in 1993, saving the original 1800s log cabin and heirloom plants — including grapevines and rhubarb dating to Speirs' own garden — and the park was formally dedicated in 1997. Today the grounds hold a covered patio, a Chinese Garden, a Wild West corner, and a large open field, giving hosts a mix of shaded and open-air settings for weddings, receptions, business meetings, class reunions, and family gatherings. The park is free and open to the public for picnics and casual visits, with private events booked by appointment Monday through Saturday.