About Us

Our Mission

Timberlane Farm Museum illustrates the farming heritage and family life of the Colorado Big Thompson Valley from 1860 to 1940 with restored homes, artifacts, photographs, documentation, and living farm exhibits. The museum will host demonstrations and events for visitors to experience the day-to-day lives of the early valley residents.

Louise Osborn Gardels

Louise Osborn Gardels was raised in the frame house built by her father Milo Kenneth Osborn on Timberlane Farm. Since Kenneth's death in 1973, she has owned and managed the property.

In developing Timberlane Farm as a museum, Louise is fulfilling a dream that she shared with her father, Kenneth, for many years. It is her vision that the museum serve the community as an historical and educational resource for people of all ages. The facilities are handi-capped-accessible to the extent possible, within the parameters of historical accuracy.

Action Items

Current Action Items include the following:

• Inventory current collections.

• Complete restoration on small buildings.

• Search for additional permanent staff.

• Find donor support in addition to grants.
   (Contact Louise Gardels for information.)