Itineraries Lane’s End Farm and Bluegrass Distillers September 14, 2026 Enjoy a day combining the best of Kentucky’s Horse Country and the Kentucky Bourbon Trail with a visit to Lane’s End Farm and Bluegrass Distillers at Elkwood Farm. See champion stallions and meet mares & foals before getting an inside look at how Kentucky bourbon is distilled and bottled. This itinerary is based off of tour offerings in Summer and Fall of 2026. TOUR Sitting on 2,300 acres, Lane’s End Farm is one of Kentucky’s leading Thoroughbred breeding operations. During this experience guests will get a tour of the stallion complex and learn about the rich history of the farm. Their stallion division is home to champions such as Flightline, Candy Ride, Liam’s Map, and Union Rags. Guests will learn about each stallion’s race record, pedigree, and progeny. A handful of stallions will be brought out for guests to view, similar to showings for clients assessing which stallions they might breed to their mares. The Lane’s End Farm Stallion Tour is offered six days a week at 10 a.m., which can be booked by clicking here. The stallion tour at Lane’s End Farm Versailles, Kentucky Honor A.P. at Lane’s End Farm in Versailles, Kentucky TOUR Stay for the Lane’s End Shuttle Tour for a well-rounded experience at this famed farm. The shuttle experience takes guests to see the nursery division, where they could meet mares and foals, yearlings and retired broodmares. This tour is interactive for guests to get hands on with mares and foals. Among their retired mares is the famed Zenyatta, who is now retired from racing and breeding. The Lane’s End Farm shuttle experience is offered six days a week at 11:30 am. This tour can be booked separately by clicking here. The shuttle tour of Lane’s End Farm in Versailles, Kentucky The shuttle tour of Lane’s End Farm in Versailles, Kentucky EXPLORE After spending the morning at Lane’s End Farm, head to lunch at the Brown Barrel in downtown Midway. It is named in honor of Winston Eugene Peace who made bourbon barrels for more than 25 years. One of their most notable dishes is the classic Kentucky hot brown. They also offer a nice selection of bourbon for sale to complete Kentucky experience. Click here to check out their website and learn more. The Brown Barrel is 10 minutes (5.4 miles) from Lane’s End Farm. The Brown Barrel in Midway, Kentucky The Brown Barrel in Midway, Kentucky EXPLORE After lunch, head over to Bluegrass Distillers at Elkwood Farm. They were founded in 2012, starting the operation in Lexington before moving to Elkwood Farm in Midway. Bluegrass Distillers is a small batch distillery that hand mashes their grain, which has earned their spirits national recognition. They offer tours and tastings and be sure not to miss their feature Bourbon and Chocolate Pairing Tasting! Bluegrass Distillers offers tours from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm every hour, 7 days a week. Click here to check their schedule and book a tour. Bluegrass Distillers is located 12 minutes (6.6 miles) from Lane’s End Farm. Bluegrass Distillers at Elkwood Farm in Midway, Kentucky. The stunning Elkwood Farm, home to Bluegrass Distillers. Note: This itinerary is a suggestion only and is based on a sample of what tours may be available summer and fall of 2026. Each Horse Country tour requires that guests be ticketed in advance. Tickets are available for purchase at www.visithorsecountry.com or by calling 859-963-1004. Though this info has been researched & is being shared in good faith, tour availability is subject to change.
