Prairie Market, Greenhouse, and Community Hub
A future‑forward market and greenhouse bringing fresh food, heritage, and design to Forsyth’s historic Main Street.
The Yellowstone Prairie Market at Mémé’s Greenhouse is a community‑driven project to restore a 1931 Main Street building, create a year‑round market for local and Native producers, and build a greenhouse that hosts workshops, dinners, and youth entrepreneurship programs.
The Market
Daily and seasonal produce, local goods, and Native‑made products in a restored Main Street storefront.
The Greenhouse
A future conservatory for growing, workshops, seed exchanges, floral design, and community dinners.
The Nonprofit
A charitable arm focused on food access, heritage preservation, youth entrepreneurship, and community revitalization.
Rooted in History
The project is housed in a 1931 Wolke & Faust building on Forsyth’s historic Main Street. Inspired by Mémé’s greenhouse and prairie upbringing, the market blends small‑town hospitality with thoughtful design—honoring the past while building a resilient future for local families, producers, and artists.
Mission
Community Access to Fresh Food
Make fresh produce, pantry staples, and prepared foods more accessible to families, seniors, and veterans in Rosebud County.
Support Local & Native Producers
Provide a dignified, well‑designed space for local growers, Native artists, and small food businesses to sell and test products.
Revitalize the Historic District
Restore a Main Street building, activate the sidewalk, and create a destination that draws visitors and investment into Forsyth.
About the Project
The Yellowstone Prairie Market at Mémé’s Greenhouse is a phased community development project combining a Main Street market, a future greenhouse conservatory, and a nonprofit focused on food access and heritage preservation. The vision is simple: create a beautiful, functional space where people can buy fresh food, learn, gather, and celebrate the prairie.
Heritage & Story
- Located in a 1931 Wolke & Faust building in Forsyth’s historic downtown.
- Named in honor of Mémé, whose greenhouse, garden, and table shaped generations of family and community.
- Designed to feel like a prairie‑European conservatory—warm, welcoming, and rooted in place.
Project Goals
- Restore and activate a historic Main Street building.
- Provide a year‑round market for local and Native producers.
- Build a greenhouse for education, growing, and community events.
- Establish a nonprofit to support food access and heritage programs.
Structure for Grants & Lenders
Phase 1: Market & Storefront
Interior build‑out, basic equipment, vendor stalls, and initial programming in the existing building.
Phase 2: Greenhouse & Outdoor Space
Conservatory construction, outdoor seating, garden beds, and workshop infrastructure.
Phase 3: Nonprofit Programs
Food access initiatives, youth entrepreneurship, heritage projects, and community partnerships.
Vendor Application
The Yellowstone Prairie Market is designed as a respectful, well‑organized space for local growers, makers, and Native artists. We welcome vendors who care about quality, community, and the prairie.
Who Can Apply
- Local farmers and gardeners selling produce, eggs, or honey.
- Small food businesses testing baked goods, preserves, or prepared items.
- Native artists and craftspeople offering art, textiles, jewelry, or traditional goods.
- Youth entrepreneurs with supervised projects.
Vendor Expectations
- Commitment to food safety and clear labeling.
- Respectful, inclusive conduct with customers and fellow vendors.
- Participation in market communication and scheduling.
How to Apply
To express interest in becoming a vendor, please send a short introduction, product list, and any relevant licenses or certifications to:
Email: info@yellowstoneprairiemarket.org
A simple online form will be added as the project moves into active operations. Until then, email is the best way to start the conversation.
Native Partnerships
The Yellowstone Prairie Market is committed to building respectful, long‑term partnerships with Native artists, producers, and community leaders. The goal is not just to “feature” Native work, but to create a shared space where heritage, craft, and economic opportunity are honored.
Commitments
- Prioritized vendor space for Native artists and producers.
- Clear, fair compensation and transparent agreements.
- Respect for cultural protocols and storytelling.
- Opportunities for youth mentorship and skill‑building.
Areas of Collaboration
- Art and textiles that reflect prairie and tribal heritage.
- Food products and ingredients rooted in tradition.
- Workshops, talks, and cultural events in the greenhouse and market.
Native partners interested in shaping this project are invited to reach out early, before final design decisions are made, so the space can reflect shared priorities.
Donate
Donations help move the Yellowstone Prairie Market at Mémé’s Greenhouse from vision to reality. Your support funds seeds, equipment, youth programs, and the restoration of a historic Main Street building.
Primary Giving Platform
We plan to use a modern, nonprofit‑friendly platform such as GiveButter for campaign‑based giving, with options for one‑time and recurring donations.
Payment Options (Planned)
What Your Donation Supports
- Seeds, plant starts, and greenhouse supplies.
- Art materials for Native and local artists.
- Youth entrepreneurship and student projects.
- Veteran and senior dining tokens.
- Chef ingredient testing and food development.
- Heritage preservation and Main Street revitalization.
As the nonprofit entity is formally established, this page will be updated with live donation links, tax‑deductibility information, and campaign details.
Art & Design
The visual identity of the Yellowstone Prairie Market at Mémé’s Greenhouse blends prairie softness with structured geometry. It nods to Pendleton‑style patterns, historic architecture, and watercolor renderings of the prairie.
Design Language
- Green and white base palette with sunshine‑yellow accents.
- Prairie‑inspired watercolor washes and soft skies.
- Pendleton‑inspired geometric stripes used sparingly as borders and accents.
- Architectural line drawings and blueprint‑style visuals for lender credibility.
Future Renderings
The project uses a mix of watercolor and architectural renderings to show the future greenhouse, market stalls, and café spaces. These images help grant reviewers and lenders understand the scale, beauty, and practicality of the planned build‑out.
As more renderings are completed, this tab can become a small gallery showcasing the evolution of the design.
Greenhouse
Mémé’s Greenhouse is the heart of the future expansion—a glass conservatory where plants, people, and ideas grow together. It will host workshops, seed exchanges, floral design classes, and community dinners under glass.
Planned Uses
- Seed starting and gardening workshops.
- Floral design and seasonal decorating classes.
- Chef‑led herb and ingredient tastings.
- Small community dinners and events.
- Youth and student projects related to agriculture and design.
Design Features
- Ornate greenhouse framing with prairie‑European character.
- Outdoor seating with umbrellas and planters.
- Connection to the Main Street market building.
Renderings of the greenhouse help illustrate the planned structure and its role in the overall project. As construction plans are finalized, this tab can include more technical details for lenders and partners.
Marketplace
The marketplace concept brings together produce stalls, a small bakery and café, Native art, and youth entrepreneurship in a single, walkable Main Street environment. It is designed to feel lively, welcoming, and distinctly prairie.
Stalls & Vendors
- Fresh produce stands with seasonal fruits and vegetables.
- Local baked goods, preserves, and prepared foods.
- Native art and textiles, displayed with care and context.
- Youth‑run stalls for supervised business experiments.
Street & Sidewalk Experience
- Outdoor seating near the café and greenhouse.
- Planters, flowers, and small design details that make Main Street feel special.
- Clear signage and wayfinding for visitors.
Future renderings of the marketplace show how the building, greenhouse, and stalls work together as a cohesive destination. These visuals support grant applications and financing discussions by making the concept tangible.