Just thirty three years ago, Luxenhaus Farm was a rocky wooded hillside, typical of the Warren County, Missouri countryside in the mid-1800's.  Nineteen log buildings, many primitive structures and a "Covered Bridge" now dot the acreage, thanks to the foresight of the Bob Hostkoetter family.

In 1970, the former St. Louis professional photographer saw many old buildings disappearing from the landscape, along with their rich heritage. Of country roots, Hostkoetter decided to somehow preserve their history. First was the "Eric Sloane" Covered Bridge, constructed of siding, circa 1818, the Louisiana Purchase era. The six room log home was the second to be reconstructed, built originally in 1830 in Perryville, Missouri by German immigrant Andrew Huber.  Then followed the eighteen Missouri log structures from Gasconade, St. Charles, St. Louis and Warren Counties — all built between 1800 and 1860.  These buildings became "Luxenhaus Farm", platt Deutsch for "log house farm".  The farm has been featured in numerous national magazines, publications and films.