A little history....

According to Benjamin F. Lincoln in a 1968 Rapid City Journal article, he helped build the Mill in 1888.  John Fox had the new flour mill built by H.H. Reinecke, a ship builder and master millwright from Germany . The mill was built on land purchased from Moorcroft. Reinecke operated the mill until Fox deeded it and the water rights to Frank Andrews, a skilled miller from Michigan .

Andrews had a reputation for quality with Silver Star white flour. According to one source, ranchers came from a hundred miles or more to have their wheat ground. He claimed he could process one hundred barrels of flour in twenty-four hours at peak capacity.  The manufacture Nordyke & Marmon Co., Indianapolis , IND. Claim the three-stand mill is recommended where a capacity from twenty-five to forty barrels of flour per day is desired. 

Andrews died in 1915 and the mill was sold to Toomey Milling Company. Toomey operated it through World War II.  The period after WW II seems to be a bit of a mystery.  Melvin and Mary Shepperson purchased the mill around 1955.  They used the Mill as a stable and storage for hay.  In the same 1968 article Melvin was quoted “it’ll have to come down eventually.  It is an eyesore and, with its rotten timbers and boards, a danger.” 

October of 2004 Mary sold it to Gregg Forsberg.  Gregg his wife Karen and his son Garrett decided to remodel the Mill and transform her into a grand guest house/entertainment center.  Garrett used his ingenuity to figure out the complicated job of restoring the building and still leaving some of the historical features of the past.  It is now “the Mill on Sand Creek” and available to the public to rent for private events.

Golfing and Hiking Vacations, WE HAVE IT ALL!

Here is what our guest are saying:

How appropriate that the Gronowski boys (and Wald boy) would be the first to sign
the guest book. Ray would have loved this beautiful place and probably would not
have left. Thank you Gregg for your wonderful hospitality and to the 2 Karen's, we
love Ya and Garrett, great vision and craftsmanship!
ND, CO, ID and IN

Wow!!!
Michele Carlin
Rapid City, SD

We would like to thank you, very much for sharing your wonderful Mill with us!
Richard and Beverly
Cut-n-Shoot TX

Gregg, Karen, K-2,
We enjoyed the Mill very much. You're great host; really made me feel at home.
The Mill is on my list to revisit!
David Green
New Orleans, LA

Wow, the newspaper article didn't do your hard work justice! The Mill is and
incredible facility.
Steve & Alli Lowrie
Steamboat, CO

We feel like we had died and gone to Heaven! This is UTOPIA! Gregg, K-1, K-2 and
Garrett have made the Mill and Beulah a wonderful experience! On a scale of 1-10
the Mill rates 25!
Rich & Peggy Carter
White Lake, MI

Wow--Fantastic-Mangificent-unbelieveable the Mill is truly a work of Art! You have
even made it better than last year, see you next year!
The Gronowski boys and the Spirit of Dad

What a beautiful home! Thanks for a wonderful time!
Scott & Sherry Klempke
Las Vegas, NV

Karen, Gregg & K-2,
Sweet Success!! Your goal of creating life long memories has for us, been achieved
many times over. Great fund was had by all!
Richard, Howard and J.Michael
FL, OH


Got up this AM and didn't know what to wear , where to go or how to get there !
Words fail to describe how we all feel about the hospitality extended by you , your
wife and of course , Ellie May . It tremendously enhanced our experience , and I
truly have found a Brother from another Mother . Thank you ,

Jimi Marshall
Sales Manager
Stephen Gould Corporation
Columbus , Oh

We have enjoyed stay  at the Mill very much.  This worked out just perfect, while the guys went hunting we did a little sight seeing.  The Mill is very tastefully decorated, you have put alot of hard work in this place.  We hope to see you again soon!