John Barnard, 2017

John Barnard in a hat similar to the one his father, Bill, used to wear when taking his children on an adventure to Mt. Tooska-Ooska-Wooska-Choo.

John Barnard, c. 1943

John Barnard, as a child, standing in the yard with the first homestead and the original house trailer on the property behind him.

Mt. Tooska-Ooska-Wooska-Choo Trail Sign

In 2017, the walking trail around Vitamix Headquarters was dedicated in memory of the journey Bill Barnard shared with his children. This sign was created by former Vitamix employee, Michael Terepka.

John Barnard with Sammy

John was gifted a quarter horse for Christmas whom he named "Sammy".

Ruth M. Barnard

Ruth M. Barnard was born in 1913, to Ada E. and Frank C. Pellett. Ruth joined the Vitamix family when she married Bill in 1934. Her home became the company's first test kitchen as she created new recipes and blending techniques. Ruth was very active in the business while also caring for their large family.

Recipes & Instructions for the Vita Mix 3600 Model, 1977

Part of a 128 page recipe and instruction book written for the Vitamix 3600 by Ruth Barnard. View Here