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50 Ways To Experience Farm Life This Summer
We've curated a list of 50 incredible ways to fully embrace farm life this summer. From cuddling with baby animals and collecting fresh eggs for a farm-to-table breakfast to brushing horses and herding sheep with loyal farm dogs, each experience promises to be both educational and unforgettable.
Jul 18, 2023
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Springtime = Baby Animals!
When it comes to farming, winter tends to be a welcome respite -- depending on where you live of course -- where planning for the next season by cozy fires is the standard. After so much time indoors though, many farmers look forward to "springing into action" when the cold begins to subside and they begin planting their seedlings in greenhouses and, of course, readying themselves for the onslaught of baby animals that are about to arrive!
Apr 5, 2023
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Farms + WiFi = Remote School Learning
Farms + WiFi = Remote School Learning
Sep 23, 2020
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A conversation with Sarah Parker of Blind Buck Valley Farmstead in Salem, New York
We tried something a little different this time with our profile of Blind Buck Valley Farmstead! (It's our first time attempting a video blog, so please forgive a couple of moments where the sound dropped out a bit.)
May 21, 2020
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Morning Song Farm, Rainbow, California
Morning Song Farm in Rainbow, California -- just in its name and location, already sounds like a place you might want to visit. Positioned between San Diego and Orange County, in the middle of Temecula/Fallbrook wine country and butting up to the Santa Margarita Reserve, the farm feels miles away from civilization when in fact it is only 40 minutes from the Pacific and an hour from the nearest airport.
Apr 21, 2020
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Authentic Farm and Ranch Stays. What's in a Name?
(Header Photo: East Hill Farm)
Mar 7, 2019
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Thanksgiving on the Farm
Thanksgiving... a celebration of coming together and giving thanks for the bounty of the year. It seems natural and right that such a gathering take place on a farm, doesn't it? But not everyone has the opportunity... maybe no family farm to visit while growing up, or simply no proximity. My childhood Thanksgivings were spent with my grandparents. We had no river or woods to traverse; they hosted the festivities at their home in a Los Angeles suburb. Grandma's kitchen had cast iron pans, bacon fat saved in a jar on the stove, and my very own checked apron hanging behind the door, but it was no farm kitchen. She was a good cook, my grandma, making the most of our feast of canned cranberries, boxed cornbread, and a big frozen Butterball turkey. (And don't forget the mini marshmallows on the sweet potatoes.) I LOVED it. It's still my favorite holiday, though we make dramatically different food choices these days. Here at Farm Stay U.S. we're always checking in with our listed members to see what they're offering. The other day I ran a search on Thanksgiving Dinner to see which farms or ranches had checked that off as an activity travelers could enjoy. Thanksgiving table at the Inn at East Hill Farm The Inn at East Hill Farm in Troy, New Hampshire is one such farm stay where guests can enjoy a Thanksgiving feast and fully immerse themselves in farm life! During the entire Thanksgiving weekend, guests can stay any number of nights, and each overnight includes 3 meals, including Thanksgiving dinner. Milk the cow and goat, collect chicken eggs, take a pony ride, jump in the hay, and help feed the animals. The jam-packed weekend activity schedule is full of opportunities to hike, take a bread or cheese making workshop, make candles, camp fires with s'mores, and so much more. There is even a contra dance and a cocktail party! To learn more, visit the Inn at East Hill Farm's listing here on Farm Stay U.S. You can also search through all our listings to find farms, ranches, and vineyards to visit all through the year.Roast turkey, baked ham, all the sides, and all home cooked on the farm... what could be better? Happy Thanksgiving! The Inn at East Hill Farm Photos courtesy East Hill Farm, except for that amazing 70s era photo which, as you may have guessed, is me and my grandpa goofing around over the Butterball.
Nov 11, 2014
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Wilson Ranches Retreat: ride 9,000 acres and dig fossils in Oregon
Wilson Ranches Retreat is our featured ranch stay of the month! The ranch is a 9,000 acre cattle ranch in Fossil, Oregon, with plenty of opportunity for scenic horseback rides and cattle roundups, hiking, and scouring for prehistoric fossils. The Wilson Family has deep roots in the area and a fascinating story. Here's our interview with Nancy Wilson from 2012. Nancy has since passed and the ranch is now run by Phil, her husband and her daughter and son-in law, Kara and Brian.
Jun 17, 2012
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Splendor Farms: A Louisiana B&B fit for cowgirls and queens
This month, Farm Stay U.S. is proud to feature Splendor Farms Bed & Breakfast, a B&B, trail-riding facility, and licensed Dachshund kennel in Bush, Louisiana, one hour outside of New Orleans. We recently interviewed owner Kelly McKinney and are excited to share her story. For more details and to plan a stay, check out the Farm Stay USA Splendor Farms listing.
Jan 8, 2012
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Take a Milking Vacation to Liberty Hill Farm in Vermont
Liberty Hill Farm forms a lovely bucolic picture: a 102-cow dairy and inn nestled along the White River between the steep hills in Central Vermont. There's a tall red barn where guests can try milking a cow or feeding the calves. There's a cozy 1800s farmhouse where guests sleep, eat two home cooked meals a day, and relax, either in the comfy sitting room or on a rocker on the roomy porch. There's also an abundance of nature to enjoy - swimming, tubing and fishing along the White River, hiking and biking through the Green Mountain National Forest, and berry bushes and flowers growing on the wild pieces of the property. In winter, opportunities abound for both cross-country and downhill skiing.
Jun 29, 2011
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