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Farm/Animal Sanctuary

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· Scottsville, Buckingham, Virginia
25 acres hosted by Katie V.
1 lodging site · 1 RV/tent site
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Near Shenandoah National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Rockfish(South).
Creature comforts
Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
Katie is a Star Host
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Peaceful, safe, and magical are just a few words guests use to describe our farm.  It's the perfect retreat to relax and reconnect with yourself and nature. Enjoy exploring the farm, spending time with our animals, and stargazing by the fire pit.  We're located in historic Scottsville Virginia (the heart of Virginia’s Monticello Wine Region). Seated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the 25 acre farm is home to many domestic, farm and wild animals. The lush green rolling pastures offer exquisite views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and direct access to the James River. It truly is a serene private paradise. Our farm is on the James River and we encourage guests to enjoy fishing, tubing, kayaking, canoeing or just floating off the beach. We’re 420-friendly! Please let us know if you're bringing dogs or cats.  Our focus at the farm is two-fold. Promote agro-ecotourism and support our sister non-profit, Gentle Moon Conservancy. The mission of Gentle Moon is to provide lifetime care and shelter for animals in-need and inspire environmental stewardship through the power of individual action. We love the beauty and spirit of our farm so much that we want to share it with people who appreciate a peaceful vibe. You'll find that we are very relaxed and inclusive and welcome guests to enjoy the farm for all it has to offer. 
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114 ratings · 93 reviews
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Thomas C.recommends
March 14, 2024
Private Animal Sanctuary & Cottage
heaven on earth
My fiancée and I stayed in the cabin and couldn’t have had a better time. One thing i was concerned about before arriving was the noise from the dogs working to protect the livestock at night and the roosters in the morning, neither was overwhelming or even a cause for concern from the cabin. The hosts are courteous and polite especially with questions even while they are feeding the animals or otherwise occupied, as well as being knowledgeable about the area. The animals are all shining stars and truly a reason to consider visiting, Shiloh and Ben were the hardest working dogs i’ve ever seen, in addition to being friendly and well behaved with guests. Additionally Trigger and Mandy, the horses closest to the houses were patient and friendly (even to me who has more than a little fear/respect for horses). The cabin itself is fantastically well equipped, they provide all sorts of toiletries and snacks, which is going above and beyond (especially if you forgot to bring soap). The bed and seating were well beyond adequate to the point i’d say it’s the best cabin camping experience i’ve had to date. It’s certainly more glamorous than a tent! the cooking situation was again above and beyond expectations, cutlery, plates, tongs for the propane grill, everything you would need to prepare a meal for several people is included and in fantastic condition. Overall we had an excellent time and if possible will be returning!
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Angelique H.recommends
December 15, 2023
Private Animal Sanctuary & Camping
Weekend With a Mountain View
I had such a great weekend stay — waking up to the rooster crow, the truly stunning view of the mountain, the peaceful solitude with a side of friendship from the many incredibly sweet dogs at the sanctuary. I would absolutely come back to explore again, though, even in the winter, this was a wonderful time.
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Steven H.recommends
November 7, 2023
Private Animal Sanctuary & Camping
Beautiful place!
This is the second time we stayed at animal sanctuary It’s been our favorite Hipcamp ever. We highly recommend it. Katie and her crew are fantastic.
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Lauren N.recommends
October 9, 2023
Private Animal Sanctuary & Cottage
Fun stay at rescue farm!
Wonderful to get to stay at a beautiful tiny house that is super dog friendly surrounded by the cutest rescued animals, gorgeous mountain views and a beautiful stream to relax in. The town is cute too and the drive to Charlottesville is not too bad either for some great food!
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Eric B.recommends
August 13, 2023
Private Animal Sanctuary & Camping
A true gem in Scottsville
This property was the perfect fit for our yearly tubing/camping trip with our dearest friends and family. The view was gorgeous during the day and even better at night. We’ve never seen so many stars! Everyone was warm and welcoming (even the farm dogs Ben and Shiloh!) We we’re given a courtesy ride to the river and the kids had a blast running through the fields, picking wild flowers, catching lightening bugs, visiting with the animals and making s’mores at the pit. Hands down the BEST location for privacy, tubing, fishing, swimming, camping and making memories. A true sanctuary for all. We will absolutely be booking again next year!
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Alexia C.recommends
August 2, 2023
Private Animal Sanctuary & Cottage
It was a wonderful stay, best birthday I’ve had in years. All the animals made me feel so safe and welcomed. Everything you needed was there.
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Scottsville, Buckingham, Virginia, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Monacan and Occaneechi First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Katie V.Joined in September 2019
Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 2 hours
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