The "Farmer-For-A-Day" Program

We absolutely loved the Barn Apartment! It was beautiful and stocked for a rustic but comfortable stay. It was magical waking up to the sounds of the horses and donkey below us and honking geese beside us. We were kept company by Squire, the sweetest barn cat ever. We purchased the Morning Chores package which was delightful and educational - a great experience for anyone wanting more interaction with all the animals. Stephanie and Wayne were helpful in getting these scheduled and getting us checked in, Karissa was a great instructor or our "morning chores." Highly recommend!!

Ashlyn C.

3 reviews

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· September 2024

Farmhouse Apartment was PERFECT!

We loved staying at the farm over night! The barn house was a lovely apartment that was quiet, and had everything we needed! We were joined by Squire, the host cat and he ended up staying the night with us because he was very vocal about wanting to be included in our hangout! The private bathhouse, which was just a short walk from the front door was perfect and all we needed with a shower, bath, toilet and sink. The BEST part (aside from hilarious Squire) was all of the adorable animals on the farm. What a lovely asset to the community that serves and teaches children how to care for animals. Great stay and we will be back again! Our room was clean and very comfortable! They even put some farm fresh eggs from the chickens in our fridge to cook for breakfast in the nicely done kitchen space in the apartment! Thank you Stephanie and Wayne!

Kelly S.

3 reviews

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· September 2024

A Magical Farm Camping Experience

Tent · With kids ·

We had an incredible stay at the "Horse Trailer Haven" campsite. The campsite itself was fantastic, but what made it truly special were our adorable neighbors—a donkey and two miniature horses. Our kids absolutely loved interacting with them, and they were beyond cute. One of the highlights was having access to the entire farm. We got to see all the animals up close, and when the caretakers were around, they would let the geese, chickens, sheep, and a small pot-bellied pig roam freely. It’s clear that the farm is run with a lot of care and attention, giving the animals plenty of time to play and enjoy themselves. We were also visited by a couple of friendly kitty cats, which the kids loved playing with. We opted for the "Farmer for a Day" and Horseback Riding programs, and both were absolutely amazing. Our kids got hands-on experience feeding the animals, taking care of the pens, and more. The horseback riding was a hit, and the staff was super friendly. There were so many other animals to see, including goats, rabbits, ducks, and ponies. This is the perfect place to camp if you have kids—they will absolutely LOVE the experience. We highly recommend it!

Kevin C.

4 reviews

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· July 2024

Old MacDonald's: more than a Song

Tent ·

Very well cared for and interesting little treasure. The tent space is more than adequate and unlike a normal camp site , your neighbors are a donkey and two ponies. You have your own defined area with the extra facility of the old horse trailer to utilize as you chose. Stephanie is a full on provider and responsive to whatever you bring. Highly recommended.

Roger A.

1 year on Hipcamp

Not recommend

· July 2024

With kids ·

It was too hot to sleep inside the space. When we arrived this host did not even know we had reservations. She was sent several stressful messages ahead of time using All CAPS in her messages. We ended up camping and we did not get reimbursed.

Rachel E.

3 reviews

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· July 2024

Tent ·

The place and the host Stephanie were wonderful. Picture it - you're sleeping in a horse trailer under the stars surrounded by cute ponies and donkeys. Now go do it!

Thomas H.

2 reviews

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· July 2024

Tent · With kids ·

sweet land with animals and old farm antique charm.

Hana R.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

Group trip ·

Was good stay. Good farm with a lot of animals. Cats are our favorite

Lakshmi V.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

Farmer For a Day

With kids ·

It was a great get-away for us and our 11 year old granddaughter. We added on two extras: horseback riding lesson and farm chores. A nice experience for a child who had never been on an active farm before. We stayed in the barn loft and it was clean and much more spacious than a tent would have been. We enjoyed it.

Larry A S.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· June 2024

Enjoyed the animals, especially the cats and donkey. Our place was very roomy and clean. Had the farm to ourselves for about 24 hrs so were a bit concerned about the animals getting fed.

Joan C.

2 reviews

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· June 2024

With kids ·

Very unique stay, Stephanie was super helpful and we loved all the animals! One of the cats even snuggled with us all night - a bonus for us but maybe not for everyone. Great property and I'm happy to support what Stephanie and the others are doing there.

Jackie C.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· May 2024

Great Family Getaway!

With kids ·

This was a perfect experience for our little family of three. My eight year old loved learned so much and was eager to learn waking up at 6am ready to go for morning chores. Stephanie is, kind, patient and broke down farm educational concepts and terms age appropiately for my daughter,who only has experienced city life. Our famiy had a beautiful evening by campfire near the serene filed. We also enjoyed resting in hay loft. The child's desk was perfect for our daughter to draw and have some down time. Only recommendation is to keep fan on for white noise to drown out sounds you may not be use to on a farm or bring ear plugs for a good night and morning rest up. I hope this program continues to help families and more children in the community.

Serena P.

2 reviews

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· October 2023

With kids ·

The barn house was charming, cozy and comfortable and it was so cool to stay on a farm close to animals. Our daughter really enjoyed it! Stephanie was a great host - would highly recommend for folks seeking out a family friendly, country getaway!

Guru S. L.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· June 2023

With kids ·

What an amazing and magical place! The animals are amazingly sweet! Stephanie was very communicative and clear in her instructions. A beautiful and wonderful spot that I will most certainly attend again. We did add the Farmer for a Day option which we all (2 adults and a 10 yo) LOVED! If you don't want to feed the animals, not having that package would be fine as you'll still have ample time and space to pet the animals w/o that package. HIGHLY recommend this unique and wonderful experience!

Elyse O.

2 reviews

Mixed feelings

· June 2023

Wish I had been there

Unfortunately there was an electrical issue that forced me to cancel. If I need a spot near Troutdale again I would definitely book them.

Peggy O.

3 reviews

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· October 2022

Great way to escape the hustle and bustle of the city life. Feels right out of storybook. Woke up to the geese calling and the donkey braying. Better than any alarm clock. If the weather permits, don't miss seeing the animals! Only word of warning: the bed is very firm :)

Keltin A.

5 reviews

Mixed feelings

· October 2022

Hay loft glamping

Overall, it was a neat experience. We enjoyed the fire pit and the hay loft concept. Although it is an open loft in a hay barn, and all fixtures and facilities were clean and sanitized, the living/sleeping space could have been vacuumed and/or dusted.

Fray C.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· September 2022

Exceeded our expectations!

We loved our first visit to this charming farm and will be back! We totally enjoyed talking with Stephanie to learn about the animals. The covered fire pit was perfect and our room was clean and very comfortable with everything we needed. Thank you for a lovely and relaxing experience!

Jennifer B.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· September 2022

This was a fun getaway. The barn apartment was actually an old schoolhouse and a little step back in time, but there was a useful kitchen area with some modern amenities, including microwave, fridge, and coffee maker. Wayne (he is in charge of the property and opened the secure gate for entry) was super helpful and and showed us around. This farm is a nonprofit camp and there was not campers around so we had the place to ourselves. We plan on going back another time.

Mark Z.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· August 2022

Good farm for visit with family

With kids ·

Stephanie was very helpful and looked out out for us during the stay. We appreciated all the creative touches put into the accommodations on the farm. It’s basic camping, bring a mattress pad for the loft floor. The electricity & a kettle in the loft was useful. Though we visited on some extremely hot days, the barn did cool off once the sun set. It is a busy little farm, in summer there is a camp & the whole family enjoyed watching the animals being cared for in the morning. We enjoyed seeing the horses below us and getting to pet the animals. Being right in the middle of the farm was a unique and memorable experience.

Krista H.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· July 2022

With kids ·

Great experience! Stephanie was so welcoming and we had a wonderful time with the animals.

Ivy H.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· July 2022

Camping with children at the farm

With kids ·

Traveling with my grandchildren makes me seek out interesting places to camp. My 8 and 10 yr old loved spending the night in the hayloft! Visiting the animals after dinner and waking up to the sounds of a farm was a treat. If you stay in the loft be sure to bring cots or air mattresses.

Jeanette S.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· July 2022

Animal time rules

With kids ·

It was very well organized, clean, and friendly. Especially with all of the animals. The kids loved it.

Alex L.

3 reviews

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· July 2022

With kids ·

What a privilege it was to stay on Stephanie's farm! Our kids absolutely loved staying there (I don't think I heard them say "I'm bored" once!) and honestly we did too. Nihn Binh, the Vietnamese potbelly pig is just the cutest, and all the other animals were so sweet and obviously well cared for. Lovely experience.

Melanie S.

2 reviews

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· April 2022

Perfect place for a getaway.

It was a beautiful location and the apartment was neat and cozy. Close access to hiking and not to far outside Portland for enjoying it’s night life.

Dayce C.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· November 2021

Lovely weekend getaway

This a lovely farm full of heart and history, and the room is spacious, cozy, and full of everything we needed. Wayne was a warm and kind guide to the place, and we are hoping to come back.

Stephanie L.

5 years on Hipcamp

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· September 2021

We had such a sweet experience here! It was cozy in the barn and really charming and education in the morning! We had a really memorable time. :)

Marika S.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· August 2021

Loved barn apartment

Farm Cottage on a Beautiful Farm!

This was our first time using Hipcamp and wasn't sure what to expect. Was pleasantly surprised. We loved the privacy and being away from the hustle and bustle of the city. We enjoyed being around the animals from the geese that greeted us as we came and went; and the black cat that escorted us as we walked around the farm, the other animals were also loving of attention. The barn apt accommodations were perfect for us, very quaint and very comfortable bed. Bathroom clean and cozy. We would definitely come back.

Robin H.

2 reviews

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· August 2021

Fun farm experience

I came with my 10nyear old who loves animals. She enjoyed being able to go say hello to the cow or the donkey wherever she wanted. We did the farm chores add on which she loved. It was fun to get closer to the animals and help care for them. This is exotic stuff for a city kid! The cottage is small, mainly a sleeping space. It worked well for the two of us for 'glamping' and I appreciated havjng a fridge. Hosts were friendly and welcoming.

Aurelia H.

4 years on Hipcamp

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· July 2021

Perfect place and price in a barn!

Group trip ·