The Dancing Peacock Farm is over 125 years old, built in 1885 and is one of the oldest standing victorian style farm houses in all of Del Norte County.  The farm includes an original redwood barn and garden shed, a small apple orchard, vegetable and flower garden, blueberries, blackberries, pears and other various fruit trees.  The private trail down to Rowdy Creek is steep, but provides your own secret spot to swim or enjoy the peaceful sounds of the creek.  During salmon spawning season you can see the large fish swimming back up to the hatchery, which is just around the next creek bend from the property.  Rowdy Creek Fish Hatchery does tours as well and is a fun activity if you've never seen a hatchery.  The house was home to California's first female postmistress Pearl Height during the early to mid 1900's.  The property sits on the ancestral lands of the Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation and in Tolowa this place is Howonquet (Xaa-wan'-k'wvt).  Dustin and Michelle recently bought the farm and hope to raise peacocks and chickens as well as other farm animals.  In the field you will find dairy cows with their babies, which provide loads of entertainment.  The property is close enough to walk into town for authentic Mexican food at Perlita's taco truck if you are comfortable walking on a moderately busy road.  There is a dollar general south on the 101 if you forgot any of your essentials and is a quick drive.  For access to fishing the Smith River boat ramp is just south on Fred Haight Drive.  For kayaking and paddling adventures we recommend going up the 197 at Jed Smith, Walker Road and many other beautiful locations nestled in the redwoods.