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Birch Star Farm in historic Charlto…

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· Charlton, Saratoga, New York
47 acres hosted by Aileen V.
3 RV/tent sites
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Our historic and peaceful property is yours to explore! You can swim in the pond, take casual strolls around the property, enjoy the campfire at night, bike for miles on scenic country roads, and use this site as a jumping off point to discover all the beer, wine, cheese, concerts, festivals, hiking, kayaking, restaurants, shopping and more that the greater Capital Region has to offer! According to a few sources we've consulted, the Mohican people (Eastern Algonquian family of tribes - not to be confused with the Mohawk, a distinctly different tribe) were the indigenous occupants of the land where our farm is now located. Historians note that the name Mohican is from the indigenous word meaning "water that flows in two directions." Most Mohicans were driven into western NY and Canada when the Revolutionary War broke out. Local history indicates that the first white occupants to build here were the Hawley Family, in 1790. Parts of the farmhouse date to this era. Outbuildings were added through the decades and centuries, and the land was used as a dairy farm, among other ventures, by previous owners. We purchased the property in 2021 in hopes of providing more space, nature and outdoor living for our two little ones. We have two fields dedicated to Christmas trees, as well as apple, pear and cherry trees, and we've had successful garlic harvests to share with neighbors, family, friends, and at local farmers' markets. We've also begun brewing our own beer and cider. If you have any planting or farming advice to share, please don't hesitate! Follow us on Instagram @birchstarfarmPitch your tent at our pondside location on our circa 1790 farm! We offer a swimmable pond with "beach" to enter, picnic table, firepit, nearby composting toilet, and views of our 47 acre land and barn buildings. Feel free to explore the land, take a dunk in the pond, and use our lovely space as your home base to explore everything our area has to offer. We're close to Albany, the Adirondacks, downtown Saratoga Springs, and SPAC (Saratoga Performing Arts Center), but remote enough for peace and quiet. Come check out the area's great craft breweries, restaurants, hiking, lakes and rivers, and so much more. A short 10 minute walk will enable you to enjoy our local historic tavern if you want a night out! We'll usually be around to share a beer or wine with you at the end of the day, too.
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20 ratings · 19 reviews
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Rebecca Y.recommends
March 20, 2024
Birch Star Farm
a must!
such a peaceful beautiful spot!! the pond was perfect. I caught a few fish, had awesome cell service, and just relaxed. thank you for being an awesome host!! I'll be back for sure.
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Mackenzie F.recommends
September 5, 2023
Birch Star Farm
We stayed here for a concert at SPAC and was about 25 minutes from venue, very nice spot and they even helped cover our tents when it started raining when we were away! Recommend for your next trip!
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Samantha F.recommends
September 4, 2023
Birch Star Farm
Loved camping here, easy directions and beautiful pond - would definitely recommend
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Rick R.recommends
August 28, 2023
Birch Star Farm
Birch Star Farm thumbs up
Beautiful spot. Kind host who was super responsive. Fun part of New York. I would definitely recommend. Will be even better when their compost toilet is complete. Pond wasn't good for swimming probably due to late summer weed growth. Pond shack was a nice addition given the rainy forecast. Nice dry place to hang out, though indeed rustic and not 100% screened so just keep that in mind. Fellow campers were all friendly and respectful. Thanks Aileen and family for hosting us!
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Brian D.recommends
August 28, 2023
Birch Star Farm
Beautiful spot and friendly host! Would happily stay again.
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Chris V.recommends
August 27, 2023
Birch Star Farm
Amazing spot, great hosts and the friendliest cat you'll ever meet (Patches). Other campers were great and there's enough space for several groups to all have some distance/privacy. We'd definitely come back here again!
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Charlton, Saratoga, New York, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Kanienʼkehá꞉ka (Mohawk), Mohican, and Ho-de-no-sau-nee-ga (Haudenosaunee) 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 Aileen V.Joined in March 2022
Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 6 hours
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