The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Schenectady, New York

Welcome to Hipcamp! Looking for the perfect camping experience near Schenectady, New York, where you can bring your pets along? Look no further! With over 3,900 options available in the area, you're sure to find the ideal campsite for you and your furry friends. Whether you prefer a rustic cabin, a cozy tent site, or a spacious RV spot, we've got you covered. Check out our top-rated campsites like Magic Forest Farm (317 reviews), Timbertrail Farm (257 reviews), and BeaverWood Farm (251 reviews) for a truly memorable stay. Enjoy popular amenities like campfires, toilets, and pet-friendly spaces, while engaging in thrilling activities such as off-roading, whitewater paddling, and wildlife watching. With an average price per night of $60 and options as low as $10, you're bound to find a camping experience that fits your budget. Happy camping!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Schenectady

Welcome to Hipcamp! Looking for the perfect camping experience near Schenectady, New York, where you can bring your pets along? Look no further! With over 3,900 options available in the area, you're sure to find the ideal campsite for you and your furry friends. Whether you prefer a rustic cabin, a cozy tent site, or a spacious RV spot, we've got you covered. Check out our top-rated campsites like Magic Forest Farm (317 reviews), Timbertrail Farm (257 reviews), and BeaverWood Farm (251 reviews) for a truly memorable stay. Enjoy popular amenities like campfires, toilets, and pet-friendly spaces, while engaging in thrilling activities such as off-roading, whitewater paddling, and wildlife watching. With an average price per night of $60 and options as low as $10, you're bound to find a camping experience that fits your budget. Happy camping!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Schenectady

1. Private Yurt Glamping

93%

(22)

27mi from Schenectady · 2 sites · Lodging

Welcome to Yurt-Phoria! This off-grid, 30’ Yurt is ready for your Catskill Mountain get-a-away. The yurt features: Vaulted ceilings, organic mattresses, and very private, forest setting on 5 acres. Enjoy a primitive yet updated adventure like you've never had before. Hear the rain, snow, wind, birds, and owls all from within the comfort of your home. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience yurt life, off-grid living and a working organic farm with friendly chickens and gardens. When you book this yurt you will finally be able to unplug from electricity and Wi-Fi, relax and enjoy your more creative side. Musical instruments supplied(piano, drums, guitar, ukulele, etc.), as well as reading material, games, art and writing supplies. Relax and enjoy the yurts spacious 750sq feet. Don't let the fun be contained to just inside the yurt, take a walk or snowshoe (2 pairs provided) along the wooded path, sit outside and drink your morning tea or coffee(provided) on the deck, patio, or picnic table. Take a night walk. Interact with the friendly chickens and the yurt farm cat. The nights can be enjoyed next to the huge fire pit out back, relaxing by the wood stove, or gazing at the stars on any clear night. The propane heated shower system is an outdoor shower in the summer and indoors in the winter. Kids and kids at heart can enjoy the 10' enclosed trampoline right off the deck, forest sky swing right off the dirt path and 3 person hammock nestled in the woods. At the end of the day, climb into bed on organic cotton mattresses. A Berkey filtration system supplies your drinking water. An off-grid sink for light washing and cleaning. And a well with a hand pump for unlimited refilling, washing and cleaning, cooling down, or to use just for fun.Winter rentals: There are two heating systems in the yurt. A propane heater to keep the chill off and a wood stove to get it toasty warm. Two pairs of snow shoes are provided. The path is drivable in winter but not in snow, so expect a 2 min walk from the car to the yurt if snow is on the ground.Summer rentals: Firepit with s'mores essentials provided, 12 foot trampoline, 3 person hammock, outdoor seating, forest sky swing, flower and vegetable gardens, outdoor lawn games. Many upgrades are Coming new 2022, Air-conditioning and mini refrigerator.**New addition to the property** You will be sharing the properties 4 acres with a Skoolie rental. It is quite far from the yurt and will not intrude on your privacy!There is a dirt path back to the yurt. Most guests love the off road drive to our private parking area in the woods, including myself. There is plenty of off street parking. If you do not feel comfortable driving the dirt path back to the yurt, we have a cart for moving luggage and expect a 2-3 minute walk to get to the yurt. The path is not driveable once snow is on the ground.Learn more about this land:Welcome to Yurt-Phoria! This off-grid, 30’ Yurt is ready for your Catskill Mountain get-a-away. The yurt features: Vaulted ceilings, organic mattresses, and very private, forest setting on 5 acres. Enjoy a primitive yet updated adventure like you've never had before. Hear the rain, snow, wind, birds, and owls all from within the comfort of your home. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience yurt life, off-grid living and a working organic farm with friendly chickens and gardens. When you book this yurt you will finally be able to unplug from electricity and Wi-Fi, relax and enjoy your more creative side. Musical instruments supplied(piano, drums, guitar, ukulele, etc.), as well as reading material, games, art and writing supplies. Relax and enjoy the yurts spacious 750sq feet. Don't let the fun be contained to just inside the yurt, take a walk or snowshoe (2 pairs provided) along the wooded path, sit outside and drink your morning tea or coffee(provided) on the deck, patio, or picnic table. Take a night walk. Interact with the friendly chickens and the yurt farm cat. The nights can be enjoyed next to the huge fire pit out back, relaxing by the wood stove, or gazing at the stars on any clear night. The propane heated shower system is an outdoor shower in the summer and indoors in the winter. Kids and kids at heart can enjoy the 10' enclosed trampoline right off the deck, forest sky swing right off the dirt path and 3 person hammock nestled in the woods. At the end of the day, climb into bed on organic cotton mattresses. A Berkey filtration system supplies your drinking water. An off-grid sink for light washing and cleaning. And a well with a hand pump for unlimited refilling, washing and cleaning, cooling down, or to use just for fun.Winter rentals: There are two heating systems in the yurt. A propane heater to keep the chill off and a wood stove to get it toasty warm. Two pairs of snow shoes are provided. The path is drivable in winter but not in snow, so expect a 2 min walk from the car to the yurt if snow is on the ground.Summer rentals: Firepit with s'mores essentials provided, 12 foot trampoline, 3 person hammock, outdoor seating, forest sky swing, flower and vegetable gardens, outdoor lawn games. Many upgrades are Coming new 2022, Air-conditioning and mini refrigerator.**New addition to the property** You will be sharing the properties 4 acres with a Skoolie rental. It is quite far from the yurt and will not intrude on your privacy!There is a dirt path back to the yurt. Most guests love the off road drive to our private parking area in the woods, including myself. There is plenty of off street parking. If you do not feel comfortable driving the dirt path back to the yurt, we have a cart for moving luggage and expect a 2-3 minute walk to get to the yurt. The path is not driveable once snow is on the ground.

2. Slateville Farm Secluded Camps

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(396)

49mi from Schenectady · 10 sites · Tents, RVs

NEWS!!! Seasoned cut and stacked firewood is AT SITE in dedicated woodsheds. Unlimited use is INCLUDED for each booking for 2026, not an extra/add-on. Extremely Private Sites ~ Outdoor Private Hot Shower, Flush Toilet, Sinks Available at Farm Stand 2026 POLICIES: No First time Self Check-In, I will personally bring you to site. 2 Night Minimum Weekends and 3 for Holiday Weekends No Check In past 9pm FIRM unless you have been here before :) Sweeping pastoral hillsides mixed with densely wooded private acres make our camps unique, each one offering a different experience. A developed network of our own marked trails for exploring, our private red slate swimming quarry with docks and seating, and catch release fishing at 2 ponds are a few things to enjoy here. Slate Valley Trails & Merck Forest are close by. Places to picnic, enjoy the sunset, and idle are a plenty. Our farm stand is stocked with seasonal produce, jams, eggs, and bagged ice. Spring water is available. Excellent locally burgers, steaks, chicken and more are available as pre-order EXTRAS. OAK - Pastoral with expansive views, Extremely Private, Steep Drive OWL - Wooded, An original site Guest Favorite, walk to quarry PINES - Densely Wooded, Hilltop, Most Remote, Viking Chairs RIDGELINE - Pastoral, Sunset Views, Covered Pergola with Pit ADK Chairs, Great for Groups, Large RVS HOPS - ADK Chairs, Combination Site Wooded/Open, Suitable for 1 RV, Graveled, May combine with Ridgeline for groups QUARRY - Waterside, Outhouse, firepit, and large picnic table. On the opposite side of the Quarry is the swimming/kayaking entrance for our visiting campers. We also have a 40 acre parcel with a bespoke lookout tower and modern cabin that is incredible. Search for "The Slateville Retreat"

3. Camp Hudson Pines

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(16)

33mi from Schenectady · 21 sites · Tents, Lodging

Camp Hudson Pines is a 40 acres campground located inside the Adirondack Park. It is a forested campground that sits on the Hudson River. Come swim and paddle in the river or in our pool and relax in the shade of the trees. We are a short drive to both Lake George and Saratoga Springs. Activities such as skiing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, railbiking, and tree-top adventure courses are all in close vicinity to us.

4. Thistle Downs Farm

47mi from Schenectady · 1 site · Lodging

Hobbit Hole style camping cabin in Washington County NY. Nestled next to a creek. Enjoy slow easy summer days surrounded by wild berries or enjoy leaf peeping in the Fall. We are located less than a mile from the Vermont border. Enjoy Nature trails on the back of the property as well! Just a 30 drive to Manchester VT and Dorset Quarry 35 minutes to Lake George 10 minutes to the nearest grocery store 15 minutes to Jungle Experience Zoo 15 minutes to Battenkill Valley Creamery 15 minutes to Hicks Apple Orchard

5. Cherry Plain Sanctuary Farm

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(14)

31mi from Schenectady · 9 sites · Tents, Lodging

Only 10 minutes from Cherry Plain State Park, Cherry Plain Sanctuary Farm/ Hearts in Hand Horsemanship LLC is a 150 acre hidden destination for outdoor adventurers, families and solo campers. We are a safe place for women who are traveling alone. We ensure everyone's quiet experience by not publishing our actual address. Please note: We ask for photo ID. Once we receive your photo ID via text we will provide exact directions to our property. Please plan to check in no later than 4:30pm as we are not available for later check ins unless we agree to meet you. It is dark at 5pm so early check in is critical. We host NYS Police along with local police/sheriff deputies here through our organization Hearts in Hand Horsemanship LLC. Don't be surprised if you see a NYS trooper or police unit parked up in the field near the horses. Fires: We allow small fires in specific spots, namely the fire ring at Camping on Blueberry Hill, at Ft Sky and inside the Tipi. Campsite fires are allowed weather permitting, when it's not windy and must be kept small. If it's windy then you can still have a fire in the tipi. No large fires or bonfires. All fires must be completely out unless you are physically with your fire. We supply 5 gallons of water and more is available to drink, wash dishes and put your fire out. Please respect our rules. Fire safety is necessary to keep everything safe here for all of us. Thank you for understanding. Here in the mountains we can experience very cold nights. We supply a small pile of firewood for a small fire at no charge. If you like, you can gather more dead wood (not live trees) in our forests. Winter is coming soon. Please bring lots of clothes and layers. Stay warm! Smoking: We are primarily a non-smoking/vaping farm and appreciate you smoking/vaping in your vehicle not on our premises please. Partying: Nope not us. Our farm is peaceful and quiet and so are our neighbors. Please party elsewhere and come here to relax in the blissful quiet of nature. Quiet music, just playing some Spotify tunes and acoustic musicians are welcome here. There's a great bar restaurant 5 minutes from us, "17 Cherry Plain Sq". Live music, great food and something like 40 beers on tap. Party there then chill out here with us. Breakfast and the best beef this side of the Mississippi can be found at Gardners Cafe and Icecream Shop only 5 miles up 22 South from our place. You can enjoy a big fat omelet with homefries and bacon then grab frozen hamburg and steaks from Gardner's own local beef grown wild and free outside. Cherry Plain Sanctuary Farm is adjacent to miles of public forest. Peace and solace can be found in these quiet mountains. In addition to amazing hiking, backpacking mountain biking, road biking right from your Hipcamp site, with kayaking nearby. We are 10 minutes away from Cherry Plain State Park (which has a gorgeous lake and kid-friendly sandy beach), and even closer to the Taconic Crest Trail. Our location is nestled between the Taconics of New York, the Green Mountains of Vermont, and the Berkshires of Massachusetts. Come share our paradise, bring your outdoor adventurer gear (you will be glad you did) and we will share our favorite local destinations with you. We ask that all hipcampers who are primary guests be 21 years of age or over. Children are welcome but we will not knowingly rent to anyone under 21 years of age. There is a $50 additional charge for garbage left at our farm including cigarette butts (we are a no smoking farm!), broken glass, bottles, cans, plastics, containers, bags and other trash. This is a pack in and pack out working farm not a party spot. Renting from us constitutes your reading of our rules attached to each property, your understanding and your agreement of our policies. Thank you so much for your understanding. We welcome you who seek quiet and the solace found in nature.

Public campgrounds near Schenectady

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(4)

Thompson's Lake Campground

12mi from Schenectady · 137 sites · Tents, RVs · in Thacher State Park

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Cherry Plain State Park Campground

29mi from Schenectady · 29 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cherry Plain State Park

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Northampton Beach Campground

29mi from Schenectady · 158 sites · Tents, RVs · in Adirondack State Park

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Max V. Shaul State Park Campground

30mi from Schenectady · 30 sites · Tents, RVs · in Max V. Shaul State Park

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Moreau Lake State Park Campground

32mi from Schenectady · 150 sites · Tents, RVs · in Moreau Lake State Park

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Clariza

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Slateville Farm Secluded Camps

The open secluded space provided was amazing and having firewood on site was top notch. Very beautiful view to wake up too and the trails were great and the trees was so beautiful. Would definitely come back again!! The host was great and showed us where our campsite was when we got there late, 😅 she was nice to wait up. They have hot showers which was great and a cute little farmers market where she had the veggies and eggs there to purchase. Plus there were cows there to see, so cute! Thanks again and would definitely come back again!!

Cynthia

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Slateville Farm Secluded Camps

My family (7 year old daughter, husband and dog) had the most wonderful time tent camping at the Hops site on Heather and Paul's beautiful farm. It's such a special, expansive place with so many cool spots to hike to within the farm that we didn't feel like we needed to leave the property. We loved the peace and privacy of the Hops site but next time we'd like to try to Oak tree site which has stunning views. My daughter loved drinking directly from the spring behind Heather's house, and visiting the pergola near dusk. The highland cows against the backdrop of rolling hills and the beautiful slate structures look like paintings. I'd definitely recommend taking the tour of the property to orient yourself. Heather is a lovely person and a knowledgeable and engaging host.

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Mericos

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Cherry Plain Sanctuary Farm

Very beautiful location, thoughtful hosts, comfortable accommodations. Grateful for the firewood since we came in late autumn!

Benjamin

October 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Slateville Farm Secluded Camps

We had a fantastic time here. The property is sprawling and beautiful, and the Hops site had great amenities—ample firewood on request, a great firepit and chairs, and a clean outhouse. Heather was an excellent host, ensuring we had everything we might need for our stay. Highly recommended!

Kristopher

October 2025

Tent

2 nights at Slateville Farm Secluded Camps

Stayed at the Oak Tree Site on Heather’s land and I can’t recommend it enough! The site the peaceful, secluded, and on the opposite side of the road and up the hill away from the main farmhouse and other sites. The site had a picnic table, fire pit, a grate to cook over the fire, a charcoal grill, and an outhouse. The site is an open area with a beautiful view of the Milky Way on a clear night. Make sure you’re driving a 4x4 vehicle up to the site - bit of a climb. Heather is a lovely host and is available for any questions or recommendations - lovely hiking trails onsite (go sit at the quarry!)

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Emma

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Slateville Farm Secluded Camps

Amazing experience! The owl site felt very secluded, and it was fun to explore trails and the beautiful land. We heard the owls every night during our stay but couldn’t spot them:) Our pups swam in the leaf piles and the quarry, and kitty enjoyed overlooking the site on the picnic table. Everyone had a wonderful time. We arrived after dark due to traffic delays but Heather still welcomed us in person and lead us to the site. The farm stand is cute, and the shower really helpful for our slightly longer stay (4 days). Can’t wait to come back soon.

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Stephen

October 2025

15 ft pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Slateville Farm Secluded Camps

This is our favorite hipcamp, it’s secluded, has great views and Heather is a great host!

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Kathleen

October 2025

21 ft Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Slateville Farm Secluded Camps

Heather provided us with the perfect getaway weekend! Her farm is so beautiful and she is a wonderful hostess! The Hops site was very private and peaceful. The outdoor seating and firepit made it so easy to relax and enjoy the fall evenings. The hiking trails that they have made are great to explore. We also took advantage of the outdoor shower which was such a nice experience. Even the outhouse was comfortable and meticulously maintained, and this is coming from someone who normally tries to avoid them. Last and certainly not least, we are still enjoying some of the home-grown/homemade treats from her farm stand, and cannot wait to return to Slateville. Thank you to Heather and Paul for such a great weekend!

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Gideon

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Cherry Plain Sanctuary Farm

Jules and Jerome met us at the tipi with their dogs and we immediately knew it would be a wonderful stay. The tipi itself was beautiful, with plenty of firewood for the woodstove, and the surrounding farmland was stunning, along with the goats, horses, and dogs. The outhouse nearby was lovely as well. Beautiful fields and forest trails on their land too. Highly recommend staying there!

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Kayla

September 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Private Yurt Glamping

Me and my group had an absolutely amazing time at the yurt, such a great spot!

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Jordan

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Slateville Farm Secluded Camps

10/10!! Heather’s place is stunning and she was a fantastic host! She was quick to respond as needed and has a well stocked farm stand! The trails and the quarry were great additions to the experience. The oak tree site was perfect for us with the seclusion and the outhouse was clean! If staying at the oak tree site during hot weather, it may be best to pack a canopy for extra shade since the area is pretty open but we had perfect temperatures and didn’t need it! I would definitely recommend and hope to be back someday!

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Katherine

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Slateville Farm Secluded Camps

Great place to camp! We brought our two kids (1 and 4) and had a great time!! So much to do with all the hiking trails, quarry swimming, cows, bass fishing pond, chickens, sunset pergola, spring water, the list goes on. We just loved it. Got to fall asleep listening to 3 owls hoot. Such a private campsite with nobody nearby. We loved it and hope to return for many more trips.

Rachel

August 2025

Tent

3 nights at Slateville Farm Secluded Camps

We loved camping at Slateville! Heather is such a warm and welcoming host—communicative, thoughtful, and wonderfully anticipatory. It was such a joy to get out of the city and take in the breathtaking views of their land. We’re so grateful for Heather’s exceptional hospitality, the stunning farm and quarry vistas, and the extra-tasty vegetables available at their farm-stand.

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Elizabeth

August 2025

8 ft travel trailer

With pets

6 nights at Slateville Farm Secluded Camps

This was my second visit to Heather's farm and I look forward to returning again. The property is gorgeous. The sites are very large, private, and far enough apart that you will not see or hear other campers. My dog and I loved being able to walk all the roads and trails that criss-cross the property right from our campsite. On my first visit I was there in October and the fall foliage was just incredible. The farm is close enough to town so that everything you could need is within easy reach, but far enough to feel quiet and remote. I am already looking forward to our next visit!

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Adam

August 2025

20 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Slateville Farm Secluded Camps

Our stay at the Oak Tree site was absolutely perfect. Our host Heather guided us to our site and was warm and welcoming. The site was totally private and had amazing views. The whole property is yours to explore. We were able to navigate with the host supplied map and check out all of the features the property had to offer. We had a great time and we will be back for sure.

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Julie

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Slateville Farm Secluded Camps

We absolutely loved staying at the new quarry site!! The farm is HUGE and the property itself is beautiful. The campsite was very well maintained and the new quarry site is only a few steps away from the swimming hole (which was way better than you’re imagining, if that’s even possible). We had a few first-time campers with us and the new quarry site was perfect (surrounded by trees but the site itself is an open clearing). The farm stand had lots of vegetables from Heather’s garden and other necessities for rent/purchase, and Heather was very nice and super accommodating - she even let us stay later after checkout on our last day!! This campsite had everything we were looking for, and it was a short drive from many good hiking spots. We definitely recommend and hope to be back in the future!!

Dawn

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camp Hudson Pines

Great location, great camp sites! Loved how we had water right at our site

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Chelsea

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Slateville Farm Secluded Camps

We had the most incredible weekend at this Hipcamp. The site was absolutely stunning—private, peaceful, and surrounded by nature. The owner should be so proud of the space she’s created—she was beyond accommodating and made us feel right at home. We loved visiting her farm stand for some fresh, local goodies. The best part, though, was the quarry swimming hole—it was the perfect place to relax and unwind. We spent our nights watching movies under the stars and enjoying food by the fire pit. It was exactly the escape we needed, and we’ll definitely be back!

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Nevin

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Slateville Farm Secluded Camps

We loved our stay at Heather's farm, swimming in the spring fed pond with our dogs was our favorite. The site was very secluded and great for the dogs to run.

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Katherine

August 2025

20 ft pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to Slateville Farm Secluded Camps

This was absolutely the best experience! Heather met us upon arrival and showed us the lay of the land. She was so kind! The Ridgeline vista site was absolutely amazing. We camped with friends and young kids and everyone had enough room to spread out and the kids had plenty of room to run around and be as loud as they wanted! The views were absolutely incredible and the added bonus of the covered pavilion with the Adirondack chairs and boat deck overlooking the countryside was awesome. We swam in the quarry (short walk from the campsite) and it was so much fun. The kids loved it and there were kayaks to use and explore the small quarry. The water was very refreshing and we were surrounded by fish! We sincerely hope to return sooner than later! Oh and I would highly recommend getting the farm fresh eggs and burgers. The eggs were still warm when we got them and the burgers were so so so delicious!! Thank you Heather!