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Nestled in the Laurel Mountains the property offers a secluded, quiet getaway from the hustle and bustle of life! Nearly unlimited activities nearby as well! 1/2 mile from the Laurel Highlands hiking trail, 2 golf courses within 5 minutes, Jennerstown speedway 2 miles away! Three Vail resorts nearby, Seven Springs, Hidden Valley and Laurel Mountain! Swimming, fishing and canoing 10 mins away at the Quemahoning dam! 9/11 memorial 20 minutes away! 9 for 9 miners rescue memorial 10 minutes away! Public Game Lands 2 miles away! 30 minutes from historic Johnstown "The Flood City" which is home to the steepest incline plane in the world! Historic Ft. Ligonier, Linn Run State park and Idlewild theme park is a 15-20 minute drive over the mountain! Pittsburgh Airport 90 minutes away! Latrobe airport "offering Spirit airlines" 25 minutes away! Mountain Ridge ATV park located off hwy 160 is a 20-25 minute drive! We offer water fill and sewage dump for a small fee! We are committed to the continued development of our property and have plans to add more amenities in the future for guest convenience!

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Burnhead Grazings

The rich history of Burnhead Grazings is enveloped in a love for God's creation. Dr. Gib and Emmy Lou McLaughlin purchased Burnhead, which is Gaelic for the head of the stream, from William H. Stevens. The once pasture for Hilltop Dairy's cows became a pasture for sheep. Gib and Emmy had been in search of land for years after getting their first border collie and falling in love with the Shepherd lifestyle. Gib trained dozens of border collies to work the sheep and did hundreds of demonstrations highlighting the herding abilities of the collie across the country. Their love for Scotland and the border collie took them Scotland on many occasions.
Burnhead Grazings is a snapshot of Scotland, "in bye" or close to, the beautiful college town of Indiana, PA. Less than two miles from two hotels, three miles from downtown, and within minutes from Amish country, it is amazing that this respite still exists so close to civilization.
Gib and Emmy's daughter, Moire McLaughlin Bridges and her husband Randy have endeavored to bring the sheep back to Burnhead Grazings and to continue the family tradition as well as to share in the experience. You can listen to an interview on The Christian Witness Program on this page for some history about Moire and Randy in Tennessee where they were residing before coming to Indiana. 
They are producing lamb, wool for spinning and felting, and hay and are opening up the farm for small events such as weddings or family reunions. Moire is also the author and illustrator of a children's book available for sale on iBooks called Sissy & The King. In November of 2014, with the help of Hilltop Baptist Church and many others, they began hosting an event, LIFE Nativity, the weekend before Thanksgiving, which benefits Life-Way Pregnancy Center. 
Moire is also a fine artist and gives classes on wool felting. Ask about signing up for a class or book a private felting party.

Fire pit with nice cooking apparatus that has 3 different tiers.   We used two for grilling and one as a table. It adds so much value to the camp site.

kayak on the pond or go swim with the fish

Nice fire ring. We can provide firewood at an extra fee. 

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Footbridge Haven Farm

My wife and I and our four children moved to this 25 acre farm in 2017, and the creek and adjoining Mammoth Park soon became our favorite spots to relax.

Our two boys swim and fish in the holes, while the girls enjoy picking flowers and making "houses" among the trees.
 We also love hosting friends and family for cookouts, or spending a Sunday afternoon in the cool shade beside the creek.

On our 15 acres of pasture land, we raise chickens, pigs, a few dairy cows, and some steers.
 We are not a certified organic farm, but we raise our animals on pasture grass as much as possible, without chemicals or synthetic fertilizers.

The Mammoth Park, which adjoins our property, features a 20-acre lake, a new 9-hole disc golf course, walking trails, pavilions, ball fields, a giants slide, RC airstrip, and more.

We'd love to share our favorite spots with you!

Learn more about this land:

Relax to the sound of the babbling brook, stroll through woods and pastures, cool off in the stream, or join us for an outdoor milking experience. Take a hike, catch a sunset view, firsh or throw a round of disc golf at the beautiful Westmoreland County Mammoth Park.  Our 25-acre farm is located at the base of the Chestnut Ridge in the Laurel Highlands, beside the Westmoreland County Mammoth Park. Our camp site features a pavilion, fire place with a grill, fire ring, and swings, all beside the beautiful, clear waters of the Welty Run. You can park at our buildings and walk to your site, or park at the site. Small campers are allowed with 4x4 vehicles. Nearby attractions include golf courses, state parks in the Laurel Highlands, Frank Lloyd Wright houses, caverns, and white water rafting. Or, schedule your stay around our local events like the Westmoreland County Airshow, Westmoreland County Fair, or the one-of-a-kind Kecksburg UFO festival. Whether you're looking for a beautiful, relaxing retreat, or a base camp for exploring the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania, we look forward to hosting you at the Footbridge Haven Campsite. Directions: On Blacksmith Road off of Rt 982, you will pass our house (715) on the left, with 2 driveways.  Go past both driveways, and you will see a pasture fence on your left.  Continue to the end of the fence.  There, turn left between the telephone pole and the corner of the fence.  There is an opening in the trees, leading to the site.  There is a picture of the entrance in the pictures.

The dining table expands to fit 4 comfortably. The cabin doesn't have electricity, but a battery operated lantern and wall-mounted LED lights provide light in the evenings. 

Nature Works Farm

We are a small scale farm and nursery specializing in a wide selection of garden plants including flowers, herbs, vegetables and hanging baskets. As part of our commitment to local agriculture, we also produce and sell seasonal produce, cut flowers and eggs, as well as raise a variety of livestock. We love to share information and open our farm to others, so we frequently do tours and teach classes on a variety of subjects related to what we do on our 35 acre farm. Learn more about this land:This cozy cabin is nestled next to a stream on our 35 acre farm. Make yourself at home in nature with 2 beds, a comfy pull-out couch, covered front porch and a reading desk and generous dining table. This small cabin is great for those wanting to experience nature and farm life with a little more comfort and amenities than tent-camping.  We are a chemical-free farm and nursery.  Our grazing livestock may be visible in nearby fields, as the cabin is situated in the midst of our small, diversified working farm.Things to do nearby: Yellow Creek State Park is located 7 miles down the road offering hiking, canoeing, swimming, fishing and much more! The Ghost Town Trail is accessible via the Heshbon trailhead, just 5 miles down the road. A scenic biking and walking trail along the Blacklick Creek. The quaint town of Indiana, PA is just a 15 minute drive from the cabin. A college town providing great restaurants, coffee shops, bars, breweries, and a farmers market.  Other nearby attractions include the historic town of Punxsutawney, the quaint Amish town of Smicksburg and the charming town of Ligonier.Additional Things to Note: The cabin is located at Nature Works Farm and Nursery, a small, diversified farm where we live and work. You can see our home from the cabin and will most likely see us out and about. We will give you the most privacy as we possibly can, but we are also open to interacting with you if you'd like to learn about and tour the farm.  One hour informational tours are available upon request for an additional fee. We have cows, goats, sheep, pigs, chickens and ducks that are mostly in fenced pastures, however, the chickens and ducks tend to wander where ever they'd like :) From April-July, our greenhouses are open to the public as a retail plant nursery, so expect to see and hear cars and people coming and going from our main parking lot, located about 100 yards uphill from the cabin. Additionally, the cabin is situated about 200 yards from the main road, so car and truck traffic can be heard.  A private composting toilet is located just outside the cabin. Sawdust is provided, just add a scoop of sawdust before and after you go! Pillows and linens are provided for all beds.  There is no electricity or running water, however LED battery lights are situated around the cabin and there is a garden hose available to use for rinsing hands and dishes. In the event of freezing temperatures, water will not be available.There is very limited cell phone service on our farm and no access to the internet at the cabin. 

The couch pulls out into a comfortable bed.

The cabin includes a queen size bed in the loft, a double bed in the back room, and a pull out couch.

The stream located just steps from the cabin's front porch, with a bridge to cross!

The stream located just steps from the cabin's front porch.

Our small herd of Nigerian Dwarf goats headed out for a stroll in our pastures.

View from the cabin's front porch looking toward our house

Standing on the cabin's front porch, you can see our house and one greenhouse through the trees.

Crossover bridge and the new flow channel and established vegetation.

Avalanche Adventrues-1

We are ultimately seeking individuals who enjoy the primitive camping experience and want a place to themselves and away from the typical camping crowd.   To that end, we are offering one or longer lease agreements with costs ranging from $80 to $130 per month.    Our current site is located along the Conemaugh River about 10 miles from the town of Blairsville, PA. This area was very heavily mined from the mid 1800's through the 1940's. Much of the land was left in ruin. Over the last 20 years, efforts have been made to reclaim and reforest the properties and create man-made wetlands to purify the orange acidic water leaching from the former mining works. Hidden along the stream that parallels Reynolds Road, West Wheatfield Township, Indiana County, are the remains of small dams and other structures that were once part of a bustling economy. Reclamation efforts include a new flow channel and concrete bridge where vegetation has successfully been reestablished and the water is now clean. The view from on top of Fort Hill is just fabulous. And, on any given day one can hear the call of red tailed hawks as they glide in the winds above the valley floor. Hiking on an abandoned mining road or timber road will lead you to Roaring Run which also borders a state game lands property. This stream boasts one of the nicest water falls in the area. A short distance from the water falls, the stream meets the Conemaugh River after flowing under the Norfolk Southern Railroad. Do not trespass on railroad property or their right-of-way.! You can expect to encounter snakes....rattlesnakes and copperheads are in this area and are dangerous.We also have properties about 15 miles north of I-80 located in Clearfield County. This location is the grazing and breading home to the 2nd largest herd of Elk in Pennsylvania and the east coast of the US.   These sites will be available soon.  That said, hunting is strictly prohibited on any of our properties.  No exceptions.!We also partner with local establishments who can offer basic food and supplies, excellent dining, and lodging experiences for small and large groups.   We do not earn or receive  any commissions from any of our partners;  We simply ask that you consider patronizing their businesses in a civil manner.Learn more about this land:This area was very heavily mined from the mid 1800's through the 1940's.   Much of the land was left in ruin.   Over the last 20 years, efforts have been made to reclaim and reforest the properties and create man-made wetlands to purify the orange acidic water leaching from the former mining works.   Hidden along the stream that parallels Reynolds Road, West Wheatfield Township, Indiana County, are the remains of small dams and other structures that were once part of a bustling economy.    Reclamation efforts include a new flow channel and concrete bridge where vegetation has successfully been reestablished and the water is now clean.  The view from on top of Fort Hill is just fabulous.  And, on any given day one can hear the call of red tailed hawks as they glide in the winds above the valley floor.  Hiking on an abandoned mining road or timber road will lead you to Roaring Run which also borders a state game lands property.   This stream boasts one of the nicest water falls in the area.   A short distance from the water falls, the stream meets the Conemaugh River after flowing under the Norfolk Southern Railroad.   Do not trespass on railroad property or their right-of-way.!    You can expect to encounter snakes....rattlesnakes and copperheads are in this area and are dangerous.

Location of RV camp area on Reynolds Road.

Elk herd crossing old mining access road.

Food and Lodging Partner - large dining area for groups.

Hideaway Co

Nestled in the beautiful mountains of the Laurel Highlands, The Barn at Maples Falls is the passion project of the Enos Family. The beautifully landscaped 300-plus acreage includes a completely renovated barn and farm house, waterfalls, bike trails, hiking and is still home to the family’s maple syrup and Christmas tree farm. If you're looking for even more adventure, there are limitless activities within a stone's throw of the property.Learn more about this land:Welcome to Hideaway Co! Aside from our inclusive curated weekends, we now offer ala carte stays. Weekday stays offer accommodations, wifi, and a limited local menu for meals. Camp fires are prohibited at this time. Weekends requires a 2 night minimum stay. We offer meals, bar service, excursion concierge, massage services, yoga and mindfulness all at an additional charge. Fire pits are available per location.

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