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Timbertrail Farm

Come see Lake Shaftsbury State Park! This 200 year old farm is at the top of a dead end road on 150 acres. It sits in a region of Bennington County formerly called Healing Springs Vermont. The springs that flow off of West Mountain come down through the farm and across Route 7 where they feed the picturesque state park!

Arrive at our 150 acre property at the top of this dead-end road.. (Please stay left all the way up to the top...the road becomes our driveway).. Step out onto this 200-year-old farm at your own private site all of which are several acres each minimum.. Walk to streams ponds and Lake Shaftsbury State Park.

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Johnson Homestead

Our homestead is located in the Champlain Valley, which is nestled between the Adirondack’s on the west and Green Mountains on the east. You may see our six macho male alpacas meandering their territory on our property, as well as our 16 chickens and one Guinea hen. This is a family owned and operated farm, with all the accompanying quirks and uniqueness. 

Large deck outside Loft Room is perfect for watching the alpacas

Another ground-level view of the Loft Room

What you see as you look West on the deck on the Loft Room

Inside the Loft Room: from the back looking forward 

View of the Loft Room, from the front looking back

Castleton

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C.Valley Alpaca and Beef Ranch

Champlain Valley Alpacas and Beef is a family farm owned and operated by the Foshay family since 1998.  Our girls, Gracie and Olivia are grown now.   Gracie is married to Jaron and they live in Alabama. Olivia is a nurse and currently is living at home which is a huge blessing to Mom and Dad. Our herd of alpacas once was shown successfully in the Eastern States, now mostly range on the farm, having sweet cria (babies), growing magnificent fiber and effortlessly entertaining throngs of wedding guests! Our beef herd, comprised of Black and Red Angus, Hereford and Belted Galways has fluxuated as the market and hay supplies demand. We have a vineyard of Marquette grapes that are so delicious, that we have to race the birds for them in the fall. Our land is quiet, off the beaten path, and brimming with beautiful views of mountains, hills, valleys with winding creeks.  This property has seen years of agriculture as a sheep farm, dairy farm and a fence company.  We are happy to share this land and  our gentle creatures with you.Learn more about this land:We are a working Alpaca and Beef farm in Central Vermont. Our cottage is available in the spring, summer and fall to Airbnb guests. Recently we have added the winter season for the adventurous  Clamping crowd. The cottage is very private, with alpacas nearby. Hiking, xc-skiing (bring your own) and The Vast (Snowmobile)trails are also nearby. We have amazing western views of the Adirondack mountains, and are 20 minutes from Middlebury, Vergennes; 1 hour from Burlington and Rutland and 45min from Middlebury Snowbowl Ski Area.

Gorgeous view of our split rail fence next to the pool paddock

South facing wall of our shop after a blizzard

View of cottage from our house after a big storm

Tiny Pond,  a 26-acre protected pond at Forest Echo.

Forest Echo Cabins

Rustic and Comfortable Cabins. No power lines cross our property. We have no blaring screens to distract us from the sound of the wind in the leaves or to call us back to the whirl of modern life. But that does not mean we are without any comforts.

Each cabin has a fully equipped kitchen, hot and cold running spring water, indoor bathroom, and overhead LP gas lamps. Nestled in the forest at meadow's edge, Cold Spring Cabin has an outdoor shower and indoor tub. Perched on a hill near the Farm Pond, Ripley Hill Cabin has an indoor shower and tub.

The cabins are rustic, but clean and airy. The luxuries at Forest Echo Farm are not inside the cabins; they are found in the light that fills the forest in late afternoon, the silence of an evening canoe and the moonlit sparkle of dewdrops at midnight. Forest Echo Farm includes 360 acres, extensive shore to a 26-acre protected pond, numerous trails, and half a mountain.

The Farm Pond offers a refreshing ‘dip’ to cool off. A hike from each cabin leads to Tiny Pond, an unspoiled lake where canoe, kayak and raft are available for shared use. Hiking trails are on the property. In addition to local trails, the Long Trail and Appalachian Trail are nearby.

The surrounding area is chock full of restaurants, antique stores, country stores, bakeries, farm stands, farmers markets, general shopping, historic sites, hiking, swimming holes and scenic drives.

Preserving and Sharing the Land.

Forest Echo Farm is owned by a cooperative group of families and individuals who are committed to the values of simple living and the preservation of our environment. Forest Echo cabins offer a relaxing retreat where you can unplug and reconnect.

The Forest Echo Farm community is dedicated to preserving our land, maintaining a balance between our human presence and the natural character of the forest, lakes, and mountains. Through the Vermont Land Trust, we have set aside 80% of our land to ensure that it will never be developed.

Lighting the kerosene lamps in our cabin!

Bubble bath with a view :)  This was my favorite.

Beautiful lake on the way up to the cabin.

You are free to explore the grounds, and near the main house are some gorgeous flowers

When you first pull in, you'll see this large red barn.  Ring the bell and someone will come out to greet you!

BlueberryHill  Field Camp

The field is adjacent to the Blueberry Hill Inn and Outdoor and in the heart of the Green Mountain National Forest and Moosalamoo Recreation Area.

 Great sunsets! We offer access to outdoor showers with hot and cold

running water and toilets in the nearby Outdoor Center.

 There is an internet connection near the buildings but not necessarily at your site. You can drive your car to

the site. There is privacy between the sites though occasionally there are other tents in the open field.

You can forage for wood for a small fire or you can request 'bundles' (a small cartful) to be available upon arrival. Wood from outside Vermont is not allowed.

Access to many hiking/biking/running trails just outside your tent door. We are stewards of these trails and your camping fees help to support our work.

Nearby swimming, kayaking, and canoeing are available too.

We provide trail maps upon arrival and you can also view them online from our webpage at Blueberry Hill Inn.

Blueberry picking on-site in August. Don't want to cook? Packed lunches are available. Check out our website at Blueberry Hill Inn for Pizza by the Pond nights.

View from inside the shed. More room for campers too or just a great place for storage during your stay.

Another site you will see along the walk to the Outdoor Center

Coy Mountain Camp

Looking for a secluded camp site for two or for a family of six.

 This is it, set at the foot of Coy Mountain in Vermont. 90 beautiful acres for hiking or biking.

 Minutes from Lake St Catherine for swimming, boating, fishing. Half hour to Rutland to begin your brewery crawl, or South to Manchester for a day of tax free shopping at the outlets.

Set up your tent for a quiet weekend for two, or tents for the whole family.

 This secluded campsite nestled among the pine trees with beautiful views. Unbelievable fall views for all you leaf peepers!!

We will keep the camp open for November,
Just know it’s gets cold in Vermont and you need proper camping attire. 


The stars are some of the best I have ever seen

Tent site is next to a small cabin, this flat area is good for a tent and campfire.   We offer outdoor cooking tools and help getting started.

Granville Grotto

Slate Valley NY, Vermont marble country- we're on the NY/VT border this is where all the old roof slates were/are made.

 Close to the Slate Valley Mountain Bike trail system, very popular and well maintained.  We offer bike rentals. 

We live in a log home, and the property includes cabins and ponds. Mossy wetlands, pond, and stream with paths in the Hemlock and Pine forest. 

 This rural area has old dairy farms, Amish farms, maple sugaring, and friendly country folks mixing with new retirees and new homes. 

Between the Green Mountains and the Adirondacks, we are a gateway to your adventures.

Explore our property on the woodland paths, and ponds. 

Clean composting toilet, please read the instructions! 

Solar shower set up.  Fill the bag in the morning, and leave it out in the sun, take your shower in the late afternoon before the water cools off.  

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