Potable water

Toilets

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Cooking equipment

Fire pit is the only designated campfire site

SiloSide Barn and Homestead

The SiloSide barn and homestead is better known around town as the "Old Somers Farm" in reference to the day when the barn housed 60 head of cows. The farm was a part of the Cabot Creamery Cooperative, and closed this era in the late 1980s. Prior to being a dairy farm consisting of over 500 acres, the property served as a tavern, inn, tannery, and has always been a traditional, well-loved farmhouse. Our farmhouse was built in 1785, and the barn built around the 1830s and expanded in 1941. The soil here is rich, and the forest full of wildlife. We've named our home "SiloSide" as tribute to the magic we feel on the non-road facing, silo-side of the barn, where you'll be camping.

The lean-to can sleep 3-4 people in a cozy arrangement, as the floor is approximately 10 by 9 feet.

The site is surrounded by maples, pines, and antique apple trees

Essex Junction

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Tents, vans and RVs are all welcome at Onion River Campground.

Onion River Campground

Onion River Campground is connected with Onion River Intentional Community. We hold events throughout our season, which runs from May 1st through October 31st.

We offer spacious sites along the Winooski River, or come find a private nook tucked up in the apple orchard, next to the plum tree by the pond, or in the high meadow.

Our amenities include:  

26 spacious sites for rigs: 24 W/E and 6 W/E/S

Plus 23 acres of private tenting options

Owner-operated

River access: Great fishing, wading, tubing, swimming 

Orchards and greenhouse: Join us for the harvest

Trails, meadows, waterfall access

Bathouse, free hot showers, free dumping

Commercial party tent for functions

Please keep in mind: We charge by the tent, not by the site.

Found a friend on the old rail bed. This used to be a rail line that ran all the way up to Canada, but the tracks were removed and now it's a perfect path for hiking and biking...just a few minutes walk from camp!

Most sites have a nice little picnic table

Clear fall nights are perfect for star viewing, and this campground is far from city lights.  Amazing seeing the fall colors still popping in the fire glow.

Across from the farm is a beautiful beach with stunning views of Lake Champlain

Islands Base Camp

Conserved by the South Hero Land Trust, the historic Sawyer Bay Farm on the Island of South Hero was converted to grazing beef cattle.

 Our farm name is Health Hero Farm.

We practice intensive planned grazing, moving the cattle daily to fresh grass. The herd may be near the campsites or completely out of sight, somewhere on our 180 acres.

While we were building a house, we camped in the equipment shed during the summer and grew to value its convenience.

Joan's enjoyment of cycling inspired her to designate the farm stand as a "bike stop" where visitors could buy a snack, get water, fix their bikes and use the unique islands amenity of a composing toilet in a converted ice fishing shack.

South Hero is an agricultural island, as well as a summer tourist destination with numerous outdoor activities.

 It is also only a half-hour away from Burlington, and the drive is pleasurable.

Pitch your tent, stow your gear under cover and explore all the islands have to offer. Yes, this is a summer destination, with great cycling, boating and swimming. We are a grass-fed beef operation, Health Hero Farm, on the island of South Hero.

 (You can read more about us on our farm website. )

Our farm is on the bike route around the islands, with access to many other vacation activities.

Pitch your tent in the farmstead or in half of our empty equipment shed 30' x 60'.   Or tool on down the farm road and be alone with the cattle and grass. In the shed, which is open on the north side, you have shelter from the rain, sun and wind. We have two campsites that can share a microwave, hot plate, refrigerator, camp sink and coffee maker in the barn. Lots of storage under roof for bikes and luggage. Our composting toilet (from Natures Head Composting Toilet) is a unique amenity -- installed in a retired ice-fishing shack (on skis).

During the busy summer months, we may have a port-o-let (a.k.a. port-a-potty) with professional service.

  

In the winter, the equipment shed is not available.  We rent out vehicle and boat storage in the equipment shed and cannot accommodate camping there.  However, we have ample parking for RVs at any time of the year.  And if you are an experienced snow camper, we have several locations to choose from.

We have a farm stand where you can buy a few snacks.

 If you want to try our beef, we'll be happy to show you our freezers.

We are 2 miles from a convenience store that packs an amazing array of products into a small space. We are close to a gem of a public beach, a winery (Snow Farm Vineyard), apple orchards, a public school playground,

and miles of scenic driving.

 Local farmers markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays offer some of the best produce from these agricultural islands. We also own 1000' frontage on Lake Champlain, which you may enjoy.   It is difficult to access, but affords privacy and serenity.

We allow campfires on the gravel areas of the farm and on the beach, where you can gather dead wood.

 If you want to host a large group, you will need to reserve both campsites and rent a port-o-let (Vermont's lingo for porta-potty) if we don't already have one. Additional fees might apply. There is no RV electrical hookup; however, the equipment shed has electric outlets for your use. Additional fees apply for energy intensive appliances, such as heaters or air conditioners.

 There is no water hookup; however, we can fill your tanks with a hose from a potable water supply. Generators are not allowed, unless you are sufficiently distanced from other campers and our neighbors. Other accommodations may be available. Just ask!

 We have many resources, and want you to have a great visit.

Our camp under the tractor bay.  Joan give you the option of camping there or out in the field

He got home and said “I miss Vermont”. Thank you Joan and Bob!!  We really needed this. 

There are multiple apple orchards on the island that we couldn't pass up!

Their beef is unbelievable.
We brought our own grill but they have some here as well.


Moose Meadow Lodge & Treehouse

Willie Docto and Greg Trulson are committed to providing a comfortable, fun, and make-yourself-at-home atmosphere at the Moose Meadow Lodge & Treehouse. The two met in 1992 at a log home B&B in West Virginia and have stayed at many B&Bs and log lodges ever since. In 1996, these former Washingtonians moved to Vermont to pursue their dream of owning a B&B. They bought a single-family home on 86 acres, and after a couple of years of research, planning, fishing, hunting and renovating, they opened the Moose Meadow Lodge in October of 1998 and added the Treehouse in 2012.Learn more about this land:Imagine waking up to the splashing of rainbow trout and the music of the hermit thrush as you gaze out on the pristine pond at Moose Meadow. The Treehouse at Moose Meadow is where nature and luxury come together in tranquil harmony, and where your imagination can soar. This is an experience that will change you forever.Supported by two mature pine trees, the Treehouse at Moose Meadow is redefining glamorous camping or "glamping." Designed for those who enjoy camping as well as creature comforts, this handcrafted two-story nest is made with cedar, pine, maple and hemlock. Its 31 windows maximize your experience of the natural surroundings.COVID-19: Due to the rise in COVID-19 infections, we require proof of vaccination for those age 5 or older or proof of a negative COVID test (antigen or PCR) within 24 hours prior to arrival. Masks are required in public spaces in the presence of people outside your household.  If you're feeling any COVID-19 symptoms, stay home. You will not be allowed to enter.  We appreciate your help in mitigating the pandemic and look forward to welcoming you.

Goldilocks Cabin

I am an interior designer, who realized I could use my particular talents to create the kind of unique vacation rental that I myself am always seeking. In this new world of on-line vacation rentals and professionally managed properties, the vacation rental industry has become commoditized, with one home just like the other, for a hotel-like experience. Goldilocks cabin is the cure for this predictability—without giving up any of the comfort you would find at a fine hotel. Learn more about this land:Goldilocks Cabins is for those seeking rustic luxury. No roughing it here. The cabin has a full bath, kitchen with all conveniences, one bedroom with queen bed, sleeping loft with full bed, and a pull out sofa in the living room. There is central heat and a wood stove in the winter. A/C units in the summer. The cabin has two decks, a gas bbq grill, and a fire pit. Cabin is on four wooded acres and is on Stowe Hollow Road, a residential neighborhood of widely spaced homes, and about 25 yards off the road. So if you are looking for a secluded cabin in the woods Goldilocks might not be for you.  If however you are looking for a conveniently located well appointed cabin, your are at the right place. Goldilocks is a mile from Main Street in Stowe, and 8 miles to Mt. Mansfield and skiing. Hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing, sledding, and swimming holes all a few minute drive from the cabin.

An additional lunge area in the master bedroom. 

Romantic Cabin with Wood Stove on 4 Acres

This Stowe Cabin Rental has One Bath with Shower

This Romantic Cabin Rental is Perfect for a Honeymoon or Romantic Retreat

Serene and Inspiring

Established as an exclusive girls' summer camp in the 1920s, Camp Wihakowi, has seen many generations of visitors, including boys, added to the camp in the 1940s.Other organizations that followed were the Vermont Congregational Conference in the 1950s-60s, the Life and Light Center in the 1970s and 80s, and in the 1990s Camp Wihakowi was resurrected as a children's summer camp by Steve Norris and Sue Keefer, focusing on respect for nature, the local wilderness, outdoor survival, Native American traditions, tracking, and especially, fun for kids.The Woods at Wihakowi, established in 2005, offers guests many opportunities to experience the picturesque natural surroundings, and maintains the spirit of the most recent Camp Wihakowi, with a family-friendly atmosphere. In 2014, name was changed to The Woods Lodge, which better describes the place and what it has to offer.Learn more about this land:Nestled in the Green Mountains in Northfield, Vermont, The Woods Lodge is an historic former summer camp, that has been reinvented to cater to today's travel and hospitality needs, with a well-appointed Main Lodge with dining and meeting spaces and guest rooms, rustic-yet-comfortable accommodations in bunkhouses, cabins, housekeeping cottages, and 36 acres to enjoy. The Woods Lodge is in a natural setting, off the beaten path, that will allow you to get away from the rest of the world, yet easily accessible.The Woods is only 3 hours from Boston, Montreal, Hartford or Albany and 5 minutes off the interstate, yet it is worlds away from the hustle and bustle of city life.A short drive to many of Central Vermont's best attractions, Sugarbush and Mad River Glen ski areas, Ben and Jerry's and Cabot Creamery, brewery tours, recreational activities and dining establishments, this secluded hideaway is just seconds from the VAST snowmobile trail system and the Paine Mountain biking center and trails, and has its own 36-acres of meadows, hiking and snowshoeing trails, a brook with swimming holes and a waterfall,  for plenty of year-round outdoor enjoyment and relaxation.

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