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Better Farm

Hosted by Nicole · Redwood, New York
12 sites · Tent, Lodging · 62 acres
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Better Farm is a 65-acre organic farm, animal sanctuary, artist colony, and retreat space. The property features forests, rolling hills, open fields, a pond, sauna, various paddocks for the rescued farm animals, organic gardens, a two-story Art Barn with local FM radio station, gallery, studio and recording space, and a second barn used for events. This second-generation property began as a 1970s commune that since 2009 has been revived and renovated to provide overnight lodging, event space, residencies, and educational opportunities for the curious and creative. The farm is 10 short miles from the St. Lawrence River and Thousand Islands of Northern New York. The area is a naturalist's paradise, with countless outdoor opportunities to enjoy from boating and swimming to snowshoeing and hiking. There are more than a dozen lakes within 10 minutes of the property, with cute towns to explore including Sackets Harbor, Clayton, Alexandria Bay, and Wellesley Island.
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Tent site · Sleeps 6
Think of it as adult summer camp! Better Farm's tent sites are available on the same property as our organic gardens, animal sanctuary, FM radio station, studio and gallery space, and other lodging options. It's your choice how "in the middle of it all" you'd like to be, choosing from the forest floor, open field, or alongside our Art Barn featuring WiFi, bonfire pits, picnic tables, lounge areas, and compost toilets. You'll enjoy spectacular views of the Milky Way, the sounds of peepers, roosters, and whippoorwills, and have access to self-guided hikes on the property, farm tours featuring meet 'n' greets with the animals here, and (often!) the opportunity to sit in on a radio show, performance, or other event if you so choose.
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Birdhouse Cabin

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Cabin · Sleeps 2
The Birdhouse cabin is a small, rustic cabin with solar lights, rechargeable fan, full-sized bed, and nightstand. Perfect for two people looking for a getaway! The property also features a two-story Art Barn (gallery and studio space) with outlets for recharging devices and internet access, along with multiple bonfire pits (bundles of wood are $5).
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Cabin · Sleeps 4
The Tiny Home is a 2-minute walk from the parking area and serves as a private, rustic cabin featuring a full-sized bed in a loft and bunk bed on first floor. The cabin has solar lights, lanterns, and a rechargeable fan for summer months. Please note the building is not heated so plan accordingly based on the weather. Potable water is provided. There is a compost toilet next door and table and chairs out in front. Guests also have access to the two-story Art Barn (gallery and studio space) across the street, with outlets for recharging devices and internet access, along with multiple bonfire pits (bundles of wood are $5).
Campfires allowed
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No pets
No showers
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100% Recommend17 ratings · 14 reviews
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· September 2025
Great Spot, Great Hosts
Birdhouse Cabin
I had the pleasure of staying here for the night, and it was a wonderful experience! Even though I booked very last minute, I felt completely welcomed. While I didn’t get the chance to meet Nicole in person, I had a great conversation with David, who was incredibly accommodating and down-to-earth. He made me feel right at home (away from home). I would highly recommend this place to anyone visiting the area!
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Collin N.
3 reviews
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· August 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Better Farm tent sites
Really beautiful location and awesome hosts! Would love to visit again
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Britt C.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Rustic Tiny Home Cabin
Friendly hosts. Very friendly dogs. Lovely spectacle of a parade of chickens joining in as the pigs got fed in the morning. Hosts greeted us, showed us around, and kept in touch but otherwise left us to enjoy ourselves.
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Nicoline G.
5 months on Hipcamp
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· March 2025
Tent ·
Better Farm tent sites
Better Farm is a fantastically whimsical place with some of the friendliest hosts I’ve ever met. I tent camped here by myself for a night, and had access to any facilities I could have needed. I hope to come back with my family someday!
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Colin M.
7 reviews
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· July 2024
Birdhouse Cabin
Birdhouse Cabin
What a great place to get away! The Farm was the perfect combo of “roughing” it and glamping! Check in included a nice tour of everything there. The farmhouse has two full bathrooms (one with a clawfoot tub) and a kitchenette. There are lots of places on property to hang. They had bonfires both nights (I was too tired to join in.) The birdhouse Cabin didn’t have any power because the storm had knocked it out l, but they supplied a battery powered fan, and two Lanterns. There isn’t a lot of ventilation in the cabin, so the fan was a life saver. I would 100% bring my family next time!
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Randall A.
2 reviews
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· April 2024
Great experience!
Tent · With kids ·
Better Farm tent sites
Went here for the eclipse! Great vibes. Cool, friendly hosts. Great communicators. Cool how they let us choose our tent-pitching location from many different areas on the property. The weather made things a bit muddy, so I'm glad I brought my rubber boots! Beau the turkey was particularly fascinating to meet! If we had more time I would have loved to go on the farm tour or join for the morning breakfast. At first, I was nervous about being close to a two-lane road because of noise, but there was VERY little traffic.
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Isa B.
2 reviews
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· April 2024
Tent · Group trip ·
Better Farm tent sites
The owners are so nice!! The site we stayed out was the open field and it worked out great. I would highly recommend this camp to anyone.
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Matthew D.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· April 2024
Tent ·
Better Farm tent sites
We had a fantastic time at Better Farm! We had an entire eclipse celebration, played with the animals, had fun campfire discussions and learned a lot about the other guests. Would absolutely recommend coming to Nicole and David’s place.
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Walter J.
2 reviews
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· April 2024
Tent ·
Better Farm tent sites
Unique camping location. Hosts are very helpful and accommodating. My first time using a compost toilet. Amazing how it doesn’t smell like other portable options. Favorite thing was the outside kitchen with all the lights to make cooking after dark super easy. Thanks for everything.
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Patricia M.
7 reviews
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· April 2024
Worth a drive from any city!
Rustic Tiny Home Cabin
This was such a lovely experience! I stayed for one night with a few friends for the eclipse in the Rustic Tiny Home Cabin - it was very comfortable and cozy! Nicole was a fantastic host and even helped get my car out of the mud when I first arrived. She hosted an Eclipse party that we went to as well, which was a ton of fun and really added up to an incredibly memorable experience! Better Farms is a six hour drive from Boston but I would absolutely make it again, and hope I get a chance to visit in the future!
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Caitlin S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2024
Beautiful farm and great camping
Tent ·
Better Farm tent sites
A gorgeous farm and Nicole is a gracious host. I had a great time!
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Melissa H.
4 reviews
Recommends
· September 2023
Beautiful stay
Birdhouse Cabin
I loved everything about my stay. The Birdhouse cabin was the right level of roughing it for me - private space with a shower and refrigerator nearby. Very fun and relaxed hosts. I’d go back in a heartbeat.
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Joy P.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· July 2023
Birdhouse Cabin
David and Nicole were wonderful, gracious hosts Better Farm is an endless art project. We could not have asked for a more generous and delightful place to spend the night !! Thanks guys we had a delightful stay and look forward to seeing you again!!
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Janet G.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· July 2023
Rustic Tiny Home Cabin
Great stay! Flexible hosts and sweet dogs. Perfect balance between social and giving us our space. Tiny house was definitely rustic, but was better than camping outside and met our expectations!
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Sarah W.
3 reviews

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Redwood, Jefferson, New York, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Joined in June 2023

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