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Valais Hideaway

Hosted by Lolly · South New Berlin, New York

21 sites · RV, Tent · 8 acres

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CALLING ALL ANIMAL LOVERS! Welcome to Valais When you stay at VDR&R, you get so much more than your typical camping trip, you're getting a truly magical and unforgettable, dopamine-boosting experience unlike no other, that will have you returning again and again! :) Hi! We are Lolly & Eric Clough, and we named our ranch after the Swiss Valais Blacknose Sheep (a.k.a. "The World's Cutest Sheep!") If you've never heard of this ADORABLE breed of sheep, you absolutely MUST. GOOGLE. THEM... and like so many others, you will fall in love just like we did - so much so that we became part of the official breed-up program to bring this wonderful breed to the U.S.! (You're welcome!) :) We currently have 10 wonderful Valais Blacknose sheep and lambs! We also have 3 adult Nigerian Dwarf goats, 4 baby goats, the sweetest miniature donkey you'll ever meet, named "Walther," and a shy mini horse named "Harry Houdini!" :) All of our animals have free-range of our property during the day, but are penned up at night to keep them safe. *** IMPORTANT TO NOTE: We strongly recommend bringing ear buds/plugs to block out the barking of our LGDs (livestock guardian dogs) through the night. They're just doing their job, but if you're not used to it, you may not sleep very well, so please bring ear buds or plugs! They absolutely love people, so they may get curious and try to come hang out with you in your tent! Because of this, we can provide you with a spray water bottle to keep them away from your tent. It's an unharmful way to keep them at bay, so please let us know if you'd like to have it on hand during your stay. Additionally, we strongly recommend bringing boots for walking around on the farm, as well as clothing you don't mind getting dirty. Especially in rainy weather, the grounds can get very muddy, and beware of animals who sometimes jump when greeting guests! Please do not hesitate to scold any of the animals should they jump on you! They are sometimes overly friendly and need to be reminded to mind their manners! *** Come pitch your tent (or rent one of ours, subject to availability!) on the grass or on the wooden deck near the edge of our pond, or walk our beautiful 19 grassy and wooded acres to find your favorite spot to set up camp. During your stay, feel free to explore our property, do some fishing (bring your own gear!) or just relax by the pond, get to know our friendly animals, take a snooze in our hammock (coming soon!), feed the chickens, turkeys and ducks, pet our loving LGDs, pose for professional pictures while snuggling with our sheep, goats, mini donkey and mini horse, make your own pizza in our DIY outdoor brick oven stove, (coming soon!) then start a campfire and enjoy s'mores, before settling in for a cozy night under the stars!

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"Pick Your Plot" is exactly as it sounds. It means that your campsite is located wherever you choose to set up camp on our 19 fenced acres. Pitch your tent in an open grassy space, find a clearing in the woods, or claim our popular decksite by the pond. Upon your arrival, we can walk the property with you to point out some prime locations, or you are welcome to scope out your favorite location on your own. Our only request is that you notify us of your chosen spot so we can make sure it is safe for you. Should you find a spot that requires some clearing out of leaves, branches, etc. you are welcome to borrow our rakes and/or shovel, if needed. Just text us any requests, and we'll do our best to accommodate! You're welcome to bring your camper to stay in, however, please note that we do not have RV hookups. Campers are only allowed in certain areas, which we will go over with you at check-in. A compost toilet is available, which we will setup inside a popup tent near your campsite. If there are multiple campers staying during the same time period, we will set it up at a central location accessible to all campsites. Everyone is required to remove their compost bag and dispose of it after each use of the compost toilet. You are welcome to bring your own compost toilet as well, so long as all waste is securely bagged and removed from the premises (along with all trash) upon checkout.

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Pondfront Deck Campsite&Photo Shoot

RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 35 ft

This package includes a professional mini photo shoot with our animals for you and one guest! For about 20 minutes, I will take pictures of you with whichever animals you choose, then send you a link to download all of the high resolution edited images! (The photo package alone is a minimum $350 value, but for a limited time, you can save BIG when you book this special offer! Professional photography is provided by Lolly Clough of Valais Dream Designs, who's an award winning photographer of over 25 years. You may also select our regular "Pick Your Plot" listing without the photo session if you'd prefer.) Our pond front campsite is the favorite at VDR&R, offering a wooden deck for your tent which overlooks our peaceful pond. Guests enjoy at least an acre to themselves, with access to our entire 19 acre fenced property, complete with many friendly free-range Valais Blacknose sheep and lambs, Nigerian Dwarf goats, our gentle mini donkey lovingly named "Walther," our shy mini horse named "Harry Houdini", an array of chickens, ducks, turkeys and more! A private compost toilet set up in it's own popup tent is located on your deck, along with a large metal fire pit that converts into a table, as well as a grill. (One bundle of firewood is provided at no charge. Additional bundles are available for a small fee and should preferably be pre-ordered so we can make sure to have it ready for you.) At your request (prior to check-in) a 5 gallon container of potable water can be provided at no charge. Water container may be refilled for free at our outdoor spigot/hose just a small walk from the tent site. We have a pull behind wagon available to assist guests with moving water and other large items.) There are currently no RV hookups or electricity anywhere on our property, however you are still welcome to stay in your camper/RV if you'd like. You may also bring a generator for power if you so choose. *** PLEASE NOTE! *** 1. There are currently no RV hookups or electricity anywhere on our property, however you are still welcome to stay in your camper/RV if you'd like. You may also bring a generator for power if you so choose. 2. It is very important that guests remove all waste and trash from the property and leave no trace upon checkout or fees will be imposed. ______________________________________________________________________ Welcome to Valais Dream Ranch & Retreat, where the love for Valais Blacknose sheep meets a commitment to creating unforgettable experiences and giving back to the community. Lolly & Eric Clough, the heart and soul behind the Middleton, TN ranch, embarked on a unique journey inspired by the irresistibly adorable Swiss Valais Blacknose Sheep – appropriately hailed as the "World's Cutest Sheep." Unable to resist their charm and faced with the inability to import the breed, Lolly's persistence led them to join the official breed-up program - an opportunity to be part of history in the making by helping to bring the Swiss breed to the U.S. This journey marked the beginning of their Valais Blacknose adventure. Nestled on 19 picturesque acres with sheep, goats, chickens, turkeys, ducks and more, they envisioned more than just a home for their adorable "fur" babies. Determined to share the joy, they transformed their property into a free-range petting zoo campground, inviting guests to experience the joys of camping amidst their friendly free-range animals, including the charming Valais Blacknose sheep and their lovable lambs. Beyond providing a unique and unforgettable getaway experience, the Cloughs believe in giving back. Fueled by a desire to support survivors of human trafficking, they founded "Serenity for Survivors," a (pending) 501c3 nonprofit. This initiative offers free weekend retreats, combining the tranquility of their ranch and animals with the opportunity for survivors to find healing, solace and renewal. At Valais Dream Ranch & Retreat, Lolly & Eric invite you to be a part of their story – a story of lovable snuggly sheep, magical getaways, and a commitment to making a positive impact on lives. Come meet their lovely creatures, share in their passion, and join them in supporting those in need. Discover the charm, find serenity, and create lasting memories at Valais Dream Ranch & Retreat.

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100% Recommend3 ratings · 3 reviews

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· June 2024

Valais Dream Ranch and Retreat

Tent · With kids ·

Pick Your Plot!

Staying at Valais Dream Ranch and Retreat was so much fun! Lolly and Eric were incredibly nice and provided everything we needed (besides our tent), including a compostable toilet, with TP and sani wipes. The camping location was right by the pond and the stars were amazing. A fire pit, and firepit essentials with a bundle of fire wood was also provided. The best part was cuddling with the farm animals! The sheep are adorable and the goats are so sweet! The dogs are cuddly, as well as the donkey! We had so much fun. Lolly is the sweetest, and took pictures of us with the animals and then sent them to me. Eric provided us treats for the sheep and after that the sheep were our best friends. lol. We loved every minute of our stay.

Krysten D.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· May 2024

Tent ·

Pick Your Plot!

I loved staying at the pond view plot she has available it was beautiful and amazing me and my fiancé had a wonderful time. The animals were amazing. So loving, sweet, and kind. It was a wonderful experience all around. The owner is so kind and generous. The property is beautiful. The pond is lovely. There’s many spots with a beautiful view. It was a great experience having the animals come up and say hello to us at our site. The baby animals were so cute. We loved getting pictures taken holding baby sheep and a baby goat. The animals are all so happy and healthy. Highly recommend this place. Will definitely be back for our honeymoon!

Jack S.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· April 2024

Book it. Book the trip.

Tent ·

Pick Your Plot!

I'm not even sure where to start on how awesome this camping experience was for me! Wait, yes, I do - BABY LAMBS. I repeat, baby lambs! It was so much fun to learn about the breed dubbed "the cutest lambs on earth" and they are so friendly. I held one for a while and he's just happy to here. Not to mention the variety of other farm friends like a mini donkey, goats, chickens and the like. As for the campsite, I chose to set up my tent on the wooden deck overlooking the pond. Lolly & Eric supplied a nice-sized fire pit with two grill attachments and there's a pop-up potty with a compost toilet. It was a beautiful spot and so peaceful. The stars at night sparkle and I fell asleep listening to the trees rustling. Keep in mind - the campsite is next to a heavily wooden area so bring your bug spray as there are ticks, mosquitos, etc. Also at night, there are guard dogs doing their job and you'll hear them. It didn't bother me because I enjoyed knowing the pups were on patrol and keeping out any unwanted visitors.

Caroline G.

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South New Berlin, Chenango, New York, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Lolly C.

Joined in September 2021

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