Hallmark Tree Farm; Not for Disable
Cute as a button tree farm beside CVNP. Owners responsive& friendly. We arrived as their family fall event was closing. Beautiful albeit not accessible
Site: in-and-out w/ fire pit, picnic table, and grate for vampire-style cooking. Visible to a few others but we soon forgot we weren’t alone. Slept in an A-frame: solid, well-made; doors stretched so we got creative for closing gaps. NBD, just note. We brought our 89 lbs Goldendoodle (service dog in training, listed as pet)
Bought firewood + water delivery; firewood smelled like heaven, burned hot/fast. 3 stacks would’ve been ideal for morning brekkie fire. Light pollution low, sunset gorgeous, stars moving clear overhead. Very happy we came out
future considerations: I’m disabled—rheumatologist jokes I’ve got the face of a 20-yr-old + the body of an 80-yr-old. Asked about help getting gear to site, offered to show handicap placard. Told flat no even though an obvious accommodation the workers themselves used was right there. Instead was pointed to a steep hill + told “you’ll be fine.” It was difficult; I hurt myself walking down without carrying anything. I should’ve advocated more, yet that always risks being seen as “causing trouble” The ironic part: saying yes would’ve been safer for the farm too—less chance of throwing me into a medical emergency & needing EMS
Rating: Able-bodied 10/10 peace, charm, $40-50 value. Disabled: Meh. 5/10 No one should have to choose between safety, harm, or the peaceful nite they paid for