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The "Farmer-For-A-Day" Program

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35 reviews

· Corbett, Multnomah, Oregon

10 acres hosted by Stephanie R.

3 lodging sites · 1 RV/tent site

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

Our property was homesteaded in 1919 by L.T. (Toot) and Doris Evans. We began working on our non-profit, children's program in 1992 and opened to serve kids in 1998. Old McDonald's Farm, Inc. utilizes Farm Program animals, agriculture, gardens and beautiful, natural resources to "teach and reach" children and youth. We offer many programs and "The Farmer For A Day Program" is just one. This one is open to older children and their families. We look forward to meeting you and having you join us as our guest!

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Glorious Glamping in a Hay Loft!

89% (19)

Cabin · Sleeps 5

Camp in the Hay Loft of the Horse Barn. Enjoy a great view on a beautiful 68-acre farm! Join us to slow down. You won't need to bring a tent as the Horse Barn makes for a nice one, but you will need your own bedding, camping pads and "camping box" unless you eat out. We have 32 Farm Program animals at our non-profit, children's program so enjoy horses, donkeys, goats, sheep, pig, geese, chickens, ducks, dogs and cats too. "Squire" cat is the black cat that lives in the barn. He is a cuddle-bug. Also enjoy getting on our antique tractor, playing on the horse swing, tossing horseshoes, going for a nice nature walk, and seasonal berry picking (available two places down to the right when berries are in season). Our place is located close to the spectacular Columbia Gorge, the Columbia River and waterfalls. You'll be just over three miles from Crown Point and the Vista House overlooking the entire Columbia River Gorge. Note that this space is only available to families with kids six (6) years old and over. The stairs are long and steep and not appropriate for kids five (5) and younger please. And please plan on adhering to the "House Rules." We thank you in advance. The space and amenities We have benches, tables, chairs, lights, exclusive port-a-potty, etc. No tent needed! Bring your camping pads, sleeping bags, bedding, camping stove and your own "kitchen box," etc. There is no refrigerator or microwave available. Bring your cooler, camping box and cook stoves, etc. You won't need a tent nor a bathroom but the rest you will need. Water is available on the property and there is an outside sink for you to use and to get water by the Schoolhouse. Bring a water container too. The space is pretty clean, dry, cute, and is secure but we have lots of hay stored in the barn and our cat, Squire, lives there too. We are located in a rural area just 1.2 miles off the Historic Columbia River Highway near Corbett, Oregon and about 3-4 miles to Crown Point and the Vista House where you can take in the expansive view of the Columbia River Gorge. We are just 15 minutes from Multnomah Falls and close to many other beautiful waterfalls along the Gorge. We are located just 10 minutes to Troutdale, 15 minutes to Gresham, 20 minutes to the Portland Airport and about 30 minutes to downtown Portland. Activities and add-ons: (schedule this with us first please; our staff is small, and we have children's programs and activities happening throughout our summer season. Ask us first. We will be happy to try to accommodate your wishes.) Learn the feeding, health and housing needs of all of our farm animals the next morning if you choose to add on a Morning Chores package (late spring, summer or early fall only and only if we have availability). The animals are always happy to see folks, especially with food in our hands. An 'Add On' can be a hayride, a fire in our fire pit (unless there is a burn ban), Morning Chores package (two hours), horse riding lesson (1 hour) or drive a horse with a harness and a cart, (1.5 hours). If we have availability, we would be happy to help you with these. -Firewood for fire pit $6/bundle (unless there is a burn ban). We will provide kindling and wood. You please bring matches, lighter, fire starters, paper, etc. and you lay it up and start the fire. Please be sure that it is doused out, out, out with water when done! - Hay ride $100. This takes about 45 minutes. - Morning Chores package $125 for up to 6 people. During this program, you will have an opportunity to meet the animals up close in their farm homes and learn to feed and care for all the farm animals. Ask us first please before you book and pay. - Horseback riding lesson is $100 per hour per horse and one staff person, or we can do two mini lessons for two people in that time. Ask us first please before you book and pay. - Drive with Scalloway, our American Miniature horse, in a harness and cart $100. It takes about an hour or an hour and a half. Ask us first please before you book and pay. If interested in these, please contact us in advance and ask. We can see if we have a staff member to teach it or run it and then if so, we can tell you how to book it from our web site. We thank you for your interest. Checking in Once booked and you are joining us, let us know when you want to check in right away, please. Meet one of us to welcome you, show you around, show you where the fire extinguishers, parking, etc. are and get you settled. We do not do "self-check in." You are welcome to come and go as you please once you check in with us and get the keys! We just must make an appointment with you to get you checked in please. We do not do self-check in. Thanks in advance. Please also recall that we ask you to adhere to our "House Rules."

Barn Apartment on a Beautiful Farm!

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Cabin · Sleeps 4

Enjoy the lovely apartment inside the Horse/Cow Barn at our non-profit, children's Farm Program! You'll have a great view on a beautiful 68-acre farm. Join us to slow down. The Apartment is spacious and sleeps 2 with 1 queen bed. Up to 2 more people can stay but bring sleeping pads and sleeping bags for them. The Bath House is a separate building but only 25 feet away. It has a claw foot tub, shower, running toilet and sink with hot/cold running water. It is a beautiful building and for your exclusive use. We have 32 Farm Program animals at our non-profit, children's program so enjoy horses, donkey, goats, sheep, pig, geese, chickens, ducks, dogs and cats too. "Squire" is the black cat that lives in the barn. He is a cuddle-bug. Also enjoy getting on our antique tractor, playing on the horse swing, tossing horseshoes, going for a nice nature walk, and seasonal berry picking (available two places down when berries are in season). Our place is rural and so breakers pop, internet is dicey, dogs bark, geese honk, chickens squawk, donkey brays, etc. It is wonderful but it is on a farm. We are located close to the Columbia Gorge, the Columbia River and waterfalls. You'll be just over three miles from Crown Point and the Vista House overlooking the entire Columbia River Gorge. Suited for adults and kids four (4) years old and up only please. It is not set up for babies and toddlers. Please plan on adhering to the "House Rules." We thank you in advance. The space and amenities The Barn Apartment has a queen bed with linens, full size refrigerator, hot plate, kettle, toaster oven, microwave, dishes, salt and pepper, some cooking ware, lamps, heat, back deck, fans, etc. In addition, the beautiful Bathhouse has a sink, toilet and full shower inside a claw foot tub. The Bathhouse is very nice, but it was built years later so is about 25' away. It is quite worth the walk though. We are located in a rural area just 1.2 miles off the Historic Columbia River Highway near Corbett, Oregon and about 3 miles to Crown Point and the Vista House where you can take in the expansive view of the Columbia River Gorge. We are just 15 minutes from Multnomah Falls and close to many other beautiful waterfalls along the Gorge. We are located just 10 minutes to Troutdale, 15 minutes to Gresham, 20 minutes to the Portland Airport and about 30 minutes to downtown Portland. You can also learn the feeding, health and housing needs of all of our farm animals the next morning if you choose to add on a Morning Chores package (late spring, summer or early fall only and only if we have availability). The animals are always happy to see folks, especially with food in our hands. An 'Add On' can be a hayride, a fire in our fire pit (unless there is a burn ban), Morning Chores package (two hours), horse riding lesson or drive a horse with a harness and a cart (if we have availability). Firewood for fire pit $6/bundle (unless there is a burn ban). We will provide kindling and wood. You please bring matches, lighter, fire starters, paper, etc. and you lay it up and start the fire. Please be sure that it is doused out, out, out with water when done! - Hay ride $100. This takes about 45 minutes. - Morning Chores package $125 for up to two people (not $125 per person). Then, it is $5 extra per person past that and maximum of 8 people. During this program, you will have an opportunity to meet the animals up close in their farm homes and learn to feed and care for all the farm animals. Ask us first before scheduling please. - Horseback riding lesson is $100 per hour per horse and one staff person, or we can do two mini lessons for two people in that time. - Drive with Scalloway, our American Miniature horse, in a harness and cart $100. This takes about 1-1.5 hours. If interested in these, please contact us in advance and ask. We can see if we have a staff member to teach it or run it and then if so, we can tell you how to book it from our web site. We thank you for your interest. Once booked and you are joining us, meet one of us to welcome you, show you around, show you where the fire extinguishers, parking, etc. are and get you settled. You are welcome to come and go as you please once you check in with us! We just must make an appointment with you to get you checked in please. We do not do self-check in. Thanks in advance. Please also recall that we ask you to adhere to our "House Rules."

Farm Cottage on a Beautiful Farm!

100% (3)

Cabin · Sleeps 2

Discover "glamping" at its finest in our quaint Farm Cottage, offering rustic charm with two twin beds featuring top-notch mattresses, perfect for accommodating two guests. The Cottage is well-equipped with cozy linens, pillows, blankets, a compact refrigerator, a coffee/tea maker, a mirror, and an assortment of dishes and reading material. Despite its small size, it's thoughtfully arranged for comfort. There's a clean, charming Outhouse designated for your exclusive use and an outdoor sink also. Don't forget to pack your camping essentials for cooking outside, where you can savor meals on our gas grill or around a crackling fire pit, with conveniently situated just outside your door. A solar shower is available that is lovely at the end of a hot day. Immerse yourself in farm life with our 32 Farm Program animals; the sounds of nature will be your soundtrack, from dogs barking to donkeys braying. It's an invitation to unwind and reconnect with animals and nature. Engage in farm activities like sitting on our vintage tractor, swinging on the horse swing, playing horseshoes, exploring nature trails, and picking seasonal berries nearby (when in season) just two driveways down and to the right. Our location is a stone's throw from the breathtaking Columbia Gorge, the majestic Columbia River, and its cascading waterfalls. You're a mere three miles from Crown Point and the Vista House, which offers panoramic views of the Columbia River Gorge. Please note, our Farm Cottage experience is best suited for children aged four (4) and older. We kindly ask that you follow our "House Rules" during your stay. Regarding the Cottage's amenities, you'll find comfortable bunk beds, heating, fans, electricity, and essential furnishings to ensure a pleasant stay. Outside, relax in Adirondack chairs, enjoy meals at the picnic table, and take in the serene farm atmosphere. By choosing our Farm Program, you'll not only have a memorable stay but also contribute to our non-profit, children's program. We hope that you enjoy your stay with us! You may opt for additional activities such as a two-hour Morning Chores package, an approximately one-hour horse-riding lesson, a 1-hour Miniature Horse drive, or a 45-minute hayride. Please inquire first to check our staff availability and scheduling possibilities for your preferred time. Our team is small, and the summer season is filled with various programs and activities. If you're interested, let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate you. We thank you in advance for your interest.

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'Horse Trailer Haven' Camp Site

100% (4)

RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 5 m

The 'Horse Trailer Haven' Camp Site has a horse trailer to use as a "tent" or there are tent site spaces also. Thanks for supporting our beautiful, non-profit, children's program. Our Farm Program is an amazing and educational place! Come join us. Enjoy the outdoors and 32 farm animals too. You can also enjoy petting your closest neighbor, Catania, the donkey. In the summer, she has to be up in that pen, so she does not hurt herself by overeating. She will be glad for the company. This site has an exclusive to you, super clean, port-o-potty. You can also utilize the outside sink and potable water by the Schoolhouse. The building says "Schoolhouse" on it. There is a hose, a sink, papertowels, soap and a garbage can right there. They are well-equipped, communal areas. Please bring your own water jugs to haul your water back to your site. There is no electric hookup at this site, but you can use a plug-in at another building to charge your phones or other devices. Wi-Fi is available closer to the Schoolhouse. You can park a small sized R.V. there but it must be self-contained. Sorry, but medium, big and giant R.V.'s just won't fit. Please bring your "camping boxes," and dishes, tables, camp chairs, lanterns, cook stove, etc. We placed a tall wooden stump there that will work nicely as a table and there are two chairs, and a small table set up in the horse trailer too. Feel free to move those chairs and the table to use the Horse Trailer as a tent. The key to your restroom right next door to your camp site is hooked on to the hackamore bridle (for horses) hanging on the inside of the horse trailer...see it on the left side of the horse trailer as you walk into the back. Please lock the restroom up when you leave permanently and put the key back inside the Horse Trailer. Thanks. We look forward to having you join us as our guest at this beautiful camp site. Our place is super close to the Vista House looking over the entire, Columbia River Gorge. Hiking and all the waterfalls are fantastic and close by, as well!

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95% Recommend42 ratings · 35 reviews

The campsite offers a unique farm experience with a charming barn apartment and welcoming animals, creating a perfect getaway for families, especially those with children. Guests appreciated the engaging activities like the 'Farmer for a Day' program and horseback riding, which were a hit among visitors. The presence of friendly animals, including cats, donkeys, and horses, added to the charm, though one guest noted issues with heat and communication upon arrival. Despite this, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with visitors praising the cozy accommodation and the educational value for kids.

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Ashlyn C.

3 reviews

Recommends

· April 2025

So many good animals

Barn Apartment on a Beautiful Farm!

We absolutely loved the Barn Apartment! It was beautiful and stocked for a rustic but comfortable stay. It was magical waking up to the sounds of the horses and donkey below us and honking geese beside us. We were kept company by Squire, the sweetest barn cat ever. We purchased the Morning Chores package which was delightful and educational - a great experience for anyone wanting more interaction with all the animals. Stephanie and Wayne were helpful in getting these scheduled and getting us checked in, Karissa was a great instructor or our "morning chores." Highly recommend!!

Kelly S.

2 reviews

Recommends

· September 2024

Farmhouse Apartment was PERFECT!

Barn Apartment on a Beautiful Farm!

We loved staying at the farm over night! The barn house was a lovely apartment that was quiet, and had everything we needed! We were joined by Squire, the host cat and he ended up staying the night with us because he was very vocal about wanting to be included in our hangout! The private bathhouse, which was just a short walk from the front door was perfect and all we needed with a shower, bath, toilet and sink. The BEST part (aside from hilarious Squire) was all of the adorable animals on the farm. What a lovely asset to the community that serves and teaches children how to care for animals. Great stay and we will be back again! Our room was clean and very comfortable! They even put some farm fresh eggs from the chickens in our fridge to cook for breakfast in the nicely done kitchen space in the apartment! Thank you Stephanie and Wayne!

Kevin C.

5 years on Hipcamp

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· September 2024

A Magical Farm Camping Experience

Tent · With kids ·

'Horse Trailer Haven' Camp Site

We had an incredible stay at the "Horse Trailer Haven" campsite. The campsite itself was fantastic, but what made it truly special were our adorable neighbors—a donkey and two miniature horses. Our kids absolutely loved interacting with them, and they were beyond cute. One of the highlights was having access to the entire farm. We got to see all the animals up close, and when the caretakers were around, they would let the geese, chickens, sheep, and a small pot-bellied pig roam freely. It’s clear that the farm is run with a lot of care and attention, giving the animals plenty of time to play and enjoy themselves. We were also visited by a couple of friendly kitty cats, which the kids loved playing with. We opted for the "Farmer for a Day" and Horseback Riding programs, and both were absolutely amazing. Our kids got hands-on experience feeding the animals, taking care of the pens, and more. The horseback riding was a hit, and the staff was super friendly. There were so many other animals to see, including goats, rabbits, ducks, and ponies. This is the perfect place to camp if you have kids—they will absolutely LOVE the experience. We highly recommend it!

Roger A.

10 months on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

Old MacDonald's: more than a Song

Tent ·

'Horse Trailer Haven' Camp Site

Very well cared for and interesting little treasure. The tent space is more than adequate and unlike a normal camp site , your neighbors are a donkey and two ponies. You have your own defined area with the extra facility of the old horse trailer to utilize as you chose. Stephanie is a full on provider and responsive to whatever you bring. Highly recommended.

Rachel E.

3 reviews

Not recommend

· July 2024

With kids ·

Glorious Glamping in a Hay Loft!

It was too hot to sleep inside the space. When we arrived this host did not even know we had reservations. She was sent several stressful messages ahead of time using All CAPS in her messages. We ended up camping and we did not get reimbursed.

Thomas H.

2 reviews

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· July 2024

Tent ·

'Horse Trailer Haven' Camp Site

The place and the host Stephanie were wonderful. Picture it - you're sleeping in a horse trailer under the stars surrounded by cute ponies and donkeys. Now go do it!

Location

Corbett, Multnomah, Oregon, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking