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Low Gear Farmstead

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· Menard, Menard, Texas
75 acres hosted by Logan B.
26 RV/tent sites · 1 tent site
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Get into low gear and enjoy the slow pace and peace of our little working farm on the edge of the hill country. Low Gear Farmstead's 75 acres border the lovely San Saba River, providing campers the opportunity to swim, wade, fish and paddle. Farm animals including dairy goats, chickens, and horses inhabit the property, but wildlife such as deer, wild turkey, ringtail, fox and armadillo is also abundant. Bird watchers will be delighted at the diversity of birds, especially in spring. Don't forget to look up at night as our dark skies provide excellent stargazing on clear nights and a very visible Milky Way. We limit the number of campsites and spread them out so that campers may enjoy privacy and seclusion. Campsites are provided with compost toilets and most sites also have a fire ring. 4WD is not required unless we have had heavy rains, otherwise most vehicles, except very low clearance ones, do fine. The nearest town, Menard, is about a 12 minute drive from the property and has a grocery store, gas stations, a couple restaurants, a pub and a bakery. Lovers of history might enjoy visiting the Presidio de San Saba, about 20 minutes from the farm, as well as the historic Pioneers Rest Cemetery in town. Low Gear Farmstead is a safe, welcoming space for queers and POC.
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Eliza D.recommends
March 14, 2024
Orchard Falls
What an awesome place!
My friends and I had an amazing time at the Orchard Falls camp sight. The land at Low Gear Farmstead is so beautiful, secluded and peaceful. Seeing all the animals was very cute and fun too. One of the farm dogs, Bjorn, visited us often and was super chill and friendly. It made us feel safe to have him around. Having the river right there was lovely for swimming and frog sightings. Logan and everyone else we met there was extremely nice and helpful, very good vibes all around. I could not recommend this place more and I hope to be back soon! Thank you so much Low Gear Farmstead!!
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Nicholas J.recommends
March 12, 2024
Orchard Hilltop
The Pecan Grove was beautiful and the campsite was well thought out. Logan and Gear were wonderful people to meet.
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Suneeta E.recommends
March 11, 2024
Skyview
We stayed at Low Gear Farmstead and took part of a hempcrete building workshop. We loved their property, Logan and their fam. Despite having multiple seasons of weather over two days, we had a great time. The river is beautiful and the sky at night is joy to behold. The fact they're building a hemp house is amazing too!
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Heather H.recommends
March 11, 2024
Stargazer
What a beautiful property! Logan, Gear and their family are lovely people and so kind to share their little piece of paradise. The stars were AMAZING! I loved being neighbors to the baby goats- and loved giving the milking a go! Thanks for a great time. I will definitely be back!
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Nancy D.recommends
March 10, 2024
River View
Logan is a very courteous host and our sight has a lovely view of the San Saba. It also had plenty of shade.
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Brenda G.recommends
March 4, 2024
Orchard Falls
Private, quiet, and peaceful!
This was by far one of the best stays we’ve had, anywhere. The spot was private and QUIET, and Logan was so accessible, friendly, and beyond helpful. We bought sausages one night and burgers the next - so fabulous! Can’t recommend enough!
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Menard, Menard, Texas, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Jumanos, Nʉmʉnʉʉ Sookobitʉ (Comanche), Ndé Kónitsąąíí Gokíyaa (Lipan Apache), and Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Logan B.Joined in April 2017
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