Camping in privacy and beauty
Tommie personally greeted us and walked us to our campsite. We camped on Site 1 by a beautiful stream, surrounded by trees in the neighborhood of an adorable baby fox. On our drive, we saw a mama bear with her two youngsters. Our nine-year-old flew his model plane, boomerang, and glow-in-the-dark frisbee endlessly in the open field. Tommie was wonderful at communicating. Our host was kind and offered recommendations for hikes and activities. He was also so thoughtful, we could tell in the way he had prepared for our visit, checked in on us on the last day to see if we needed assistance, but also left best in privacy during our. Pack lightly if you would like trips from the car with your equipment. We were surprised by the cleanliness of the camp pit toilet which was creatively built and surrounded by a handmade privacy screen of pine bows and more appealing than any porta potty I’ve ever used. There were walking trails, swimming holes, a stream, and a river all in the camping location. You could make it to Stowe, Ben & Jerry’s, or Smuggler’s Notch for an easy day trip. We travel to Vermont because it’s a little greener, a little quieter, and has a different variety of wildlife. But the most special part of this trip was learning that Tommie and his wife appreciate and enjoy where they live every single day and find joy in sharing that with others. We must return so that we can take better advantage of the trails and river next time.