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Vermont Ranch & Riverside Retreat

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· Moretown, Washington, Vermont

10 acres hosted by Lucinda N.

2 RV/tent sites

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Best in Vermont: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

Lucinda is a Star Host

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Best in Vermont: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

⛰ 🐦Wake to the sound of bird calls and water in this private retreat, situated squarely on the confluence of 2 rivers. Eventually, once part of a much larger working merino sheep farm owned by the Cobb family in the 1700s-1800’s, part of the land transitioned to a dairy cow farm operation, c.1940. Today, we steward 10 acres specially designed with horses in mind. Adjacent to a 40-acre cornfield on one side and Mt. Cobb on the other, with sweeping views our place overlooks the confluence of the Mad and Winooski Rivers. From here, you can mountain bike or hoof it to access miles of trails and bucolic scenery. Come visit this gateway to the Scenic Mad River Valley! 🌲🏊🐟The Swimming/Fishing/Tenting site ("site 1") is perched directly aside the Mad River and the Sweet Meadow Side site ("site 2") is just a 2-minute walk across the grassy meadow and down the secluded riverside path to our beloved Mad River beach. This is a semi-private beach, naturally divided and hidden from our other semi-private beach sites. Swim, tube, fish and relax up or down the river and confluence. 👢👓 Get curious about the history of this place by checking out the old abandoned Massey Furgeson hay baler tucked in the woods, the Cobb family cemetery, and more gems from many years gone by. Leave from either site on foot to access a sweet trail that travels along the river, over a private bridge, down a beautiful dirt road and into the forest. 🚴 Our property is located on the CROSS VERMONT TRAIL: "a multi-use path connecting communities, and the natural areas in between - across Vermont!" Check out their website (Cross Vermont Trail Association) for maps, guides, events and outings! Many adventurists also enjoy nearby, mountainous and beloved trails: Camel's Hump, The Long Trail, Mt. Mansfield, Stowe Pinnacle, Smuggler's Notch and more. There are a plethora of shorter, scenic and gentle hikes in our region, "the crossroads and recreation center of Vermont"! We are located just 2 miles from Interstate 89 and we reside on Vermont State Route 100B, allowing ease of access to points North, South, East and West Explore our on-site activity offerings: 🐴 Introduction Session: Get acquainted with our horses, tour the barn, and learn about equine-guided education and grooming. $45 for 1 hour for 1-6 people. 🐴 Horsemanship and Riding Lessons: Learn non-forceful bareback and bit-less leading and mounted techniques step by step. $100/hour or $150/1.5 hours for 1-2 people. 🐴 Family Team Building-Bonding (Most Popular): Enjoy an adventurous, fun, and challenging experience together as a family with exercises and activities facilitated by Lucinda. Non-mounted equine guided education at its best! $250 for 2.5 hours. These rates are discounted for our onsite Hipcampers 🙏🏼 Visit our website for more details: Horses and Pathfinders dot com. We'd love to hear from you! You are welcome to review all the varied, detailed and descriptive reviews and photos from other guests' experiences. This is a working ranch and sometimes equipment is running, but never for more than an hour at a time. Horses are on site and they have full access to this property. If you have an untrained, young or problematic dog, please consider a long lead line and read the dog rules and limits carefully. This is not a deep-woods, wilderness site. Please review the map and note our proximity to the interstate and the route where we reside. ❤️ Many guests, families and couples return here year after year as their destination vacation and getaway. We welcome you to experience what they enjoy so much -- right on site and in this special region, the heart of Vermont. ❤️

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254 ratings · 186 reviews

Elizabeth M.recommends

July 11, 2024

Tenting, Fishing, Swimming Utopia

My favorite spot!! The river is beautiful and its safe and quiet:) and the host is great! Ive already come back once and ill definitely be back again

Marina C.recommends

June 28, 2024

Sweet Meadow-side Valley Views

We had a great stay. Loved the swim hole - couldn't get enough!

David L.recommends

June 24, 2024

Tenting, Fishing, Swimming Utopia

Nice quiet site right on the river, and pleasant outdoor shower with hot water.

Mandy T.recommends

June 23, 2024

Sweet Meadow-side Valley Views

Lovely spot

Lovely spot to camp in the middle of a horse pasture. The beach was amazing, having a sink at the site was awesome and the horses added a peaceful dimension. Even in the rain we had a blast!

Chris M.recommends

June 23, 2024

Tenting, Fishing, Swimming Utopia

Amazing as always! Lucinda was super helpful. The site is beautiful!! You won't find anywhere better to spend your time in Vt!

Remi J.recommends

June 10, 2024

Tenting, Fishing, Swimming Utopia

BEAUTIFUL!

We loved our stay! Easy to find, drive right up to your campsite, extremely beautiful scenery and friendly wildlife and horses. It was a little rainy and chilly when we stayed but it was still such a joy. Strongly recommend!

Location

Moretown, Washington, Vermont, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy) and N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking