Kim was such a lovely host! She greeted us in advance, providing clear directions for smooth arrival. When we pulled up, she was busy working hard on the farm but stopped to ensure we were all set and to offer us a tour / chance to meet the animals.
Winston the dog was a charmer who happily showed us to our camp, Margaret the head goat in charge sweetly nibbled our laces and the oats that Kim provided, Bella the horse had a curious and kind demeanor, the cows and chickens/rooster were the faint background of our peaceful morning, and the guinea fowl were hilariously afraid of us - running away screaming anytime we got close or walked by.
All of their farm practices and animal husbandry choices seemed very thoughtful and focused on sustainability. For example, Kim spoke to how they used the guinea fowl to mitigate ticks naturally.
The site is a large lightly sloped field, through a gate and up a small hill. There’s privacy, lots of room, the grass is trimmed, a compost toilet w portable tent, a picnic bench, and a fire pit. Parking is on a private drive, and a wheelbarrow is available for moving things from car to campsite if needed.
We watched the sunset behind a large oak tree, and enjoyed a sunny breezy stay.
Proximity to Harrisonburg and Shenandoah make this a great home base for hikes and other explorations.
Clean up was easy and Kim offered us a farm market / coffee shop recommendation on our way out.
We’ll be back! ☀️