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Watercress Inn at Landon Farm

Hosted by Jennifer · Etlan, Virginia
8 sites · RV, Tent, Lodging · 120 acres
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Near Shenandoah National Park
Within a 30-minute drive from the Byrd Visitor Center.
Farm store
Offers products directly sourced or produced on the farm.
Welcome to our small Farm, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Madison County, Virginia. Located just minutes from Shenandoah National Park, we offer intimate nature-inspired cottages and camping on our 120-acre working farm. Enjoy an evening under the stars with fireflies and a campfire after a long day hike, fly fishing on one of our beautiful trout steams or touring the local vineyards and breweries. We currently offer one cottage, glamping and a few campsites for our guests. Our campsites are all private, located acres apart with tables, chairs, firepits, some elevated sleeping areas, some hammock spots and a few with a roof. Three of our spots require walking away from your vehicle, short distances. We have four drive-in sites that will accommodate two or three vehicles. We do not allow RVs or trailers on our main farm due to our narrow mountain driveway. Wisteria Camp has a private driveway, it can accommodate small RV/Trailers. Camper vans are welcome at the main farm! Our farm store includes our Animal Welfare Approved products such as Eggs, Chicken, Beef, Pork, Lamb and Dairy, as well as produce, jams, coffee and other items from our local community. We offer camping essentials, local art, bike rentals, farm experiences and tours. The property has miles of trails along mountain spring-fed streams, a small pond and access to three private acres on the Robinson River, a stocked Trout stream, just 2 miles down the road. Our property is centrally located to White Oak Canyon (20 minutes) and Old Rag Mountain (10 minutes) trailheads in the Shenandoah National Park as well as many vineyards and breweries. A few offerings on the farm. Tasting in the 1850s Chestnut log cabin, tubing trips, breakfast and picnic lunches, Animal experiences and Yoga. Please inquire about renting the property for private small events. Winter Camping: Please note that we can received significant snowfall in our area. 4WD may be required during the winter months.
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Sparrow Hammock Camp

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Tent site · Sleeps 4
Sparrow Camp is located on our 120-acre farm near Shenandoah National Park's White Oak Canyon and Old Rag Mountain. This walk-in site has access to our farm trails, pond and farm store, which carries Animal Welfare Approved meat, eggs and produce from our farm, as well as camping essentials, a small gourmet grocery and local artist.  The walk to the campsite is a short 2/10 mile from our farm store and parking area and has approximately 70 feet in elevation gain.  This very private wooded site is located off one of our farm trails, it is surrounded by mountain laurel on a small overlook with fall and winter views.  The campsite has a small stone fire ring with cooking grill, handwashing station, small table and chairs and a covered changing area with a portable toilet using bio-bags. We offer a luggage service to your site and have hammock tents available for rental, as well as other camping gear. Please no pull carts are allowed as they damage our narrow trails and disrupt the ecosystem. Pets are NOT allowed at this site. Pets are allowed on our farm at certain campsites with a leash. Please note we have animals that free roam including our livestock guardians. If your pet is not vaccinated or friendly with other animals, please leave them at home.
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No pets
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Fiddlehead Camp near SNP

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Tent site · Sleeps 6
Fiddlehead camp is located on our 120 acre farm near Shenandoah National Park's White Oak Canyon and Old Rag Mountain Trailheads. This Walk-In campsite has access to our farm trails, pond and farm store, which carries Animal Welfare Approved meats, eggs and produce from our farm, camping essentials, SNP souvenirs and local artwork. The campsite is located 0.3 mile from our farm store and parking, along a creek and is suitable for 2 or 3 tents. Tent rental and gear transport is available. The campsite is located approximately 0.3 miles along The Laurel Trail Loop which follows along Lily's Creek, where Fiddlehead Camp is located before the trail heads uphill to an area of tall oaks and mountain laurel. This walk follows along the creek, crossing two bridges and one stone step across the water. The pathway is narrow and is best suited for campers who are comfortable carrying their gear in backpacks. We do offer gear transportation for those who which to walk empty handed. 24 hour notice appreciated. This site offers a firepit with cooking grill which overlooks the small stream. You are welcome to pickup wood off the forest floor. We have split firewood available for sale and delivery. Please do not bring wood into this site unless it is federally regulated and certified bug free. The campsite is suitable for hammock tents and up to four regular tents. There is no tent pad at this site and the forest floor is only somewhat level in this area. We have a table with chairs and an outdoor food prep, handwashing, dish station, non-potable water is provided. There is no potable water at this campsite and you must carry in all drinking water. This site offers a small covered changing area, which has a portable toilet using biobags. There is no shower at this site but you are welcome to bring an outdoor solar shower. The large campsite is private, has wood and water views and in the spring and summer you are surrounded by beautiful ferns. Pets are allowed on our farm with a leash. Please note we have animals that free roam including our livestock guardians. If your pet is not vaccinated or friendly with other animals, please leave them at home.
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No potable water
No pets
No showers
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Butterfly Camp: Near Shenandoah NP

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 20 ft
Butterfly Camp is located on a 120-acre working farm in the heart of Madison County near Shenandoah National Park. This campsite is suitable for two adults plus children. The space is very private, has mountain views and offers a campfire with cooking grill, small handwashing/dish sink, a table for two, a level tent site and a changing station with a portable toilet using biobags and a solar shower during warm weather. Our farm is Certified Animal Welfare Approved and offers a small farm store, walking trails, pond, farm tours and experiences and access to our river property. Located near White Oak Canyon and Old Rag Mountain in SNP.  We rent camping equipment, including full tent setups. Please email for a list of items or if you'd like to schedule a farm tour or experience. 
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Birdsong Camp: Near Shenandoah NP

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 20 ft
Birdsong Camp, located on our 120-acre working farm in the heart of Madison County is just minutes from attractions in Shenandoah National Park including Old Rag Mountain and White Oak Canyon.  Our farm has miles of hiking trails, a farm store and lots of farm experiences to enjoy. The campsite is very private, encompassing nearly an acre, is situated along one of our farm paths and is accessible by vehicle. You can enjoy a large campfire, play horseshoes, take a hike or relax near the pond.  The site has its own private seasonal bathhouse, with a flushing toilet, outdoor solar bag shower during warm weather and mini outdoor kitchen that comes with a few essentials, a sink to wash dishes, countertop space, cast iron pans, grilling and serving utensils, oil and a few spices. We have many rental options on the farm. We offer a complete setups to four person tents you setup. Our tipi tent with queen size air mattress, linens, pillows, blankets is a popular choice for glamping! 
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No electrical hookup
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Gypsy Camp Near SNP

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 10 · Vehicles under 14 ft
Gypsy Camp is located on a 120 acre working farm near Shenandoah National Park. It sits above our working farm in a pine forest with fall and winter views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Drive in access allows campers to pitch up to 4 tents on tent pads or on the forest floor. We provide a picnic table, fire ring with cooking grate and a small amount of firewood. This is a primitive site and no potable water, flushing toilets or hot showers are provided. We do offer a small hand/dishwashing station with non-potable water, a small outdoor covered changing station with a camp toilet that uses bio bags and a solar outdoor shower during summer months. Campers have access to our farm trails, pond, river property and farm store which provides Animal Welfare Approved beef, pork, chicken, lamb and eggs from our farm, as well as local artist, soaps, SNP souvenirs and camping essentials. We offer some farm experiences by appointment and have rental equipment available for our guests.
Campfires allowed
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No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Wisteria Camp near SNP

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 25 ft
Wisteria Camp is part of a 120-acre working farm. Unlike our farm road, which is long and narrow. This site has its own private entrance off a paved road and is the only spot on our farm which we allow small RVs or trailers. Please note that access to our farm and farm store is via a 3/4 mile walking trail or driving (no RVs) approximately one mile. Wisteria is located near Shenandoah National Park's, White Oak Canyon (15 minutes) and Old Rag Mountain (10 minutes) trailheads and is walking distance (0.5 mile) to a vineyard and brewery, Blue Quartz Winery and Shotwell Run Brewery. SNP Skyline Drive can be accessed via Thornton Gap (25 minutes) or Swift Run Gap (35 minutes). Our farm is Certified Animal Welfare Approved and offers a small farm store, cute animals, walking trails, pond and farm tours. Our guests have access to our private 3-acre property on the Robinson River, which is a stock trout stream. This site is suitable for small RVs, camping vans and trucks, small trailers and car camping with or without tents. Turn around space is narrow and we recommend vehicle/trailer length of less than 30'. The driveway is accessible with 2WD but if you are pulling a trailer, one short steep hill may require AWD or 4WD. The site is on a small hill with a little meadow area and surrounded by woods. It is extremely private compared to a typical campground, however it is located close to the main road and has houses which can be seen during winter months. We have opened this site to allow access to our farm for those with trailers who otherwise would not be able to stay. If you are looking for a tent or campervan site that is very private please consider one of our other sites, Birdsong, Gypsy and Butterfly. We do not have electric or water at this site (yet) but do provide a sink with non-potable water for dishes and handwashing. A picnic table and fire ring with cooking grill and a small amount of firewood, is provided. We rent camping equipment and have some add-ons for this site. Please see additional items at checkout or email for a list of items.
Campfires allowed
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No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
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Moonshine near Old Rag SHEN NP

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Cabin · Sleeps 2
Moonshine Camp is located up a small valley near the old spring where moonshine was made back in the day. This walk-in site is an easy 1/10 mile walk from the parking area. The small glamping cottage has everything you need for a peaceful stay in the woods. It comes with a queen memory foam mattress, linens, blankets and pillows. A small outdoor cooking and food prep space which includes, a small washing sink, pots, pans, dishes and utensils. Cook over the firepit with a built-in camp grill. The camping space is in the woods, surrounded by ferns, near a small spring and has a small table and chairs for two, rechargeable lanterns, a handwashing station and a covered changing area, with a portable toilet using biobags. We also provide a food storage cooler and some fun moonshine books and reading material. Firewood is available for purchase on site. The space is suitable for two adults without pets. There is no electric or potable water on site. We can deliver ice, drinking water, a charging block and any items from our farm store.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
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No pets
No showers
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Studio on Farm near Old Rag SHEN NP

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Vacation rental · Sleeps 4
Our barn apartment located in the heart of Madison County, Virginia on a 120-acre working farm is just a short drive to Old Rag Mountain, White Oak Canyon and Shenandoah National Park. The property includes hiking trails, a pond to sit by and relax, farm experiences and The Farm Store at Watercress which offers our Animal Welfare Approved eggs and meat, breakfast baskets, fresh seasonal produce, local items and souvenirs from Shenandoah National Park. The studio apartment, located on the second floor above our equipment shed, requires climbing a flight of stairs. Outside is a small deck and bridge to an outdoor firepit area, setup with a table, chairs and propane grill. Inside the open space has a queen size bed, futon couch, ceiling fan, pool table, gas fireplace (available in winter months only), large screen television with a large selection of DVDs (no cable or streaming). The efficiency kitchen/bar area has a full-size refrigerator/freezer with ice maker, convection/microwave oven and induction cooktop, coffee pot/grinder, toaster and is fully equipped with dishes, pots, pans, utensils and a few spices and oils. There is one small bathroom, with a standup rain shower. All towels and linens are provided. The apartment faces east and offers mountain view in the winter and overlooks our main garden and farm store area. Our resident goats, zebu, mini donkey, Buster Brown and his pet pig George live behind this building. Please note NO PETS or animals of ANY kind are allowed in this building due to the close proximity of our livestock guardian dog, farm animals and our resident cats who live in this building. *** Our resident cats and dogs are allowed in this unit, when it is used by the family, so if you have allergies to animals this might not be the place for you. Our guests have access to our three-acre river property on the Robinson River, which is a stock trout steam, located less than 3 miles from the main farm. We also offer tubes to rent during the warm months. Please note that the area surrounding area has limited cell phone service. Please take this time to disconnect and enjoy the outdoors! Old Rag Mountain Trail, a 10 min drive, requires a permit March 1 - November 30. This studio is our temporary replacement for The Sawmill Cottage which sold.
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No pets
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Etlan, Madison, Virginia, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Jennifer S.

Joined in September 2019

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