ALL-STAR HORSE CAMP HILL; Unique!

What a unique experience! We were just looking for a place to camp after seeing a show at Ommegang and stumbled on this listing. We had a really short stay, but really enjoyed it. The horses were curious and fun to see. We camped on the top part of the field because we weren't sure how our little Prius would do going into the lower parts of the field. Lisa put out fresh hay to keep the horses busy when we got in late and, generally after their initial curiosity when Lisa was showing us the area to camp, they left us alone. Lisa was so kind, welcoming, and had fresh eggs for us in the morning. If we need a place to stay again we will be back. Other things to know: As the pictures show, there are so many horses! Even after seeing the photos we were surprised. Also, this is camping in the a field, so expect just that. Our stay was so short that we missed out on all of the other things Lisa had to offer, like a bonfire, seeing more of the grounds, and feeding the horses.

Response from ELIZABETH (Lisa), the Host, on June 1st, 2022

I am so glad you found and enjoyed our humble farm! We have an outhouse, which we will install soon, as a good point, and also can't wait for the flowers to bloom! Next time we will be much more set up, learning as we go! My aim is to make your stay memorable! As summer progresses we will also have farm fresh produce! Future plans will include more hands on, also signs to find the turtle sanctuaries! Thank you so much for coming!

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My family loved Ed and Lisa's place, even those of us who aren't horse people! Being in the pasture with the horses is such a unique experience! We are country people who love quiet and this was perfect. Mountains, horses in their pasture, a campfire... just beautiful. Ed and Lisa were so kind and made sure we had everything we needed. I highly recommend this place!

Camping here in our travel trailer was hands down the most unique, fun experience we’ve had yet! The horses are beautiful, and definitely curious! They will come visit, and we love horses so for us, it was a great experience. The views are amazing. Lisa and Ed were great, and we thank them for their warm hospitality! Fresh farm eggs for breakfast was the nicest surprise, and marshmallows for the kids to roast on the fire! We made fantastic life long memories here, and will definitely be back in the future!

Beyond awesome. The experience is somewhere in-between Old McDonald's Had a Farm and a weekend in Jurassic Park.

Fields, woods, user friendly wildlife. Their horses make Me Ed look like a total retard. And friendly

The hosts, Ed and Lisa are the real deal and a dying breed of farmers and ranchers. My stay made me realize that a sustainable planet is not a new idea. Traditional American agriculture . See for yourself.

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I'll be back as the cliche goes.

From the beginning, Lisa (the owner) had been keeping me informed on what to expect while camping at her farm. She also let us know that 2 horses would possibly give birth while we're there. With our luck, one did give birth. We didn't get to witness the birth but we got to meet the new addition to the farm the very next day.
Lisa is a great host and just wants you to have the best experience possible. The horses came and investigate who we were and when they saw we were just there to camp, they went back to their side of the field. The field is well maintained and private. Ed, showed us to different parts of the farm we can set up camp. He maintains the field and if there's anything you need, he'll go above and beyond to make it happen. The stars were beautiful the first night. Fire wood is easy to find and Ed came by with paving stones to help build a fire pit for us. They offered to put a fence around our campsite in case the horses came around. We went without it and the horses never became a problem. They're part of the landscape and beautiful to see when they graze nearby.
It rained heavily unfortunately on the second day while we were there. But we went out into Cooperstown so it wasn't such a big damper as there were a few good breweries to see nearby. Also, a gas station nearby if you need to grab some snacks or basic things. Overall a great campsite and a great experience. Primitive camping, no electricity, no running water, just a field with a beautiful view and great hospitality.

Response from ELIZABETH (Lisa), the Host, on July 20th, 2021

Thank you Joseph! It was great to meet your family! I couldn't account for the weather, but I am glad you were resourceful and had fun in Cooperstown! When you come back in the fall I will try to locate a few more breweries tucked away, and recommend the Cider Mill! Lots of fun things to do! Also music in the gazebo Wednesday nights,,, until fall. Look forward to seeing you again!

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