Douglas designed the Farmhouse on CONSERVATION Land and retreated to this “hidden” large pond where he was planning a “floating barn”!
It is our latest site with plenty of space for 1- 3 tents on the North side of “Doug’s Pond”.
It has Solar light next to the one of 3 signs bringing you too the site but I REQUEST you arrive well before dark and be guided by text
Douglas designed the Farmhouse on CONSERVATION Land and retreated to this “hidden” large pond where he was planning a “floating barn”!
It is our latest site with plenty of space for 1- 3 tents on the North side of “Doug’s Pond”.
It has Solar light next to the one of 3 signs bringing you too the site but I REQUEST you arrive well before dark and be guided by text or in person as this site has a several turns that need to made to be found.
It is on the large, long space where we suggest tenting under the apple tree which is marked with wide planks (to keep the growth down and ready for a tent). Stone fire ring set with some beam benches on the ground. Bucket for trash (see Extras) and water bucket for washing and for cooking (we recommend 10 minutes boil if you are cooking with this water). Well water available near farmhouse. NO SOAPS in the Pond.
We have been advised not to allow imported firewood (can import Wood Beetle dangerous for our forest - PLEASE use the Firewood bundles we provide ($10) or pull wood from the woods and make it safer for use.
Beautiful and plenty of wildlife nearby... as well as a new Port a Potty with a short 200 foot walk (it has a solar night light).
Unique and lovely as well as being next to trails and roads to miles of remote spots with very few if any ... people.
In Winter we request only AWD vehicles go down to this site or park up by farmhouse and hike in so you can easily get out.
- Check in: After 2PM
- Check out: Before 1PM
- Cancellation policy: Moderate
- On arrival: Meet and greet
- Minimum nights: 1 night
- Accepts bookings: 9 months out Weeknight discount: 25% off
- Response time: Within 6 hours
- Response rate: 100%
You know what would make this trip even better?
Take advantage of these offers available to add to your trip to Sunrise farm #5 Site: “DOUG’S POND”
$5River Inner Tubes
New Oversized Truck Inner Tubes - Great for going down the West River 10 minu...Read more
New Oversized Truck Inner Tubes - Great for going down the West River 10 minutes drive away.
Half dozen eggs
Local farmer’s hens lay daily which are so fresh they taste much better and m...Read more
Dozen eggs
Local farmer’s delicious eggs laid usually same day do taste much better : ))
$1Volleyball /Badminton/Football …
…donate if you like so we keep our equipment current… Soccer ball, Dodgeballs...Read more
…donate if you like so we keep our equipment current… Soccer ball, Dodgeballs, Softballs/ hardball/training ball and bat. Ping Pong (we have you assist putting out plywood on picnic table)… We have “Play Cabinet”… Basically Sign Out and return. Cones to set up whatever course or play area you need. Goals/Bases. We have a great expansive farm for FUN and EXERCISE Please Note Replacement cost (as per our receipt) for lost stuff or not returned. Work out with Others and make a game of it.
$5DISC GOLF FREE w your Own Disks or
We have a 72 acre farm and a New Par 3 Disk Golf Course - The Course starts...Read more
We have a 72 acre farm and a New Par 3 Disk Golf Course - The Course starts by the big pond…FREE if you bring your own disks or… $5 per first day if we provide # Disc Golf Set - we have 5 full sets. WEEKEND RATE or 3 days; $10 if you use ours and return All of them... Charge of $12 for replacing each lost disk that you take responsibility for when signing on for this Extra. Never tried? Easier than regular golf but takes patience if you don’t expect the disks to behave just like frisbees ... & it’s fun and social. Ps if you have your Own frisbees/discs your kids 10 and under can play for FREE when Staying with Us. Course Only for Our Guests Staying here.
$1Kayak and car carrier w paddle…
Done by Donation Pelican sit on top new Kayak 2 DAYS - great for touring solo...Read more
Done by Donation Pelican sit on top new Kayak 2 DAYS - great for touring solo or with our Canoe that can carry three passengers. Use “At Own Risk” Waiver required.
$20Blackstone Propane Cook Stove
New Barbecue and Propane Grill combo with grilling and cooking instruments .....Read more
New Barbecue and Propane Grill combo with grilling and cooking instruments ... and cleaning gear... for 3 day use... $20 more if we clean. Longer stays $5 a day after a day for propane paid in cash
$1Two Mountain Bikes
Done by Donation/ Listing of $1 allows you to hold these items We have 2 mou...Read more
Done by Donation/ Listing of $1 allows you to hold these items We have 2 mountain bikes from the ‘X Games’ - valued over $2000 each. We will drop for you with helmets/ and pump. Please add this ‘extra’ based on the number of days ($70 for one day for both). Great for our extensive bike trails/ logging roads.... (we recommend if you have helmet bring that one so its fitted - we have several to choose from). If you are 6 feet tall or more we do not recommend this frame size - 5’11” about the top height for optimal use. Use at your own risk and lots to ride on with 2000 acres adjacent to us & miles of logging roads that are usually rarely used. REQUIRED: Send us a Text Waiver Prior to using recognizing that you use these at “Your Own Risk” - take care and Enjoy!
Trash Pick-UP
Please leave no "Trace left Behind" ... but we will pick-up trash and Recycla...Read more
Solar Water Shower units
Solar Water Shower unit available for 5 sites … Sites 1 and 2 at Sunrise Farm...Read more
Firewood bundle
Start your trip off right with a bundle of firewood (depending on weather -ma...Read more
Charcoal briquettes
We provide a barbecue and will give you a full or half bag $8 whatever you need
$1Lake Canoe, 2 paddles & 2 Vests
Done by Donation. Items can be made held for $1. There is a “Universal Cano...Read more
Done by Donation. Items can be made held for $1. There is a “Universal Canoe car carrier” or inquire about Roy dropping off both days/ w res Use at own Risk Text Waiver Required
Activities
Offered on the Host's property or nearby.
Biking
We do rent a couple of adult size recently maintained mountain bikes and there are plenty of trails we are connected to.
Hiking
All Trails is a great app to show you the trails around. We are connected to many they don't show out back - logging roads
Horseback riding
Flame Stables in Wilmington ... Hazel takes out only 3 riders at time for $25 (cash only) and its a ride on trails for about 40...Read more
Paddling
Rivers aplenty here - their speeds vary with how late it is in the year.
Off-roading (OHV)
Miles of logging roads behind our farm that we are connected with.
Snow sports
Lots of great choices nearby
Swimming
Our big pond is artesian fed, clean and as big as a couple of Olympic pools without the chlorine.
Whitewater paddling
Seasonal - Spring
Wildlife watching
Lots of bird life and if you are quiet and patient much more.
Terrain
Natural features you'll find at Sunrise farm #5 Site: “DOUG’S POND” in Vermont.
Forest
Miles of forests as far as the eye can see to explore... not a house you can see looking East for over 50 miles.
River, stream, or creek
Check out the local terrain. Many river, streams and creeks we can direct you to for swimming and exploring...some on our land ...Read more
Swimming hole
See Swimming above and River, stream or creek descriptions.
Wetlands
Directly behind our farm on the other side of the logging road you will find a wetland with otters and much more.
Farm
Non working farm now but we have plans for an organic grow next year and will be trading space for help.
Driveway
Short but plenty of parking
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10 Reviews
Sunrise Farm was just what we were looking for. We opted for site #5 and this did not disappoint, we were surprised being so close to the pond that there were very few mosquitoes. The site and property gives you that remote feeling of solitude and at night we could hear owls calling out to each other.
A hike to the conservation trails was easily done and the red and white trails are really worth taking the time. Roy providing plenty of wood, kindling and cardboard to get out fire going Saturday night and a quick fire Sunday morning while sipping coffee and having breakfast.
Easily parked on site and provided level ground for our Rooftop Tent.
Five Star communication, excellent host and the feeling of solitude. We will return
This was a perfect Labor Day weekend for my boyfriend and I. He swam, I laid in the shade of the trees and read, we hiked in the forest, sat by the fire, walked around the property, and even went in Battleboro for a little bit. It was the weekend getaway we desperately needed. We're already trying to decide when we could go back because it was just amazing!
Note - get there in the daylight. We got a later start than planned and had a little trouble finding the turn but thankfully saw some other campers who directed us to where we needed to be.
Staying in Roy’s land was a magical experience! He took great care of us. There was plenty of room for 3 cars and tents. The pond is great for cooling off! It was fun wandering around some trails and exploring the property. I highly recommend this spot for some rejuvenation!
This is where you want to stay. Don’t stay at a state park, stay with Roy at Sunrise Farm. You’ll have privacy, room to explore and a great host. Took our 3 dogs and our van (3500 ext) to dougs pond. Had no problems getting down there. Anything longer or heavier might get stuck! Perfect spot. Hope to own land like it one day.
Thanks Ali, Great to have you and we appreciate you leaving the spot pristine. Come again and explore some more… so much to see here. Be Well&Thrive! Roy
A beautiful serene spot, perfect for connecting with nature. Many birds fly about and even heard the coyotes howling one night. The site was level and grassy right on the small Doug's pond. A picnic table, fire pit, trash bin and a second table area to serve as a kitchen are present at this spot. The outhouse was clean and odor free. The swimming hole a short if wet walk away is large and circular the water was warm. Although it was a bit cold out for a human swim, my dog enjoyed muliple dips. Doug was a wonderful host and very responsive to our needs. Town is a short drive away and had a fantastic pizza place.
Dear Karen, Thanks for your lovely comments and patronage. Looking forward to seeing you again. Best, Roy (Doug was our patron for the farm)
Absolutely gorgeous spot. My sister and I camped two nights hoping to help our anxious dog escape 4th of July fireworks. We ended up having the lower area all to ourselves as no one was camping at the Lilly pond site. Gorgeous site right on the edge of a big pond. Close to Wilmington and Brattleboro and lots of hiking. Roy was very helpful and communicative and even dropped off some farm fresh eggs at 9 am after a night of rain. Thanks Roy!
"Doug's Pond was an AMAZING campsite! We had our own little private pond (great swimming for our dog), with beautiful views and sounds of frogs croaking and birds chirping in the mornings and evenings... The site was also very quiet and private, and was comfortably set up with a picnic table, fire ring, cooking area, and garbage bin. I'd highly recommend this spot to others!
Thank you Heidi… hope you come also in the Fall when its so beautiful to photograph the ponds and trees…. Roy
The site was beautiful, private, and overall a perfect – felt almost like glamping with the wood-stocked fire pit, the spotless porter potty and spring water swimming hole! The stars at night were breathtaking too. Roy was a delightful host, equal parts warm, welcoming, and helpful. He went out of his way to make sure we had everything we needed, graciously accommodating our later-than-expected arrival. Thank you for a wonderful long weekend! Will be coming back for sure.
Thanks Sofia. It is rewarding to see a group of lovely people be so grateful and excited about doing what my partner and I love... getting out in a beautiful place in the woods. Glad we could share this with you and your friends. Be Well&Thrive Roy
Fantastic! The doug's pond site (site number 5) was secluded, right on one pond, and a short walk from another beautiful clear swimming pond. We had access to drinking water at the farmhouse, and were able to drive right up to the site. Brand new picnic table, great firepit, substantial flat area for tents, access to plenty of trails. We went in early September, and there were practically no bugs. Roy was friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend.
- Property
- Sunrise Farm
- State
- Vermont
- Country
- United States
- $29/night
- 1 Site
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Dear Ed, Thanks for those kind words and appreciation… we love sharing the land we are grateful to have to provide. Great shots… we pay you to return with photos like these. Best Regards, Be Well and Thrive! Roy