The Absolute Coolest Farm Stays in the U.S.
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Looking for a unique farm stay in the perfect farmhouse or country home? If experiencing life on a working farm has been on your bucket list, then you’ve come to the right place. Here, we rounded up some of the coolest farm stays in the U.S. to take the family for a peaceful getaway that’ll foster a feeling of closeness to nature.
Whether you’re looking for scenic views, a true feeling of farm living or you’re a family of foodies looking for delicious farm-to-table fare, these farm stays across the country are sure to tick off all the boxes when it comes to a fun, nature-focused family getaway.
Mar Vista
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Location: Gualala, California
Farm highlights: Just across Highway 1 from the Pacific Ocean, Mar Vista boasts an edible garden, onsite hens and farm goats.
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Why Mar Vista Is Great for Families
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Thus hidden getaway comes as a small working farm along the “secret coast” of Mendocino County. The cozy farm features ten bright and airy cottages that make it easy to rest and relax while getting to know the ins and outs of farm life.
Mar Vista also boasts onsite classes in gardening and backyard chicken keeping — or just kick back and enjoy the private beach.
Blackberry Farm
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Location: Walland, Tennessee
Farm highlights: Tucked within the Great Smoky Mountains, you can consider Blackberry farm your own personal national park.
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Why Blackberry Farm Is Great for Families
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Blackberry Farm has attracted tourists to the Great Smoky Mountains for many years, as it is one of the more luxurious farm stays. The farm is incredibly big and offers all kinds of workshops and activities for all ages and interests.
Guests are encouraged to try new things and participate in all of the activities that the farm has to offer. Those who want a more laid-back vacation can enjoy the spa or get a massage.
Family Farm House
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Location: Chickasaw Country, Oklahoma
Farm highlights: Family Farm House sits on a small horse, cattle and chicken farm with cats and dogs also roaming the grounds.
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Why Family Farm House Is Great for Families
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The Family Farm House boasts 1,800 square feet of living space with three bedrooms, two full baths, a fully equipped kitchen and a large gathering area.
It’s a great spot to relax together in an eclectic country theme.
Farm Vineyard Retreat at Becker Farms
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Location: Gasport, New York
Farm highlights: This family-owned fruit and vegetable farm in western New York is both eco-friendly and packed with wellness-focused workshops.
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Why the Farm Vineyard Retreat Is Great for Families
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Don’t let the name fool you — Farm Vineyard Retreat goes way beyond wine tasting and vineyard tours.
The family-friendly retreat is packed with a variety of onsite activities, including educational farm tours, apple picking, yoga and nightly bonfires for story time with s’mores.
Los Poblanos - Historic Inn & Organic Farm
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Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Farm highlights: In the heart of the Rio Grande River Valley, set among 25 acres of lavender fields, enormous cottonwood trees and lush formal gardens, Los Poblanos is undeniably one of the most stunning properties in the Southwest.
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Why Los Poblanos Is Great for Families
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Los Poblanos combines 25 guest rooms, a working organic farm and the ideal setting for a nature-focused family getaway.
From the friendly barn cats to the saltwater pool and cruiser bikes available to get around the property, the elegant escape is at the intersection of relaxation and adventure.
Taos Goji Eco Lodge Retreat
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Location: San Cristobal, New Mexico
Farm highlights: Taos Goji Eco Lodge Retreat & Organic Goji Berry Farm is nestled at the foot of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains in San Cristobal, New Mexico.
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Why Taos Goji Is Great for Families
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Situated on 40 acres of open fields, goji, flower and vegetable gardens, Taos Goji Eco Lodge Retreat is a beautiful setting for family gatherings.
The vibe at Taos Goji is quiet and serene — but there’s still an active farm life for little ones to learn about their food and exactly where it comes from.
Tabula Rasa Farms
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Location: Carlton, Oregon
Farm highlights: Located just minutes from downtown Carlton, Tabula Rasa Farms is conveniently located for a quick weekend or overnight getaway.
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Why Tabula Rasa Is Great for Families
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The Farmhouse at Tabula Rasa Farms offers a full-service kitchen, two bedrooms, a cozy fireplace and an open floor plan with unbeatable pastoral views.
The working farm provides daily meals — including farm fresh eggs from its pastured laying hens and sausages from Chef Brett Uniss.
Summerfield Farms
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Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
Farm highlights: Located 15-minutes from Greensboro, Summerfield Farms is a family-owned, working farm and luxury lodge raising 100 percent grass-fed and grass-finished beef.
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Why Summerfield Farms Is Great for Families
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Summerfield Farms offers an impressive variety of accommodation styles to suit any family’s needs — from renovated cabins to more luxury cottages with high-end amenities.
The cozy cottages are welcoming and relaxing, but for those who want to get out and explore, nearby attractions (including the Carolina Core) are a quick drive down the road.
Fort Lewis Lodge & Farm
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Location: Millboro, Virginia
Farm highlights: The country inn spans across 3,365 acres and includes everything from chickens, goats, horses and pigs, to flower gardens, vegetable fields and fruit trees.
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Why Fort Lewis Lodge & Farm Is Great for Families
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The Fort Lewis Lodge & Farm has something for everyone in the family: miles of hiking trails, a wood-fired sauna, fly fishing, swimming and even boating options for exploring the river trails.
The farm also comes with meals included — all of which are farm fresh, of course.
Better Farm
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Location: Redwood, New York
Farm highlights: Located in the foothills of the Adirondacks and Thousand Islands Region of Northern New York, this solar-powered organic farm was made for the eco-minded traveler.
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Why Better Farm Is Great for Families
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Better Farm prides itself on its sustainability and eco-friendly approach to farming.
The farm’s goal is for guests to leave their stay with a little more appreciation of natural farming by way of its sustainability education center that comes packed with classes and fun activities to get to know how sustainable farming works.
The Joseph Decuis Farmstead Inn
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Location: Roanoke, Indiana
Farm highlights: Less than 30 minutes outside of Fort Wayne, Indiana, The Joseph Decuis Farmstead Inn is conveniently located for a rural family getaway packed with barnyard animals and fresh veggies.
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Why The Joseph Decuis Farmstead Inn Is Great for Families
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This charming rural inn is perched in the middle of a working farm and features a meticulously restored 1884 farm house, carriage house and barn.
Here, you’ll find Mangalitsa pigs, heirloom chickens and Wagyu beef as well as an endless variety of vegetables, herbs and flowers available for “pasture-to-plate” meals.
The Barndominium at Ridehour Ranch
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Location: Yadkin Valley, North Carolina
Farm highlights: The Barndominium at Ridehour Ranch boasts llamas, alpacas, ponies and other adorable and kid-friendly barnyard animals.
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Why Barndominium Is Great for Families
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Looking for a farm stay where the little ones can get to know the barnyard animals and farm life up close?
The Barndominium at Ridehour Ranch features charming pastoral views, an alpaca farm, fishing pond, fire pit, gazebo and more classic offerings.
Beltane Bed & Breakfast Ranch
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Location: Glen Ellen, California
Farm highlights: Beltane is strongly committed to sustainable farming and offers everything from fresh produce gardens to heritage breed laying hens.
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Why Beltane Bed & Breakfast Ranch Is Great for Families
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The Beltane Bed & Breakfast Ranch offers a historic 1892-built ranch house and cottage perched within the 105-acre working farm property.
Guests can expect fresh meals made entirely from sustainable, farm-to-table goods — including fruit, veggies, olive oil, herbs and more.
Hulse Hill Farmstay B&B
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Location: Fly Creek, New York
Farm highlights: Hulse Hill Farmstay B&B was made for families looking to channel their inner farmhand — with plenty of animals to tend to and light farm work taking the forefront.
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Why Hulse Hill Farmstay B&B Is Great for Families
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Located on a small homestead farm, Hulse Hill boasts an unforgettable countryside farm life experience for all ages.
Here, you’ll find that picturesque rural landscape alongside endless activities for kids and adults alike, including collecting fresh eggs for your meals, harvesting veggies in the garden and even heading out on a guided hiking tour with pack-goats.
Hermitage Farm
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Location: Goshen, Kentucky
Farm highlights: Located just outside of Louisville, this conveniently located farm offers a large farmhouse available for families of all sizes.
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Why Hermitage Farm Is Great for Families
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Foodie families will particularly love spending a couple of nights at the Hermitage Farm. The property boasts picnic lunches during the day as well as Barn8 Restaurant, a literal farm-to-table restaurant located in an old horse barn where guests can dine every night.
The farm also often has baby horses for guests to admire (from a safe distance).
Saratoga Farmstead Bed & Breakfast
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Location: Saratoga Springs, New York
Farm highlights: Saratoga’s only certified green bed and breakfast offers 10 pastoral acres of abundant native wildlife and picture-perfect landscapes.
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Why Saratoga Farmstead Bed & Breakfast Is Great for Families
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Built during the time of the Civil War, Saratoga Farmstead Bed & Breakfast is an ideal spot for families looking to weave both nature and history into their getaway.
The peaceful farm offers farm-to-table meals by classically trained chefs in addition to the 10 acres of wildlife and flora to explore at your leisure.
Chattooga Belle Farm
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Location: Long Creek, South Carolina
Farm highlights: Less than a 90-minute drive from downtown Greenville, this 138-acre working farm offers everything from onsite vegetable and fruit picking to the Lomax Observation Circle for aspiring astronomers.
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Why Chattooga Belle Farm Is Great for Families
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Featuring stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, farm-to-table meals and even an 18-hole disc golf course, Chattooga Belle Farm makes getting away easier than ever thanks to its designated primitive camping and RV parking area as well as more luxurious tiny home rentals.
The Cozy Peach at Schnepf Farms
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Location: Queen Creek, Arizona
Farm highlights: Organic peaches, farm-to-table adventures and luxury airstream accommodations await.
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Why The Cozy Peach Is Great for Families
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Who doesn’t want to spend the night in a luxury airstream trailer on a peach farm?
This plush glamping experience comes with everything you’d need for a unique family getaway — individual firepits and BBQ propane grills, your own private front yard, picnic lunches and even bikes for getting around town.
Shanti Permaculture Farm
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Location: Occidental, California
Farm highlights: Shanti Permaculture Farm features a wide range of animals, including sheep, chicken, geese and pet llamas that roam the grounds and greet visitors.
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Why Shanti Permaculture Farm Is Great for Families
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This peaceful farm is an ideal escape for anyone looking to reconnect with nature and get to know farm life a little more intimately by assisting with harvest and collecting farm-fresh eggs.
The colorful Bohemian cottage is also pet-friendly for families who prefer to travel with their furry family members.
The Farm by the River
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Location: North Conway, New Hampshire
Farm highlights: Here, you’ll find sleigh rides, horseback riding, private hiking trains and more adventure-focused activities.
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Why The Farm by the River Is Great for Families
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Dating back to 1771, this 70-acre farm is packed with activities to keep both kids and adults busy all weekend long.
The charming property is full of natural splendor and allows for everything from swimming and fishing to leaf peeping and getting up close and personal with barnyard animals.
BlissWood Bed & Breakfast Ranch
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Location: Cat Spring, Texas
Farm highlights: A short hour west of Houston, BlissWood Bed & Breakfast Ranch features 14 intimate cabins with full kitchens, fireplaces and woodburning stoves for getting cozy as a family for the weekend.
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Why BlissWood Bed & Breakfast Ranch Is Great for Families
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Set on a 350-acre working ranch, BlissWood Bed & Breakfast Ranch features animal feeding tours, hiking trails, fishing lakes, horseback riding and more farm-specific activities for getting to know the great outdoors.
Bikes and golf carts are also available for guests who want to explore every inch of the ranch.
Gettysburg Farm RV Campground
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Location: Dover, Pennsylvania
Farm highlights: Although Gettysburg Farm is a real-life working farm, the property caters to guests looking to take part in the harvesting and caring for the animals.
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Why Gettysburg Farm RV Campground Is Great for Families
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The unmatched natural beauty of the Pennsylvania countryside is only part of the equation when it comes to Gettysburg Farm.
Here, you’ll find both vacation rental cottages and spots for RVs to set up for a couple of nights. Whichever option you choose, you and the little ones will have the chance to participate in farm life whenever you’d like — or you can just relax by the pool.
Hull-O-Farms
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Location: Catskills, New York
Farm highlights: Hull-O Farms is home to hundreds of acres and an abundance of wildlife, scenic views of Durham Valley and plenty of activities.
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Why Hull-O-Farms Is Great for Families
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This family-friendly farm offers a bucket-list experience for families just hours outside of New York City.
The property boasts three private guest houses all within walking distance of the barns and the cows in the meadow — but the Hull-O-Farms also offers fun experiences like learning to milk the cows, hayrides and fishing.
NewTree Ranch
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Location: Healdsburg, California
Farm highlights: This biodynamic farm and wellness center is free from pesticides, chemical fertilizers and other nasties that harm the environment and our health.
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Why NewTree Ranch Is Great for Families
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If an organic and sustainable farm stay is on your wishlist, look no further than NewTree Ranch.
The biodynamic ranch encourages guests to live simply by way of fresh, organic produce, wellness classes and an overall ideology of self-sufficiency and plant-based living.
Country Cousins Farm
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Location: Thousand Islands-Seaway, New York
Farm highlights: Truly hands-on farm experiences (like witnessing the birth of newborn calves) await at this working farm in New York.
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Why Country Cousins Farm Is Great for Families
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Looking for a true country-living experience? Country Cousins Farm is going to be your best bet.
This working farm invites all guests to partake in real day-to-day work on the farm if they’re interested. The farm also comes with delicious family-style meals right in their cabin for an intimate, private dining experience.