• Why is a farm stay a great escape from city life?
    • When you feel the need to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, a quiet and relaxing farm stay can be balm to the soul.
  • What can visitors experience at a farm stay?
    • Many working farms now share their unique quality of life by offering visitors the chance to experience farm life firsthand.
  • What activities can guests participate in during a farm stay?
    • Visitors are invited to take part in farm activities such as meeting the animals, horseback riding, and helping out on the farm.

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Fort Lewis Lodge and Farm, Virginia

Fort Lewis Lodge and Farm, Virginia

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Set among the forests, valleys and hills of a 3,300 acre farm in Virginia's Bath County, Fort Lewis Lodge and Farm welcomes visitors to experience life on a farm.

The property offers a selection of elegant and comfortable guestrooms in the Lodge and Silo, as well as stand-alone houses or cabins.

Regardless of which accommodation option you choose, you will get to enjoy a delicious breakfast and dinner each day.

Farm activities include swimming, paddling on the peaceful Cowpasture River, and fishing for bass and trout.

In addition you can enjoy walking, hiking, biking, stargazing and relaxing in the wood-fired sauna.

Fort Lewis Lodge and Farm, 811 Millstone Lane, Millboro, VA 24460, Phone: 540-925-2314, Map

Wildcatter Ranch and Resort, Texas

Wildcatter Ranch and Resort, Texas

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Located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, the Wildcatter Ranch and Resort is a popular destination for adventure seekers.

Guests are accommodated in hotel rooms, guest homes and cabin suites, perfect for couples and families. Activities on the ranch include horseback riding, pony rides, archery, clay shooting and more.

You can try your hand at ranch roping and tomahawk throwing or learn about the history of the ranch on a guided Jeep tour. Guests can relax next to the infinity pool, soak in the hot tub and book a massage.

Wildcatter Ranch and Resort, 6062 TX 16, Graham, TX 76450, Phone: 940-549-3500, Map

Alpaca Treehouse and the Llama Cottage, Georgia


Alpaca Treehouse and the Llama Cottage, Georgia

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Located on an urban farm in Atlanta the Alpaca Treehouse and the Llama Cottage offer visitors a unique take on farm life.

The concept began with a few chickens which then spread to rescued alpacas and llamas, who have become the properties’ most important ambassadors. The property offers three very unique accommodation options for farm stays.

You can choose to rough it a little in the amazing Alpaca Treehouse in the Bamboo Forest, made entirely from recycled materials.

Or book wither the Luxury Llama Cottage or the Llama Stay Cottage. Farm-fresh produce and amazing llama and alpaca experiences ensure an unforgettable stay.

Atlanta Llama Cottage, 1152 Fayetteville Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30316, Phone: 678-595-0038, Map

Grand Canyon Western Dude Ranch, Arizona

Grand Canyon Western Dude Ranch, Arizona

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Located just 2 hours from Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon Western Dude Ranch is waiting to introduce you to life on a cowboy ranch.

Besides spending a few hours in the saddle, the ranch offers a wide variety of other activities for the whole family to enjoy.

These include horse-drawn wagon rides, overnight riding adventures with camp-outs under the stars, helicopter tours and learning to shoot at the gun range.

Where you sleep depends on your level of adventure – you can rent a cozy cabin, try out one of the comfortable Glamping Tents or join the rustic overnight camp-out adventure under the wide Arizona skies.

Grand Canyon Western Dude Ranch, 3750 E. Diamond Bar Rd, Meadview, AZ 86444, Phone: 800-798-0569, Map

White Stallion Ranch, Arizona


White Stallion Ranch, Arizona

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You can bring the whole family to enjoy the farm adventure of a lifetime at the award-winning White Stallion Ranch in Tucson.

This privately owned traditional dude ranch offers visitors an authentic ranch experience that you will never forget.

When you are not out enjoying all the adventure activities on offer (horseback riding, archery, rock climbing and more), you can relax around the heated outdoor pool, play a game of tennis or basketball or enjoy convivial drinks in the bar.

Breakfast and one ranch activity per day is included in the daily rate or you can choose their excellent Full American Plan rates which included just about everything including meals, activities, entertainment and airport transfers.

White Stallion Ranch, 9251 W. Twin Peaks Road, Tucson, AZ 85753, Phone: 520-297-0252, Map

Moonstone Farm, Minnesota

Moonstone Farm, Minnesota

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Surrounded by Minnesota prairies, Moonstone Farm offers visitors the chance to spend a night or two getting back to nature on their working farm.

The farm raises contented grass-fed cattle who are entirely fed off the grass and hay cultivated on over 40 acres of farmland.

Guests are welcomed to the comfortable annex cottage which offers a large comfortable bed and the chance to wake up to the sounds of nature.

Guests have the use of the farmstead bathroom and/or the quaint privy located down the garden path.

On-site activities include canoeing, walking, and enjoying the campfire, grill, beach and sauna.

Moonstone Farm, 9060 40th St. SW, Montevideo, MN 56265, Phone: 320-226-2873, Map

Ponte Vineyard Inn, California

Ponte Vineyard Inn, California

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Ponte Vineyard Inn welcomes visitors to an elegant and refined farm stay at their Temecula boutique hotel.

Surrounded by amazing views of the vineyards, guest at Ponte Vineyard Inn can settle in to relax a wide range of activities. At the top of the list are the wine-tasting and dining experiences (there are four on-site restaurants).

The on-site concierge can arrange just about whatever you would like to do in the area, including spa treatments, hot-air balloon excursions, estate tours, horseback riding or a round of golf.

The Inn is within easy walking distance of 3 wineries and other on-site amenities include an outdoor pool and a fitness room.

Ponte Vineyard Inn, 35001 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA 92591, Phone: 951-587-6688

Tombstone Monument Guest Ranch, Arizona

Tombstone Monument Guest Ranch, Arizona

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Founded in 1880, the Tombstone Monument Guest Ranch is a working cattle ranch, located just 2 miles from Tombstone, Arizona. The area surrounding the ranch teems with historic sites including old mines, hand-dug wells and many other reminders of the pioneer days in Arizona.

Visitors to the Guest Ranch can look forward to enjoying an authentic ‘Wild West” atmosphere and a great deal of western fun at the authentic Old Trappman Saloon.

Horseback riding is available for all levels of expertise, starting with gentle walks through the remarkable Arizona landscape.

More experienced riders will enjoy some exciting trails and can even try their hand at herding cattle.

Tombstone Monument Guest Ranch, 895 W. Monument Road, Tombstone, AZ 85638, Phone: 520-457-7299

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