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Button Farm

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· Germantown, Montgomery, Maryland
23 acres hosted by Steven G.
1 Vehicle/Tent site · 1 tent site
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The Button Farm Living History Center is a hands-on education facility dedicated to preserving the history of the Underground Railroad. It is operated by the Menare Foundation through a long term lease agreement with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Several of us who work for the non-profit live in the Button Farm house and share the land with our pigs, geese, chickens and lots of wildlife. We're a close drive to Germantown and all the basic amenities of modern life, but when you come down our drive, you enter a world of natural beauty and rural quiet. When booking, keep in mind that all persons--regardless of age or whether or not they intend to spend the night--must be paid for. Our restroom includes hand sanitizer.
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173 Ratings · 139 reviews
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Richard H.recommends
October 20, 2024
Big Field
Had a Wonderful Stay
The big field is huge! I think it is stated as 23 acres but it seems even larger. I found it very peaceful. It will accommodate a bunch of people easily so for just me it was great. I didn't have time to hike all the trails nearby but it would be great to come back another time to explore the area over a 2 or 3 night stay in the future. Great host. Great place. Very awesome composting privy... best I've every seen!
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Zachary H.recommends
October 19, 2024
Button Farm
Kids Loved It
Button Farm is a beautiful spot and easily accessible from DC. The host was prompt with replies to my messages and very welcoming and professional. I would definitely stay here again.
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Heather M.recommends
October 8, 2024
Button Farm
Living History + Peace & Quiet.
This is a beautiful peaceful space and such an interesting project that is underway there! Steve and Tony were wonderful, friendly, welcoming, and informative. The geese and hogs are a wonderful addition to the experience. I would absolutely stay here again.
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Matthew N.recommends
September 23, 2024
Big Field
A no brainer!
So helpful and friendly! Everyone who came were already talking about wanting to come again!
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Lindsey D.recommends
August 22, 2024
Big Field
Accessible to town yet there is a quaint and remote feel to the property. The land is gorgeous. Steven is warm, accommodating and communicative. Love this location!
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Michael D.recommends
May 26, 2024
Button Farm
Great for kids!
What a beautiful property! My 2 year old son loved seeing the geese, chickens, and hogs. Tons of room around the farm for groups of any sizes. One tip on navigating there: if Apple Maps tells you you’ve arrived and you can’t find an entrance (happened to us after crossing the bridge), keep driving 200 yards. The entrance will become obvious. Thanks for hosting us! We hope to return
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Germantown, Montgomery, Maryland, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Piscataway and Manahoac First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Steven G.

Joined in March 2018
Response rate: 100%
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