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Cayuta Sun Farm

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· Alpine, Schuyler, New York
40 acres hosted by Michael B.
1 Vehicle/Tent site · 3 tent sites
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Cayuta Sun is a small, permaculture-based farm. On pasture and under the canopy of trees, we produce pasture-raised meats, log-grown shiitake mushrooms, and a variety of sustainably produced fruits, vegetables, and woodland products. We currently offer pork, whole chickens and shiitake mushrooms  We mostly sell retail at farmers markets and at the farm by appointment.  This farm is the home of Michael Burns & Kelly Dietz who seek to build a local, regenerative economy that builds community and supports food sovereignty. Each year we commit to struggle and innovation to produce food that is healthy for our environment and ourselves. Cayuta Sun Farm also supports sustainable farming education by hosting workshops and events, especially with the Finger Lakes Permaculture Institute. 
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Joel S.recommends
October 7, 2024
Cool & Shady Pine Woods @Farmstead
Great host and camping spot!
Michael is a wonderful host! Highly recommend. Near Ithaca and Watkins Glen!
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Melissa E.recommends
September 28, 2024
Cool & Shady Pine Woods @Farmstead
Quiet seclusion
We loved the seclusion of the campsite and the quietness. A nice outdoor shower is also a bonus, and we appreciated that at the end of a long day of hiking! The cart to move our camping supplies to the campsite was a huge blessing as well. We had never used a composting toilet before, and we were pleasantly surprised at how simple and "scent-free" that was. (And much cleaner than many campground bathrooms we've used.
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Andrew R.recommends
September 23, 2024
Rustic Truck or Tent site
So good that I stayed 2 extra night
The title says it all. This is a gem. If you're lucky, you will get a kiss from Nelly.
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Andrew R.recommends
September 21, 2024
Cool & Shady Pine Woods @Farmstead
Epitome of Hipcamping
Phenomenal find. The hosts, location, farm animals (especially Nelly) are absolutely top shelf. If there is a gold standard for hipcamping hosts, this is the measure.
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Cristian F.recommends
September 17, 2024
Cool & Shady Pine Woods @Farmstead
Beautiful area and lush, wonderful forrest. Very cool that it is a working farm and Michael is very passionate and knowledgable about agriculture.
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Emily M.recommends
July 20, 2024
Cool & Shady Pine Woods @Farmstead
We'll be back!
My kids and I loved camping at this property. While hauling things in to the site was a little unexpected (more my lack of planning and foresight than anything), Michael and Kelly provided a cart and were wonderful hosts overall. The composting toilet was fine by me though my son was a little uncertain. The outdoor shower was lovely and I would shower that way every day if I could. Having an outdoor sink for washing dishes was very helpful. If you're wanting rustic but still providing basic amenities this is a great spot. All the amenities are a little spaced out but it makes for pleasant traversing in the woods. The bugs were pretty atrocious at times but that's to be expected in July i think. We got some of the farm's pork when we registered and it was delicious. My kids (11 and 7) want to go back next time we're in the area. We were close to the state parks and Ithaca (within 20 min) and while we definitely felt like we were out in the middle of nowhere, we also felt very connected to anything we may need. Nelly, the farm dog, was a joy for my kids to play with, too! She's a bit of a jumper when she first sees you but even my very petite 7 year old daughter wasn't scared or phased at all. Thank you so much for an incredibly memorable 4 days!
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Alpine, Schuyler, New York, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Ho-de-no-sau-nee-ga (Haudenosaunee) and Onöndowa’ga:’ (Seneca) 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 Michael B.

Joined in February 2019
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