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Cedar Valley Heritage Farm

Welcome to Cedar Valley Heritage Farm, a captivating property where nature and history intertwine. We have carefully transformed an empty hayfield into a flourishing haven inspired by Jean Martin's market garden principles. Here, you'll discover pastured laying hens and broiler chickens, along with American Guinea hogs, fostering a sustainable and harmonious ecosystem.

Delight in the aromatic herbs that grace our gardens, while vibrant tulips paint the landscape with splashes of color during the spring. In the fall, the Saffron crocus sativus reveals its precious saffron spice-producing bulbs, adding a touch of exotic beauty to the surroundings.

As you explore Cedar Valley Heritage Farm, you'll encounter an iconic mortise and tenon post and beam barn, steeped in the rich history of the early 1900s. Its sturdy construction stands as a testament to the craftsmanship of a bygone era.

Immerse yourself in the charm of our farm, where heritage, sustainability, and natural beauty coexist. Join us on this remarkable journey as we nurture the land, preserve traditions, and invite you to experience the unique blend of history and nature at Cedar Valley Heritage Farm.

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Saltmarsh Haven

Acquired in the 1930s from our Sicilian grandparents, our property is a salt marsh waterfront and has retained its original unique character. We are a shabby beach chic 3 bedroom cottage (sleeps 6 comfortably)  just down the street from three private beaches on the Long Island Sound. Great Hammock Beach is quiet and quaint in a tidal basin creating sandbars perfect for walking at low tide just off the dock! Enjoy kayaking, paddle boarding, kiting, fishing, and viewing wildlife in our protected and preserved surroundings. Perfect for the  outdoors type as we have no heat (except for space heaters). There is a large outdoor shower only which is open to the sky and perfect for star-gazing in the steam! Beautiful sunrises to the east of the marsh and breathtaking sunsets to the west over the Sound will make your stay magical and memorable forever!
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Charming beach cottage is comfortable and quaint surrounded by the salt marsh and Long Island Sound, thus called Great Hammock Beach. Awesome natural habitat for fishing, kiting, kayaking, paddle boarding, and communing with wildlife. Guests must bring own linens and paper goods. There is no indoor shower, however, our large outdoor shower is privately enclosed and makes for a unique bathing experience open to the sky and billions of stars! While there are a few blankets inside the house, please note there is no heat except for a couple space heaters. Perfect for the outdoors lover! Also, the owners live on the property at the small rear cottage at all times.

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Humble Farm with Simplicity

   Bring your family & friends to camp at our quiet and very modest small farm. Located in backwoods horse pastures with chickens, a dog, and a couple of horses. The property is very spread out and there is an outhouse for all sites to us.  Your pets are welcome too!  Locally there are state parks with beaches, and state forest for trails and lakes, hiking and biking. Or you can just relax and enjoy the serenity!

  Other attractions include local farmers markets, Gilette's Castle,  and the famous River Ferry crossing the Connecticut River with a vehicle across to East Haddam. 

   We offer an hot H2O outdoor shower here for the comfort of out clients here. It is located on the back of main house in corner.  See map in photos.

    We cannot allow any wood for camp fires to be brought in form the outside for environmental reasons.  It can be pre-purchased for $12 per bundle on this site, or $10.00 cash here at farm.

 Farm Fresh eggs daily when available for $4.00 per 1/2 dozen.  

There are blankets and pillows are provided, but not linens for cabin or trailer sites.

Garbage removal is available as well $5 per bag provided.

The Barn! that sleeps 16+ people and just shows how gorgeous this property is.

Heaven Sent Barn!

Probably the most stunning properties ever ! The sounds of nature abound as do the views. It is LUSH and a feast for the eyes any time of the day or night. Come and camp and experience The Barn! You will have life long memories! Forested hiking trails, bountiful rivers and watering holes, fishing, birdwatching, peace…stars and nature!

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AMAZING STUNNING PROPERTY! PRIVATE! PEACEFUL! Absolutely heaven sent! A place that will stay in your hearts forever. The property's backdrop is the lush James Goodwin forest where you can walk directly from to hiking trails. Fall asleep under the magnificent brilliance of the millions of stars, hear nothing but the sound of crickets, croaking frogs, hooting owls; see fireflies light up the night and fall asleep to the sound of the streams running right alongside the property. Watch the ariel acrobatics of the swallows swoop into the barn to feed their chicks! The two streams feed into the huge Natchaug River right across the street which is great for fishing, or spending the day at Diana's pool basking on the rocks with a picnic lunch. The area and property is perfect for hiking, horseback riding, small retreats, family gatherings all the while enjoying nature at its purest.

We offer a Weber grill and large fire pit and outdoor picnic table with umbrella.

You can either sleep in the barn, down in the clean stalls, or up in the barn loft. Bring supplies as if you are camping ie bedding, hammock, tent, sleeping pad or inflatable mattress. There is a long wooden table up in the barn loft that seats 14. There are games up there too, (dominos, cards, trivial pursuit etc). You may also camp outside under the starry skies.

No loud music. Noise off by 10.30pm please

We provide a VERY clean porta potty and the barn has electricity and running (cold) water. Bring a solar portable shower should you need.

Taken in late fall..the pathway up to the barn.. total privacy

Backside of The Barn. You are free to sleep in the Barn or camp behind the Barn

Riding arena perfect for weddings, reunions, or  large gathering

One of the two peaceful streams that run either side of the property and feed the huge Natchaug River across the street.

Fernwood on Alan F.’s Land

There are several options for setting up your tent.  You will be the only ones at Fernwood, or Fernwood 2  unless we happen to be up working on the land.  No matter where you set up you'll have your own private fire pit, and level ground for your tent(s).  

Come and enjoy a quiet retreat, or use Fernwood as a base for many outdoor activities-biking, fishing, hiking-all nearby.  Natchaug Forest offers great trout fishing.  Goodwin State Forest is less than 3 miles away by car where you can put in a canoe on Pine Lake, amble through the wildflower and pollinator gardens, or enjoy the Education Center and Museum. From Goodwin, you can access the Air Line State Park Bike/Hiking Path. 

Hampton also has a general store that has simple food, frozen dinners that Kara will heat up for you, gifts, and awesome Ice Cream Sodas! 
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 If you want a change from all that nature, there is Sharpe Hill Vineyard less than 10 miles away, as well as We-Li-Kit IceCream less than 6 miles.  The route to either place will take you through beautiful scenic farmland. 

We hope you enjoy our forest and the surrounding area as much as we do.

There are many spots perfect for pitching tents

There are great hiking paths through the 40+ acres

We arrived a bit too late to see the flowers in their full glory, but it was great still seeing a bit of color in the cold weather!

Right nearby is a beautiful pond with great hiking trails and views

Alan took us to this site for us to take a look. It's a wonderful camping place and we loved the hiking trails leading through the rest of the land.

There's a well built fire ring surrounded by tree stump seats

Fire Pit, Picnic Tables and Rubbish Barrel provided

Holiday Hill

A century old chicken farm that was turned into a summer day-camp and outdoor recreation center in 1958. Currently it hosts about 500 happy campers every summer and events on the weekends.

Two shelters side by side with a campfire ring and two picnic tables.

The shelters make for a great wind block.

Paths and trails are well maintained making it easy to navigate.

These shelters make for an easy and clean set up and take down.

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