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Slippery Rock Trails LLC

Forty five years ago, our family started assembling 400 acres of woods and fields on the banks of the beautiful Androscoggin River.  We enjoy actively managing the property for wildlife habitat and tree growth. The diverse landscape includes over 1/2 a mile of river frontage,  a 10 acre wildlife pond, rolling hills in the meadows and steep forested terrain with more than 10 miles of multi-use trails running throughout.   Our lands have long been open to local hikers, bikers and cross country skiers, we are excited to share this beautiful property with a larger community.  Scout for wildlife and birds, on our private 400 acres of forests and fields. Tire yourself by hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, or cross country skiing the 10 miles of private trails.  Located across the river from Riverlands State Park, just minutes from Lewiston-Auburn, Bates College, local breweries and just 2 1/2 hours from Boston. Wildlife abounds both on the property and across the river at Androscoggin Riverlands State Park.Quite often, a gentle breeze off the water will offer relief from black flies and mosquitoes, but the right bug repellent is recommended especially to fend off those pesky ticks that are so common in Maine.

Close easy picnic table that won't leave you far from the indoor kitchen area.

Upside down binoculars not included, but hey, if you want to use em the right way (or wrong way, why not) bring a pair for infinite bird watching opportunities. 

A true wonderland for the young and old alike. 

If you want to catch the river fog, wake with the sun after a cooler summer night. 

We opted for the site overlooking the water, and needless to say, we weren't sorry.

The inside doesn't feel "tiny" or micro sized in any way. 

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Tir na nOg Farm

Highland cattle graze at the forest's edge on our Celtic-heritage farm: a gentle retreat with options for woodland wandering, farm-fresh breakfasts (weekdays only, must be requested one week in advance), and campfires complete with traditional Gaelic music!

Our 40-acre farm includes heritage-breed animals, organic gardens, and over 30 acres of conservation woodlands. We favor scythes over tractors--your stay will be quiet and fume-free!  Bradbury Mountain and several trail networks are nearby, along with rivers, ocean beaches, and an excellent locavore food scene.  

Since the early 1800s, this land on the edge of Chandler Brook has nourished bodies and spirits alike.  Sloping pastures meet well-managed woodlands, making this a haven for both humans and wildlife. Since the 1980s, we have worked to restore the soil and make a "hand-built" life as farmers using pre-industrial organic methods.  We maintain pollinator habitats, tend an orchard of heirloom-variety fruit trees, and conserve rare heritage-breed animals, including Tamworth pigs and Scottish Highland Cattle.  Our shared love for Celtic folk culture has blended naturally with our love of sustainable agriculture to create Tir na nOg Farm.  Today, the work of restoration continues with the help of farm partners, family, friends, WWOOFers, and other volunteers. This land is already better than we found it, but we hope it will remain a gathering-ground of culture and agriculture, tradition and innovation for generations to come.

Quieter and easier to reach than Bag-End, via a peaceful woodland path with solar lanterns.

Private woodland nook, always ready for Second Breakfast!

Hillside view of the Hobbit House (with standard human-sized door for optional use)

Cosy interior with room for one visiting wizard or up to four hobbits

A peaceful view from inside, almost worthy of Middle Earth.

A full compliment of stars above our fire circle, captured by farm volunteer Amelia Fletcher

Site 1: convenient parking, easy in and out

Barred Owl Farm Getaway

Denali, our farm hound, looks forward to greeting you. The sheep, pigs, and chickens will also enjoy seeing you. 

Our farm cabin has a great feel of being connected to nature.  It is quiet, cozy and a wonderful place to watch the sunset overlooking grazing animals.  The cabin has a queen bed in the downstair bedroom and another double bed in the loft.  The couch in the sitting room also folds-out to a double bed for the children. We use high-quality cotton sheets, pillows and down comforters - to assure you will be cozy and feel pampered. 

We provide coffee/tea service in the morning in our farm store.  By reservation, we serve a full country breakfast ($14/pp) and four-course farm-to-table dinners with many ingredients from our farm ($65/pp). 

By reservation, we also offer a special evening of our own chef-made wood-fired pizza, backyard fire and Downeast company. Many of the ingredients are from our farm. BOYB. ($50/pp; groups of 4 or more $40/pp) Discounts for families with children. 

The cabin does not have heat, electricity or running water. We provide numerous battery-charged lights and candles making this a is cozy, relaxing and perfect way to experience Maine farm life. An outhouse is nearby.  We provide an outdoor hot-water shower.  

Plan to visit our farm store where you can buy goat-milk soap, beeswax candles, organic wool pillows, sheep and goat skins and other creations made by Patti.

Loads of hiking trails are right out our door or wander down the gravel road. 

Visiting the animals (sheep, pigs, chickens and, of course, Denali - the farm hound) is always a highlight for guests. Please leave your own dog at home, thank you. 

 Chris is a proud Mainer and natural tour guide. He will be happy to provide you with his favorite recommendations and hidden gems.

For the past nine years, hundreds of people have enjoyed seeing the lambs, visiting our pigs, walking on our trails, and relaxing in a cell-free zone. 

In the summer our cabin books every night – so we encourage you to make reservations soon. If you would like to talk over your plans, please give us a call. 

Denali the hound (and we) look forward to welcoming you!

come on by - looking forward to meeting you!

picture of the outhouse from the loft window

many windows allowing you to sit & enjoy the grazing animals

Denali loves the sheep but he will also love  you when  you come visit!

The evening setting sun shines yellow on camping tent

A safe place to stay on the way

Lovely forest behind our home, available to travelers for tenting or RV. A safe place to stay as you're stopping through. Exactly 4.8 miles from the 295 off-ramp and Route 1.

A private wooded lot on a beautiful road with farms and woodland cradled by the Cathance and Muddy Rivers which flow onward to Merrymeeting Bay, the Kennebec, and the ocean beyond.  Some road noise from Middlesex road during commuting times that quiets down for sleeping.  Topsham is lovely and I'm grateful to live here and share this space with travelers!

Note that the service fee goes to Hipcamp and I wish I could remove it. 

Learn more about this land:

Available to travelers for tenting or RV. A safe place to stay as you're stopping through. Total property size is 3.5 acres.

Midcoast Maine has an endless bounty of treasures for visitors in all seasons. Hiking, biking, boating, history, art, swimming, food, and cultural events with beautiful nature surrounding it all.  The Tarbox Preserve, a Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust property with hiking and skiing, is 2 lots up the road. Head of Tide park with a small waterfall is 2.2 miles to the west.

Grocery: Our towns (Topsham and Brunswick) have several grocery stores:  Hannaford, Shaw's, Market Basket, Walmart/Target grocery, and a wonderful natural foods store Morning Glory Natural Foods.  We have many farm stands with organic and locally grown produce closely nearby - ask us to help you locate them!

Food: Brunswick is restaurant and brewery heaven!  Amazing beers, wood fired pizza, sushi, Thai, Vietnamese, Greek, German, Colombian street food, Filipino, deli, Fusion and more!

Also check out Reny's - A Maine Adventure for your needed supplies.

Water and respite available here for a day or two, if this area is your destination or if you're on the road toward an adventure. A single private site.

We are not a campground, this is the back part of our land that we hope to offer as respite and safety for travelers looking for this kind of place to stay. We give absolute privacy to campers in the hours 4pm-11am. Please consider that we might be on the lower property during the middle of the day: 11am-4pm, which matches most of our visitors needs as they are using the property as an evening and morning stopover. 

Please visit the Maine Forest Service Fire Danger Report if you are considering requesting a campfire. Fires are not allowed when the fire danger is High through Extreme.   We will talk about fire safety if the danger level is Moderate. Thanks for being safe!

https://www.maine.gov/dacf/mfs/wildfire_danger_report/index.html

Things to do in area:
Harpswell Heritage Land Trust trails. Mitchell Field beach at low tide. Brunswick Topsham Land Trust trails. Maine Audubon trails (we love Hamilton Preserve in West Bath!). Cute downtown Bath with its bakery and shops.

Having access to my car right out of my tent was a blessing on a rainy day. 

One of the available camping sites. It was raining the day I arrived, so having a shed close to my tent was an excellent addition. 

Don't forget to grab a book on your trip :)

It is the path to the sites. Easy access. 

Room for trailers, smaller RVs and camper vans. Park right in the road, you will not block anything. Backing in is best!

Proceed up the driveway to find the campsite. If you are in a larger vehicle and prefer to park on the road, feel free. You will not be blocking anyone on our private drive.

Pine needles! We add a new layer every week or so. It's fun and relaxing, and provides a soft bed for tent campers.

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Camp Kenderon

Camp Kenderon is a 2 acre parcel of land that is situated 600 ft off the road surrounded by acres of forest land. It  is a great place for practicing survival training, medieval reenactments or just plain rustic camping. there is a 50 yd archery range and knife throwing range on site. It is a carry in and out site. the site is big enough for 3-4 tents with a small fire pit.  there is a larger community fire pit at the host's camp. Water is not available at this time, so you must bring your own or practice your water purification skills. There is a outhouse on the property and a rainwater supplied washbasin for cleaning dishes,etc. 3 miles away by walk,bike, or car on quiet country roads are beautiful views of the foliage. As well as three spots with hiking trails  within a 15 min drive.    Learn more about this land:Camp Kenderon is a 2 acre parcel of land that is situated 600 ft off the road surrounded by acres of forest land. It is a great place for practicing survival training, medieval reenactments or just plain rustic camping. there is a 50 yd archery range and knife throwing range on site. It is a carry in and out site. the site is big enough for 3-4 tents with a small fire pit. there is a larger community fire pit at the host's camp. Water is not available at this time, so you must bring your own or practice your water purification skills. There is a outhouse on the property and a rainwater supplied washbasin for cleaning dishes,etc.3 miles away by walk, bike, or car on quiet country roads are beautiful views of the foliage. As well as three spots with hiking trails within a 15 min drive.

Magnificent View Blueberry Hill

Natural wild blueberry field, just as it has been for eons. 270 degree view of hills, fields, lakes and Mountains. Solitude, yet only 15 min.s to Camden and Rockland.

ECOTOURISM - As seen in the May 2021 issue of

MAINE the Magazine!

Camp, Hike, take Photos

and

Pick Wild Maine Blueberries!

Private quiet SINGLE SPOT on a lovely hilltop wild blueberry field with stunning 270 degree views! Solitude without being remote, 2 miles from Rt 17 (past Union Country Club 9 hole

golf course).

 3 miles from downtown Union (featuring 3 Convenience stores, 1 Grocery store, 2 Banks with ATMs, 2 Restaurants, Pizza, Gas and a Laundromat)

and only 12 miles to Camden and Rockland. Good Cellular signal.

Good access road for your RV. The amazing views include Owl's Head lighthouse and Matinicus island in the very far distance, sunrise over Ragged Mountain and the Camden hills. To the north the Dixmont, and Bangor areas are visible. Watch the sunset to the west over Sennebec pond and Appleton ridge. To the southwest Mt. Washington may be just visible on a clear day. 75 acres of open fields and woodlands to explore at your leisure.

Among the hidden gems you might find

are a vernal brook, a distant field that is

totally secluded and an oak tree with a heart!

 Deer, wild Turkeys, Hawks, Owls and Bald Eagles are frequent visitors. 

The small town of Union also hosts the Maine Wild Blueberry Festival and the Maine Antiques Festival. The Lobster Festival is nearby in Rockland every August.

Only one rental allowed at a time - so you get breathtaking beauty all for yourself - and those with you!

Note: Part of the land is a working Wild Blueberry farm and as such, on rare occasions, the quiet is interrupted to care for the crop. Should that take place we will credit you with a free day's stay.

WINTER CAMPING is available by request to experienced winter campers. If you are up to the challenge drop us a line.

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