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Mickelberry Forest Gardens

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· Newtown, Fairfield, Connecticut

4 acres hosted by Amy M.

1 RV/tent site · 1 tent site

Best in Connecticut: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

Best in Connecticut: 3rd place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

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The meadow we occupy was once the farmers property that I grew up next to at my parents farm house. When he wanted to sell his property he offered it to us for purchase at a fair price if we would not develop more than we needed to live here. We maintained the meadow adjacent to our property and have kept it as an agricultural site. We have had our son who is a permaculture expert develop an edible forest garden and a unique diversified small orchard so we can eat and share healthy organic fruits and vegetables while helping our environment and wildlife and educating others to do the same. It is expensive to live in Newtown but we love our property. We want to teach others to grow food from their land while helping to support us keeping our adjacent property agricultural and undeveloped. Our property has provided many happy gatherings and events and we love to share it with others. Let us know if there is anything special we can help provide for you. Come visit Mickleberry!!! Learn more about this land: Thank you to all the wonderful friends we have met through this amazing program. We regret that our community at this time does now allow for "transient" renting of property and I unknowingly was operating outside of the zoning rules and regulations of our town. Please continue to get outside and enjoy all the beautiful places and spaces this world has to offer and keep in touch. We love you all! Thank you for your support! Bill and Amy Enjoy your stay next to our edible forest garden on the Edge of a beautiful meadow along side the orchard of berries, nuts and fruit trees. Various seasons will offer you an opportunity to pick your own breakfast in our maturing establishment. You can enjoy exploring, and examining our 7 year permacultuire food forest with chestnut seedlings already tall enough to climb , 10-foot hazels bearing buckets of nuts and a different selection of raspberries, blackberries, gooseberry, currents, golden berries, service berries and Mulberries. Enjoy a stroll through the meadow trail to breath in morning views and evening fireflies and stars. This camp area is very private but household amenities are not far away if desired. This site is much more private than Mickelberry Forest Garden Site and the beautiful mountain view is only a small step away. One mile away we offer nearby blue mark trails, mountain biking, lake and outdoor activities are at your fingertips and your hosts will be happy to provide any assistance needed to find or enjoy these opportunities. The Creamery (Ferris Acres) is one of the best farm ice cream shops in the East. We can provide breakfast upon request from our free range chickens on our kiwi lined deck with beautiful mountain views. Come and enjoy the croak of the bullfrog and the sound of the crickets. We are new and growing our amenities so at this time check the overview for available amenities but you can guarantee we won't disappoint. Come visit Mickelberry Forest Garden and The Meadow's Edge our newest most private site!!!

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Forest

Lake

River, stream, or creek

Mountainous

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181 ratings · 153 reviews

Brontë E.recommends

September 15, 2024

Mickelberry Forest Gardens

This place is amazing. Very quiet and private. The host was so communicative and lovely.

Christopher G.recommends

September 14, 2024

Mickelberry Forest Gardens

Wonderful Hobby Farm Spots

What a wonderful place to spend time. I stayed in their backyard spot in my small camper overlooking the valley next to the gardens and goats. They have a large beautiful field on the other side of the gardens where there is a fire pit and chairs. Great spot to watch the sun go down. The hosts are lovely...I would definitely stay there again!

Brendan H.recommends

September 9, 2024

Mickelberry Forest Gardens

This is an incredibly special place. As someone who grew up in Connecticut I couldn't believe the beauty of the land and how kind Amy and her husband were. Would definitely return!

Alex T.recommends

September 7, 2024

Mickelberry Forest Gardens

My son and i had a great stay with Amy. Her property is beautiful. Lots of plants and animals. The outdoor sink was convenient to brush our teeth. We felt very welcomed and comfortable.

Delia S.recommends

August 27, 2024

Meadow's Edge @ The Forest Garden

Amazing camp site. It was our 3rd time there, our son requested it for his birthday, this is how much our family loves the place! Very clean, beautiful and fun with the animals. The hosts are so welcoming and thoughtful, we will definitely be back a 4th time, thank you again!

Mark L.recommends

August 20, 2024

Mickelberry Forest Gardens

Beautiful place. Very attentive hosts. Great place to stop off of 84.

Location

Newtown , Fairfield, Connecticut, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Paugussett, Wappinger, and Schaghticoke First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking