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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.

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Best in Connecticut: 3rd place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

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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176 ratings · 148 reviews

Mark L.recommends

August 20, 2024

Mickelberry Forest Gardens

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

Lindsey M.recommends

August 19, 2024

Meadow's Edge @ The Forest Garden

This hipcamp is really lovely! The site felt fairly private and the hosts were very sweet. Very big storm rolled through while we were camping and Amy and Bill let us borrow a tarp for extra coverage. Definitely worth visiting if you’re in the area. Our pup also loved sprinting around the land.

Roan E.recommends

August 14, 2024

Mickelberry Forest Gardens

Remote while being very convenient!

Really special spot. Amy and Bill are extremely accommodating and their care for their land is evident all around. Their place is very well located to beautiful and quiet Lake Lillinonah as well as all that the Danbury area has to offer. Aquila’s Nest Vineyard and Ferris Acres Creamery were 2 nearby standouts. Don’t miss the sunset from atop the hill. We’ve camped in a lot of spots and this one ranks up there!

Stirling C.recommends

July 30, 2024

Mickelberry Forest Gardens

Nice stopover for road-weary travel

Very welcoming host and a great site to spend the evening for two weary travellers that were passing through. I would definitely give them an A+!

Rama R.recommends

July 29, 2024

Meadow's Edge @ The Forest Garden

My friend and I stayed at Meadow's Edge for one night and had an excellent experience. The site was easy to find and situated in a beautiful, well-kept garden with fruit trees and friendly animals like goats and tortoises, making for a charming and unique stay. We enjoyed using the picnic table and relaxing by the fire listening to the sounds of nature. The host was incredibly friendly and provided great local tips. Overall, the combination of the natural surroundings, a serene environment, and welcoming hospitality made for an unforgettable trip. I would definitely stay at Meadow's Edge again.

Shaheem M.recommends

July 29, 2024

Meadow's Edge @ The Forest Garden

Very Inviting

Amy and Bill were very inviting, very cheerful people . Soon as you get there youre given a tour of their land and its beauty . From chickens to goats, tortoises , crows and ducks greeting you at the door step . Firewood, charcoal , fire pit and grill steps away from your Tent. Highly Recommend

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