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Moon In The Pond Farm

94%

· Sheffield, Berkshire, Massachusetts

35 acres hosted by Dominic P.

1 lodging site · 1 RV/tent site · 2 tent sites

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Private sites

98% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

Well off the beaten track, it's scenic, private and peaceful. Camping at Moon In The Pond Farm is a little bit of heaven. There are six separate sites to choose from. All are in separate, different locations around the farm, so you have your own secluded spot to enjoy. (Though you may be sharing a field next to our Scottish Highland cattle!) Two are tent sites: the PondSide and the FieldEdge. There's one site for small/tiny RVs or Campervan. There's the BellTent--a bit of "glamping". And finally there's the HiddenCabin--a bed a roof and convenience. Each has a firepit with a small grill to cook over the fire. (all firewood provided) Our campsites are located in quieter areas of the farm. One overlooks the pond, three others are under the trees on the edges of different farm fields, one is a cabin nearer the farmstead. All require a beautiful, bucolic trek of 150-350 yards from the roadside parking--ensuring the quiet, natural experience. During the day times, you may see or hear farm work. At night it's lusciously dark and serenely quiet. You'll hear owls hoot, frogs croak, crickets chirp, foxes yowl and coyotes howl! In June and July the fields and trees light up like Christmas with fireflies, and you'll see the stars. During the week is the absolute best time--the local hot spots (or cooling down spots!) are much quieter, and all our campsites have reduced weekday rates. If you can, take advantage by adding a Thursday or Sunday night to a weekend stay. Wanna hike? We've got an awesome, easy hiking trail on adjacent Nature Conservancy preserved land. It meanders through woodlands, around rock ledges, through wetlands (on a 600' of boardwalk) and ends at a beautiful stream and pond with a gigantic beaver dam. Not far from here are numerous well-marked hiking trails (including the Appalachian Trail (with famous Bash Bish Falls) and several offshoots (Sage's Ravine, Race Brook Falls), Bartholomew's Cobble, Umpacheenee Falls, and others). Also in the neighborhood are opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, swimming, rock climbing, off-road, gavel-road and country-road biking, snowshoeing, cc skiing and pretty much any outdoor activity/adventure opportunity. Or... you can just chill and relax, sleep, or read the day away! Love food? This is Farm-to-Table for real! Never so close--the table's AT the farm!! Bring your cooking gear and get some of our wicked fresh organic food--veggies, chops, sausages, eggs, bacon, granola, yogurt, etc. Sear yourself up a real treat! Very nearby, as the Berkshires is an alternative cultural mecca, there are also numerous entertainment opportunities from many great restaurants to art, dance, music, spas, galleries, antique shops, museums, cafes and much more. It's still amazingly quiet at the farm where the Milky Way is clearly visible.

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Forest

Lake

River, stream, or creek

Swimming hole

94%

224 ratings · 121 reviews

Jennifer G.recommends

August 19, 2024

PondSide Site

Lovely farm stay

After some nice, specific instructions I found and settled into my site. The space was generous and private. Other than a bit of a run-in with a raccoon who unfortunately got my blueberries—hang your food!—my stay was quiet (all noise was farm animals or other nature) and pleasant. Dom has firewood and farm veggies plus eggs.

Maggie S.recommends

August 13, 2024

FieldEdge--"Idaho" Site

Special, one of a kind experience.

Dominic's farm is special! This Hipcamp experience is unique as you are surrounded by animals like pigs, sheep, geese, chickens, large cows, a couple of big cats and Chip, the dog. Dominic carefully tends to the land and the animals so that bees can find flowers and resources are preserved. It's a special craft and it is important that whoever chooses to stay at Moon In The Pond understands this. Dominic is a generous person, very charismatic, and filled with lots of interesting stories!

Jeneen P.recommends

August 9, 2024

PondSide Site

Well described! Peaceful. Sweet farm with products to purchase.

Candice T.recommends

July 5, 2024

FieldEdge--"Idaho" Site

The 'Idaho' site on Dominic's land was the perfect place to camp. It was secluded along a beautiful meadow, surrounded by trees, and with a wonderful view of the sunset. Camping there is reminiscent of Idaho. His farm is also lovely with many happy plants and animals. Dominic was a wonderful host. He was responsive to messages and made sure I had everything I needed. If I hadn't arrived so late in the rain, I would have enjoyed spending more time speaking with him.

Eric R.recommends

July 1, 2024

Hidden Cabin with Farm View

Dominic is a great host and his land is beautiful and peaceful! The cabin is clean and well hidden in the trees. Walking around the land, you'll meet animals at every corner. Dominic is very generous with his knowledge about farming and the earth. Overall, this is what a true Hipcamp should be like!

David W.recommends

July 1, 2024

PondSide Site

We stayed at the PondSide site at Dominic's farm. We really enjoyed the experience & meeting Dominic.

Location

Sheffield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Mohican and Schaghticoke First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking