Farm Animal Sanctuary Retreat

100%

106 reviews

· West Pawlet, Rutland, Vermont · 125 acres

Hosted by Erika G.

Yurt

· 6 guests max

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Erika is a Star Host

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Romantic

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.

All to yourself

99% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.

We’ve moved to a beautiful new location in the Mettowee Valley of Vermont, with 125 acres of fields and forest, 7 acres of u-pick blueberries, a spring fed pond, the Mettowee River for swimming, and of course our many rescued farm animals who love attention ❤️. Only min from Granville, NY, the colored slate capital of the world, 30 min from Manchester, and 20 min from Dorset. When you book with us, you help us care for our rescued farm animals, and continue our mission to rescue and offer sanctuary to more animals in need. Get back to nature, spend time with the animals, and find your peace here. We hope you’ll come stay with us! Feel free to contact me with any questions, or follow us on instagram @kinderwayfarmsanctuaryvt for more photos and updates!We’ve moved to a beautiful new location in the Mettowee Valley of Vermont, with 125 acres of fields and forest, 7 acres of u-pick blueberries, a spring fed pond, the Mettowee River for swimming, and of course our many rescued farm animals who love attention ❤️. Only min from Lake St Catherine, 30 min from Manchester, and 20 min from Dorset. When you book with us, you help us care for our rescued farm animals, and continue our mission to rescue and offer sanctuary to more animals in need. Get back to nature, spend time with the animals, and find your peace here. We hope you’ll come stay with us!

What to expect

Yurt

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

6 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firepit, communal

Toilet available

Portable toilet. Family friendly, no pets please!

No pets

Potable water available

Spigot, bottled water or jugs

Picnic table present

No showers

Pack it out

Cooking equipment absent

No wifi

Laundry absent

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 6 months out

Short walk

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

2WD accessible

Vehicles will need to park in our designated parking area near our entrance.

During your trip

Follow the

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

ExtrasAvailable at checkout

Farm Animal Tourexperience

$0.00

We offer a personalized tour of our sanctuary, which includes spending time with all our rescue animals and hearing their stories.

On Site Coffee Shopexperience

$0.00

We have a small donation based coffee shop on premises, offering plant based maple lattes, teas, cocoa, kombucha, refreshments, baked good, seasonal veggies, and local VT products!

Firewood bundlegood

$0.00

Start your trip off right with a bundle of firewood waiting for you at your camp for your first campfire.

Reviews

100% Recommend122 ratings · 106 reviews

Chad B.

5 years on Hipcamp

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· November 2024

Cozy stay

I wasn't able to stay long, but the yurt was nice. I loved seeing the animals around. Being right in front of a pond was super nice. Erika was very hospitable. I hope to return and stay longer with my wife in the near future.

Mary Q.

9 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

A great farm and vacation stay!

Hello! Beautiful farm, incredibly friendly owners. A pond is right across from the super cozy yurt. There’s picnic tables to use as well as a grill. Lots of walking on and around the farm. We were greeted by Erica and Mark and they happily showed us around the farm and made sure we were comfortable. We loved the wood stove in the yurt. The farm stand has local bread, honey and Produce. And you can get great maple lattes from Mark. The yurt is so close to the main farm but also super private. We were pleasantly surprised with a memory full size bed, a futon and a twin bed for kids. A table and bedside tables. The woodstove makes it super cozy. The outhouse is super clean with a washing station right next to it. All you gotta do is bring water and your flashlights and you’re good to go! A great place to unplug and relax. There is a great Diner down the road and a wonderful walking trail too. We can’t wait to go back for another stay and come back for the blueberry season as well.

Nathan T.

9 months on Hipcamp

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· September 2024

Very nice stay

Stayed here this past week. The hosts are very friendly. The Yurt was really cool. Plenty of space. Animals were cute and funny. Especially enjoyed the blueberries and corn that were being sold from the farm. Plenty of drivable hikes and outdoor things to do in the area.

Jackie V.

2 reviews

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· September 2024

Peaceful retreat in West Pawlet, VT

Group trip

We had a lovely one-night stay at the farm. It was perfectly located between Tanglewood and Burlington, VT. The yurt itself is well kept and spacious. There will soon be an outhouse next to the yurt, but for the moment, it was a quick walk to the portapotty. In the morning, my husband took a kayak out on the pond while I introduced myself to the goats, sheep, pigs, and chickens before visiting the farmstand. If only the rooster wasn't so eager to greet the morning!

Muffy B.

7 months on Hipcamp

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· August 2024

magical time and great night sleep

We had an incredible experience at Kinder Way Farm and Animal sanctuary. The yurt was cozy with a very comfortable bed and bedding. It is set back on the property and very private. The pond was steps away. We had fun kayaking and sitting by the fire stargazing. The farm tour was so fun and informative. It made me want to spread the word so more people know about this special farm and can stay here to help support the cost of care for the sanctuary animals. We also caught the tail end of picking from their blueberry fields. Everything about our stay was magical. Erika put so much care into creating an inviting and independent space and hosting.

Brieanna M.

2 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· August 2024

With kids

What a treat to stay in the Yurt at The Kinder Way Farm. It was private, beautiful and had everything we needed. I loved cooking overlooking the large pond and roasting marshmallows at the fire pit. My daughters loved the boat rides and visiting all the farm animals. Great hosts!

Location

West Pawlet, Rutland, Vermont, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy), Mohican, and N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking