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Free Verse Farm

99%

· Chelsea, Orange, Vermont

40 acres hosted by Misha J.

2 RV/tent sites

Staff verified

Accuracy verified by Hipcamp's on-the-ground team.

Private sites

99% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

Best in Vermont: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

Best in Vermont: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Our farm & campground features stunning, panoramic views of the First Branch of the White River in the verdant hills of central Vermont. It overlooks the village of Chelsea, the shire town of Orange County. Free Verse Farm is a hilltop herb farm run by two art-making, herb-loving farmers. The property boasts twenty sloping, knoll-laden, open acres overlooking the First Branch of the White River as it passes through the scenic village of Chelsea, Vermont. We have incredible views, forest trails that offer magical woodland wanderings, and spacious campsites in our fields. We also invite you to explore our cultivated fields of herbs and vegetables and become acquainted with the wide variety of tea, culinary, and medicinal herbs that we grow and process on our farm. You can also visit with the cows that spend their summer munching our delicious green pastures. Our full line of herbs and herbal products are for sale via our website or at Free Verse Farm Shop, located just one mile from our farm in downtown Chelsea. Our Farm Shop offers a wide variety of fresh produce, provisions, fresh baked goods, alcoholic (& non-) beverages, and more to enjoy during your stay or as you continue on your journey. AMENITIES: we offer a hot outdoor shower & sink, as well as an outhouse with a composting toilet. Each campsite has a firepit and a picnic table. CAMPSITE DETAILS: We currently have 2 campsites open. They are located in meadows with beautiful views of the First Branch Valley and Chelsea village. 4 wheel drive is recommended, but not necessary, and you are always welcome to hike up to your site. The site is spacious and private. LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: We also run Free Verse Farm Shop (OPEN: Tuesday-Friday 11am-6pm, Saturday 9am-3pm), a local grocery, café, and apothecary to serve our community and visitors to the area, while supporting local farms and artisans. You can also pre-order online (shop.freeversefarm.com) to pick up in store or ship your order around the USA. The village of Chelsea hosts a weekly summer farmers market May-September on Fridays from 3-6pm (mid-May through September). In downtown Chelsea there is also a pub (The Wagon Wheel), gas station (110 Quickstop), two town commons, a small library, and a general store (Will's Store), and a farm stand (Chicken Wiggle Farm). Within 20-45 minutes of our farm you can reach the larger towns of Montpelier (state capital), South Royalton, Randolph, Woodstock, White River Junction, and the Upper Valley Region (Dartmouth College), all of which offer a wide variety of attractions and services. Upon your arrival, you will be given a welcome packet with more detailed information about our area, and we'll be happy to provide you with any other tips you're looking for. We look forward to hosting Hipcampers and sharing our love of this land, and our region, with all who visit. We can't wait to meet you! -Taylor & Misha *VISIT our Farm Shop (shop.freeversefarm.com) in Chelsea to stock up on our herbal goods, fresh produce, baked goods, adult beverages, and other provisions. You can order online for pickup at the Farm Shop or ship your order anywhere in the USA. **TAG @freeversefarm in your photos on Instagram! We love to see your shots from the farm!

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99%

417 ratings · 212 reviews

Lucas J.recommends

August 24, 2024

Meadow Campsite

A must camp at site!

I loved tent camping here! Very well maintained. Easy to get to ! Views are amazing. Highly recommend camping here

Logan Z.recommends

August 23, 2024

Forest Edge Campsite

Great spot with lots of charm. An awesome way to get away from city life!

Nora E.recommends

August 20, 2024

Meadow Campsite

I loved camping at the Meadow campsite on the Free Verse Farm, it was very secluded and quiet! The small town and farm is very peaceful and we enjoyed every moment we were there!! The cows are a bonus too!!

Mickayla J.recommends

August 19, 2024

Meadow Campsite

Perfect Vermont Camping!

If you’re looking for a quiet getaway in nature, in a sweet small Vermont town, then this is the place! The farm / campsite and the surrounding area was absolutely beautiful and everyone we met downtown was so friendly. Misha and Taylor were very kind and helpful. We really loved it here and can’t wait to visit again!

Michele C.recommends

August 12, 2024

Forest Edge Campsite

Amazing spot! We're already planning our next trip back. Such an incredible view, very private and serene.

Celine B.recommends

August 11, 2024

Meadow Campsite

Beautiful campsite (and cows!!)

My partner and I tent/car camped here and fell it love with it immediately! The views were incredible, the site was huge, and the very sweet cows would occasionally come up to the fence to say hello. Having access to an outhouse and potable water/shower was also a major plus. Misha and Sarah were lovely and easy to work with, and everything felt super streamlined. 10/10 would recommend if you’re looking for a beautiful and private camping spot!

Location

Chelsea, Orange, Vermont, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy) and N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking