6 acres hosted by Sarah B.
1 lodging site
Family-friendly
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Welcome to my property that sits below the Goldendale Observatory. In fact, there are hiking trails right behind (to the east) the property that will take you right up to the State Park. From April to September, the Observatory is open Thursday-Sunday from 3pm-5pm for the Solar Show and from 9pm-Midnight for the Evening Show. More information is on their website or through Washington State Parks website.
My dream at 8 years of age was to have my horse in my own backyard. This dream finally came true when I moved out to Central Washington in 2017.
Over the years I have had bunnies, chickens, ducks, goats, sheep, Scottish Highlands and, of course, my horse Tigger. Due to major life changes, Tigger and the Highlands are the only animals (other than dogs & cats) on the property. By the end of the summer, it will only be my horse.
Situated on the outskirts of town and on the West side of Observatory Hill, Goldendale has the ONLY public observatory in the Pacific Northwest. It was built in 1973 and received a major renovation in 2019/2020.
Both the town and Klickitat county have light ordinances aimed at protecting the dark sky that have been in place since the early 1980s. Seeing all of the stars, and many times planets, are just breathtaking. If it's a full moon night or even nearly full moon, it lights up the sky.
I love my little oasis, and I love to share it with others.
As a friendly reminder, if you bring your vehicle onto our property it could be scratched from hooves or horns. The animals are curious and will want to checkout the new things in their pasture.
This Spring/Summer season (2024) my youngest sister, Hannah, is spending the summer with her little ones (6yo & 4yo), so she will be your main contact.The Cabin sits in Rocky Point Park (this is a clue, as it's rugged and rocky terrain). The front porch looks out to the east with views of the pasture, trees, wildlife, livestock and Observatory Hill.
Provided is a newly installed (summer'23), collapsible table made from reclaimed barnwood, chairs along with folding, wooden, bench/bed (single that folds out to a queen), the bunk can sleep one adult or two children. There are outdoor furniture cushions on the bench/bed, but you may want to bring an additional mattress for added comfort.
This is a roughed-in cabin which, for the summer, will be a nice place to not have to pitch a tent! You will notice the blue fabric-like walls inside, this is the vapor barrier.
The AWD/4WD is recommended during the winter months for access to the cabin, it is not necessary for any of the other seasons. As a reminder, this cabin is located in our pasture. The farm animals are around and you will hear them during the day and sometimes at night. There is also wildlife including coyotes, foxes, skunks, wild turkey, deer, quail and many, many birds for very active bird watching.
I purchased this cabin from Jamaica Cottage Sheds in Vermont as a three-season kit and put it together with the help of my dad. For the colder months, I hope to have it insulated, with paneling, reclaimed tongue and groove floors, and a mini-woodstove installed.