The Forest Farmstead

100%

5 reviews

· Poulsbo, Kitsap, Washington · 2 acres

Hosted by Brittney B.

Cabin

· 2 guests max

Staff verified

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

Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

We are slowly converting our beloved multi-generational family home into a sustainable organic permaculture farm with an edible food forest. We are replenishing the forest with wild edible native plant and herbs, planting hugelkultur organic permaculture gardens and preparing the land for future farm animals. Your stay with us is helping us nurture the land and nourish our family & community!Escape to the great outdoors. The Cedar Cabin at the Forest Farmstead is a simple sleeping space with queen bed, luxurious bedding, kitchenette and space heater with cedar-lined walls located by a cedar forest surrounded by ferns. Property hosts permaculture veggie gardens, chickens, ducks, turkeys, and dairy goats. With a water view from the private, fenced yard the front of the property, the property includes a peaceful pond with gazebo in the back. Coffee machine + electric kettle + mini fridge + hot plate + toaster provided, as well as a private parking space. A rustic, campground-style hot shower and restroom are available for guests 10ft away in the cedar forest. Located on 2 acres at the beginning of the popular Hood Canal & Olympic Peninsula Bike Loop, this peaceful Washington getaway is situated in the Puget Sound's beautiful forested outdoors. Our Poulsbo forest escape is full of surprises like a hammock, private pond with gazebo, fruit trees and berry bushes. Walking distance (literally 2 blocks) to the beach & Kitsap Memorial State Park, 2 mi south of Hood Canal bridge. Explore the forest, which we are restoring & planting with wild native edible forest plants & herbs, or pitch in to help create create our hugelkultur permaculture garden beds if you want to be a part of the experience. Perfect for wedding guests, bicyclists and campers who want something more peaceful than the nearby campground. Enjoy local wine tastings, whale watching, and more.

What to expect

Cabin

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

2 guests max

Toilet available

Flush toilet. Rustic flush toilet located in central shared bath house area.

No campfires

Fire pit may be available and stocked with firewood by special request and with an additional fee depending on the season. Message for more info.

No pets

Drinking water available

Spigot, tap, hose, pump or well. Delicious, chlorine-free fresh local water from a local shared well & spring.

Showers available

Hot water , cold water only. Hot outdoor instant propane shower in rustic but beautiful shared forested & secluded forest bath house area.

Bins available

Compost bin, recycling bin, trash bin. We compost all organic matter for our gardens. A compost bucket is provided in case you wish to do the same.

Cooking equipment present

Bbq, private, stovetop or hot plate, fridge, freezer, cookware, cooking utensils, dishware, cutlery, basic seasoning and oils, sink or other dishwashing station. Private kitchenette outside on back of unit with 2-burner propane stove, pots, pans & utensils, outdoor sink and bistro table. Indoors has a hot plate, rice cooker, crock pot, and large mini/half fridge with separate freezer compartment. BBQ is also available outside.

Wifi available

Free Wifi

Playground available

Forest playground includes swings, monkey bars and zip line for kids.

Picnic table absent

2 person bistro table located next to outdoor kitchenette.

Laundry absent

No on site laundry. There are several laundromats nearby.

Hot Tub absent

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 4:00 PM

Check out: Before 11:00 AM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Strict (14 Days)

Minimum nights: 3 nights

Accepts bookings: 3 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

During your trip

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ExtrasAvailable at checkout

Egg Gathering Experienceexperience

$35.00

Meet Chickens & Gather Eggs! Join us as we feed and tend to our chickens, ducks, turkeys and geese. We will greet the birds, count the flock, discuss how and what to feed them, feed them together, gather eggs and do a Q&A about poultry care. Experience and learn about small homestead permaculture farming, agroforestry and regenerative agriculture. Tour the farm and meet the animals! Book Your Visit Now Come to the Forest Farmstead for a fun and unforgettable small homestead farm experience. — Topics covered include: 1. Breed identification and information about chickens, ducks, turkeys and geese 2. Feeding your flock 101 3. A recipe for sprouted and lacto-fermented poultry 4. A tour and information about tools infrastructure and systems for raising healthy poultry All attendees get personal access to our farm group for future questions regarding permaculture and poultry they might have in the future. Other things to note: Farm Attire. Proper farm footwear (boots) and “animal proof” clothes are a must. Seasonality. Winter Season means low egg production and rainy, muddy weather. There are normally at least a few eggs, but we feel it is important to "set egg-spectations" beforehand that you will likely get a few less eggs than spring and summer season. Arrival. We will meet in front of the barn and walk past the cedar trees back to the pondside poultry area. There, we will greet our livestock guardian dog and answer questions about livestock guardians before continuing on to the birds. We will take you to the farmyard, introduce you to our flock, discuss poultry care and gather eggs from the coop.

Baby Goat Playtimeexperience

$45.00

One-hour private baby goat playtime session with two adorable baby goats. Learn about our prizewinning LaMancha dairy goats, goat care & the LaMancha breed. Expect snuggles, nibbles, zoomies, bouncing and lots of frolicking. There are straw bales for you to sit on, and plenty of opportunities for adorable photos. We'll start off by heading to our little stable and meeting our four adult dairy goats, Flora, Fauna, Fern and Moona. Then we'll move on to baby goats, who will be in our farmyard, a pen or the barn. We'll review goat handling safety and best practices and playtime will begin! You'll have plenty of photo-ops (goats take the BEST selfies!) and a chance to meet our livestock guardian dogs and poultry if you wish. Book Your Visit Now! Come to the Forest Farmstead for a fun and unforgettable small homestead farm experience. 60 minutes | $25 for each additional person after 3 | 6 people maximum

Firewood bundlegood

$25.00

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

Goat Milking Demonstrationexperience

$45.00

This goat-milking demonstration is designed to help introduce you to sustainable, organic farm systems, processes and techniques involved with dairy goats. We will also familiarize you with basic goat care and safety. You'll get a chance to milk a goat, and take some milk or cheese home with you if you like. We'll start off by heading to our little stable and meeting our four goats, Flora, Fauna, Fern and Moona, and our two baby goats Jupiter and Saturn. We will discuss goat feed and nutrition and share our special lacto-fermented organic grain feed recipe with you as well as tips for encouraging optimal goat health and well-being. Then we'll move on to the milking demonstration, and talk about milking best practices, techniques and pro tips. After this, we will walk by the pasture, let the goats out into it and have a photo-op (goats take the BEST selfies!). You’ll also have a chance to meet our livestock guardian dogs. I’ll answer any general questions you have and discuss the amazing properties of goat's milk and what can be done with it. We will wrap up sitting under the gazebo by the duck pond or on the water view deck. Your group will go home with a small gift of whatever is fresh on the farm for you to enjoy so you can continue enjoying your experience after you have left. Other things to note: This experience takes place on our family's organic permaculture micro farm by the Salish Sea, the Forest Farmstead. We are located a short walk away from Kitsap Memorial State Park in Poulsbo close to the Hood Canal Bridge. All participants must wear masks while in the milking stall. Hand washing before touching animals or farm property is required. Thank you! Book Your Visit Now! Come to the Forest Farmstead for a fun and unforgettable small homestead farm experience.

Reviews

100% Recommend5 ratings · 5 reviews

Dana J.

2 reviews

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· October 2024

Cozy & Cute

This was the sweetest little cabin on a cute, quiet farm! It was really peaceful to come home to after spending all day exploring Olympic National Park. The cabin/kitchen area was well-stocked, making cooking and cleaning up super easy. It was also super easy using the outdoor shower. Would stay here again in a heartbeat!

Catherine M.

9 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

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What a cute, thoughtfully decorated little cabin! It had everything we needed. The outside toilet and shower area were super clean, and even fun to use (believe it or not). The location was perfect for us because we went to Kitsap peninsula to do the Cascade Cycle Club’s sponsored ride. Beautiful fall colors and perfect, refreshing temperatures. Brittney was super friendly and gave us apples and purple potatoes to take home. We highly recommend this place to future Hipcampers.

Aubrey G.

5 reviews

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· May 2021

Sweet and Cozy Farmstead Stay

The Tiny House is nestled into the corner of Brittney's property - with a cozy nook that includes a fire pit, outdoor chairs and a hammock. The house itself is beautiful and very well crafted, homey touches of fresh flowers and farm fresh goodies were there when we arrived. Brittney is very sweet host and made sure we had everything we needed- she is very knowledgable about permaculture and is passionate about regenerative living. We had the opportunity to milk goats and gather eggs from the chickens- a wonderful experience for anyone who is interested in small scale farming and regenerative community.

Ivan L.

5 years on Hipcamp

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· February 2020

The cabin is fantastic with a hint of cedar smell. The well water that comes from the tap at the tap was very good. Only inconvenience is going to the main house for the restroom (which is shared, but also clearly communicated on the listing).

Colleen K.

11 reviews

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· January 2020

Restful sanctuary

This tiny cabin is the perfect place to get away for a weekend, rest and unplug. My wife and I slept 12 hours a night on the comfortable mattress, and we loved how quiet it was. The winter was a great time to visit, but Brittany has lots of plans for her micro farm that would be fun to visit in the summer. Highly recommended.

Location

Poulsbo, Kitsap, Washington, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, S’Klallam, dxʷsəq̓ʷəbš (Suquamish), and Twana/Skokomish First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

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