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November 2023 by Scott Graham-Stephens
Great place to tent out. Can you imagine walking up to a donkey looking in your tent? And it's nice to know that the camping (and tour) fees go directly to helping save abused and neglected farm animals.Rooms: campsitesNearby activities: They give you a list of nearby activities before you arrive as part of a welcome packet to orient you to the area.
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October 2023 by hannah benningfield
We had a wonderful stay at the big sky tent deck site! It is in a peaceful secluded spot and the views were gorgeous. The hike up is steep so be prepared! Getting greeted by all the animals everyday was such a bonus! Definitely recommend!
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September 2023 by Hopey Merithew
My dad and I spent a weekend here in an RV a few weeks ago. We were parked way closer to the main house than I had expected we would be but aside from that it was such a great mini vacation. I think most people who come here are camping in tents and those sites are very private. I think we were just parked in the only location that could handle our size. Just something to be aware of if you're RVing there!I grew up on a farm but I don't live on one anymore so when we were planning our trip I was hoping to find a place with as many animals as possible. There were donkeys and pigs outside the camper door every morning and they hung around with us when we sat outside. They were all so sweet and friendly, I was in love. It was fun to watch the big flock of geese that wanders around together. There were alpacas and sheep out in the pasture but we mostly hung around with the animals that were closer. The owner was upbeat and super friendly and helpful. We'd totally go back again!
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August 2023 by E M
Awesome place, come and camp here!! ❤️
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June 2023 by Azilee Curl
We had an amazing weekend at Scott's farm! The animals were hilarious and super friendly. The greenhouse felt luxurious - especially in the rain! We loved hiking around the property, cooking farm fresh eggs in the morning, and disconnecting from the outside world. Scott is welcoming and very responsive. Definitely listen to his warning about downloading Google Maps before you leave to re-route around 4-wheeler roads. We can't wait to go stay again!
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March 2023 by Samantha Suddes
Had such an amazing experience at Scott’s rescue. The big sky tent deck wasn’t too long of a hike in, and the setup was very well done. Stunning views of the Vermont countryside. The farm tour Scott provided was such a great time as we got to help Scott out with a few of his daily chores. Highly recommend coming to stay and learn at Scott’s rescue. Thank you so much!
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March 2023 by Noel Collins
This was an amazing trip! The animals were all incredibly well taken care of as Scott was a great host. The big sky tent deck was absolutely stunning and the farm tour the next morning was such a great experience. Thank you so much for the weekend, I will definitely be returning!
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March 2022 by Tim Ames
You read it here! Gorgeous Vermont landscape shared with some very cool animals and equally cool host! A nice refugee for the animals!
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March 2022 by Noelle Y
You couldn't ask for better scenery or hiking. Scott's a great host and does an amazing job maintaining the land. Its also an animal lovers dream to see all those rescue animals having a fantastic home!
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March 2022 by John Yester
Mr.Graham was a wonderful host,,We had a great time ,,It was a pleasure to to experience,,,
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March 2022 by Sam Schwartz
Scott is an awesome host. The rescue animals are happy and have plenty of room to roam. Great camping.
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March 2022 by Brenda Yester
Great place to get away from it all! If you're looking for someplace to experience all that nature has to offer, this would be it! Between the great outdoors, and all the animals, it's the best!
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March 2022 by Jessie Yester
AMAZING! This recue farm is exactly what you need to decompress and enjoy nature. Beuatiful animal and nearby hiking make it the ideal travel
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March 2022 by Mia rose
My partner and I truly had a magical time at Scott’s place! Best camping location we’ve visited yet! We will definitely be back!!!
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August 2021 by Meredith P.
Found this on hipcamp but booked off site, which was my first mistake. This property might be acceptable for the very young and spry, but make no mistake--it is NOT "ADA accessible!"--not in any way. If you cannot get to a toilet, it's not ADA accessible. Yes, we should've realized our own limitations, but that's why we paid a one-night visit a couple weeks ago, to vet the claims. I wanted to book it for a group camping trip for a bunch of ladies, 40s on up, but it's not "nice enough." Animal droppings are left where they fall, no paths mowed for the paying guests, outdoor furniture is brittle and tearing, and that outhouse situation is ridiculous. Is that ladder over the fence even legal?? And frankly, we expected more than 9 animals and some chickens for what he's charging per person and nickle-and-diming (he charges extra for EVERYthing: a container to carry water, a wheelbarrow to haul your own gear to your site; etc.). But we did fall in love with the two donkeys. We stayed one night in his camper trailer. It wasn't clean enough, the fridge was full of food, toiletry kit in the bathroom, clothing in cabinets and closet, a bag of stuff in the shower, and he left a laundry basket on purpose on the only table for our soiled linens (in a tiny camper!). No table and chairs outside of it; we were instructed to use the group area 50 feet away to sit, which was unoccupied, but the chairs were tearing so we didn't risk it. However, his house, other structures, vehicles: all gorgeous and shiny. Hmmm. But the kicker was how this supposedly "chill" farm-rescue owner screamed at his dogs. Specifically, as we sat outside the $150/night camper on our own chairs with an upturned bucket for a table, his dog ran up to us soaking wet, and then the other dog joined in. We love dogs and didn't mind--we're at an ANIMAL sanctuary, right? But Scott ran toward us and his dogs in the gloom with a red, angry face SCREAMING, "I'm going to beat the shit out of you! You listen to me, not them!" That's not what we expect to hear and witness at an animal sanctuary, and the second sentence made US feel scolded. When we described this one thing to our group, they all said, OH HELL NO. There are not enough Tibetan prayer flags and yin-yang symbols in the world to mitigate that man's attitude, which, by the way, continued in kind when I asked for a refund. Visit this place for a program if you want, but stay somewhere else that's nicer, more competitively priced, with an accessible toilet, and supplies those "extras" for free.
