Secluded Yurt, Retreat on a Forest Farm

ENJOY PEACEFULNESS lounging inside or sprawl out on the deck, which offers a great view of the farm's orchards, gardens, sheep, and chickens, and incredible sunsets. The deck is also convenient for activities like grilling, reading, yoga, or enjoying local wine, among other things. The deck is accessed by climbing 3 stairs.

Inside, there is a very comfortable, all-natural QUEEN BED mattress in the loft with a window to the sky. As pictured, the loft is accessed by climbing a ladder. The loft is not suitable for children - there is no railing. On the main floor, there is a convertible QUEEN FUTON. We are happy to make this bed for guests who prefer not to climb the ladder; however, please consider if this is the best rental for you if that's the case.

There's a FULL BATHROOM, a full KITCHEN, and a WALK-IN CLOSET. Organic LINENS, one set of TOWELS and PILLOWS ARE PROVIDED for all guests.

The KITCHEN has a small oven, stove, full-size fridge and freezer, toaster oven, pots, pans, dishes, cups, oil, vinegar, basic spices, a French press (with instructions), and organic coffee and sugar ready for your use. Aligned with our farm's mission, and to avoid adding unnecessary waste to the waste stream, we provide ample dish towels and a Brita filter. We do not provide paper towels and request that you avoid bringing bottled water if possible.

There is GAS GRILL and outdoor furniture for summer cookouts on the deck.

There's a small FIRE PIT available to yurt guests among the trees next to the deck. WOOD IS PROVIDED.

Heating/Cooling: The beauty and the challenge of the yurt is its simplicity and tent-like structure. There is a wood stove available in cooler months (guests in May and October should expect to use this to be most comfortable), two space heaters, a ceiling fan, and oscillating fans. THERE IS NO A/C, as such; if it is humid outside, it's humid inside. Luckily, summers in the Finger Lakes tend to be mild, and nights usually cool down.

The yurt is a special retreat in nature and nestled in the woods at Wellspring Forest Farm. This small diversified operation produces mushrooms, maple syrup, elderberry extract, and grazing sheep and chickens. There are electric fences around farm animals.

There is .6 mile marked Trail just behind the yurt you are welcome to walk at your leisure. We maintain and mow this trail regularly, although in very wet seasons, maintenance may not be possible. For the privacy of our neighbors, we ask that you do not walk elsewhere on the farm unless arranging a tour.

We are located just 12 miles from ITHACA, 12 miles from WATKINS GLEN, and 8 miles TRUMANSBURG, NY, a perfect jumping-off point for the wine, beer or cheese trails, waterfall hikes, restaurant outings, graduation weekend events, the Ithaca Farmers Market and more! Cell phone service can be spotty depending on your provider. Generally texting works, and the yurt has high-speed internet.

We've left a helpful guide to the region for you to peruse during your stay including restaurant info, hikes, swimming spots and more! We can also send you this info once you book if you'd prefer.

Please note:
* We DO NOT ALLOW PARTIES and A MAXIMUM of 4 people and 2 cars total may stay at the yurt.

*Dogs may be considered for an extra cleaning fee and deposit.

*We CLEAN with only, non-toxic, all-natural cleaning supplies between each guest and sanitize door handles. We use Seventh Generation laundry detergent and dryer sheets. If "clean" for you means bleach, chemicals, Tide, Bounty, or other strong scents, this is not the right stay for you.