Onsite Attractions

You can stay all day on the farm…

With 200 acres there are plenty of unique areas to explore: Blueberry Hill, Turkey Trail, Rhododendron Run, Beer Can Gulch, the Pine Tree Place, Peterson Pond and Buzzard’s Roost to name a few. Wooded hiking trails with maps will lead you to these destinations.

Our favorite hike takes you through twists and turns of trail (1 mile) up the mountain to 2800′ elevation which we have named Buzzard’s Roost. At a liesurely pace, plan on 1 1/2 hrs. Bring a picnic lunch and field glasses. Sitting Rocks will relax you as you look at the panoramic view. Oh, and don’t forget to read and sign the journal in the mailbox at the top.

A Working Farm

Cloud 9 is located on a working family farm in the valley. That means WE work and YOU relax. It’s a curious part of our human personality; watching people work. It gives one a certain satisfaction that can be yours!

You might even witness a calf being born!

Blueberries

We have U-Pick blueberries and raspberries in season so be sure to book for the third week of June through July. Renters pick for free and wouldn’t blueberry pancakes sound good for an eat-on-the-deck breakfast?

Peterson Pond

You could spend the whole afternoon at Peterson Pond, reading a good book, having a picnic under the shelter or swimming.

Even weddings and family reunions can be held here.

You might even catch a fish!

Peterson Pond is stocked with brim and striped bass. We provide the fishing pole, tackle and redworms in the compost pile for the digging. Here’s a photo of the largest bass ever caught alongside the average size. Catch and Release or Eat it for Supper!

Tiki Greeting

Don’t be surprised to be greeted on the driveway by this fellow!

Stone Works

Upon arriving, you will notice stone edifices that highlight points of interest…monolyths, siting rocks, and rock walls.

Plenty to explore!

You are welcome to tag along with the farm chores ( that may sound strange but picking beans, carrying firewood or drilling holes in logs for Shitake mushroom spores CAN be fun!) or make use of the mountain bikes to explore the farm valley and wooded trails yourself. You could enjoy the farm for days without any other excursions and your hosts are always available nearby to “jaw” about the history of the area or life experiences.

Your Neighbors

A small herd of cattle…always looking for an apple or ear of corn in your hand.

More friends to meet!

They will love you lots, if you simply recycle your peelings and table scraps their way. Nothing goes to waste on the farm.

Wild friends, too!

A flock of turkeys are regular visitors to Cloud Nine as they make their rounds on the farm. Mating season is in March and the males dance…quite a show!