Kid-Friendly Farms: S.D. to Canada

Farms and Ranches

Here's your chance to get away and be part of a farm for a little while. Notice many must put limits on the ages of children, for the safety of all. And remind the kids that these are working farms, not animal theme parks-everyone will thank you, and you'll probably be back to "your farm."

SKOGLUND FARM
Route 1, Box 45
Canova, South Dakota 57321
(605) 247-3445

Farm managers: Alden & Delores Skoglund
Season: All year

Type of breakfast offered: Full breakfast
Other foods available: Dinner included

Restrictions: Children welcome, Smoking limited, Pets allowed, No handicap access
Services: Sitting room, piano, bicycles

Enjoy overnight on the South Dakota prairie. Return to your childhood -animals, country walking, home-cooked meals. Children 5 & under are free.

ROGHAIR HEREFORDS B&B
HCR 74 Box 16
Okaton, South Dakota 57562
(605) 669-2529

Farm managers: Mel & Clarice Roghair
Season: All year

Breakfast included
Type of breakfast offered: Full breakfast
Other foods available: Bedtime snack

Restrictions: Children welcome, Smoking not allowed, Pets allowed, No handicap access

We're in central South Dakota 7 miles from I-90. We raise wheat, cattle & kids. Stop by and visit our farm.

LAKESIDE FARM B&B
Rural Route 2, Box 52
Webster, South Dakota 57274
(605) 486-4430

Farm managers: Glenn & Joy Hagen
Season: All year

Breakfast included
Type of breakfast offered: Full breakfast
Other foods available: Other meals possible

Restrictions: Children welcome, Smoking not allowed, Pets not allowed, No handicap access
Services: Complimentary coffee, tea, snack, sitting room, bicycles, piano

Sample country life with us. A family owned and operated dairy farm. Northeastern SD lakes area. Fresh air, open spaces. Fresh milk, homemade cinnamon rolls. Complimentary treats.

PARISH PATCH FARM & INN
1100 Cortner Road
Normandy, Tennessee 37360
(931) 857-3017
(800) 876-3017
email: parish.patch@mindspring.com

Farm managers: David & Claudia Hazelwood
Season: All year

Breakfast included
Type of breakfast offered: Full breakfast
Other foods available: Dinner, lunch, snacks

Restrictions: Children welcome, Smoking allowed, Pets allowed, No handicap access
Services: Restaurant, bar service, sitting room, library, bicycles, canoe, fish

A working cattle farm secluded in smoky, blue hills along Duck River. Restaurant in 1848 grist mill. New conference center seats 55.

NEW CANAAN FARM
P.O. Box 1173-1
Elkhart, Texas 75839

Phone: 214-764-2106
Season: All year

Breakfast included
Type of breakfast offered: Full breakfast
Other foods available for a fee.

Restrictions: Children welcome
Services: Afternoon tea, snacks, sitting room, library, no alcohol allowed

Earth sheltered two-story farmhouse with vegetable garden on the roof. Overlooking rolling meadows, forests and streams. Horses, cattle and other ranch animals.

BERKSON FARMS
Rural Route 1, Box 850
Enosburg Falls, Vermont 05450
(802) 933-2522

Farm managers: Susan & Terry Spoonire
Season: All year

Breakfast included
Type of breakfast offered: Full breakfast
Other foods available: Lunch, dinner

Restrictions: Children welcome, Smoking not allowed, Pets allowed, No handicap access
Services: Sitting room, bicycles, working dairy farm, farm animals

Homey 150-year-old farmhouse on working dairy farm. Relax on 600 acres surrounded by animals, nature and warm hospitality.

ECHO LEDGE FARM INN
P.O. Box 77, Route 2
St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05838
(802) 748-4750
(802) 748-1640 Fax

Farm managers: Dorothy & Fred Herman
Season: All year

Breakfast included
Type of breakfast offered: Full breakfast
Other foods available: Tea, coffee, cookies

Restrictions: Children welcome, Smoking limited, Pets not allowed, No handicap access
Services: Sitting room, color TV

Come spend the night in the real Vermont at a farm settled in 1793. Recommended by National Geographic Traveler. Freshly papered or stenciled walls, hardwood floors.

KNOLL FARM COUNTRY INN
RFD 1, Box 179
Waitsfield, Vermont 05673
Phones: 802-496-3939 or 802-496-3527

Farm manager: Ann Day
Season: Except April & November

Breakfast included
Type of breakfast offered: Full breakfast
Other foods available: Dinner, lunch, teas

Restrictions: Children welcome, Smoking not allowed, Pets not allowed, No handicap access
Services: Sitting room, library, swimming pond, hiking, farm animals, 150 acres

Unique combination of inn and farm; pond, spectacular views; peaceful, away from highway; delicious family-style farm grown meals; 150 acres of nature.

CALENDONIA FARM - 1812
Route 1, Box 2080
Flint Hill, VA 22627
(703) 675-3693
(800) 262-1812

Farm manager: Phil Irwin
Season: All year

Breakfast included
Type of breakfast offered: Full breakfast
Other foods available: Complimentary wine

Restrictions: Children limited, Smoking not allowed, Handicap access
Services: Bikes, lawn games, VCR, evening fun hayrides, 68 miles to D.C.

Beautifully restored 1812 stone farm home adjacent to Shenandoah National Park and Blue Ridge Mountains. Virginia Landmark, on National Register. AAA rates 3 diamonds.

OAK SPRING FARM & VINEYARD
5895 Borden Grant Trail
Raphine, VA 24472
(800) 841-8813

Farm managers: Jim & Pat Tichenor
Season: All year

Breakfast included
Type of breakfast offered: Continental plus
Other foods available: Complimentary refreshments

Restrictions: Children limited, Smoking not allowed, Pets not allowed, No handicap access
Services: Sitting room, hiking trails, animals, near swimming, skiing

Oak Spring Farm is a working farm and vineyard. The old plantation house (c. 1826) is filled with antiques and views. This is a special place where guests will feel relaxed.

WEST SHORE FARM B&B
2781 West Shore Drive
Lummi Island, Washington 98262
(360) 758-2600

Farm managers: Polly & Carl Hanson
Season: All year

Breakfast included
Type of breakfast offered: Full breakfast, snacks
Other foods available: Lunch, dinner, afternoon tea

Restrictions: Children welcome, Smoking not allowed, Pets not allowed, Handicap access
Services: Complimentary wine, sitting room, library, bikes, sauna, live music - by arrangement.

Island seaside organic farm. Memorable view: islands, sunsets, Canadian mountains. Quiet beach, eagles, seals. Octagonal owner-built home. Restorative comfort.

JUSTIN TRAIL B&B RESORT
Route 1, Box 274
Sparta, Wisconsin 54656
(608) 269-4522
(800) 488-4521
Email: justntrailsbb@centurytel.net

Farm managers: Donna & Don Justin
Season: All year

Breakfast included
Type of breakfast offered: Full breakfast
Other foods available: Lemonade, apple cider

Restrictions: Children welcome, Smoking not allowed, Pets not allowed, No handicap access
Services: Specialize in recreation, relaxation & romance, log cabin available

Roam on a 200-acre dairy farm, daydream by a pond. Ride on nearby Elroy-Sparta bike trail, cross-country ski or hike our 20 km. of trails. Relax in our charming country home.

KANANASKIS GUEST RANCH
P.O. Box 964
Banff, Alberta T0L 0C0
CANADA
(403) 762-3737
(403) 762-3953 Fax

Farm managers: The Brewster Family
Season: May--October 15

Breakfast included
Type of breakfast offered: Full breakfast
Other foods available: Licensed dining room, lounge

Restrictions: Children welcome, Smoking allowed, Pets not allowed, Handicap access
Services: Seminar facility, golf, whirlpool, horses, Western barbecues

Turn-of-the-century guest ranch; private cabins & chalet units; antique furniture. Operated by 5th-generation Brewsters. 45 miles west of Calgary, 30 miles east of Banff.

ANOLA'S B&B
P.O. Box 340
Claresholm, Alberta T0L 0T0
CANADA
(403) 625-4389
(403) 625-2277 Fax

Farm managers: Anola & Gordon Laing
Season: All year

Breakfast included
Type of breakfast offered: Full breakfast
Other foods available: Evening tea & muffins

Restrictions: Children limited, Smoking not allowed, Pets not allowed, Handicap access
Services: Complimentary wine with cottage, library, bikes, hot tub, museum, grain farm

Relax in our country cottage guest house. Perfect for honeymooners. Antique furnishings and Franklin stove. Visit Granddad's museum. Close to Head-Smashed-Inn Buffalo Jump.

SWALLOW HILL FARM B&B
4910 William Head Road
Victoria, British Columbia V9B 5T7
CANADA
(250) 474-4042

Farm managers: Gini & Peter Walsh
Season: All year

Breakfast included
Type of breakfast offered: Full farm breakfast
Other foods available: Complimentary tea and coffee

Restrictions: Children limited, Smoking not allowed, Pets not allowed, no Handicap access
Services: Sitting room, bicycles, books & games for guests, many activity brochures

Mountain & sea views. Delicious homebaked breakfasts. Friendly conversation. Guest rooms with antiques. Central to Southern Vancouver Island. Picnics, romantic weekends.

REID FARMS TOURIST HOME
Rural Route 1
Centreville, New Brunswick E0J 1H0
CANADA
(506) 276-4787

Farm managers: Ken & Shirley Reid
Season: All year

Breakfast included
Type of breakfast offered: Full breakfast
Other foods available: Lunch, tea, dinner

Restrictions: Children welcome, Smoking not allowed, Pets not allowed, Limited handicap access
Services: Sitting room, bicycles, log cabin near lake, fishing, skiing, golfing

Enjoy a rural atmosphere and old-fashioned hospitality down on the farm. We have a lake stocked with trout. Also log cabin in the woods with 5 miles of cross-country trails.

RODUNER FARM
Rural Route 1
Cardinal, Ontario K0E 1E0
CANADA
(613) 657-4830

Farm managers: Walter & Margareta Roduner
Season: All year

Breakfast included
Type of breakfast offered: Full breakfast
Other foods available: Afternoon tea

Restrictions: Smoking allowed, Pets allowed, No handicap access
Services: Snacks, swimming pool nearby

Enjoy Swiss hospitality and hearty breakfasts on our bustling dairy farm just north of Transcanada 401 (exit 730). One-hour drive from Ottawa. 5% discount for seniors.

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