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Hawks Bluff Campground

Escape the city! We have a very special property that nourishes the soul and provides space to roam and breathe fresh air. 

We have 460 acres to explore. A beautiful creek running through our property. We have cows, mules, goats, dogs and cats. We are on a bluff so if you are rock hunters you have come to the right place. We offer rock hunting. and we have extra buckets. We have the best Drusy (lots of colors), Crazy Lace Agate, Calcite, Chalcedony, Quartz, Chert, Barite, Bladed Barite, Iron Ores and more. Check us out on Facebook Hawks Bluff Farm Rocks and Drusy. We have firewood, ice, eggs, ground beef, propane exchange and new propane tanks available.

Ask us about our kayaking options! 

Teaching them young to slack line at our Between the Trees Festival

Water from springs on its way to Mill Creek

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Happy Trails Farm Resort

Happy Trails farm is a beautiful refreshing place that you can relax, and connect with the family farm life.

 We were established Oct. 27th, 2007, and it's our "Acres of Diamonds" (Earl Nightengale).

 There are 20.11 acres of farm life to share with you.

 We do many things to help keep the farm going, and moving towards being self supporting.   Such as pony rides, birthday parties, weddings, camp outs, and so much more.

 We sell fresh laid farm eggs for $5 cash a dozen.  To purchase eggs, call or text Nancy (618)601-4645

Pony rides are $30 cash, and by appointment only.  They are hand led, and approximately 20-30 minute.  The child will be hand led around the farm.  If you would like to schedule a ride please message Maryann @ (618)610-9282. 

 We also house and run Happy Trails Horse Rescue (501c3) non for profit, and accept donations.

 Some of the things you will experience and see are:  volunteers helping out;

 horses, mules, donkeys, chickens, ducks, geese, turkey, goats, llama, and many others.

 We are a small and important resource to the overall well being of the community.

 We look forward to seeing you on the farm!

Check-in is between 2pm-9pm. 

No late night check-ins.  

Cancellations must be made by 2pm the day before your reservation.

Happy Trails Farm Resort is a great place to get lost and find a connection.  We are a small homestead family farm with many farm animals. 

Come pitch a tent under the farm stars.  

Happy Trails :)

Front Entrance Road view, and graveled parking at pony pen.

Wash station and porta potty.  Wash station is cold well water only.  

Today, whatever is good for your soul, do that.

Hummingbird Hollow Outdoors

Hummingbird Hollow Outdoors is a not for profit Farm Animal Sanctuary.  You will be able to camp with the horses, goats, potbellied pigs and more.  We open up our farm so that people can enjoy the outdoors, animals and nature, and the animals can enjoy people!  We are a sanctuary for all creatures on earth, including humans.

"Today, whatever is good for your soul, do that."

View from campsite - looking toward horse pond.  Water source is located near the metal gate you see in this photo.

Sudden Valley Ranch

Our home was built shortly after the couple married in 1904.  We were fortunate enough to begin our adventure here in 1999.  We appreciate all this place has to offer - from the hay fields to the woods and everything in between.  It is a peaceful paradise we enjoy sharing with others.  Please come and relax, read a book, draw a picture, or simply let the sounds of nature lull you to sleep.  We believe you will leave rejuvenated!  

My husband petting the owners dog which greeted us when petting the horses.

My husband signing the book at our campsite, we enjoyed reading other folks stories about their stay!

Fire pit at the campsite near the river, looked like a great place to hangout with friends for the night.

Morning view from our van, as my husband and dog played around.

Our camp site also had a picnic table and a grill.

I was amazed at the outhouse the host had built, it was super clean, cute and smelt good.

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Grand Army Farm

Grand Army Farm is a family owned working farm. We raise beautiful angora goats for fiber and have chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and meat goats. We serve local restaurants and participate in many local area farmers market. 
We pride ourselves in minimizing our carbon footprint, to the extent that we don't own any heavy piece of farm equipment, not even an ATV. The working portion of the game only accounts for 15 % of the land. 
What this means is that 85% of the wooded acres is available for you HipCampers to hike and explore.
Of particular interest is the site of an old moonshine distillery hidden in the woods, a 20 min hike east of your campsite. Legends has it that the moonshine was illicitly  produced during Prohibition and sold in the loft of our biggest barn where people would drink and dance the night away. 
The property boats of gorgeous mature oak trees, hickory trees and newer cedar stands where nature abounds. In the morning you may see the herons fly in or the Canadian geese come in.Learn more about this land:Pitch your own tent by our 5 acres lake. You will hear the frogs croak at night, see sights of blue herons or Canadian geese flying in, and hear our own geese and ducks greet you from across the lake. You will see my goat barn and see the majestic angora goats with shimmering coats come in for their feedings in the morning and leave to go to pasture afterwards. You will be a 10 min walk from our house and have complete privacy.  If you would like to make a fire, there is plenty of wood available to pick up on site.  A map on the patio fridge will show you where water is available and the hiking trail head. 

Katy Haus

Marthasville is over 200 years old and the last home of Daniel Boone. It is also a campsite of Lewis and Clark as they explored the Missouri River.

The Katy Trail is right across the street from the Katy Haus. The trail was once the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad, was converted to a biking trail in the 1980s, and is a part of the Missouri State Park.

According to the locals, the original building at this address was the first hotel in town. Now, it is a 1 bedroom cottage made available to those coming to explore Marthasville, Missouri wine country, and the Katy Trail.

Learn more about this land:

A cute little house almost on the Katy Trail. Bring your bikes, bring your dog, bring your friends. 

After a long day of riding the Katy Trail and enjoying the local wineries and breweries, or maybe you are in the area celebrating a wedding, the Katy Haus is your place to kick back and relax. 

THE SPACE 

Located nearly on the Katy Trail in Marthasville, Missouri, the Katy Haus is in Missouri wine country and less than an hour from St. Louis. 

Bike shuttle and rentals available nearby (seasonal), the best pizza in the county is steps from the door, and wineries are a short bike ride down the Katy Trail (or a 2 minute drive down the road). 

Ride the Amtrak train to Washington and get a bike shuttle to the Katy Haus to ride the Katy Trail. 

The Katy Haus is a one level little house with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom (handicapped friendly). It sleeps a total of 4 people and is dog friendly. 

We love daylight and filled the house with it. The open great room has extra tall ceilings, large windows, and a luxury king sleeper sofa. 

The full kitchen has everything you need except to make your own meals, including place settings, pots and pans, wine glasses, and both a Keurig and a regular coffee maker. 

The single bedroom has a king size bed with crisp white linens from The Distinguished Guest and light blocking curtains for sleeping late. 

And the bathroom, well, guests have commented that it is the best shower ever. Extra large in size and has a handheld shower head for extra accessibility. 

OUTDOOR SPACE

Hot tub and a fenced yard is now in place for you and your doggies! Fully fenced for privacy with a nice grassy area for your doggie to play.

BIKE SHED

We now have a bike shed (shared with the Bank Haus) if you would like to store your bikes.

WINERIES 

Lake Creek Winery is only 2 miles down the road. Blumenhoff Winery in Dutzow is 6 miles by bike, and Augusta Brew Haus is 13 miles by bike. 

WEDDINGS 

Are you attending a wedding nearby at Boone Monument Village (2 minutes), Lake Creek Winery (2 minutes), or in the nearby town of Washington (8 minutes)? We are happy to host you! 

For large groups, reserve both the Katy Haus and Bank Haus as they are next door to one another. 

NEIGHBORHOOD 

Katy Haus is located on Depot Street, what used to be the main street in Marthasville, an historic town that just celebrated its 200th anniversary. Depot is now a sleepy street that sees more people biking and walking than driving cars. 

Philly's Pizza is across the side street from the Katy Haus and has delicious pizza. Write your names on the walls inside Philly's to let people know you were there, too. 

Note that the MFA Co-op is directly across the street in front of the Katy Haus. This is a working grain silo location for area farmers and does produce dust during loading and unloading of grain and corn occasionally throughout the day. 

Observe a small town American farming community during your stay in Marthasville! 

RESERVATION NOTES 

- $25/nt per dog 

- 2 night minimum on the weekends

- Local tax is additional

- Cleaning fee is $20 damage waiver + $25 hot tub fee + $85 cleaning = $130

- Selfie with photo ID will be required with our signed guest agreement after you book

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