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Free Verse Farm

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· Chelsea, Orange, Vermont
40 acres hosted by Misha J.
2 RV/tent sites
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Farm store
Offers products directly sourced or produced on the farm.
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Best in Vermont: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
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Our farm & campground features stunning, panoramic views of the First Branch of the White River in the verdant hills of central Vermont. It overlooks the village of Chelsea, the shire town of Orange County. Free Verse Farm is a hilltop herb farm run by two art-making, herb-loving farmers. The property boasts twenty sloping, knoll-laden, open acres overlooking the First Branch of the White River as it passes through the scenic village of Chelsea, Vermont. We have incredible views, forest trails that offer magical woodland wanderings, and spacious campsites in our fields. We also invite you to explore our cultivated fields of herbs and vegetables and become acquainted with the wide variety of tea, culinary, and medicinal herbs that we grow and process on our farm. You can also visit with the cows that spend their summer munching our delicious green pastures. Our full line of herbs and herbal products are for sale via our website or at Free Verse Farm Shop, located just one mile from our farm in downtown Chelsea. Our Farm Shop offers a wide variety of fresh produce, provisions, fresh baked goods, alcoholic (& non-) beverages, and more to enjoy during your stay or as you continue on your journey. AMENITIES: we offer a hot outdoor shower & sink, as well as an outhouse with a composting toilet. Each campsite has a firepit and a picnic table. CAMPSITE DETAILS: We currently have 2 campsites open. They are located in meadows with beautiful views of the First Branch Valley and Chelsea village. 4 wheel drive is recommended, but not necessary, and you are always welcome to hike up to your site. The site is spacious and private. LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: We also run Free Verse Farm Shop (OPEN: Tuesday-Friday 11am-6pm, Saturday 9am-3pm), a local grocery, café, and apothecary to serve our community and visitors to the area, while supporting local farms and artisans. You can also pre-order online (shop.freeversefarm.com) to pick up in store or ship your order around the USA. The village of Chelsea hosts a weekly summer farmers market May-September on Fridays from 3-6pm (mid-May through September). In downtown Chelsea there is also a pub (The Wagon Wheel), gas station (110 Quickstop), two town commons, a small library, and a general store (Will's Store), and a farm stand (Chicken Wiggle Farm). Within 20-45 minutes of our farm you can reach the larger towns of Montpelier (state capital), South Royalton, Randolph, Woodstock, White River Junction, and the Upper Valley Region (Dartmouth College), all of which offer a wide variety of attractions and services. Upon your arrival, you will be given a welcome packet with more detailed information about our area, and we'll be happy to provide you with any other tips you're looking for. We look forward to hosting Hipcampers and sharing our love of this land, and our region, with all who visit. We can't wait to meet you! -Taylor & Misha *VISIT our Farm Shop (shop.freeversefarm.com) in Chelsea to stock up on our herbal goods, fresh produce, baked goods, adult beverages, and other provisions. You can order online for pickup at the Farm Shop or ship your order anywhere in the USA. **TAG @freeversefarm in your photos on Instagram! We love to see your shots from the farm!
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429 ratings · 223 reviews
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Jeffrey M.recommends
September 23, 2024
Meadow Campsite
The grassy campsite is perched on a hill with a beautiful view of the valley. I enjoyed a bright moon followed by a foggy sunrise; I was a happy camper. I received a warm welcome when I arrived along with helpful information. Overall it was a wonderful experience.
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Michele M.recommends
September 17, 2024
Meadow Campsite
Perfect little site!
Nice cozy campsite for one night! Misha was a gracious host and met us when we arrived to welcome us and go over the amenities. Our site was tucked back against the first and had beautiful views!
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Jammie L.recommends
September 14, 2024
Forest Edge Campsite
Gorgeous Mountain & Valley Views!!!
Free Verse Farm is an absolute must stay!! The mountain & valley views are gorgeous, the hosts are kind (their little one who greeted us was the sweetest!), and their Free Verse Farm Shop was an added bonus on our drive in! We also appreciated that their Forest Edge Campsite had some shade. The weather was hotter than expected for September, so it was nice to find refuge within that. We will definitely be back next year, a little later in the season, to enjoy the fall foliage!
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Talya K.recommends
September 14, 2024
Meadow Campsite
The check in was so easy and Misha was so friendly!! The views were unreal from the campsite and I am dying to go back already!!
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Ethan B.recommends
September 8, 2024
Forest Edge Campsite
Had the most wonderful stay at free verse farm. Gorgeous farm eith a beautiful view of Chelsea VT. Misha was kind and provided all necessary amenities.
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Mathilde L.recommends
September 8, 2024
Forest Edge Campsite
Beautiful view on a quaint spot
Went to Free Verse for the third year in a row and had a lovely experience as always !! We booked the 2 sites and had the beauty all to ourselves. The view is breathtaking, especially waking up early in the morning when the fog is slowly lifting over the valley. At night, thousands of stars light up the sky. Our groups had a lot of fun during the weekend and the hosts were very helpful and accommodating when we needed extra wood. Thanks again for this great stay !
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Chelsea, Orange, Vermont, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy) and N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Misha J.

Joined in July 2015
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