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Rosy Goat Farm

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· Gilbertville, Worcester, Massachusetts

13 acres hosted by Trisha T.

2 RV/tent sites

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Best in Massachusetts: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

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Welcome to Rosy Goat Farm!! We are the quintessential family farm/homestead, our farmhouse was built in the 1840’s Bill and I bought this 13-acre property in 2012, It was overgrown with wild roses. We have worked with a limited budget, and used animals to clear the land. The goats love the wild roses. The pigs dig the roses up. Chickens rake it clean. Win win! Very interesting place here- lots to tell you, there’s quite a list of things to do and see around here! Did you know that Gilbertville has a covered bridge? It is one of the last covered bridges still in use in Massachusetts! First- a touch of Hardwick History: Rev. Timothy Ruggles bought this land from the Native Americans for his family to live on, and to work the land. His son, Brigadeer General Timothy Ruggles became unpopular after he introduced the Stamp Act, and was banished to Nova Scotia. His daughter Bathsheba became the last woman executed in the United States for the murder of her husband Joshua Spooner. (There’s a book about it called Murdered by his wife, by Deborah Navas.) Want to know local eateries? - For breakfasts and lunch there is The Whistle Stop diner, it was a former Boston & Albany Railroad station. Speaking of railroads, did you know that The Mass Central Rail Trail runs through Gilbertville! Rose 32, is a well known bakery that serves tea, coffee and sandwiches. - There’s Hardwick house of Pizza- for tasty pizza and subs, which also serves beer. - Feeling fancy? Try Hardwick Crossing Country Club (features a 9 hole golf course), it has a restaurant with a full-service bar, gorgeous scenery! Its a 3 minute drive from here - Mimi’s for your morning coffee and lunch, yum! And it overlooks our beautiful Common! - Also check out Stone Cow Brewery in Barre -has a kids play area while you wait for your meal! - Ware has Mexicali Grill, Theresa’s Restaurant for Italian foods, Bellies Barnyard for traditional American cuisine, and, Pig Park BBQ for comfort food! - Farmer Mat in North Brookfield has take out meals- there are picnic tables available, beautiful views. Things to do: - You can kayak, and fish, at Swift River in Belchertown. - Hardwick is the home of the oldest agricultural fair in the US, held every year in August, and, every Sunday there’s a small farmers market on the common. - Hardwick also has a winery- Hardwick Vineyard and Winery, they have all kinds of events, (find them on facebook) and, check out Lost Towns brewery- the name is a throwback to the 4 towns that were submerged to create the Quabbin Reservoir! - Medicine River Pow Wow is in August here in Gilbertville, on River Run Rd. - The East Quabbin Land Trust has birdwatching and fabulous views, and the Mass Central Rail Trail entrance is located here. Bike it or hike it! Quabbin Reservoir is close by for boating and fishing. - There are free concerts in Grenville Park in Ware, (check for dates). - Ware also has Janine’s Frostee ice cream and fast foods- and live music on weekend nights! - Also check out these on line: Ragged Hill orchard and Rock House Reservation in West Brookfield, and Carter and Stevens farm in Barre. The Leicester, and Mendon movie drive-in’s. - Old Sturbridge village is 30 minutes away. - Lake Lashaway has a swimming area in East Brookfield, right off of Rte 9. It’s about 20 minutes from here. Lake Siog in Holland has a lovely picnic area and beach for swimming. (30 mins South from here) Is this area great or what?!

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Forest

Lake

Redwoods

River, stream, or creek

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202 ratings · 177 reviews

Andy T.recommends

November 11, 2024

Find Your Muse

I love this place. Very clean and welcoming and Trisha and Bill are great hosts. We'll be back (again)!!

Lauren P.recommends

October 17, 2024

Find Your Muse

Award Winning Experience

Where do I start? It was fantastic! The camp site is tucked away behind a rock wall, so it feels very private. It is such a delight to have the sheep or ducks or chickens greet you at your tent! We were also greeted by the hosts, they are also kind and helpful people. Trish made everything easy, even posting a QR code by the extra wood in case we need it at night. So smart! For amenities: I was worried about the out-house, but it was actually the cleanest bathroom I have ever used at a hipcamp location. There was even a little sink. A potable water pump was available, filtered even. We opted for the farm tour in the morning, and we had the best time chatting and feeding the animals. 10/10 experience.

Casey L.recommends

October 12, 2024

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Beautiful Farm

Beautiful spot with great hosts and cute animals!! Will be back.

Mark D.recommends

October 6, 2024

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Magic’s

We were three adults, two kids, and a dog. So much space. Best composting outhouse ever. Goats right next to us. Sheep peeping around the corner. Water pump if we needed. And tons of space for the adults to sit by the fire, and the kids to run around.

L M.recommends

October 5, 2024

Find Your Muse

Trisha is an excellent host and communicator. My husband and I arrived late and unfortunately, missed the left hand turn into the field which made it a difficult right hand turn as the entrance is narrow with a 19 foot camper. With some difficulty we made it in! We were quite pleased in the morning as the farm is very well kept and the surroundings were beautiful. I enjoyed the animals and the walk through the fields which have mowed paths. The composting toilet is a plus! I would recommend Trisha’s place but beware the tight entrance.

Ron A.recommends

October 4, 2024

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Great place to stay

The camp is on a beautiful farm with sheep,chickens and goats wandering around. The camp site was very roomy and was quiet at night.

Location

Gilbertville, Worcester, Massachusetts, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Nipmuc and Agawam First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking