Enjoy this artisan created spacious home away from home! This 1500 square feet space features a sauna, full kitchen, king size bed and comfortable living and relaxing areas! Crows nest is a private space with its own entry, front porch overlooking pasture and fruit bushes. Be it an extended weekend, or find the comforts of a 37 acre small farm nestled in the mountains and settle in, working from afar. Top Shelf Skiing at Sugarbush is 25 minutes near, along with fine Vermont grub and beer.
The space
Welcome to
Crow’s Nest
at
Drift Farmstead
Amenities
-1500 square foot apartment, 2 floors
-Access to 37 acres of farm & forest exploring
-First floor has tall ceilings and includes a full kitchen, sitting area, dining table, bathroom with shower, Zen room with sauna and washer & dryer
-The second floor is an open floor plan that has a sitting room with a large screen TV and a bedroom with a king size bed
-Full kitchen with 4 burner gas stove, full frig, knives, set of dishes and glassware, French press coffee maker, tea kettle, pots, pans
-Custom built farmhouse table
-Sitting area with sectional couch
-Bathroom has custom tiled shower
-Radiant floor heating downstairs, thermostat controlled
-Window A/C on the 2nd floor for summer
-Porch with table, 4 chairs, views of pasture and fruit trees
-Gas Grille
-Hiking trails
-River with swimming holes
-Farm fresh food located at the Farm Store
-Cell service for Verizon, but AT&T is spotty
-Wifi
-Parking area for 1-2 cars
-EV Charging: Convenient Level 2 EV Charger available in the parking area for an extra fee. Inquire for this service and we will set you up!
What’s Not Permitted
-Dogs or any animals
-Smoking or illegal drugs
-We are a “Leave No Trace” property. Please be sure to clean up wherever you go and that no food or trash is left anywhere
-Group gatherings
-Loud noise before 8am and after 10pm
Welcome to Crow’s Nest!
This apartment steps one away from the busy life and onto the Vermont Homestead. Allow the chirping birds, whispers of the wind, and rain song drift you into a quiet and calm mind, body & spirit.
In October 2011, Josh and Misse stepped onto this land where the origin of the Dog River watershed meets the Eastern slope of the Northfield Mountain Range. The growth over the many years has been a slow & organic labor of love. Josh grew up on a dairy farm in PA, where his grandmother hosted many people from around the world on her farm B & B. Misse has a long history of hospitality and a love affair with growing and cooking food and of course educating all ages. Through both of our passions for travel to rustic, off the beaten path adventures, we wanted to share our day to day adventure here at Drift Farmstead with guests from all around.
In 2012 Josh renovated the existing barn and created a spacious and cozy farm stay apartment. Each detail in the build process was well thought out and intentional. Wood milled from the land is a part of the apartment, from the bed frame, to end tables, to the kitchen table.
We are psyched to have you join us at Drift Farmstead! We are grateful to the Vermont Abenaki for thousands of years of stewarding this land we walk. We are honored to be the next family to support and cherish the land beneath our feet and deep in our hearts.
Warm Wishes for Your Getaway,
Josh, Misse, Haven, Rowan Axelrod
Prepare for your trip!
What do I need to know before arriving?
The Crow’s Nest is located in the center of the farm. Parking is available just steps from the front door. Its location is prime for watching the farm animals graze, sun and moon rises, and bird song.
Vermont weather changes by the minute. Prepare for all weather and pack layers. Bring shoes that can get muddy and have good traction.
Check-in is 3pm
Check out is 11am
Arrival:
Parking is past the yellow farmhouse, behind the red barn. Look for the Crow’s Nest Parking Sign directly in front of the porch.
Call Josh or Misse and we will give you an initial tour.
Crow’s Nest Need to Know Info!
EXPECTATIONS
No shoes inside, bring slippers and leave shoes on the mat. Do not use yak traks, snowshoes, spikes on the porch or inside.
No Smoking, Vaping, or Illegal Drugs anywhere on the property
DO NOT leave any food or beverages outside unattended, you don’t want to attract critters
No Pets
Day of Check Out – What to do:
-Pile sheets, comforter, shower mat, and towels together by the front door
-Place all trash in one bag by the front door
-Wash dishes and put away
-Turn heat to 55 (in winter)
-Close Windows
-Close door
What to do at Drift Farmstead?
Take a walk:
-The Confluence Trail around the property, through the forest to the Dog River. The trail from the apartment and back is just about ¾ mile
-Walk around the gardens and see the healthy veggies growing
Visit the animals:
-Be cautious of electric fences everywhere
-Contact Josh and Misse for up-to-date details on visiting the animals. The chickens, goats, sheep, pigs all love snuggles from farm visitors. They move around a lot, so we can let you know the most recent details. The cows are friendly but we do not permit visitors to go into the pasture with them.
Eating from the farm:
-The farm store is open 24/7 and is self-serve. It is located in the front of the red barn. We accept cash, check or Ven-mo
Josh Axelrod Photography Studio & Farm Shop
-Photos, local artwork, logo ware for sale, veggies, meats, dairy, syrup, honey, and more
What to do in Roxbury?
Roxbury Country Store, aka, “Randy’s”:
-Open 7 days/week 8am-6pm
-Gas
-Beer, wine, very basic groceries
Roxbury Fish Hatchery:
-A few miles south on Route 12A
-A newly renovated hatchery (it was destroyed in the Irene Flood of 2012
-They hatch 1,000’s of brook trout
-There is a visitor’s viewing area
Vermont State Forest:
-1,000's of acres of VT State land surround the village of Roxbury. One of our favorite places to take a short walk or a long hike is the Woodard Block just 1 mile from the farm.
-Directions: take a right out of the driveway, take an immediate slight left at the 3-way, take the immediate right up West Hill Road, drive about ½ mile and the parking and entrance are on your right.
-You can hike along the Woodard River or take the trail to the right, which climbs in elevation through the forest and into the mountains.
Roxbury Free Library:
-Wi-Fi, printing, photocopies, lots of books
What to do around Roxbury?
Spring, Summer, Fall:
-Swim, hike, paddle, bike, fish, brewery tours, relax
Winter:
-Ski, snowshoe, ice fish
– It’s endless – Ask us for tips
Groceries:
-Warren: East Warren Market
-Waitsfield: Mehuron’s & Shaw’s
-Northfield: Top’s
-Montpelier: Hunger Mountain Coop and other’s
Our Favorite Eateries:
-Waitsfield: Canteen Creamery (high end burgers, fried chicken, and homemade creemies), Big Picture, Fit to Be Thai’d (take out), Mad Taco, Blue Stone Pizza
-Northfield: Good Measure (burgers)
-Randolph: Saap (authentic Thai, sooo good), Whit and Grit (breakfast all day)
-Montpelier: Buddy’s (quick burgers and shakes, Kismet (Farm to Table), Oaks and Evelyn (Farm to Table), Skinny Pancake, Mad Taco
Breweries:
-Waitsfield: Lawson’s Finest
-Northfield: Good Measure
-Braintree: Bent Hill
When Leaving the Apartment
Turn OFF Lights
Close Large Windows Upstairs and Downstairs
Check Out
11am
Sheet & Towels in a Pile downstairs
Empty Trash into one Bag and leave by the front door
Wash and Store ALL Dishes
Empty Frig
THANK YOU!
Sauna Directions
-Shower before each use
-Please sit on a towel inside the Sauna
-Turn the Power Strip behind the Sauna, to the left
-Turn the heat up to the highest-button is inside the Sauna
-There is a 60-minute timer that will shut off (it cools pretty quickly after it shuts off so be sure to set your own timer to keep track of when it will be ready)
-Do not spray or spill water inside
-Turn the power off inside the Sauna and on the power strip when you are finished
-Enjoy!!!!
Guest access
Amenities
-1500 square foot apartment, 2 floors
-Access to 37 acres of farm & forest exploring
-First floor has tall ceilings and includes a full kitchen, sitting area, dining table, bathroom with shower, Zen room with sauna and washer & dryer
-The second floor is an open floor plan that has a sitting room with a large screen TV and a bedroom with a king size bed
-Full kitchen with 4 burner gas stove, full frig, knives, set of dishes and glassware, French press coffee maker, tea kettle, pots, pans
-Custom built farmhouse table
-Sitting area with sectional couch
-Bathroom has custom tiled shower
-Radiant floor heating downstairs, thermostat controlled
-Window A/C on the 2nd floor for summer
-Porch with table, 4 chairs, views of pasture and fruit trees
-Gas Grille
-Hiking trails
-River with swimming holes
-Farm fresh food located at the Farm Store
-Cell service for Verizon, but AT&T is spotty
-Wifi
-Parking area for 1-2 cars
-Convenient Level 2 EV Charger available in the parking area for an extra fee. Inquire for this service and we will set you up!
Other things to note
We also have another Farm Stay on our property so feel free to bring friends and book both of our places! Check out "Off Grid Secluded Cabin on 37 Acre Farm" listed on airbnb.
