Sticks and Stones Farm offers a rustic glamping experience! When you stay with us you'll get all the adventure and fun of camping (like no electricity, outdoor showers and composting toilets) while still getting to lay your head on a soft pillow in a cozy bed with a roof above you and four walls.
You can treat your stay here as a chance to go inward or enjoy getting interactive with the different programs and events going on!
After booking feel free to message directly to find out more!
The space
ABOUT THE CABIN:
Known by the twisting pitched roof, our charming screened in Pagoda Cabin sleeps 4 on two double beds. Nestled near the top of Moss Mountain among the trees this cabin provides privacy and a view! Perfect for families of four or two couples. There is a private campfire next to the cabin. THERE IS NO ELECTRICITY IN THIS CABIN.
Kitchen:
There is a private kitchen space just outside the cabin with a stove, grill, drinking water, a sink with running water, sponge and soap for washing/cooking.
Each cabin is given a cooler which we stock with ice before your arrival.
There is a french press available, make sure your coffee is pre-ground.
The basics for grilling, utensils, cups and plates are all provided as is salt pepper and oil. We provide dish towels and paper towels. A head lamp is recommended for nighttime cooking.
It is very important that you do not leave food out unattended. Birds, mice and squirrels will very likely get into it. Even food that is in a plastic bag is at risk so your best bet is to keep everything in the cooler.
Trash and Recycling:
There is trash and recycling available at each cabin. We ask that when you check out from your cabin you ensure that your trash is in the can and the lid is fitted. If you’ve made more then can fit in the can please use the spare bags provided and leave them in the cabins. If they are left outside animals may rip the bags open and strew trash around. We really appreciate you keep your recycling clean and separate from your trash. Everything can be left at your campsite and we will retrieve it.
If you replace batteries during your stay please don’t put them in the trash. If you leave them out we can properly dispose of them at our transfer center.
Lighting:
We tell people that there is no electric but sometimes the reality of this doesn’t quite sink in until it’s dark and you’re in the woods.
We provide some fairy lights strung around as well as a few flashlights and lanterns and a headlamp for each guest. You will want more light than this and that we will not have any additional forms of illumination to offer you.
We recommend that you bring additional lanterns but please keep in mind that we DO NOT ALLOW CANDLES or other flame sourced lighting. Extra batteries are provided.
Some cabins also have solar lights set up. If it has been cloudy for a few days they may not work and even if it has been sunny they won’t have enough juice to stay on all night. They turn on automatically at dusk and shut off when they run out of juice.
Bathroom and Shower:
The SHARED composting toilet is not located in the cabin but rather a 1-2 minute walk away.
The showers are outdoors and are heated with an on demand propane heater and located a 5 minute walk away. We provide one towel and one wash cloth per guest. There is one shower for each cabin. We implore you to be water conscious as it comes from our spring and thus is from a limited source.
Please try to use environmentally friendly bath products such as castille soap. We do not provide any shower products, and each guest is provided with one towel and one wash cloth.
Fires:
There is a fire pit located next to the cabin. Fire wood is available to purchase for $1/log by cash and is pre stacked at the cabin. We ask you to keep track of how many pieces you use and leave cash in the envelope provided or Vinmo at the time of check out.
If you bring wood it MUST be purchased in Connecticut per state law.
In the unlikely event that we are having a particularly dry summer and there is a state wide fire ban, we will be enforcing this. We also ask that if it is extremely windy you refrain from having fires.
Fires can ONLY be made in designated fire pits and must be extinguished properly with either water or sand. Please this is very important as even a fire that looks out can spread sparks if a wind picks up.
Cars:
You are able to drive up the mountain to yur cabin, but we ask that you minimize trips as much as possible for the safety of hikers and other potential vehicles using the one-lane road.
Cell Service and WiFi:
There is complimentary wifi at the base of the mountain. It's Sticks and Stones Guest and the password is lovehasahomehere. There is a charging station for phones as well. Verizon gets service at the base of the mountain and immediate area. Most other carriers get service at the top of the hill where the cabins are located... but alas no charging stations up there!
You will not be able to connect to the wifi from your cabin unless you are staying in the River House Boat. Please keep in mind that as you approach the farm you may lose service. This can affect your gps and your ability to contact us. For this reason it is very important that you text us when you are 20-30 minutes away.
Dogs:
As this is a refugee for wildlife we humbly ask that you don’t bring dogs or other pets and that you don’t ask us if you can.
True service animals are protected by the law and are considered working animals and guests themselves. We only ask that you let us know you will be bringing a service animal.
Check in:
This is noted in our check in policy but in case that gets missed!
We will message you the morning of your check in day for your approximate eta. We ask that you keep us posted if your travel time changes and that you send us a final message when you are 20-30 minutes away. This is very important as we do not have a staffed check in desk.
When you arrive you can park on either the right or left lot and walk on up to the stone barn for a meet and greet. We understand traffic and unforeseeable circumstances happen so we ask that you do your best to keep us updated and arrive between our 1pm and 9 pm window.
Early check ins as well as late check outs are free and welcome as long as the request is made at the time of booking.
We host a summer camp here so if you arrive during pickup on a Friday at 3pm it will be crowded. It’s not a problem just a heads up.
Guest access
The cabin is located on 60 acres of forest and farm and all is available for you to explore. Please check out our website for more details on our non-profit partners and to find out about our events on the weekend of your visit.
sticks and stonesfarm dot com
Other things to note
Our Sticks and Stones Packing List!
~Good walking shoes
~At least one flashlight or headlamp each.
~Additional (if one is not enough) Towel/Washcloth/Toiletries (biodegradable please!)
~Layered clothes for warmth, one never knows!
~Bug repellent if you use it
~ Ground coffee if you drink it
~ paper towels if you will want those, we provide two dishcloths
~ water bottle, for the environments sake we prefer you not to bring cases of single use bottles
~ a lighter if you'll be having a fire
~ rain jacket if the forecast calls for it!
~ a good book
~ a portable charging device, please be careful not to kill your car battery while you are here
Other Tid Bits-
Everything below is listed in your guest manual located in your cabin.
There is a Stop and Shop grocery store located 2.5 miles from the farm.
We have a wilderness camp that runs Monday - Friday from 9am - 3pm during the summer. Campers and staff respect the privacy of the cabins but you might see some groups of children building forts or playing games throughout the forest if you're here on a week day. This also makes our parking area a little crowded around 3pm for an hour. Keep this in mind if you are arriving on a Friday at 3.
Please be aware that depending on rain fall the property is at risk of drought in the late summer. This can sometimes cause the pond levels to drop making it less scenic for some. We have a spring on the top of the mountain which can work for a dip but not much else! Fishing in the river or spring is allowed.
For tips on restaurants, swimming and, other things to do please check out our Guide Book on airbnb.
There are two roaming cats that live here, Goji and Nella. They are very friendly.
