Amazing Planet ! Farm & Justice Center

What shall I bring? Yourself! Rental units comes with: bedding; towels (face cloth, hand towel, bath towel per person - bring you own beach towels); (upstairs unit-all kitchen utensils, pots and pans, dishes); high chair and pac'play crib; puzzels; games; books; telephone.

Q - Who do I make the check out to?
A - Amazing Planet Farm

Q - Where do I send the check?
A - Amazing Planet! Farm, 218 Depot Rd., Williamsville, VT 05362

Q - How much is the deposit?
A - 1/2 of the total.

Q - Are there any hidden costs or taxes, etc.?
A - No.

Q - How far is it to MT. Snow?
A - 25 minutes.

Q - How far is it to Stratton?
A - 40 minutes.

Q - How far is it to Brattleboro?
A - 10 minutes.

Q - How far is it from NYC to the farm?
A - 210 miles.

Q - How far is it from Boston to the farm?
A - 134 miles

Q - Is there cell phone service?
A - Some services, like Unicel, AT&T, and Nextel, work great. Others, like Verizon, are spotty here at the farm but great in Brattleboro center.

Q - Is there internet service?
A - We have a NetGear router that sends a faint signal to the rental space. It is adequate for simple internet access such as checking weather.com, but not very good for youtube.com.

Q - Is there a TV?
A - No

Q - Are sheets, blankets, towels, soap, etc. provided?
A - Yes, we provide sheets, blankets, towels, soap, etc. Bring your own beach towels for swimming in the river.

Q - Are there pots, pans, plates, bowls, silverware, mugs, glasses, etc?
A - Yes, we provide pots, pans, plates, bowls, silverware, mugs, and glasses.

Q - Is there are a coffee maker?
A - Yes. There is a coffee maker.

Q - Are there burners?
A - There are 2 sets of hot plates (total of 4 burners) in the 2nd floor space.

Q - Is there a toaster oven?
A - Yes

Q - Is there a fridge?
A - Yes

Q - Is there an alarm clock?
A - There is an alarm/radio clock.

Q - Are dogs allowed?
A - Dogs are OK if they do not chase or harass the various farm animals including chickens and cats. If you are uncertain, we ask you to keep the dog on a leash. Also, they must be house-broken. Finally, we are maintaining a shoe-free space and a part of this guideline includes cleaning off the dog (and the dog's paws with a towel that you provide) each and every time it comes inside. The land is great for walking dogs.

Q - Is the space smoke-free?
A - Yes, all indoor spaces are smoke-free including entrance ways.

Q - Is it clean?
A - We take real pride in providing a clean space for our guests.

Q - Do you use environmentally friendly and people friendly cleaning supplies?
A - Yes, we use eco/health-friendly cleaning supplies for laundry, kitchen, windows, and general cleaning. We also provide pure castile soap in the bathrooms and eco-friendly dish soap in the kitchenette.

Q - Is the space fragrance free? Do you use 'free & clear' cleaning supplies?
A - We are committed to not burning scented candles or incense. We are making the transition to 'free & clear' cleaning supplies.

Q - Is it a private setting?
A - The building is set back from the main farm house and the road.

Q - Are there private entrances?
A - A lobby that accesses the apartment.

Q - Can we have campfires?
A - In order to have a campfire, the fire warden must be called. Often, the permit is granted based on weather conditions.

Q - Are guests expected to do farm chores?
A - We do not expect guests to do farm chores. If guests wish to participate in farm activities we will happily instruct you how to go about collecting eggs or harvesting vegetables, etc.

Q - When is the hot tub and outdoor shower available?
A - June through October. No children 16 years or younger are allowed to use the hot tub without adult supervision.

Q - When is the peak time for fall foliage?
A - The first three weeks in October.

Q - When is the peak time for winter activities?
A - December through March.

Q - When is the best time for swimming?
A - July and August with heartier folks enjoying June and September.

Q - When is the best time for kayaking on the Rock River?
A - April and May.

Q - When is the best time for biking?
A - June through October?

Q - When is the peak time for amphibian crossings to vernal pools?
A - For 2 weeks in mid-April.

Q - When is the peak time for farm related activities?
A - We do greenhouse work in March and April, direct planting in May, and peak harvest in August and September.

Q - Are there biting insects?
A - Very few due to the winds, coolness of the river valley and healthy bird and bat populations.

Seasonal Activities
Summer - Fabulous swimming holes, glorious sunny walks, unbelievable starry nights, access to fun hikes and bike rides, the farm is in full swing.

Fall - harvest time offers tons of fresh fruits and vegetables and unbeatable fall foliage.

Winter - an absolute winter wonderland, snowshoeing, X-country skiing, sledding, striking distance to 2 great ski resorts: Mt. Snow (25 minutes) and Stratton mountain (40 minutes); hot chocolate and hot saunas.

Spring - magical migration of wood frogs and yellow-spotted salamanders, the land comes alive, seedlings are sprouting, rivers are raging for experienced kayakers and courageous tubers.

Please call (802) 348-9818 or email info@amazingplanetfarm.com for information about Vermont farm rental stays and farm events.