Louisiana Agritourism: Feather Down Farm Days

Monday, September 19, 2011

Feather Down Farm Days

Recently, browsing online I ran across Feather Down Farm Days. According to their Facebook page, their mission is "Reconnecting friends and families with each other and with America's farmland by providing our guests the most unique vacation experience they can find in the U.S." This Dutch based business is located on the following farms in the U.S.:

- Kinnikinnick Farm Caledonia, Illinois (near Chicago)
- Ambrosia Farm Bridgewater, New York
- Stony Creek Farm, Walton, New York

Their host sites provide tents for up to six people; each tent has a wood-burning stove that provides a place to cook and provides heat during the cool days. The living space measures 484 square feet and includes a flushing toilet and spacious, comfortable beds. While there is no electricity, candles and lanterns provide light. Hot showers are available nearby.

According to their Facebook page they are constantly searching for new farm locations. E-mail there at info@featherdown.com or call them at (716) 226-6323. This maybe an opportunity for you to create supplemental income on your farm.

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