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Free Verse Farm

99%

· Chelsea, Orange, Vermont

40 acres hosted by Misha J.

2 RV/tent sites

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Best in Vermont: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

Farm store

Offers products directly sourced or produced on the farm.

Private sites

98% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

Our farm & campground features stunning, panoramic views of the First Branch of the White River in the verdant hills of central Vermont. It overlooks the village of Chelsea, the shire town of Orange County. Free Verse Farm is a hilltop herb farm run by two art-making, herb-loving farmers. The property boasts twenty sloping, knoll-laden, open acres overlooking the First Branch of the White River as it passes through the scenic village of Chelsea, Vermont. We have incredible views, forest trails that offer magical woodland wanderings, and spacious campsites in our fields. We also invite you to explore our cultivated fields of herbs and vegetables and become acquainted with the wide variety of tea, culinary, and medicinal herbs that we grow and process on our farm. You can also visit with the cows that spend their summer munching our delicious green pastures. Our full line of herbs and herbal products are for sale via our website or at Free Verse Farm Shop, located just one mile from our farm in downtown Chelsea. Our Farm Shop offers a wide variety of fresh produce, provisions, fresh baked goods, alcoholic (& non-) beverages, and more to enjoy during your stay or as you continue on your journey. AMENITIES: we offer a hot outdoor shower & sink, as well as an outhouse with a composting toilet. Each campsite has a firepit and a picnic table. CAMPSITE DETAILS: We currently have 2 campsites open. They are located in meadows with beautiful views of the First Branch Valley and Chelsea village. 4 wheel drive is recommended, but not necessary, and you are always welcome to hike up to your site. The site is spacious and private. LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: We also run Free Verse Farm Shop (OPEN: Tuesday-Friday 11am-6pm, Saturday 9am-3pm), a local grocery, café, and apothecary to serve our community and visitors to the area, while supporting local farms and artisans. You can also pre-order online (shop.freeversefarm.com) to pick up in store or ship your order around the USA. The village of Chelsea hosts a weekly summer farmers market May-September on Fridays from 3-6pm (mid-May through September). In downtown Chelsea there is also a pub (The Wagon Wheel), gas station (110 Quickstop), two town commons, a small library, and a general store (Will's Store), and a farm stand (Chicken Wiggle Farm). Within 20-45 minutes of our farm you can reach the larger towns of Montpelier (state capital), South Royalton, Randolph, Woodstock, White River Junction, and the Upper Valley Region (Dartmouth College), all of which offer a wide variety of attractions and services. Upon your arrival, you will be given a welcome packet with more detailed information about our area, and we'll be happy to provide you with any other tips you're looking for. We look forward to hosting Hipcampers and sharing our love of this land, and our region, with all who visit. We can't wait to meet you! -Taylor & Misha *VISIT our Farm Shop (shop.freeversefarm.com) in Chelsea to stock up on our herbal goods, fresh produce, baked goods, adult beverages, and other provisions. You can order online for pickup at the Farm Shop or ship your order anywhere in the USA. **TAG @freeversefarm in your photos on Instagram! We love to see your shots from the farm!

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Beautiful farm, had all the amenities you could need for camping. hosts answered questions very quickly and were so warm & welcoming!

Michelle I.recommends

May 20, 2024

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If you're looking for beauty and privacy, Free Verse Farm is absolutely the spot. We stayed on Forest Edge Campsite. The site is massive and the views are incredible! So peaceful and quiet and a good distance up from the other site offered. Clean, stocked outhouse as well as an outdoor shower and wash station. They offer just enough of what you need for camping. Misha was great about supplying us with firewood when we needed it. He was super friendly and available. Plenty of areas to walk and explore birds and nature. We stopped in at the shop as well. We loved all the products and supply's they have to offer. Hoping to go back later in the summer to see all the new growth they have on the farm. Thank you for an amazing birthday weekend!

Matt C.recommends

October 23, 2023

Forest Edge Campsite

Beautiful views ! We had a great stay! Site was very easily accessible in our Jeep and site was clean and ready for us

Caroline G.recommends

October 21, 2023

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Forest Edge

Loved the stay at Free Verse Farm! Beautiful view, plenty of space, quiet, and private with an accommodating and communicative host! Would absolutely recommend and go back.

Location

Chelsea, Orange, Vermont, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy) and N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Misha J.Joined in July 2015

Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 10 hours

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