in the POD - Our Kids Farm

Nigerian Dwarf goats

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We recently joined Harvest Hosts - a membership program for self contained RVers who want to stay at vineyards, farms, and other unique locations! There are a lot of fairly local options that we are eager to try out and decided that a one night stay not to far away would be a perfect first experience for Rosie to join us!

We chose "Our Kids Farm" in Canterbury, Conn. Just over an hour away, this small dairy goat farm raises Nigerian Dwarf goats and makes soaps and cheeses. Their farm store sells these products along with other locally made items. The farm has many other animals too - including horses, donkeys, cows and chickens. 

All alone at the farm.

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We were the farm's only guests for the night although the farm store did have a number of customers throughout the afternoon. There was a lot of acreage to wander - fields and woodlands - and Rosie felt very comfortable exploring the area .... always 20' or more ahead of us. Racing ahead and then back to us. 

a whirlwind

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Pre-dinner craft time!

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I packed an art case especially for Rosie filled with supplies, along with a few craft kits. And just like clockwork, as Tim began to cook dinner, Rosie said; "Oh, I wish we had a craft to do...." 

And just like that I was able to supply the magic!

We dined simply on soup and grilled cheese sandwiches with ice cream for dessert. 

6:30 am. Looking out the window and drawing what she sees

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Morning came quite early and Rosie busied herself with drawing a picture of the farm 

while we - slowly - woke up!

After breakfast and a mid morning walk we proceeded to Old Furnace State Park for a short hike and lunch before heading home. All in all, Rosie was a pretty excellent camper and is already looking forward to her next time in the van!

So are we!!!!

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Tim and Rosie celebrating that the van is completed!!