Yurt on Orcas Island Horse Farm

Description from the owner

Staying in this spacious and comfortable 16 ft. Yurt on our horse farm is like camping with the luxury of a queen sized bed, camp kitchen and NO crowds. Snuggle down in the comfortable queen sized bed with down comforters and lots of pillows. Prepare simple meals on the propane burner, and use the sink with bottled water for washing up. Dishes, pots and pans provided, of course! Dine by candlelight while watching the moon rise over the marsh. Fall asleep to the sound of frog song. Mornings you can watch the abundant birdlife and have breakfast while overlooking the adjacent waterfowl refuge. Read a book in the hammock under the apple tree. J...oin us in digging potatoes, feeding rabbits or picking apples. Love horses? Learn about mustangs amd natural horsemanship while staying in the yurt. We have adopted and gentled 4 mustangs from the wild herds in Oregon and Nevada and they are characters! Lessons available:katewood.snappages! This off the grid yurt (no power) is a true get away from the stressors of modern life. Composting toilet in nearby outhouse. Shower and store 1.5 miles from the farm at the Deer Harbor Dock, where you can grab a latte, go kayaking or whale watching. This is an idylic get away on Orcas Island. with many of the comforts of home and none of the interuptions.Read more

Additional Location Information

This small farm is nestled in a valley with a waterfowl refuge to the east and 200 acres of woods to the north. Horses, horsmanhip lessons, rabbits, chickens, and organic veggies. Located in the sunniest part of Orcas, in a very private location. YOu can walk to the Deer Harbor Dock, go whale watching or kayaking or hang out on the sandy beach. Great nature hikes right from the farm. Terriffic birding - especially when birds are migrating! Take the ferry from Annacortes to Orcas Island, head towards Deer Harbor, and right after the Deer Harbor Inn, turn right on Channel Rd.

Location Type Away from it all, Ocean, Rural

Rental fees

Additional notes from owner

Email about our special rate for Horsemanship Students- Natural Horsemanship On Orcas ( Based on length of stay and # of lessons) Or if attending a workshop 15% off your stay in the yurt.
$25 one time cleaning fee

What Past Guests Are Saying

• NemsMom
  Washington State

  Fun, Unique adventure

  Left on 09/28/2011 for a stay in September 2011
  
  

  While looking for a quick get-away with some horse riding lessons on the side, I discovered this great place and met some new friends. The yurt is what we used to call "dry camping" - no running water, electricity, or bathroom facilities. However, there is a very clean compost toilet close by that is well maintained and has a great view if you leave the door open just a little. Don’t let the term “dry camping” dissuade you. The yurt is clean, private, and very comfortable. There is a sink and water available inside. The hosts, Kate and Ken, are friendly and welcoming as is their dog, Cassie; cat, Theo; the chickens; rabbits; and mustangs. Each day Kate and I met up for private “horse / scared lady” education. I had a huge fear of horses that I wanted to master. With Kate’s gentle encouragement and her well trained horses I left with my fears relieved and excitement to continue learning all I can about Natural Horsemanship. This was an empowering four day mini-vacation in a beautiful location. Sightseeing around the island is a must, as is relaxing at the farm enjoying the quiet.

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