Sheepherder Wagon #1 at Blakesley Creek Farm
Room in Philomath, Oregon
- 1 double bed
- Shared bathroom
Hosted by Lois
- Superhost
- 12 years hosting
Listing highlights
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In Oregon's rural wine country
A working sheep farm in a wooded valley, about 15 minutes west of Philomath and Corvallis
A real sheepherder wagon
Sleep in an authentic sheepherder wagon with a cozy double bed, heat, and insulation
A place guests keep coming back to
Guests return again and again, with many on their third, fourth, or fifth visit
This is a working farm. Expect to see & hear the animals throughout your stay. Wagon 1 has heat, insulation, bedding & a double bed. Wagon to bathroom is 100 steps. There is an outhouse, also.
Wagons like these are still used in parts of the country to take into the mountains for the summer sheepherders who are hired to manage 1000+ sheep in summer pastures.
The space
This Sheepherder Wagon is across a pond on a gravel, lit path. Flashlights are available in the kitchen area to help you find your way.
We think the walk to the bathroom and parking is worth it!
Guest access
The outdoor gazebo space is available as a common space. Sit on the deck of the classroom and have your morning coffee while you watch the deer and listen to the resident owl.
During your stay
You may also request a 'fiber lesson' during your stay. For a fee, I am available to spend a morning with you teaching you about spinning, felting or weaving. Equipment is available to you during your visit. Fiber of several types are available for purchase, also.
Other things to note
The kitchenette in the Bright Room (attached to the barn) is equipped with a little refrigerator, microwave, sink, silverware, plates, a few pots and pans and a hot plate.
If you'd rather eat in a restaurant, Philomath and Corvallis have many darling pubs and eateries.
The farm has animals, a lovely huge orchard and garden. Our house is hand built, so be sure to wander by on the way to the orchard to visit. There are many wild visiting animals like wild turkeys, deer, birds and a neighborhood owl you can hear at night. The livestock guardian dogs are on duty in the pasture with the sheep, so we provide ear plugs to make sleep easier on noisy nights, but honestly, the spring frogs in the pond are noisier than the dogs.
Wagons like these are still used in parts of the country to take into the mountains for the summer sheepherders who are hired to manage 1000+ sheep in summer pastures.
The space
This Sheepherder Wagon is across a pond on a gravel, lit path. Flashlights are available in the kitchen area to help you find your way.
We think the walk to the bathroom and parking is worth it!
Guest access
The outdoor gazebo space is available as a common space. Sit on the deck of the classroom and have your morning coffee while you watch the deer and listen to the resident owl.
During your stay
You may also request a 'fiber lesson' during your stay. For a fee, I am available to spend a morning with you teaching you about spinning, felting or weaving. Equipment is available to you during your visit. Fiber of several types are available for purchase, also.
Other things to note
The kitchenette in the Bright Room (attached to the barn) is equipped with a little refrigerator, microwave, sink, silverware, plates, a few pots and pans and a hot plate.
If you'd rather eat in a restaurant, Philomath and Corvallis have many darling pubs and eateries.
The farm has animals, a lovely huge orchard and garden. Our house is hand built, so be sure to wander by on the way to the orchard to visit. There are many wild visiting animals like wild turkeys, deer, birds and a neighborhood owl you can hear at night. The livestock guardian dogs are on duty in the pasture with the sheep, so we provide ear plugs to make sleep easier on noisy nights, but honestly, the spring frogs in the pond are noisier than the dogs.
Where you’ll sleep
Bedroom
1 double bed
What this place offers
Lock on bedroom door
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Pets allowed
1 night in Philomath
Aug 31, 2025 - Sep 1, 2025
Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 415 reviews.
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This home is in the top 5% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability
Overall rating
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness
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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for value
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Where you’ll be
Philomath, Oregon, United States
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Neighborhood highlights
This is the country! No stores for 10 miles, but plenty of places to walk, bike and explore. A map of local trails is available.
3 excellent wineries are nearby.
3 excellent wineries are nearby.
Meet your host
My work: Bellwether Wool Company, Retired from teaching
I'm obsessed with: Fiber hobbies! Spinning, weaving.
Lives in Wren, Oregon
I am a caring, quiet person who values good relationships. I will try to make your visit to the farm comfortable, but not be in your face or space. Realize that it IS a farm with real farm activities, creatures, smells and sounds. Coyotes howling, dogs barking, sheep yelling for their breakfast and dirt and flies around are all part of the farm experience. Please do not come to the farm if you are really looking for a Bed & Breakfast experience because that's not what we are about.
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