Quaker colonial (circa 1753) on small farm with free range goats, chickens, ducks, rabbits, and other animals. Ballenger farm is close to wineries, breweries, horse and hunt country, the WD&O bike trail, and the Appalachian trail.

The space
The farm is accessed via a private natural road. The property includes a barn, spring house, corn crib, and several streams and ponds. Outside, you can roam the property and visit ducks, chickens, rabbits, and fainting goats; take in the view from the deck; enjoy the fish ponds (fishing allowed); and walk several trails. Looking to grill? Go back in time with an old fashion fire pit, wood fired grill, and five foot deep in-ground oven.

Inside, the vibe is very "East meets West mid 1700s" with a mix of classy antiques, funky vintage finds, and East Asian pieces. In addition to the bathrooms and bedrooms, there is a living room. piano room that looks into the courtyard, dining room that sits up to 12, large kitchen with two ovens and six burner gas cook top, laundry/mud room, and special toy room accessed by a winding stair.

Guest access
The home includes an original stone section first started in the mid-1700s with a brick section added later. The entire stone section is open to guests, and has it's own private entry.

Ballenger Farm is a working hobby farm. We raise chickens, ducks, rabbits, and goats. Feel free to roam the property - there is a mile of trails for walking. However, not all the buildings have been fully restored so they are not safe for adventuring in, especially for children.

Other things to note
> Ballenger Farm has no check-out Airbnb chores. Enjoy your stay!

> The goats and other farm animals are friendly and like to investigate new folks. You can toss the chickens and ducks all kinds of snacks and feed the goats out of your hand :). Please encourage children to move slowly as quick movements can frighten the animals.

> Cars should be parked behind the barns. When cars are parked near the house (which is the goats favorite space) the goats like to play king of the mountain on top of them.

> Stays at Ballenger are limited to eight adults plus several children under 10 years.

> Per Airbnb policy, we do not host parties, events, or other gatherings via the Airbnb platform.

> Please note: my parents live and work on the farm in the brick section that is attached to the main stone house in which you will be staying. There are no shared entrances or indoor spaces.

> Some guests have said that they think that Ballenger has ghosts. We have not seen or heard any. Instead, we think that after 270 years, any house can be forgiven its quirks and creaks. :)