Respite Cabin
Farm stay in Salem, New York
- 5 guests
- 1 bedroom
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
Rated 4.94 out of 5 stars.
Hosted by Kelsey
- 3 years hosting
Listing highlights
In Salem on a historic working farm
A fourth-generation Century Farm in the Black Creek Valley, about 15 minutes from the Vermont border.
Off-grid cabin in the woods
An open-air cabin with a grand stone fireplace, cast iron cooking arm, and a picnic table out front.
Kelsey goes above and beyond
Guests highlight Kelsey's warmth and responsiveness, with several noting how she went above and beyond.
Some rest requires a little more intention. A five minute walk up a wooded hillside tucked in the trees you'll find our Respite Cabin — open-air, off-grid, and exactly as restorative as it sounds. No WiFi. No electricity. No problem. Wake up and walk down to the farm — cut flowers, pick berries, wander the field, behold the beauty and bounty of creation.
The space
The open-air Respite Cabin sleeps up to 5 across three comfortable sleeping spaces — two queen mattresses on the lower bunk platforms and one twin mattress on the upper bunk, plus hammock space above for the adventurous. A grand stone fireplace with cast iron cooking arm anchors the space, with a family-sized picnic table out front perfect for meals, games, and long evenings together.
Please note: The cabin is a true off-grid, open-air experience. Ongoing 2026 updates include screening in the open air windows and adding flowing curtains, screening in the front porch for extra bug protection, upgrading the bathroom space, and adding a lovely outdoor camping shower spot. Even with the upgrades, this is a beautifully intentional nature immersion experience — authentic, rustic, and real. This is not a home placed in the woods. Please make sure this is the experience you are looking for before booking. We host a four season farm stay Beam & Bloom Suite complete with a clawfoot tub and shower for the trips when glamping won't cut it.
The trail from the road is a gentle 5 minute walk uphill — a backpack is strongly recommended over rolling luggage. Beyond the cabin, trails wind through the woods for adventuring, and across the farmland, leading to the Pick Your Own Healthcare Fields complete with cut flowers, vegetables, berries, and even your own cup of tea.
Guest access
You are welcome to access the trail, surrounding woods, and the open farm fields below. Beyond the fields, follow the path past the blueberries — past the hives tended by internationally renowned beekeepers, across the hayfield, all the way to the banks of the Black Creek. A map will be provided at check-in.
We ask that you stay on the farm side of Black Creek and out of the grazing fence area where our bull grazes. Signs are posted to guide you.
Other things to note
This is a farm rooted in faith and the theology of abundance — where a tiny seed becomes a flower, a flower becomes a bouquet, and a working farm becomes a refuge. It is mind-blowing what a seed becomes, and really, what all of us can become. We are honored to share it with you.
The land surrounding the farm carries centuries of history. The farm was just designated a Century Farm by the Governor, honoring 3 previous generations of stewardship. A Revolutionary War cemetery sits on the land— a quiet, profound place worth a slow visit. Our guest guidebook includes this and other hidden gems of the area worth adding to your retreat.
Once a month we host a curated day of personal experiences — golden hour Date Nights, Grow Well Farm & Health Tours, Guided Bouquet classes, and our Plant Powered Potluck. Intimate, intentional, worth planning your stay around. Check our full calendar of events on our farm's website, Taste & See Refuge.
"Taste and see that the Lord is good. Blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him." — Psalm 34:8
The space
The open-air Respite Cabin sleeps up to 5 across three comfortable sleeping spaces — two queen mattresses on the lower bunk platforms and one twin mattress on the upper bunk, plus hammock space above for the adventurous. A grand stone fireplace with cast iron cooking arm anchors the space, with a family-sized picnic table out front perfect for meals, games, and long evenings together.
Please note: The cabin is a true off-grid, open-air experience. Ongoing 2026 updates include screening in the open air windows and adding flowing curtains, screening in the front porch for extra bug protection, upgrading the bathroom space, and adding a lovely outdoor camping shower spot. Even with the upgrades, this is a beautifully intentional nature immersion experience — authentic, rustic, and real. This is not a home placed in the woods. Please make sure this is the experience you are looking for before booking. We host a four season farm stay Beam & Bloom Suite complete with a clawfoot tub and shower for the trips when glamping won't cut it.
The trail from the road is a gentle 5 minute walk uphill — a backpack is strongly recommended over rolling luggage. Beyond the cabin, trails wind through the woods for adventuring, and across the farmland, leading to the Pick Your Own Healthcare Fields complete with cut flowers, vegetables, berries, and even your own cup of tea.
Guest access
You are welcome to access the trail, surrounding woods, and the open farm fields below. Beyond the fields, follow the path past the blueberries — past the hives tended by internationally renowned beekeepers, across the hayfield, all the way to the banks of the Black Creek. A map will be provided at check-in.
We ask that you stay on the farm side of Black Creek and out of the grazing fence area where our bull grazes. Signs are posted to guide you.
Other things to note
This is a farm rooted in faith and the theology of abundance — where a tiny seed becomes a flower, a flower becomes a bouquet, and a working farm becomes a refuge. It is mind-blowing what a seed becomes, and really, what all of us can become. We are honored to share it with you.
The land surrounding the farm carries centuries of history. The farm was just designated a Century Farm by the Governor, honoring 3 previous generations of stewardship. A Revolutionary War cemetery sits on the land— a quiet, profound place worth a slow visit. Our guest guidebook includes this and other hidden gems of the area worth adding to your retreat.
Once a month we host a curated day of personal experiences — golden hour Date Nights, Grow Well Farm & Health Tours, Guided Bouquet classes, and our Plant Powered Potluck. Intimate, intentional, worth planning your stay around. Check our full calendar of events on our farm's website, Taste & See Refuge.
"Taste and see that the Lord is good. Blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him." — Psalm 34:8
Where you’ll sleep
What this place offers
Mountain view
Valley view
Free parking on premises
Pets allowed
Indoor fireplace
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm
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4.94 out of 5 stars from 16 reviews
Overall rating
- 5 stars, 94% of reviews
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Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars for cleanliness
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for accuracy
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for check-in
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars for value
Guests mention
Where you’ll be
Salem, New York, United States
Neighborhood highlights
The Respite Cabin sits on the historic MacClan Farm — a fourth generation Century Farm in the fertile Black Creek Valley of Washington County, NY, about 15 minutes from the Vermont border.
The farm itself offers You Pick cut flowers, vegetables, blueberries, raspberries, and herbs July through October. The self-serve farm stand is open daily. Once a month we host curated farm experiences — check the Events Calendar on the farm's website Taste and See Refuge.
Local favorites:
On A Limb Bakery, Salem — extraordinary baked goods, 2 miles away (morning hours)
Canteen Coffee, Cambridge — lovely lunch spot, 20 minutes
Juniper, Greenwich — intimate upscale dinner, 2 miles away (closed Sundays)
South Dominion Winery, Cambridge — stunning vineyard, open Saturday & Sunday 12–4
Merck Forest & Farmland Center — exceptional hiking, 30 minutes
Saratoga Springs — 45 minutes
Manchester, Bennington & Dorset VT — 45 minutes for skiing, dining, shopping
Getting here:
The cabin is up on a hillside — plan for a 5 minute uphill walk from the road. Park across Route 30 and follow the trail signs. A backpack is strongly recommended over rolling luggage. We've stocked the cabin with everything we can think of to minimize what you need to carry — pillows, dishes, soap, water, games, blankets, tea pot, cast iron pot, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, lamps, and firewood.
Plant-based meals available for purchase — breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Indicate interest at booking and we'll send menu options and a purchase link.
The farm itself offers You Pick cut flowers, vegetables, blueberries, raspberries, and herbs July through October. The self-serve farm stand is open daily. Once a month we host curated farm experiences — check the Events Calendar on the farm's website Taste and See Refuge.
Local favorites:
On A Limb Bakery, Salem — extraordinary baked goods, 2 miles away (morning hours)
Canteen Coffee, Cambridge — lovely lunch spot, 20 minutes
Juniper, Greenwich — intimate upscale dinner, 2 miles away (closed Sundays)
South Dominion Winery, Cambridge — stunning vineyard, open Saturday & Sunday 12–4
Merck Forest & Farmland Center — exceptional hiking, 30 minutes
Saratoga Springs — 45 minutes
Manchester, Bennington & Dorset VT — 45 minutes for skiing, dining, shopping
Getting here:
The cabin is up on a hillside — plan for a 5 minute uphill walk from the road. Park across Route 30 and follow the trail signs. A backpack is strongly recommended over rolling luggage. We've stocked the cabin with everything we can think of to minimize what you need to carry — pillows, dishes, soap, water, games, blankets, tea pot, cast iron pot, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, lamps, and firewood.
Plant-based meals available for purchase — breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Indicate interest at booking and we'll send menu options and a purchase link.
Meet your host
Born in the 80s
My work: Homeschool + farmer
A believer in Christ who loves cooking, loving on our kiddos and husband, growing organic food and flowers, teaching, and reading if that time should ever manifest :).
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