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Barre, Massachusetts

Stevens Farm Bed & Breakfast

Norman
2004-08-11 15:20:34

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It was not surprising thirty years ago for many people to turn their noses up, when I had mentioned that I had decided to vacation on a farm with my wife and kids. How can you think of visiting a farm? Isn't it smelly? The rooms must be tiny, stuffy, and in all probability next to the barn or cow pasture. This is just a sampling of the reactions I sometimes had to endure.

How things have changed over the years. "Agri-tourism" seems to be the new phenomena, where farmers and their local chambers of commerce have joined hands in promoting the understanding of farming and rural lifestyles. This new kind of tourism also provides farmers with an additional source of income, enabling them to survive and keep on working the land.

In all probability, the same people, who would never consider a farm vacation several years ago, are now flocking to enjoy romantic farm getaways. Weddings are also celebrated on some of these farms. They now realize that the unsophisticated enjoyment, kind hosts and the closeness to nature are what make farm vacations unique, and at the same time romantic.

One such farm that opened up their doors many years ago is the Stevens Farm Inn Bed & Breakfast located on a hill sprawled over 350-acres overlooking Barre & Rutland, Massachusetts. It definitely has much to recommend, particularly its setting, with its beautiful country roads and rolling hills, that are perfect for biking, hiking, artists, and photographers. Moreover, it is a place where you can get away and relax without having to worry about overdrawing your bank account.

In 2002 the farm was deservedly the winner of the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism hospitality award. This was certainly in part recognition of the farm owners faithful adherence to their motto-"where people come as strangers and leave as friends."

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