A rising global trend, you’re going to want to know what agritourism is.
Here, learn about the eco-focused travel and where to do it.
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Agritourism is aportmanteau of agriculture and tourism.
A farm stay is a part of agritourism that involves overnight accommodations on a working farm or ranch.
The terms agritourism and farm stay are often used interchangeably.
It ultimately comes down to our well-being.
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It ultimately comes down to our well-being.
What environment is going to make us feel our best?
Farm stays dont tend toward the super luxurious (with a few noteworthy exceptions).
But that doesnt necessarily mean youll be sleeping in a barn alongside barrels of hay on an agritourism trip.
Most places offer comfortable accommodations, ranging from modest rooms with shared bathrooms to beautifully decorated farmhouses.
The hearty breakfast of farm-fresh eggs and cheese, as well as a home-cooked dinner keep agritourists properly fueled.
There are interactive classes on topics such as beekeeping and flower-arranging in season.
The property is also well known for farm-to-table dinners.
Gardener-led walking tours to see the plants, bees, ducks, and chickens are available.
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Expect house-made granola, wood-fired country bread, hand-churned butter, pressed juices, and hyperlocal honey.
Guests can hunker down in cottages with fireplaces and clawfoot tubs.
Bathrooms here are stocked with hand-picked aromatherapy herbs.
And nature-driven spa treatments round out the wellness offerings.
Many folks also gravitate toward pollinator programming that includes bee-hive tours and honey tastings.
Its well regarded for humane, grass-fed beef, heritage-breed pork, and pasture-raised laying hens.
For overnight guests, theres a hilltop farmhouse with sweeping vistas and a fitness center.
Truffle hunts lure travelers between September and November.
The ecologically oriented estate also hosts yoga retreats.
The cheese-making workshops are wildly popular.
When its time to call it a night, cozy rooms and suites await.
Its rustic and relaxing, with an emphasis on returning to simplicity.
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