Magic Forest Farm — Hotel in Town of Coeymans

Why rent a petting zoo when you stay at an organic farm! That was our thought and it worked out beautifully! I can not rave enough about our experience and we went way too early in the season! We are big seclusion campers, and truly enjoyed the giant camp site with not a single other camper within ear or eye sight. I can't say smell, because the farm dog knew exactly where everyone was and when dinner started!

It was such an ease to book and just pull up. Didn't need to talk to anyone or check in. So nice! After we hiked the Katterskills and stopped at Rip Van winkle brewery , we headed to camp. With everything still in early early spring, it's wasnt nearly as beautiful as it soon will be. We are excited to come back in a month. We were so tired Friday night we missed the animals. But they checked in with us in the morning and we were blessed to spend the a.m. feeding all sorts of animals! The kids could not have had a better time!Jay was very informative and shared some great tips. Looking forward to learning more about the mushrooms in the fall. They have houses available for Airb&b , and a Nice cabin that you need to get 2months In advance on weekends, so check it out soon. They also have a Yurt on site for more glamping. The animals are loved and very playful for farm animals. Beautiful and easy to access , making it really nice to be able to drive thru as you head to camp and still see everything. This is a must do for those seeking real life...

We stayed in the Purple Palace house, it was an absolute treat. Jason, Joan, and the staff were accommodating, professional, and very thoughtful to our needs. We enjoyed the grounds, the animals, and the ability to enjoy a working farm...So sweet to see the flocks of ducks leaving and returning to their coop. The goats grazing along the pond. Peacocks hanging out where they want. Generally, it was a decompressing experience to take in the vibes of content animals, a healthy forest, and the views!!! The house was clean! The beds comfortable, and so cozy. We were there during Summer so we didn't have an excuse to cozy up to the fireplace with a good book. It was so refreshing to enjoy a home away from home in the country (the one you wish you had!). I'm so envious of the volunteers who come to stay and learn what it takes to live off the land. It was a fascinating place to stay and I only wish I could go back frequently, but its a long commute from Los Angeles. Jason and Joan made our New York experience very special. Its clear their relationship with the land is born from hard work, and devotion to their ongoing project, The Magic Forest Farm! I hope they will realize their vision! Thank you...

I volunteered at magic forest farm for a summer and have come back periodically to visit in all four seasons- it’s a beautiful place, and Joan and jay are awesome hosts/farmers, who have always focused on how they can sustainably build their farm and community. The farm has so much to offer- private camping grounds and alternative dwellings, friendly farm animals, miles of private trails and if you’re lucky enough to catch Joan or jay in between them working on one of their many projects they have a wealth of knowledge on organic and sustainable farming, mushroom foraging, eco friendly/alternative construction and much more. The magic forest farm is great and I would recommend a...