Flint Hill Farm AG

My husband and I stayed overnight at Flint Hill and learned cheesemaking with Kathy. She is warm and wonderful and well-informed. The farmhouse is lovely and authentic, with a nice warm room, comfortable bed, and modern bath. Kathy provided delicious and filling meals, complete with the farm's own cheeses, yogurts and smoothies. We made mozzarella and cheddar, and Kathy was a helpful and informative teacher, allowing us to learn and explaining the science behind what we were doing. All of the workers at the farm are kind, friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the goats, horses, barn cats and cows - helping the milk the cows was a new experience for me! We plan on coming back with our children, ages 5 and 9, for a farm weekend.

Although we arrived late at nught, we got a warm welcome by Kathleen and her dogs. We had a very enjoyable stay at Flint Hill Farm.

This is a great place to go if you want a real farm experience. The staff did an excellent job at answering questions and including my child in the farm chores. It was a wonderful spot for a family of animal lovers.

We stayed a night at the Equine Room. The farm experience was wonderful . Kathy, the owner was a very gracious host and made us feel welcome as soon as we arrived. The room was immaculate; be aware there is no tv in the room. It was a nice touch to have reading material available in the room. The room seems pricey but the rate is comparable to other bed and breakfasts. Kathy had an excellent breakfast spread prepared by 8:30 although we didn't get around to it until later. I love the homemade yogurt and butter. If you want upclose experience with farm animals, this is the place to be.

This farm is the closest one to NYC. It has a variety of animals, children can experience farm life first hand. Kathy, the host, was very warm and the house definately has a lot of charm. Love the coockoo clocks. We traveled with our two young children, 3 and 1, they both had a great time. The yogurt was absolutely exceptional! So are the fresh milk right out of the cow! All the volunteers at the farm are genuinely nice and friendly.

Kathleen, This is our second extended stay at Flint Hill Farm, and we are already talking about our next visit. You farm is not only remarkable example of sustainability, but the sounds and smells and spirit of this place has once again enriched my soul. I am not usually given to this kind of vocabulary; most of my days are spent being an empirical scientist. However, a few days at Flint Hill Farm evokes something very different in me that only poetic words can capture. And, this past weekend we found a new way home to Philadelphia that takes us less than an hour.

We were a little disconcerted when we arrived at 1pm and farm host Kathy mildly scolded us for coming too early for check-in; which is normally at 2:30pm, but we missed that somehow. She also said that in the Loom Room, the kids couldn't touch the vintage loom or the sewing machine, which worried us a bit, but in the end they didn't and it wasn't a problem. The only other thing we minded was the price; it was a bit more than the 3 other farms we've stayed at, but we were willing to pay more to be closer to our New York home. That being said, we loved the farm. Our one-year-old boy loved looking at and talking to and petting the animals. And Kathy had a big basket of toys for him to play with. Our 6-year-old girl had 3 horseback riding lessons (at $70/hr) and was thrilled. She was also allowed to join in with some day-campers that were there and did some arts and crafts with them and other fun stuff. We had to pay some additional money for that too. The breakfasts were out of this world. I especially loved the fresh sausage and bacon. The fresh cow's milk tastes different from store milk and I thought a bit strange. The fresh yogurt, yogurt smoothies, and goat's cheese were delicious. Kathy and the other people working on the farm were very glad to explain what they were doing, such as the milking process, the cheese-making process (they make cheese fresh on the farm) and so on. Our daughter got to help milk a goat, feed the various animals, collect eggs and so on. So overall, we had a great time and recommend it

great farm atmosphere, kids loved it and we were all thrilled to help with farm chores, But, 24 cats is way too many. She could stand to have thorough dusting done in the house. Need to notify any who have animal allergies. We dosed with allegra and still enjoyed.

My boyfriend and I had an amazing time ! I hope to come back and thank everyone at the farm for their genuine and hard work ! I recommend this for all age groups.

From the moment i got to.the farm it was like visiting a family member.. this was our 1st experience at a bed and breakfast and farm.. if i would do.it again? Yess yesss ... Cant wait to.go bak.. !

Beautiful B&B, great food, great setting and location and most of all Kathleen is a most gracious and warm person who made us fell so welcomed. A definite stop next time I am in the area or on my way to Virginia. I will strongly recommend the Farm to any of my friends. Kathleen, Rebecca and Bruce were so nice and friendly that I would have stayed longer just for the pleasure of getting to know them even better. Daphne Poirier from Quebec (the country).

I book this farm stay as a present for my daughter who wants to be a vet when she grows up. This experience exceeded my hopes for her to get to experience what farm life is like. She got help feed goats, cows, horeses, and chickens. She even collected the chicken and duck eggs we had for breakfst. I our time was great in that there was a 4 day old cow she help with feedings and 3 sets of baby goats born while we where their, and she even helped with getting the new babies dried off. The is a great experience for any child to see what farm life is like, to understand where our food comes from and how much work it takes, and connect with nature. It was a 13th birthday that my daughter can not stop talking about! Melissa

We thoroughly enjoyed "helping" with the daily chores. Everyone was so very nice. The kids were intrigued, thrilled and a little intimidated by some of the animals, horses in particular. We had GORGEOUS weather and couldn't have asked for more! ;o)

Flint Hill Farm was a wonderful experience! Our Grandsons had a wonderful time and learned a lot about the animals and farm life. We were very impressed with the eco-friendly practices on the farm in every aspect of their use. The ability to see the reality of how their food is grown/made (beef, pork, cheese, milk, etc..) was invaluable to them and a whole bunch of fun for them. There is no question about the owner/host but we wish to make comment. Our hostess was warm, gracious, knowledgeable, an excellent teacher, had a very caring spirit and made us feel truly at home. There is no doubt that we would highly recommend Flint Hill Farm to anyone who is seeking a good learning experience or is just in need of “getting back to the land.” We also will consider returning in the future. Marie and Bob Yates Dillsburg, PA

We recently spent a wonderful week with our 9 year old granddaughter at Flint Hill Farm. Our stay was everything we could have hoped for - and more. Each day, starting with our delicious breakfast, brought us new opportunities to share in the life of the farm and to explore the surrounding area. Our granddaughter happily and confidently participated in the farm chores under the skilled direction of the staff. We were all made to feel welcome and included. It was a busy, but relaxing and renewing week. Our granddaughter did not want to leave.

Our family thoroughly enjoyed out farmstay at Flint Hill. Very impressive operation, with all volunteer help. Everyone was very friendly and more than happy to include our children in the farm chores. The children loved it! Breakfast was more than one could expect. We highly recommend this wonderful farm.

My husband and I stayed at Flint Hill Farm for our anniversary weekend. The rooms, farm house and farm itself were all beautiful. Breakfast was delicious - you won't need lunch. Kathy is a gracious host with a big heart. One has the option of doing just those typical, wonderful B&B things and then going on an off-farm adventure. But I really recommend staying on the farm and lending a hand. You will learn a lot! I milked goats on my anniversary. :) Horseback riding lessons are an option. So are cheese making lessons (I intend to go back for that!). Kathy and her team are not only very knowledgeable, but they were happy to answer any questions about the farm animals and products. They were very busy, but willing to teach, always. We met a lot of interesting people on the farm, from other guests to future farmers who were there to learn skills, to volunteers all with interesting stories of their own.

I can't thank Kathy and her staff (especially sweet Rebecca!) enough for the incredible stay. We not only felt refreshed and invigorated being around the animals, but like we had made some real friends. It was the most welcoming experience I have had and am singing their praises to everyone I meet. Kathy is a true gem of a human being. And Rebecca is one of the sweetest souls I have ever met. We hope to come back in the summer! Kathy Bandaruk and Carol Richmond

We had a wonderful time at Flint Hill Farm. We were expecting to learn about life on a farm and farm animals. We definitely did: feeding baby goats, horseback riding, feeding chickens and gathering and cleaning the eggs, helping out with the horses. But we learned so much more as well, like how to spin yarn and how to make cheese. "Exceeded my expectations" doesn't begin to express it. There was a wonderful atmosphere at Flint Hill Farm, a sense of calm and community that ran parallel throughout the busy and constant stream of tasks involved in running a farm. While there was never a dull moment, it was also a wonderful way to take a step back from everyday life in a city. I highly recommend Kathy's Farm Stay vacation.

Breakfast was delicious! All farm fresh milk, cheese, yogurt, honey, etc. Our 9 year old son had a blast beeding the baby goats, horseback riding for the 1st time, gathering eggs from the chicken coop. Feeding all the animals etc. too many to list. Great place to also catch up on sleep:-) Dad was not a fan of the dogs but it's a farm and dogs belnogs on a farm. Will definitely stay here again.

Flint Hill Farm is a wonderful farm that has so much to offer. As guests we were treated like royalty. My son was able to perform chores each morning and afternoon with very experienced people who explained to him everything that they were doing with the animals - from the feeding to the cleaning of the stalls, and everything that involved caring for the animals. The size of the farm was not overwhelming so we got a good feel of how things worked. We were served an enormous home cooked breakfast and were made to feel very comfortable by Kathy the owner. We will definitely be making a return trip!

We just completed our one-night stay at Flint Hill Farm. It was wonderful. Our 9 year old son had a lot of fun feeding the animals, picking up and cleaning eggs, even raking manure. Special thanks to Kathy and Farah (our hosts) as well as Eric for being so obliging and educational. We learned a lot and had a great time. The bedroom and bathroom were impeccably clean, the breakfast delicious. The farm isnt very big but there were lots to do. Would definitely recommend this for anyone looking to take a short break at a farmstay.

Kathleen is WONDERFUL! She keeps very busy on the farm but always has time for her guests. I was there for a place to sleep while visting the area for the weekend and found the accomodations to be excellent. The homemade breakfasts are not to be missed! I would stay here again, given the chance.

We had a great time. my grandson loved it. Kathleen was great. Jon love feeding the chickens and love her staff. i will be back. We love the breakfast.

We stayed at Flint Hill Farm to see a working farm and for the hands-on experience. We had a great time! My two year old said it was Heaven.

My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. We milked goats, rode horses, collected eggs and got to know the extended family of cats and people at Flint Hill Farm. Lovely breakfast too!

An outstanding and lovely visit! We fell in love with Flint Hill Farm and will be back! Kathleen Fields is hardworking, multigifted, very hospitable and thoughtful, educator, believer! All the animals: cats, dogs, ducks, pig, over 40 goats and their kids, Jersey cows, rabbits, draft horses, mini horse and pony are gentle, friendly and loving, and she cares for her creatures. Wonderful homemade food!