Better Farm is open year-round. The 65-acre, solar-powered property includes woods, a pond, cabins, tiny homes, gardens, a sauna, 2,500-square-foot Art Barn housing a recording studio, radio station, classroom space, and art gallery, an events barn perfect for weddings, retreats, yoga, performances, and other events, and multiple animal enclosures housing rescued farm animals. Better Farm is within 11 miles of more than a dozen lakes, 10 miles from Alexandria Bay and the Thousand Islands, 30 minutes north of Watertown, and less than an hour’s drive to Canada. The property is great for snowshoeing, hiking, exploring, hosting a special event, or just sitting outside watching the stars.
Please scroll down for information on lodging, tours, field trips, educational programs, artist residencies, and work exchanges.
AS AN ANIMAL SANCTUARY, WE HAVE A STRICT NO-PETS POLICY! THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING <3
Lodging
To reserve a private farmhouse room or cabin, please click here. If you would like to inquire about group rates or retreats, contact us directly. Scroll down for more info on camping!
Farmhouse rooms
The farmhouse features multiple private bedrooms, two full, shared bathrooms, and a shared kitchenette (full-size fridge, toaster oven, microwave, sit-down kitchen table, coffee maker, teapot, hot plate, slow cooker, blender). There is a first-floor wraparound deck and second-floor deck, both with seating and tables. Wireless internet is available throughout the farmhouse.
Cabins
All cabin guests have access to the Art Barn, multiple bonfire pits, and all outdoor seating and recreation areas.
The Birdhouse: Private 10x10 cabin (no facilities in cabin); two buildings away from compost toilet; access to farmhouse for two shared, full bathrooms and shared kitchenette.
Rustic Tiny Home: Private 12x20 cabin with loft (no facilities); compost toilet next door. No access to farmhouse.
Guests staying in the birdhouse cabin or in the main house have access to the main house (two bathrooms and a kitchenette with fridge/food storage), bonfire pit, the Art Barn (studio/gallery space, lounge), and all outdoor spaces (excluding animal enclosures). The tiny home is next door to a compost toilet outhouse.
Camping
To book a campsite or private cabin, please visit our Hipcamp listings!
Residencies and education programs
Better Farm offers weekend-long, immersive sustainability education programming throughout the year.. Learn more here, or email us about private and customized options.
Our sister organization, betterArts, offers artist residencies to creators of every ilk. Resources include studio and gallery space, an on-site radio station, marketing and promotion support, food, lodging, and much more.
If you are interested in work exchanges, please register on WWOOF-USA and contact us directly through there.
See what our guests are saying about their time aboard our ship.
“Thank you so much for this wonderful experience. I feel like I got everything I was hoping for and then some! I am going to miss this place. I’ve learned so much in this short month. Can’t wait to come back and visit!”
“I’ve felt so comfortable and welcomed here with all of you, the dogs, the chickens and the beautiful scenery. I’m so grateful to have spent a wonderful weekend here with you!”
“It was a real pleasure to spend those two nights in here! Great hosts, great food, and great dogs! Love what you do here. Wish you all the best!”
“Really enjoyed staying here with such lovely people. Good place to relax and the breakfast was very good.”
“It’s crazy how awesome (and awesome how crazy) this place is. The belles of Better Farm: You ladies are incredible and have made this place feel truly like home. I will be back!”
“It was SUCH a pleasure to meet you. Your hospitality and kindness has been truly moving. It has been quite the experience and one that I will never forget. I truly hope that we stay in touch and that it is only a matter of time until we meet again. Thank you for the unforgettable experience, memorable conversations, life advice, delicious food and comfort!”
“The total opposite of a faceless hotel. Felt more like staying with close friends for the last few days. Great food, chat and people!”
