On the Farm
HomeGrown HideAways has hundred acres with endless opportunities to explore.
- Hiking Trails: We have a steep and rugged 1.5 mile loop that goes up the mountain and brings you around and back down to the camp field. Hiking poles recommended. We also have several other trails within the property boundaries that vary in altitude and terrain.
- Creeks: We have TWO creeks on the farm. Near the main entrance is Floyd Branch where you can hunt for fossils, geodes, and agates (ONE souvenir per person please). The second creek starts from a spring near the top of the mountain and travels down along a trail, beside the Yome, and adjacent to the gardens before entering Floyd Branch.
- Playground: The greenspace next to the Pavilion has a tire swing, merry-go-round, and regular swings. There are also two disc-golf baskets in the field as well as several other yard games available including corn-hole, ladder ball, hula hoops, and croquet.
- Gardens: There are a variety of garden plots scattered around the farm. We grow a variety of vegetables, garlic, blueberries, figs, mushrooms, and herbs. We also help to promote and propagate forest edible and medicinal forest plants.
- Stargazing: On clear nights, you can easily see an abundance of stars, planets, satellites, and the Milky Way. We highly recommend booking a stay during the new moon for optimal viewing.
- Campfires: Most sites have their own firepit with the exception of primitive camping, but we think it's more fun for folks to pitch in on firewood and share the big bonfire pit. We have wood for sale onsite (bring CASH) or you are welcome to scavenge for the forest for dry, dead limbs. Please do not bring your own firewood as this can introduce invasive insects to the farm.
- Library & Board Games: Sometimes the weather isn't conducive to being outdoors so our second-floor multi-purpose room in the Community Farmhouse is stocked with an assortment of books and games. Please do not leave children unattended and be sure to return anything you use back to the shelves where they belong.
Outdoor Activities
Get Outside Ky - Canoe, kayak, SUP, paddleboat, and e-bike rentals. Fishing & hunting licenses, bait.
Berea College Forestry Outreach Center - 8 miles away. Guided hikes, nature activities. Home of the Berea Pinnacles.
Owsley Fork Reservoir - 8 miles away. Rent a canoe or kayak from Get Outside Ky and hit the water.
Lily Mountain Nature Preserve - 10 miles away. Peaceful area for hiking.
Anglin Falls - 11 miles away. Wet weather waterfall, nature preserve, and amazing wildflowers. Currently closed for restoration (as of August 2024).
Boone Creek Outdoors - 34 miles away. Zipline tours, guided hikes, angler's club.
Rockcastle Outdoor Company - 36 miles away. Stand-up paddleboard rentals, motorcycle tours, river tubing.
Red River Gorge Geological Area - a scenic hour's drive, but loads of hiking, rock-climbing, and natural history.
Favorite Eats
Masala (Richmond)
Here's a more comprehensive list of restaurants
Other Stuff
We're obviously a bit partial to outdoor adventures, but here are some our other favorite things to highlight:
Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge + The Lot - live music, trivia nights, food truck. Also home to Erica Chamber's photography studio.
Tater Knob Pottery is just 3 miles down the road and you can sometimes get your hands in the clay while shopping.
Fire & Fern Glass Studio - guests of HomeGrown HideAways are eligible for a 10% discount code on glass-blowing classes!
Maddox Made - fun and funky craft shop featuring pieces from loads of local artists. Also home to Ariana Jordan's photography studio.
Levitt AMP Berea summer concert series is FREE live music, vendors, and activities.
But Wait - There's More!
Instead of re-inventing the wheel and listing all the cool arts & crafts, antique shops, demonstrations & workshops, places to eat, and the absolutely insane number of activities that take place in Berea, we're just gonna suggest you head on over to the Berea Tourism website.
Be sure to check out the Events Calendar to see what's happening while you stay with us!
Richmond Tourism made an AMAAAZING guide about the area. Find the guide here.
PS - sorry there aren't a bunch of pretty logo icons for all our friends. We'd rather be building treehouses than websites so this will have to do. 😉