Pie in the Sky Farm Retreat

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Marshfield, VT

Vermont State House27 min drive
Ben and Jerry's Factory39 min drive
Lyndonville, VT (LLX-Caledonia County)54 min drive
Stowe Mountain Resort65 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 The Library

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 The Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 The Kid Room

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Large 6 Room Apartment In Classic Civil - War Era Greek Revival Farm House On 120 Acres. Pause and experience comfortable rural 1800s living but with mod cods. such as Wi-Fi and 21st Century bathrooms! Sleeps Five comfortably In three upstairs bedrooms. Private And Very Quiet. Conservatory With Tiled Hot Tub. Lots Of Books!
Lovely food and flower gardens. Crib Available. Nearby Swimming, Horseback-riding, Town Forest. Full well equipped Kitchen. Porches, Gardens, Hiking on Property. Outstanding Foliage on Site and surrounding back roads. Short country drive on well maintained gravel roads to ponds, lakes and Restaurants, Cafes, Music. Guest Space makes up the entire left hand side of the large farmhouse. Extras include outside grill, swing, fire pit, loaner Kayak. Owner lives next door and is usually in residence and prepared with maps and suggestions on things to do in the area.

Property manager

Owner/Manager

Amenities

Hot tub

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 1:30 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Marshfield

Located in Marshfield, this farm stay is in a rural area. Barre Opera House and Pavilion Building are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lamoille Valley Rail Trail and North Branch Vineyards. The Country Bookshop and Peacham Store are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.

Marshfield, VT

What's nearby

Vermont State House - 27 min drive
Central Vermont Medical Center - 27 min drive
Thunder Road International Speedbowl - 30 min drive
Ben and Jerry's Factory - 39 min drive
Stowe Mountain Resort - 65 min drive

Getting around

Montpelier Station - 29 min drive
Montpelier, VT (MPV-Edward F. Knapp State) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

Positive Pie - 11 min drive
The Den at Harry's Hardware - 15 min drive
Harry's Hardware - 15 min drive
Whammy Bar - 27 min drive
Rainbow Sweets - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pie in the Sky Farm Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pie in the Sky Farm Retreat?

Check-in begins at 1:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Pie in the Sky Farm Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pie in the Sky Farm Retreat located?

Situated in a rural location, this farm stay is within 9 miles (15 km) of Molly's Falls Pond State Park, The Country Bookshop and Osmore Pond. New Discovery State Park and Kettle Pond State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

15 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect Covid-friendly getaway

We stayed here to spend a week with something new to look/fresh air to breathe in at after the past year. Jude and Ray were very kind and hospitable, and we were able to cook homecooked meals, hang out in the hot tub, wander the property freely, do lovely scenic drives around the area, and work from home as needed here. We had three of us working from home and although the video calls weren't perfect (as to be expected!), we were able to make it work well enough. The kitchen was fully stocked with the most amazing tea collection and pretty much any tool you might need. The whole place was cozy and the hot tub and sunroom were just gorgeous. We hope to be able to come back in the near future!

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R., Illinois

25 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Jude is WONDERFUL. FARM is amazing and the hospitality was fantastic. If you are looking for a get away … Look no further.. Pie in the Sky is your place. Don't miss out on this VRBO !

Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan U.

10 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Revisiting childhood

My husband and I found the perfect place to recuperate during our break from teaching. We both love snow and global warming has robbed us the past several years of a winter experience at our home. Jude and Jay had nothing to do with the beautiful snow we had at their farm! But the property is perfect for exploring in any weather. Gorgeous acres of paths and open meadows and trees await any visitor. We snowshoed each morning and spent afternoons reading in front of the fire. There’s a lovely hot tub and wonderful kitchen and baths. Anyone who wants an arts or writing retreat would love Pie-in-the-Sky in any season. But Montpelier and St Johnsbury are lovely towns just a half hour away. Jude and Jay were helpful and available but also left us in privacy to explore our surroundings. What a wonderful time to spend in a house reminiscent of houses I grew up in! We hope to go back during summer in the not too distant future. We were entirely at home and yet so far from busyness and demands. The perfect retreat!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

13 Sept 2016

Beautiful farmhouse in a pastoral setting

"The Pie in the Sky" is a beautiful old farmhouse set in rolling hills north of Montpelier. The owners, Jay and Jude, have set aside half the house for guests, adding a number of luxury touches like a solarium, hot tub, and three-vent downstairs shower. They've managed to do so without letting the charm of the old rooms escape. Art and books abound inside. There's also a lovely small outside porch where we watched the sun set -- the views at the Pie and in the surrounding area are fabulous. Ducks and sheep added to the magic. The place is peaceful, high above a dirt road that doesnt boost much traffic. Despite the quiet, we found lots to do in the area, including wandering Montpelier, biking the ridge roads (had to pump our way up there of course), hiking the town forest, and appreciating the spectacular nurseries in the area -- Perennial Pleasures and the Vermont Flower Farm. The town of Plainfield is also a delight. Highly recommended; we'd love to return.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

About the host

Hosted by Owner/Manager

Jay teaches college on line from Pie. Jude & Jay together manage the property and Jude takes time for community volunteer work.

Why they chose this property

Site of the famous 1970s commune Pie in the Sky; a beautiful old Greek revival style farmhouse, constructed during the US Civil war and added onto in 1880s, and in 1999. Adding a new addition in 1999 with lovely sunroom and hot tub is what caused us to say: "this is too pretty not to share" and that led to the Bed & Breakfast and the Activist Retreat.

What makes this property unique

A very quiet hillside location, close to Goddard College, we are a frequent respite for students who do not chose to stay on campus, for their parents, for families during graduation weekends,& for "Discover Goddard days". We are the closest accommodation for people seeking recreation in Groton State Forest. We are across a small valley from the edge of the Marshfield Town Forest, and have our own hiking and cross-country ski trails on the land. There are sheep to feed and pet, and a very entertaining flock of ducks!

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