What to bring for yourself: Clothing & Gear: Jacket, fleece/sweatshirt for the cooler evenings Rain jacket (just in case) Sturdy shoes such as trail runners or light hiking shoes (an extra pair of shoes is handy in case one pair gets wet from dew on grass or rain) Extra socks Long pants, long sleeved shirts Shorts, t-shirts Swimming suit Sunscreen lotion, hat, sunglasses Bug spray Toiletries Towels for bathing, swimming Flashlights (highly recommended for tent campers) Battery-operated lanterns (for lighting your tent at night or for additional reading light for those staying in cabins and cottages) Small backpack, tote or fanny pack to carry essentials with you Bedding: Cabins, cottages and RVs are not outfitted with bedding. You must bring your own bedding: Cabins/cottages: Pillow and full size bed linens or sleeping bag RVs: Bed linens and pillows - size depends on your choice of accommodation Light Blankets are very handy (fleece blankets are lightweight and warm) If you are staying in a tent, you'll need to bring: Sleeping bag (warm enough for nights dipping in the 50s F range) Pillow Fleece throw blanket, handy for a cooler night! (Fleece blankets are ideal - lightweight and warm) Alcohol and Wine: If you'd like alcohol or wine in the evenings, bring your own liquor. We have refrigerators for your use. Ice is available for purchase on site.

For your dog(s): Bring items that you would normally bring when you travel with your dog(s) such as: Dog bowls for food and water Leash Toys Dog food Treats (Bring plenty, especially if you will be participating in sporting activities) Dog bed Towels for drying off the dog Crate (Highly recommended for tent campers in the event you need to leave your dog alone in the tent. You are responsible for damages to the tent during your stay.)

Good news for dog lovers - thanks to our winters, the woods and meadows are basically tick free! You and your dog can enjoy miles of trails in the woods without worrying about those troublesome ticks. Campers travel here from all over the northeast to experience the great outdoors with their dogs!

Weather

Early September in upstate New York can be delightful with temps in a range from 70-80 degrees. Evenings are cool averaging 55 degrees.

Please be aware that strong thunderstorms do pass through the area. If you know your dog(s) are sensitive to thunder you should come prepared with the items you usually need to calm your dogs to help them through the storms. Some suggestions would be melatonin (available in any health food store), ThunderShirts, and crates with covers.

If we do have a rainy day, then activities will be taken indoors and/or suspended, as need be. We obviously cannot provide refunds for inclement weather... but we'll do everything possible to make your vacation a relaxing and enjoyable one!

Emergencies

Morris, NY is in a rural area so we are a bit remote from hospitals and vets... at least a half hour drive... so please let us know if you have any medical conditions or if your dog has a medical condition which we should know about. We do have a nurse practitioner and emergency unit less than 5 minutes away so we have no worries but it's better to be prepared with information, especially with the dogs, too. The vet is quite a drive for an emergency situation.

Arrival

You arrive at our front gate area to unload your gear, which we transport to your lodging (just like the bellman at a hotel!) Your car is then parked at a nearby parking area where you can have access all week. If you are tent camping, there is no road going to your tent site so keep in mind that the gear you pack must be transportable by golf cart.

Check in is 12noon (no earlier please). All activities begin at 1pm and lunch is provided.

Departure is 3pm (no extensions, please use local accommodations)

Directions

From New Jersey or southern CT:
Get to route 17 going west toward Binghamton. Take exit 94, Roscoe... this is a shortcut which puts you onto route 206 which takes you to route 88.

On route 88, going toward Albany, you go to exit 13, route 23, Morris. Check your watch at the exit, you have 20 more minutes to go.

You are on route 23 all the way to us, passing small towns, farms and eventually you'll see a BBQ restaurant on the right, you have 4 more miles to go.

You'll go down a steep hill, at the bottom is our road, PEGG Road. Turn right and go in a bit, there is sign on the left for the Farm.

*** If you are using a GPS system, please do not turn left from Pegg Road when you are prompted... go a bit further down Pegg Road and turn left at the GHF sign which is our MAIN gate.

From MA or VT or northern CT:
Get to route 88 towards Binghamton, then take exit 13, route 23 to Morris. Check your watch at the exit, you have 20 more minutes to go.

You are on route 23 all the way to us, passing small towns, farms and eventually you'll see a BBQ restaurant on the right, you have 4 more miles to go.

You'll go down a steep hill, at the bottom is our road, PEGG Road. Turn right and go in a bit, there is sign on the left for the Farm.

*** If you are using a GPS system, please do not turn left from Pegg Road when you are prompted... go a bit further down Pegg Road and turn left at the GHF sign which is our MAIN gate.

From Pennsylvania:
From 81 going north which then takes you to route 17 and 88 where they merge you want to go toward Binghamton on 17 but quickly move to the right going toward route 88... stay in the right lane when coming off of 81 to do this easily.

On route 88, going toward Albany, you go to exit 13, route 23, Morris. Check your watch at the exit, you have 20 more minutes to go.

You are on route 23 all the way to us, passing small towns, farms and eventually you'll see a BBQ restaurant on the right, you have 4 more miles to go.

You'll go down a steep hill, at the bottom is our road, PEGG Road. Turn right and go in a bit, there is sign on the left for the Farm.

*** If you are using a GPS system, please do not turn left from Pegg Road when you are prompted... go a bit further down Pegg Road and turn left at the GHF sign which is our MAIN gate.