The Guest House at Rosemary Farm
Three hours and a world away from New York City. Come stay with us and experience the magic.
If you have been reading about our work at The Sanctuary, seeing photos of horses just outside our door, hearing the soft nickers at night, you can share in our adventure! We are delighted to offer bookings in our Guest House, located on the grounds beside Ella’s Place and Stardust Meadows, with views of the horses and hills out every window.
The Guest House is a three bedroom, one bath, ranch style house, with an enclosed front porch overlooking our fields, a full kitchen, dining area, and open central living area. Windows in every direction are perfect for breathing in the fresh air and experiencing what it’s like to be at The Sanctuary, surrounded by horses. This is a casual and connection-free country escape. We have a turntable and some vinyl, but no TV, no phone line, and no wifi. Cell service is spotty and might require a drive back down the hill.
Come to relax and breathe. Climb the hill to watch the sun rise over the mountain, slowly burning off the morning mist. Make your morning coffee and sit on the porch to watch as the farm wakes up. Join us for morning chores or follow our Walking Discovery Map to one of the observation spots to watch our horses being horses from alongside a field. Head down the hill on bikes (or on foot) to the Catskill Rail Trail. Take a drive to Roxbury or Bovina or visit the nearby Hobart Book Village and stroll the stacks of special finds…or head over to Margaretville and visit the Catskill Artisans Guild, or the farmer’s market for fresh ingredients for a home cooked dinner. Listen to the whinnies as horses head back out after an afternoon siesta, to begin romping in the twilight glow. End your night watching fireflies and looking at a million stars across the sky.
Booking Information
The Guest House is available for booking on Airbnb. We have a two night minimum stay but will consider single nights if available last minute (send us an email 1-2 days before). Maximum 5 people. Check in from 3pm-5pm, check out by noon. No smoking and no pets.
For guests who want to experience The Sanctuary close up, we offer several activities that allow you to connect more deeply with our horses and staff. All stays of two nights or longer include a walking tour of The Sanctuary and a grooming session with one of the Rosemary Farm horses. Guests can also choose to volunteer for morning chores from 8-10am; mucking stalls, filling NibbleNets and water buckets. We do not offer riding at The Sanctuary, but we can direct you to horse activities in the area if desired. All activities are pre-scheduled after you make your reservation and are subject to availability and weather.
Whether you are here to see The Sanctuary or attending a wedding, visiting the Baseball Hall of Fame or just touring the Catskills, we would love to help make your visit memorable.