| A farmstay can be an enjoyable experience for | | | | farm breakfast for you. Some farmstays allow |
| kids and adults alike. Depending on the nature of | | | | you pitch your own tents and have a camping |
| farms, some specialize in rearing sheep and | | | | experience. You may wish to find out the facilities |
| chickens, while others have cattle, horses, calves | | | | and amenities available at the farm. Different |
| and goats. A farmstay provides an abundance of | | | | rooms may have different bed configurations. Not |
| learning activities and memorable hands-on | | | | all rooms come with ensuite facilities; you may |
| opportunities. | | | | have to share the bathroom with other guests. |
| Things to Do at the Farm | | | | Usually, your hosts will have a check-in time. They |
| You stay can include : | | | | may not be able to accommodate early arrivals |
| 1. Feeding and caring for animals | | | | as they may have to spend the day preparing for |
| 2. Learning about breeding horses | | | | your stay. Farmstays do have their own |
| 3. Planting and harvesting organic vegetables | | | | cancellation policy; some require 14 days notice. |
| 4. Gathering the horses | | | | Things to Bring |
| 5. Milking the cows and collecting eggs | | | | You should pack your shoes and clothes according |
| 6. Feeding out the hay | | | | to the activities of the farm such as bushwalking, |
| 7. Riding on a tractor | | | | horse riding. You may wish to bring along your |
| 8. Shifting stock | | | | sunblock, insect repellent, camera, hat and |
| 9. Watching sheep dogs at work | | | | sunglasses. |
| 10. Learning about haymaking and sheep shearing | | | | Things to Note |
| 11. Making country wines and jam from wild | | | | 1. As many of the farms are located in the |
| berries | | | | mountain regions away from the city, it is best to |
| 12. Making wild craft from berries, teas, | | | | find out how you can get there. Find out from the |
| mushrooms, dyes | | | | hosts if they can offer you a pick up or drop off |
| Other Activities at the Farm | | | | service. |
| Besides enjoying activities at the farm, your hosts | | | | 2. You may wish to note if there are any |
| may offer a drive around the farm with a visit to | | | | restrictions on pets. |
| view the animals reared. Your host may also bring | | | | 3. Not all farmstays are suitable for children. Do |
| you for a farm walk. Some hosts are likely to | | | | find out their child policy. |
| organize sidetrips for you, guided tours or other | | | | 4. Take note of the types of animals reared at |
| fun activities such as scuba diving, trekking, forest | | | | the farm if your kids are likely to be sensitive to |
| walks etc. There are also hosts who are keen to | | | | some animals. |
| conduct workshops on fun with wool or other | | | | 5. Find out if there are special activities for the |
| simple crafts with materials gathered around the | | | | kids. |
| farm. | | | | 6. Some farmstays do offer long stay or child |
| Accommodation | | | | discounts. |
| Depending on the farm, you may be entitled to | | | | 7. Don't forget to bring a little gift to thank your |
| fully self-contained cottages where you can cook | | | | hosts for their warm and kind hospitality. |
| your own meals, while others include a hearty | | | | Have a blessed and wonderful vacation. |