Such a phenomenal experience! The place is tucked away, though the woods and in the middle of pastures with horses on one side and alpacas on the other. Beautiful, secluded, quiet. We got a chance to enjoy the full gamut, and the kids loved every second of it -- from meeting and feeding the alpacas (as well as a super cute baby deer rescue) to watching a polo match on Saturday evening.Mary and Pino were very responsive, welcomed us onto the property and gave us a tour, and made us feel like family. As my 6 year old exclaimed.. "best day ever!"
Very nice place to stay that is generally convenient to several towns and eating places. Hosts were very nice and helpful and we enjoyed getting to know them and their animals.
Look forward to returning.
Our family of 5 had a fun, relaxing stay at Maryâs farm. The property, home, pool, host, and alpaca are all amazing. It was a perfect weekend getaway for our family. We will definitely be back.
We had a great few days staying at the cottage on this working farm. Communicating with our hosts was super easy and they were very welcoming. Our daughter loved being around the animals. Drivable to a lot of great hiking trails. We would stay again!
We had a fantastic girls weekend in Alpaca Country. The cottage is decked out in African decor and surrounded by alpaca and horses. Itâs very quiet and comfortable. Our host Mary met us and toured the unit and was always willing to help out. The grounds are gorgeous and there is a little store where you can purchase alpaca wool productsThere are several wineries nearby and we made meals in week equipped kitchen. .
My family and I had a wonderful stay at Mary's alpaca farm. The cottage is well appointed and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay as a family of four. We loved the location overlooking the horse pastures and my kids adored meeting all of the animals on the farm (alpacas, horses, cats, dogs and a cockatoo). We also loved Mary's pool and pool house, such a bonus to use those lovely facilities. Mary is a wonderful and gracious host and we cannot wait to visit again!
As a Fourth of July bonus, we could also watch the Great Meadows fireworks from the cottage and didn't have to leave to experience a great fireworks show.
My family had a great time at the Alpaca farm. We used it as a peaceful base of operations to make visits into DC and it functioned perfectly as that. The grounds are vast, quiet and beautiful. Mary was a great host and made us feel welcome and at home. The place was clean and comfortable. Well stocked kitchen with plenty of supplies. Make sure you take care of any online activity before you arrive as there is minimal cellular service and the WiFi is pretty slow. Overall, I would recommend this stay without hesitation!
We visited Cedar Hill Farm with our four granddaughters who absolutely loved it. Mary kept their attention as she told them all about her alpacas. They would have stayed all day with them and especially loved the babies. The cottage was perfect and had plenty of room for the six of us. It was perfectly equipt and the views from each room was spectacular. The girls were planning their next visit on our drive back home. We highly recommend a visit to Cedar Hill Farm.
Farm life at its best! Heaven on earth! We were greeted by Symba, Angel and Guissepe grazing freely in the front yard of the comfortable cottage. The views from the cottage were awesome and it was furnished and stylishly decorated with comfort in mind. Fascinating history, super experience! Mary was a superior host and is a special person full of positive energy. It was a treat to to meet Jay and to learn about his Safari adventures via the wonderful book heâd written. Wow is about the best single word to describe this adventure!
We were looking for a change of scenery and outdoor fun for our toddler over the long weekend and this place fit the bill! The cottage itself is comfortable and clean but the highlight is the property, the views, and the hosts Mary and Jay. They were so welcoming and taught us all about the alpacas. Our daughter loved getting to interact and feed them. In the evenings we went for dinner one night in Marshall and the next night in The Plains. Both beautiful quaint towns only 10mins away. If youâre looking to unplug and relax in a beautiful setting, this is a great option! We loved it and would certainly return. Thanks Mary!
My family and I gathered for a few days at Mary's Alpaca Farm to celebrate a milestone birthday. The location was in proximity to some family in the area, which is how we serendipitously found this lovely property. It's about an hour drive from DCA and well worth the drive. Mary is a genuine pleasure to work with and know. The accommodations were terrific with beautiful art and furnishings throughout the cottage, pool house, and beyond. Everything we could ever need and more was on-hand. The grounds themselves were impeccable and gorgeous. Mary was the most engaged, hard working, and accommodating host I've ever worked with. She is one of a kind and extremely generous with her time and attention. The kids loved the Alpacas, the pool, and all the pets and animals around the farm. An incredibly enjoyable and memorable experience. Lucky we found it and I'll be surprised if we don't make it back sooner than later!
We were fortunate enough to spend a couple of days at Mary's Alpaca Farm recently. Her property is beautiful; over 100 acres of green pastures, rolling hills, and of course, alpacas! Our family of four arrived on a Saturday afternoon and were greeted by Mary at her home. She was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and we then followed her to the lovely guest house where we were staying. Mary's husband is an award-winning photographer and writer, and the home is decorated with the art and collectibles of his favorite subject, Africa. It was a visual feast! The couches and beds are very comfortable and the home well stocked with all the supplies and snacks one would need!
And now for the best part: The animals! Mary allowed us inside the pen to interact with the alpacas and our daughter got the opportunity to bottle feed one of the babies who was rejected by its mother. We learned so much from Mary about these intelligent and docile animals. She even arranged for us to meet the donkey and two beautiful horses that live on her sister's property!
There's also an adjacent shop where Mary sells the alpaca poop for fertilizer and beautiful clothing made from alpaca hair.
We all can't thank Mary enough for her hospitality. She went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. We will definitely be back!
The property was lovely. Absolutely stunning and beautifully decorated. Lots of neat books in the house. Beds were comfy. Towels were plentiful and plush. The throw carpet in the second bedroom was glorious and fluffy!!! Some minor wear and tear in the house. Some flys and drain flys in the house but no big deal.
Beautiful views out of almost every window. You could see some of the alpacas out of every window in the primary bedroom, living room, and dining room. I spent every morning watching them feed the alpacas. The 2 other bedrooms and kitchen gave you up close views of the deer (especially babies). Mary (lovely hostess) met us at the house when we arrived. She had sent a message to call her a half hour before we arrived but I had no cell service until we were just about there. My bad.
We got to pet some alpacas and meet a one day old baby which was incredible. We spent some time in the pool but the rule page said not to spend all day there so we tried to be mindful of that. We took a drive to the Luray caverns..which was gorgeous. We took a drive on skyline dr..equally incredible. Plenty to do around if you look.
Thanks for letting us stay!
The stay with Mary was incredible. It feels like it was a dream⊠everything was perfect, from checking in and touring the property to relaxing by the pool. We hope to escape to this magical place again very soon! We highly recommend and if you go, tell Peggy Betsy and Sunshine hello for us!
We had the most delightful stay on this magnificent property! Mary was such an awesome and charming host and the property is even prettier than pictured. Weâve stayed at many properties and this one was by far the best. The kids loved the pool, playing in the creek and loved waking up to the alpacas and horses every morning. We hiked Shenandoah National Park one day and also found a small family friendly zoo called zoofari one day. We definitely want to come back some time soon!
We truly enjoyed this unique getaway! The cottage is beautiful and comfortable, complete with everything you could need. The beds were incredibly comfortable and the setting was nothing short of idyllic. The pool is gorgeous and the property is paradise! Mary was a wonderful host, and we are so thankful for her. We had a BLAST and can't wait to go back and see Mary and our precious alpaca friends!
Mary is a great host. The place is beautifully decorated with views of the alpacas right outside
During the day we visited all the beautiful parks around the area and swim in the pool in the afternoon. Much needed R&R retreat. The grounds had a lot of wildlife which kept our 2 yo busy!
This was surely our best mini vacation ever. Mary makes the alpaca experience wonderful in so many ways. There was even a baby born the night we arrived and we saw it take its first steps on little wobble legs. The cottage had amazing art everywhere and we especially enjoyed delightful books. Mary took us on a tour of her house which is filled with magnificent statues, art and memorabilia of Africa. We learned a lot, particularly about Marys Alpaca Poop which is the worldâs best plant fertilizer
I'm a twin and my sister Anna live right next door on their own let our animals have free run of both you'll love them. We were born in DC but have lived in NY, FL, NJ and CO. This is the most beautiful place we've ever had.
This 130 acres of rolling green hills is the loveliest property I've ever seen. It had to be close to an international airport and convenient to shopping and entertainment. We can get to anything for fun, canoeing, hiking, The Kennedy Center for entertainment, fine restaurants within 3 miles...