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“A spa hotel? It’s all of the above. Since 2010, Babylonstoren has drawn day-trippers and luxury farm stay seekers to its sun-kissed swathe of land in the Cape Winelands , whitewashed Cape Dutch architecture, monumental gardens with incredible biodiversity, and delectable farm-to-table dining.”
— Condé Nast Traveler
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Condé Nast TravelerAug 28

9 Hotels on Working Farms Where You Can Berry Pick, Hang Out With Animals, and Eat Fresh From the Field

Put your clogs on and become one with the land at these farm stays around the world.

Features daily garden tours, wine tastings, and Soetmelksvlei experience.

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  • BabylonstorenHotelFeatures daily garden tours, wine tastings, and Soetmelksvlei experience.
  • SoetmelksvleiSightInteractive museum exhibit with craftspeople and farm activities.
  • Elsewhere
  • ThistlePlaceGardiner, United StatesExcellent spa with treatments using farm ingredients.
  • The NewtAttractionSomerset, United KingdomOffers harvest suppers, cider tastings, and composting workshops.
  • The Botanical RoomsRestaurantSomerset, United KingdomCombines greenhouse brightness with gentleman's club elegance.
  • Southall Farm & InnHotelFranklin, United StatesOffers special farm suppers and Sunday farmers market.
  • Wildflower Farms, Auberge CollectionHotelGardiner, United StatesOffers take-home harvests, animal feedings, and apiary tours.
  • ClayRestaurantGardiner, United StatesProgressive New American restaurant using farm-supplied ingredients.
  • Rosewood Cape KidnappersHotelTe Awanga, New ZealandOffers bird watching, shepherding experience, and garden workshops.
  • Cape SanctuarySightTe Awanga, New ZealandNew Zealand's largest privately owned 'mainland island' conservation project.
  • São Lourenço do BarrocalHotelAlentejo, PortugalFeatures ethnobotanical walks, wool-to-yarn workshops, olive harvests.
  • Son Vell MenorcaHotelMenorca, SpainOffers farm-to-table dining, organic gardens, and horse rides.
  • El PretextoHotelCayey, Puerto RicoOffers long table dinners, cooking classes, and garden tours.
  • VermejoHotelRaton, United StatesOffers conservation efforts, bison expeditions, and greenhouse tours.
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