Before booking, it's important to understand what Liberty Hill Farm actually is. You're staying in…read moresomeone's home -- not a traditional inn, lodge, or working farm stay with structured activities. It's a large, old farmhouse with a few rooms converted into guest rooms. That setup can be charming to some, but surprising to others.
Let's start with the "experiences" listed on the website. Things like fly fishing, hiking, or barn tours technically exist, but only if you take the initiative to do them yourself. There's no real guidance, schedule, or facilitation. If you're imagining a hands-on farm experience or curated activities, you'll likely be disappointed.
Beth, who runs the property, is clearly the heartbeat of the place -- but she's not a natural in hospitality. While it's understandable that hosting guests in your personal home can be draining, she comes across as short, unwelcoming, and at times, downright rude. For example, she called the day of our arrival to push check-in an hour later, and when we arrived right on time, she rushed us upstairs with a quick "OK, there you go!" No tour, no orientation, no warmth.
Later, when we went to the kitchen (hoping to learn more about the farm or get a lay of the land), she looked up and said, "You have questions?" I smiled and said, "So many!" -- expecting maybe a bit of that classic Vermont charm and a quick rundown of things to do. Instead, she said, "Save your questions for dinner please, I'm busy." It was such an awkward, deflating exchange that we actually considered leaving.
To her credit, she does cook meals and gathers everyone around the table, which could be a lovely touch in the right hands. But the experience feels centered more around her routine than around guests enjoying farm life.
Bottom line: If you're looking for a genuine farm stay -- where you can milk cows, explore the property, and feel part of the rhythm of the land -- this isn't that. If you simply want to sleep in a farmhouse, walk around quietly, and hope not to get scolded, it might suit you fine.
I really wanted to love Liberty Hill Farm. The setting is beautiful, the concept is wholesome, but the execution is missing the heart and hospitality that make this kind of stay special.