{"id":4540,"date":"2023-06-06T13:12:18","date_gmt":"2023-06-06T06:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/what-is-agritourism-learn-about-the-farm-stay-trip\/"},"modified":"2023-06-06T13:12:18","modified_gmt":"2023-06-06T06:12:18","slug":"what-is-agritourism-learn-about-the-farm-stay-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=4540","title":{"rendered":"What Is Agritourism? Learn About the Farm-Stay Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"drop-cap text-big text-gray\"> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">A<\/span>gritourism is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/post-pandemic-overtourism\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/post-pandemic-overtourism\/\">portmanteau of agriculture and tourism<\/a>. The concept, affiliated with ecotourism, originated in Italy (there it\u2019s referred to as <em>agriturismo<\/em>) but is now something found in countries all around the world. \u201cIt\u2019s basically a farm or other agricultural businesses that invite guests for the purposes of educational, recreational, and leisure purposes,\u201d explains Christina Albert, Director of Agriculture at <a href=\"https:\/\/beachplumfarmcapemay.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/beachplumfarmcapemay.com\/\">Beach Plum Farm<\/a> in New Jersey. \u201cA farm stay is a part of agritourism that involves overnight accommodations on a working farm or ranch. This gives guests the chance to experience the day-to-day operations of the farm and participate in activities such as animal care, gardening, and harvesting.\u201d<\/div>\n<p>The terms &#8220;agritourism&#8221; and &#8220;farm stay&#8221; are often used interchangeably. Whatever vernacular you assign to the purpose-built experience, though, know that this booming part of the ecotourism sector delivers something from which so many of us could benefit: more time outside, and the opportunity to experience an agrarian way of life. And it appears to be here to say: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandviewresearch.com\/industry-analysis\/agritourism-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.grandviewresearch.com\/industry-analysis\/agritourism-market\">According to market research<\/a>, the nearly $6 billion market size of agritourism, as of 2021, is predicted to grow at a rate of 11.4 percent through 2030.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cAgritourism is becoming so in demand because of our collective desire to return to a slower, more natural way of life. It ultimately comes down to our well-being.&#8221; \u2014Peyton Cypress, Farm Manager, Southall<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cAgritourism is becoming so in demand because of our collective desire to return to a slower, more natural way of life. It ultimately comes down to our well-being. What environment is going to make us feel our best? When people start asking themselves these types of questions, many arrive at the idea of a farm with fresh air and beautiful scenery,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/southalltn.com\/farm\/the-farmers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/southalltn.com\/farm\/the-farmers\/\">Peyton Cypress<\/a>, Farm Manager at <a href=\"https:\/\/southalltn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/southalltn.com\/\">Southall<\/a>, in Tennessee. It\u2019s also increasingly popular as a family vacation that teaches kids the importance of agriculture and treating Mother Nature with respect and, of course, lets them interact with adorable animals.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/what-is-agritourism\/\" current-title=\"Agritourism Is the Concept of Vacationing on a Farm\u2014Try It Out at These 10 Pastoral Properties\" current-image=\"GettyImages-Carlos-Maranhao-425x285.jpg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2022-12-05\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/what-is-agritourism\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/what-is-agritourism\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img decoding=\"async\" :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/what-is-agritourism\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\" class=\" js-inline-lazy-load\" src=\"\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Agritourism is within the nature-centered-vacation canon of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-glamping-spots\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-glamping-spots\/\">glamping<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/treehouse-hotels\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/treehouse-hotels\/\">treehouse hotels<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/resorts-nature-excursions\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/resorts-nature-excursions\/\">immersive nature experiences<\/a>, but with more of a focus on getting your hands dirty and learning practical skills in a rural setting. Unlike other types of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/mauna-kea-beach-hotel-review\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/mauna-kea-beach-hotel-review\/\">nature-oriented tourism<\/a> that are curated to fulfill a vacation fantasy, the agriculture component is the foundation of a true agritourism, and the tourism aspects come second.<\/p>\n<p>That means chores need to be completed\u2014whether that\u2019s feeding chickens, milking cows, pulling weeds, or harvesting crops\u2014and guests have the option to join in, whether by collecting your own eggs for breakfast or pulling potatoes from the ground to make dinner. Hard work also has plenty of payoffs besides a sense of accomplishment\u2014including the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5580568\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5580568\/\">serotonin-boosting benefits of getting in touch with nature<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.unm.edu\/docs\/ehp\/mood-boosting-power-of-dogs.pdf\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/hr.unm.edu\/docs\/ehp\/mood-boosting-power-of-dogs.pdf\">animals<\/a>, seeing where your food actually comes from (maybe even having a hand in that process), and escaping the tech-fueled daily grind.<\/p>\n<p>Farm stays don\u2019t tend toward the super luxurious (with a few noteworthy exceptions). But that doesn\u2019t necessarily mean you\u2019ll be sleeping in a barn alongside barrels of hay on an agritourism trip. Most places offer comfortable accommodations, ranging from modest rooms with shared bathrooms to beautifully decorated farmhouses. Guests typically also have access to eco-conscious activities (like foraging and horseback riding), farm-to-table dining, and, in some cases, even sustainable spa treatments<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to roll up your sleeves, get to work, and reap the myriad rewards, you might be interested in learning about 10 pastoral properties around the world that stand out in the ever-growing field of agritourism\u2014and will surely plant the seed for your next nature-driven getaway.<\/p>\n<h2>10 agritourism farms around the world to know about<\/h2>\n<h3>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSTV-1071415%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.tripadvisor.com%252FHotel_Review-g57379-d218613-Reviews-Liberty_Hill_Farm_Inn-Rochester_Vermont.html&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fwhat-is-agritourism%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Hotel_Review-g57379-d218613-Reviews-Liberty_Hill_Farm_Inn-Rochester_Vermont.html\">Liberty Hill Farm<\/a> (Rochester, Vermont)<\/h3>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1072431\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1072431\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1072431 size-full js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/liberty-hill_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1072431\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Courtesy Liberty Hill Farm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>Vermont&#8217;s first green agritourism enterprise, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.libertyhillfarm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.libertyhillfarm.com\/\">Liberty Hill Farm<\/a>, a family-run dairy farm in the picturesque town of Rochester, has been welcoming tourists for nearly 40 years, many of whom return many times over to milk cows, bottle-feed calves, and go hiking in Green Mountain National Forest. The hearty breakfast of farm-fresh eggs and cheese, as well as a home-cooked dinner keep agritourists properly fueled. After a day filled with outdoor activities, guests can watch the sunset from a rocking chair on the porch and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/hotels-with-sleep-programs\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/hotels-with-sleep-programs\/\">catch some quality zzzs<\/a> in a cozy room inside the 1825-built Greek Revival main house.<\/p>\n<h3>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSTV-1071415%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.tripadvisor.com%252FAttraction_Review-g1867426-d5866138-Reviews-Beach_Plum_Farm-West_Cape_May_Cape_May_County_New_Jersey.html&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fwhat-is-agritourism%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g1867426-d5866138-Reviews-Beach_Plum_Farm-West_Cape_May_Cape_May_County_New_Jersey.html\">Beach Plum Farm<\/a> (Cape May, New Jersey)<\/h3>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1072445\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1072445\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1072445 size-full js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/beach-plum-farm_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1072445\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Beach Plum Farm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>Drive two miles west of historic downtown Cape May and you\u2019ll find <a href=\"https:\/\/beachplumfarmcapemay.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/beachplumfarmcapemay.com\/\">Beach Plum Farm<\/a>. To reap grounding benefits of fostering a deeper connection to nature and farm life, chores here include feeding animals, collecting eggs, planting, and harvesting. There are interactive classes on topics such as beekeeping and flower-arranging in season. The property is also well known for farm-to-table dinners. Besides hands-on educational experiences, enjoying the fresh air, and eating delicious food, guests have the opportunity to snooze soundly in cottages and hemlock beam barns.<\/p>\n<h3>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSTV-1071415%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.tripadvisor.com%252FHotel_Review-g3733407-d1966822-Reviews-Babylonstoren_Farm_Hotel-Simondium_Franschhoek_Western_Cape.html&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fwhat-is-agritourism%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Hotel_Review-g3733407-d1966822-Reviews-Babylonstoren_Farm_Hotel-Simondium_Franschhoek_Western_Cape.html\">Babylonstoren<\/a> (Simondium, South Africa)<\/h3>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1072443\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1072443\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1072443 size-full js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/babylonstoren_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1072443\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Babylonstoren<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>One of the oldest Cape Dutch farms in South Africa, <a href=\"https:\/\/babylonstoren.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/babylonstoren.com\/\">Babylonstoren<\/a> has a huge garden with vegetables, stone fruits, citrus, herbs, and even a prickly pear maze. Gardener-led walking tours to see the plants, bees, ducks, and chickens are available.<\/p>\n<p>Babel, an old cowshed turned farm-to-fork restaurant, boasts one of the best and most bountiful breakfast spreads ever. Expect house-made granola, wood-fired country bread, hand-churned butter, pressed juices, and hyperlocal honey. Guests can hunker down in cottages with fireplaces and clawfoot tubs. Bathrooms here are stocked with hand-picked aromatherapy herbs. And nature-driven spa treatments round out the wellness offerings.<\/p>\n<h3>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSTV-1071415%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.tripadvisor.com%252FTourism-g1646066-Southall_Ealing_Greater_London_England-Vacations.html&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fwhat-is-agritourism%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Tourism-g1646066-Southall_Ealing_Greater_London_England-Vacations.html\">Southall<\/a> (Franklin, Tennessee)<\/h3>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1072441\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1072441\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1072441 size-full js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"342\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Southall_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1072441\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Southall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>For travelers who crave a little luxury, <a href=\"https:\/\/southalltn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/southalltn.com\/\">Southall<\/a> is an upscale farm resort not too far outside of Nashville worth checking out. The picturesque property offers gardens, greenhouses, a lake, apiaries, forest trails, and refined accommodations that make it an extremely relaxing atmosphere for stressed-out city dwellers to learn about and reconnect with nature. The farm-to-table experience ranks among the highlights for foodies keen to understand the journey from ground to plate\u2014and then taste the proverbial fruits of their labors, as prepared by a talented chef. Many folks also gravitate toward pollinator programming that includes bee-hive tours and honey tastings.<\/p>\n<h3>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSTV-1071415%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.tripadvisor.com%252FHotel_Review-g32429-d112439-Reviews-Beltane_Ranch-Glen_Ellen_Sonoma_County_California.html&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fwhat-is-agritourism%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Hotel_Review-g32429-d112439-Reviews-Beltane_Ranch-Glen_Ellen_Sonoma_County_California.html\">Beltane Ranch<\/a> (Glen Ellen, California)<\/h3>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1072455\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1072455\" style=\"width: 320px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1072455 size-medium js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"\" width=\"320\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/beltane-rach-320x400_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1072455\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Danial Triassi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>Sonoma continues to lead the regenerative agriculture charge in the United States. <a href=\"https:\/\/beltaneranch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/beltaneranch.com\/\">Beltane Ranch<\/a>, a sixth-generation operation in Glen Ellen, stands at the forefront of the movement. Efforts\u2014which go well beyond sustainably to restorative practices that will benefit the land for generations\u2014include using free-range chickens for pest control, composting initiatives, maintaining wildlife corridors, planting cover crops, and employing sheep (aka \u201cwoolly weeders\u201d) to promote soil fertility. Besides the applaud-worthy ecological endeavors, this 105-acre agricultural preserve is a wonderful place to unwind under the shade of ancient oaks, stroll through the vineyards and heirloom gardens, sip estate-grown wine, sample olive oil, and rest in a landmark inn.<\/p>\n<h3>6. <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSTV-1071415%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.tripadvisor.com.br%252FHotel_Review-g445038-d9584359-Reviews-Sao_Lourenco_do_Barrocal-Monsaraz_Evora_District_Alentejo.html&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fwhat-is-agritourism%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com.br\/Hotel_Review-g445038-d9584359-Reviews-Sao_Lourenco_do_Barrocal-Monsaraz_Evora_District_Alentejo.html\">S\u00e3o Louren\u00e7o do Barrocal<\/a> (Alentejo, Portugal)<\/h3>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1072439\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1072439\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1072439 js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sao-lourenco_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1072439\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Ash James<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>Another plush yet pastoral choice, <a href=\"https:\/\/barrocal.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/barrocal.pt\/\">S\u00e3o Louren\u00e7o do Barroca<\/a> is a family-operated agritourism that dates back more than 200 years. The sprawling plot comprises a 19th-century farmhouse, spa, stables, scenic trails, a winery, an organic garden, and a farm-to-table restaurant that sources vegetables, fruits, and olive oil grown and produced right on-site. Guests have the opportunity to participate in a spate of activities, such as horseback riding, cycling, bird-watching, and stargazing (the estate sits within the <a href=\"https:\/\/darkskyalqueva.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/darkskyalqueva.com\/en\/\">Alqueva Dark Sky Reserve<\/a>). Overnight options include rooms, suites, and cottages\u2014all refurbished, but still true to traditional craftsmanship with elements like terracotta floors.<\/p>\n<h3>7. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.willamettewines.com\/listing\/tabula-rasa-farms\/1579\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.willamettewines.com\/listing\/tabula-rasa-farms\/1579\/\">Tabula Rasa Farms<\/a> (Carlton, Oregon)<\/h3>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1072437\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1072437\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1072437 js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"342\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/tabula-rasa_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1072437\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Tabula Rasa Farms<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>Situated in the heart of the Willamette Valley, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tabularasafarms.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tabularasafarms.com\/\">Tabula Rasa Farms<\/a> is rooted in sustainability and respect for the land and its creatures. It\u2019s well regarded for humane, grass-fed beef, heritage-breed pork, and pasture-raised laying hens. The plant-based set will find plenty to satisfy thanks to the regenerative approach to agriculture that yields fresh, flavorful vegetables. Farms tours to meet all animals, learn about rotational grazing, and witness water conservation efforts first-hand are a huge hit. For overnight guests, there\u2019s a hilltop farmhouse with sweeping vistas and a fitness center.<\/p>\n<h3>8. <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSTV-1071415%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.tripadvisor.com%252FHotel_Review-g227886-d2701230-Reviews-Agriturismo_Ebbio-Monteriggioni_Tuscany.html&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fwhat-is-agritourism%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Hotel_Review-g227886-d2701230-Reviews-Agriturismo_Ebbio-Monteriggioni_Tuscany.html\">EBBIO<\/a> (Tuscany, Italy)<\/h3>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1072435\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1072435\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1072435 js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ebbio_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1072435\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: EBBIO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebbio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ebbio.com\/\">EBBIO<\/a>, an organic and sustainable farmhouse surrounded by an evergreen forest in Tuscany, is beloved among visitors who love foraging for wild asparagus and edible flowers. Truffle hunts lure travelers between September and November. With essential-oil making, cooking classes, jam workshops, art therapy, horseback riding, and farm chores like feeding chickens, the enriching on-site activities never seem to end. The ecologically oriented estate also hosts yoga retreats.<\/p>\n<h3>9. <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSTV-1071415%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.tripadvisor.com%252FHotel_Review-g33630-d1207510-Reviews-Mountain_Goat_Lodge_Dairy_Goat_Farm-Salida_Chaffee_County_Colorado.html&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fwhat-is-agritourism%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Hotel_Review-g33630-d1207510-Reviews-Mountain_Goat_Lodge_Dairy_Goat_Farm-Salida_Chaffee_County_Colorado.html\">Mountain Goat Lodge<\/a> (Salida, Colorado)<\/h3>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1072433\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1072433\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1072433 js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mountain-goat_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1072433\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Mountain Goat Lodge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>Tucked away on 20 acres at the foot of the Sawatch Mountain Range in the high desert of Colorado, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountaingoatlodge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.mountaingoatlodge.com\/\">Mountain Goat Lodge<\/a> invites visitors to interact with dairy goats (and even bottle-feed kids). More than just simply looking adorable and bringing a smile to guests\u2019 faces, these cute critters supply milk for housemade Greek-style yogurt, chevre, fresh mozzarella, feta, and paneer\u2014all of which is up for grabs at breakfast. The cheese-making workshops are wildly popular. Guests can also learn new skills to bring back home by taking classes on raising backyard chickens and goat husbandry. When it\u2019s time to call it a night, cozy rooms and suites await.<\/p>\n<h3>10. <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSTV-1071415%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.tripadvisor.com%252FHotel_Review-g18415720-d18341482-Reviews-Cucumbi-Santa_Susana_Setubal_District_Alentejo.html&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fwhat-is-agritourism%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Hotel_Review-g18415720-d18341482-Reviews-Cucumbi-Santa_Susana_Setubal_District_Alentejo.html\">Cucumbi Farm<\/a> (Alentejo, Portugal)<\/h3>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1072461\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1072461\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1072461 size-medium js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Emily_Jean_Photography_cucumbi_105-600x400_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1072461\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Emily Jean Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>A soulful reflection of the agrarian roots and spirit of Alentejo, every aspect of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cucumbi.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.cucumbi.com\/en\">Cucumbi Farm<\/a> ties to the untouched region it calls home. It\u2019s rustic and relaxing, with an emphasis on returning to simplicity. There are expansive fields to explore, crops to harvest, sheep and chickens to feed, and a saltwater pool to cool off in between chores and strolling the enchanting grounds. While the whitewashed apartments and suites\u2014which don\u2019t have TVs in order to help guests fully embrace the slower pace and unplugged nature of things\u2014are all named after animals that reside on the herdade.<\/p>\n<div class=\"disclaimers__after_content mb-[18px] mt-[16px] pt-[16px]\">\n<div class=\"outline-earmark relative mt-[8px] pt-[10px] pl-[20px]\">\n<p>\n            Our editors independently select these products. 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