Guest Cottage at Donameer Farm in Hammondsport

Donameer Farm and horse camp is nestled in a quiet valley on top of Mount Washington, in the heart of the Finger Lakes of New York.  Our scenic 90 acres includes fields for pastures, woods with trails, hills to climb with panoramic vistas.

The guest cottage at Donameer Farm is a quaint country cottage set amidst this 90 acre horse farm and campground. The cottage is a one room efficiency with kitchenette and private bath.  It is furnished with a queen size bed crafted from old ancestral barn beams, a dresser, comfortable couch and a 4 chair and dining table set.   All linens are provided.

The view of the meadow from the picture window includes deer, fox, wild turkey and soaring hawks.

Relax on the front porch glider with your morning coffee or a glass of local wine and watch the birds at the feeders, or the hummingbirds defend their nectar. An umbrella table on the stone patio allows for outdoor dining along with lounge chairs for the sun or star-gazing.  Fire pit with wood is great for an evening under the stars.

The hiking/riding trails on the hill behind the cottage include a fishing pond, woods and open fields. Walking sticks are provided for your hiking pleasure and safety. A walk through the woods and trails before sunset will soothe your soul. Explore our small creek for fossil rocks from the time our region was under water.

Regional tourist info, restaurant menus, maps are also supplied.

NEW FOR WINTER 2013:

DONAMEER SOUTH, Lecanto, FL  Looking for a southern campsite?  Join us in Florida just inland from the Gulf of Mexico!  Rivers for kayaking or canoeing, trails for bicycling or hiking and bird watching are all here on the Nature Coast.  We are located close to the Withlacoochee State Forest, with its wonderful hiking and riding trails.  There are wonderful old oak trees in there that have seen history! 

We offer one 50amp/water hookup with septic with the horse pastures wrapped around your campsite.  You might hear the horses go running in the middle of the night within 40 feet of your safely parked camper.  It is private, quiet and peaceful.  There is additional parking space for the boat or extra vehicle at no extra cost. 

Do you travel with your dog?  We welcome you and your well-behaved dog at Donameer South.  Sophie and Dottie, our Jack Russells, will welcome your 4-footed friend! 

Weekly rate   $200/no tax        Monthly   $500/no tax     Email for up to date availability.

In addition to the guest cottage there are 4- 30amp/water RV hookups set alongside a peaceful small creek.  So bring your camping friends!  A separate bathroom is provided for campers.  A 10-stall barn with spacious 12x12 stalls and grass paddocks are available to the traveling and camping equine/rider or group of friends.  Non-horse guests are very welcome.  Great for the RVer who is tired of the KOA crowd and activity.  This is a quiet country setting for those who want to get away from it all!  Well-behaved dogs are welcome.  They too enjoy the space and freedom afforded by the country setting.  Our dogs Dottie and Sophie just love visitors, two-legged or four! 

THe 1840's farmhouse on the property serves as a gathering place for our firends and guests. Fireside get togethers are a favorite of ours.

There are trails for hiking or riding. The pond has too many fish, no license required. We are located just a short 5 scenic miles to Hammondsport or Bath. Visit the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum of Local History or perhaps the Crooked Lake Ice Cream Parlour. Walk with your cone around the village square, or the 2 blocks to the head of Keuka Lake and village park and docks.  Spend an afternoon visiting the local wineries, tasting wines and drinking in the views of Keuka Lake and its lush green vineyard covered hills.

Learn about growing your own garlic!  We have several varieties growing on the farm.  Love garlic?  We will show you how to enjoy your garlic, the many uses and tastes.  August and September have garlic festivals in our region.  Fox Run Vineyards match wines, food and garlic for a weekend festival in August overlooking Seneca Lake.  The Cuba Garlic Festival in September has a full spectrum of growers, products and music in the western hills of New York state.  Garlic, the Stinking Rose, is good for your health!  Garlic is available for sale, fresh and organically grown.

Head to Corning and visit the world famous Corning Glass Museum and Museum of Science, or the western art collection of the Rockwell Museum. Heading to Watkins Glen you will drive the hills and valleys past lakes formed by receding glaciers. Hike the incredible Glen, or visit the Watkins Glen Race Track.

For the avid fishermen, we are conveniently located near great fishing on Lamoka, Waneta and Keuka Lakes.  Fish for small, large mouth bass, lake trout and pike.  Bring your boat!  We have plenty of room for you to park it at no additional charge.

Whatever your interest, there is plenty here to explore and enjoy!

Rates for 2013:

$89/night Monday-Thursday
$105/night Friday-Sunday
$525/week

no taxes, or service charges.  Linens are included.    RV sites with 30amp/water $30/night 

Overnight horse accomodations: Stall or pasture $25/nt