Winter Magic at the Starhouse

November - March: A winter retreat for the adventurous. Sleep beneath constellations in an off-grid glass cabin, tucked into the woods and heated by woodstove. Stay cozy inside and connect without screens. Or explore the snowy woods and have a bonfire. You can also shop local at our on-farm store. Perfect for self-sufficient adventurers who appreciate nature’s whims. Close to cross-country skiing trails, farm markets, local shopping & small-town adventures. The space Mulberry Moon Farm is a 50-acre organic farm with gardens, hawthorn woods, and the meandering Mud Creek. From November to March, the Starhouse is heated by woodstove for a rustic and whimsical off-grid glamping experience. With the wood stove, the Starhouse will be about 25 °C higher than the temperature outside, so check the weather forecast before you book. The fire must be stoked throughout the night. All wood is provided. This stay is best suited for adventurous couples and families seeking off-grid simplicity. If that's you - you're in for a treat! You’ll sleep in a vintage glass greenhouse raised on a wooden frame and nestled in a clearing of hawthorn forest. Inside: a loft bed reached by ladder, a convertible couch (futon bed) below, table, seating, and a small library of books and games. Outside: a campfire circle, picnic table, breakfast bar, and outhouse. We provide dishes, cutlery, a French press, kettle, pots and pans, and a small camper stove for up to four guests — or cook right over the fire. There’s also a nearby ecological pond, often frozen and glittering with ice, where wildlife gathers through the season. The main farm is a 5-minute walk away, with a self-serve store offering fresh produce, frozen meat and other goods. You’re welcome to wander the fields, greet the chickens, and enjoy the quiet rhythm of winter on the land. 🌊 Nearby: Lake Huron’s beaches and sunsets, 🎿 cross-country skiing trails, and cozy small-town adventures in Strathroy. This is a place for those who appreciate simplicity, silence, and nature’s whims — a rare chance to sleep sheltered and warm beneath the stars in the deep of winter. Guest access 90% of the farm is available for you to explore and enjoy. There are a few areas, including around our home (backyard, frontyard, playground) and the mowed paths behind it, that are off limits. A map will be provided so you can see the boundaries. Other than that, you are welcome to explore. There are rough paths in the woods that will lead you to a hand-crafted wooden bridge across the creek. You are welcome to explore our 2-acre vegetable farm! Wander down the rows and see how we grow food. Sit and watch the chickens - some say it's better than TV! Other things to note November - March: the Starhouse is not insulated but is heated by woodstove. We provide all wood. The temperature inside can go about 25 degrees higher than outside. Nights average –9 °C outside in the winter so it could range from 10-25 °C inside depending on the weather. Check the forecast before you book. It'll be chilly when you arrive but we can prepare the fire for you in advance - this is $50 extra cost service by request. Bring layers, and slippers/inside shoes - the floor is cold - and be prepared to stoke the fire throughout the night. If you can handle that, you're in for a magical time. This is a whimiscal - yet rustic - airbnb spot. It is off-grid with no wifi, no electricity, no running water, and no shower. We do provide jugs of fresh water. No cooking allowed inside - but the kettle can be heated on the woodstove. Also there is a propane stove that can be used outside, and a grill for the fire. Best for nature-lovers and the independent and whimsical traveler - if this is you, you won't be disappointed!