Shilo Barn Retreat: Yoga & Goats near Portsmouth

The Barn Retreat is a unique experience to stay in a completely renovated self contained dwelling within a historic barn. The space With 18th century charm, Shilo Farm offers comfortable accommodations with rejuvenation and convenience in mind. The feel of the home has been described as rustic elegant with an eclectic flair and our walls are filled with a unique collection of original art for inspiration and reflection. PRICING: Our listed price is based on double occupancy. If you are traveling with additional friends, family or children, there is a $44 surcharge per guest/per night. **** Infants under one years of age are free. Toddlers are subject to the $44 extra guest fee.*** The Barn Retreat is a unique opportunity to stay in a completely renovated self contained UNIT (cozy at 500 square feet) within a barn. No detail was overlooked during the creation of this space; from the river rock path inlayed in a cork floor to a shower flanked by two cedar tree trunks harvested from the property. On the first level there is a composting toilet that was custom built and made from western red cedar and a locally harvested cedar burl. There is a propane stove for those chilly nights and an air conditioner for the steamy ones. There is a small refrigerator, toaster, soapstone sink, and hot plate for tea/coffee. We provide organic eggs, oil, spices, milk, butter, as well as the makings for coffee and tea. Sleeping arrangement: There is a King Sleep Number bed on the second level. Within that same room, there are two lofts with twin mattresses. The loft is accessed by a ladder and overlooks the King bed. NOTE: The ladder is steep and ideal for children 7 and up. Weight Limit for loft space is 250 pounds. Ideally, the loft spaces are best suited for smaller adults or children as they resemble boat berths. Please take this into consideration one booking your stay. Guest access Enjoy the serenity of the landscape while you sip on your morning coffee or tea. You are welcome to join us for morning animal chores of collecting eggs and feeding the goats. Just let us know! Our fire pit is a wonderful evening activity after a day at the beach or enjoying the sites of Portsmouth. We currently have long term tenants in our main house. Please respect their privacy. There is a 6 foot cedar, soaking hot tub, located behind the main house. You will have access to that between 8 AM and 9 PM. We do have a tenant that lives just above the hot tub so we ask that you use quiet voices in the evening. The hot tub is shared with guests in the main house and the owners. Please shower prior to using the hot tub and wear a bathing suit bottoms. He will just need to remove the top cover to access the hot tub. Please remember to replace it when you are done. We ask that you stay on the established trail through our wooded area and respect our neighbors privacy. There is poison ivy off trail as well, so take care. The boundary is marked with stakes. Other things to note ADDITIONAL HOLISTIC AMENITIES: We also have a yoga studio on property located in the community barn. If you are interested in participating in a yoga class, please text us and we will reserve a space for you. Guests only have to pay $15 versus the typical $18 daily rate. We accept cash or credit card. If you are interested in participating, please text us and we will add you to the registration list. You can access our yoga schedule at Shilo-farm dot com. YOGA: Schedule a private Yoga class with Jonas Zev or take a group class. Feel free to spend time with one of our many furry creatures. We currently have a Great Pyrenees pup (Her name is SHASTA) who is in training as a Livestock Guardian Dog, two adopted cats, 4 Nigerian Dwarf Goats, 57 Chickens & Roger the Rooster. We are unable to accommodate your furred family as Shasta doesn’t take kindly to outside dogs on property. We are a no-kill homestead and use only the eggs and milk from our flock and herd. We do ask that you enter the paddock areas only when we are home for safety reasons.o