Such a phenomenal experience! The place is tucked away, though the woods and in the middle of pastures with horses on one side and alpacas on the other. Beautiful, secluded, quiet. We got a chance to enjoy the full gamut, and the kids loved every second of it -- from meeting and feeding the alpacas (as well as a super cute baby deer rescue) to watching a polo match on Saturday evening.Mary and Pino were very responsive, welcomed us onto the property and gave us a tour, and made us feel like family. As my 6 year old exclaimed.. "best day ever!"
We had a fantastic girls weekend in Alpaca Country. The cottage is decked out in African decor and surrounded by alpaca and horses. Itâs very quiet and comfortable. Our host Mary met us and toured the unit and was always willing to help out. The grounds are gorgeous and there is a little store where you can purchase alpaca wool productsThere are several wineries nearby and we made meals in week equipped kitchen. .
Very nice place to stay that is generally convenient to several towns and eating places. Hosts were very nice and helpful and we enjoyed getting to know them and their animals.
Look forward to returning.
My family and I gathered for a few days at Mary's Alpaca Farm to celebrate a milestone birthday. The location was in proximity to some family in the area, which is how we serendipitously found this lovely property. It's about an hour drive from DCA and well worth the drive. Mary is a genuine pleasure to work with and know. The accommodations were terrific with beautiful art and furnishings throughout the cottage, pool house, and beyond. Everything we could ever need and more was on-hand. The grounds themselves were impeccable and gorgeous. Mary was the most engaged, hard working, and accommodating host I've ever worked with. She is one of a kind and extremely generous with her time and attention. The kids loved the Alpacas, the pool, and all the pets and animals around the farm. An incredibly enjoyable and memorable experience. Lucky we found it and I'll be surprised if we don't make it back sooner than later!
The stay with Mary was incredible. It feels like it was a dream⊠everything was perfect, from checking in and touring the property to relaxing by the pool. We hope to escape to this magical place again very soon! We highly recommend and if you go, tell Peggy Betsy and Sunshine hello for us!
My family and I had a wonderful stay at Mary's alpaca farm. The cottage is well appointed and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay as a family of four. We loved the location overlooking the horse pastures and my kids adored meeting all of the animals on the farm (alpacas, horses, cats, dogs and a cockatoo). We also loved Mary's pool and pool house, such a bonus to use those lovely facilities. Mary is a wonderful and gracious host and we cannot wait to visit again!
As a Fourth of July bonus, we could also watch the Great Meadows fireworks from the cottage and didn't have to leave to experience a great fireworks show.
We were fortunate enough to spend a couple of days at Mary's Alpaca Farm recently. Her property is beautiful; over 100 acres of green pastures, rolling hills, and of course, alpacas! Our family of four arrived on a Saturday afternoon and were greeted by Mary at her home. She was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and we then followed her to the lovely guest house where we were staying. Mary's husband is an award-winning photographer and writer, and the home is decorated with the art and collectibles of his favorite subject, Africa. It was a visual feast! The couches and beds are very comfortable and the home well stocked with all the supplies and snacks one would need!
And now for the best part: The animals! Mary allowed us inside the pen to interact with the alpacas and our daughter got the opportunity to bottle feed one of the babies who was rejected by its mother. We learned so much from Mary about these intelligent and docile animals. She even arranged for us to meet the donkey and two beautiful horses that live on her sister's property!
There's also an adjacent shop where Mary sells the alpaca poop for fertilizer and beautiful clothing made from alpaca hair.
We all can't thank Mary enough for her hospitality. She went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. We will definitely be back!
Farm life at its best! Heaven on earth! We were greeted by Symba, Angel and Guissepe grazing freely in the front yard of the comfortable cottage. The views from the cottage were awesome and it was furnished and stylishly decorated with comfort in mind. Fascinating history, super experience! Mary was a superior host and is a special person full of positive energy. It was a treat to to meet Jay and to learn about his Safari adventures via the wonderful book heâd written. Wow is about the best single word to describe this adventure!
We had the most delightful stay on this magnificent property! Mary was such an awesome and charming host and the property is even prettier than pictured. Weâve stayed at many properties and this one was by far the best. The kids loved the pool, playing in the creek and loved waking up to the alpacas and horses every morning. We hiked Shenandoah National Park one day and also found a small family friendly zoo called zoofari one day. We definitely want to come back some time soon!
We truly enjoyed this unique getaway! The cottage is beautiful and comfortable, complete with everything you could need. The beds were incredibly comfortable and the setting was nothing short of idyllic. The pool is gorgeous and the property is paradise! Mary was a wonderful host, and we are so thankful for her. We had a BLAST and can't wait to go back and see Mary and our precious alpaca friends!
Mary is a great host. The place is beautifully decorated with views of the alpacas right outside
During the day we visited all the beautiful parks around the area and swim in the pool in the afternoon. Much needed R&R retreat. The grounds had a lot of wildlife which kept our 2 yo busy!
We were looking for a change of scenery and outdoor fun for our toddler over the long weekend and this place fit the bill! The cottage itself is comfortable and clean but the highlight is the property, the views, and the hosts Mary and Jay. They were so welcoming and taught us all about the alpacas. Our daughter loved getting to interact and feed them. In the evenings we went for dinner one night in Marshall and the next night in The Plains. Both beautiful quaint towns only 10mins away. If youâre looking to unplug and relax in a beautiful setting, this is a great option! We loved it and would certainly return. Thanks Mary!
This was surely our best mini vacation ever. Mary makes the alpaca experience wonderful in so many ways. There was even a baby born the night we arrived and we saw it take its first steps on little wobble legs. The cottage had amazing art everywhere and we especially enjoyed delightful books. Mary took us on a tour of her house which is filled with magnificent statues, art and memorabilia of Africa. We learned a lot, particularly about Marys Alpaca Poop which is the worldâs best plant fertilizer
Our family just returned from a wonderful vacation on the Alpaca Farm. Mary greeted us as we arrived and gave us a tour of the property, including the alpacas! My boys got a kick out of petting the alpacas and learning their names.
The guest house was perfect for our family. The master bedroom is huge, the kitchen was well stocked. Lots of towels, and everything was clean. We loved the space.
The location of the property itself truly cannot be beat. It's barely an hour outside DC and close to conveniences, but it truly feels like the country with rolling farms and lots of animals.
The hot tub was really the icing on the cake!
We've done a number of local VRBO weekends and this was by far the best. Mary knows how to host, and all the thoughtful details were much appreciated.
We can't wait to go back!
We found the accommodations to be in excellent order and roomy. Mary met with us and was available to answer any questions. It was fun to watch the alpacas, horses, donkey and the dogs running freely, throughout the spacious property. There was plenty space for the 5 of us. Internet is available but, on the slow side. Cell service was spotty.
This was our second stay at Mary's alpaca farm this year. We had a wonderful time playing with the alpaca, hiking, and lounging in the hot tub. This is a perfect property for being active or just sitting and relaxing. We look forward to seeing Mary and the alpacs again!
This place is magical! Mary is the best! She is so lovely to work with and plan our weekend. My sister and I spent the weekend in the beautiful cottage surrounded by rolling pastures and alpacas! The cottage is clean, spacious, and decorated beautifully. We loved on some alpacas and got to spend quality time with one another. Would recommend this property to anyone looking for peace and quiet!
Our family of 5 had a fun, relaxing stay at Maryâs farm. The property, home, pool, host, and alpaca are all amazing. It was a perfect weekend getaway for our family. We will definitely be back.
Our family of 4 visited over Labor Day weekend and had a wonderful time at Maryâs alpaca farm. The grounds are beautiful! We enjoyed wandering the farm and swimming in the pool. Mary is delightful and fascinating. We learned much about the history of the area and alpacas. We drove less than an hour to Shenandoah National Park one day of our stay. DC is also an option for a day trip. We were having too much fun to leave again. Looking forward to a future trip.