Workshop at Morgan Farm

Guest: Kate from New York (New York City)
Date of Stay: 11/10/09 Review Submitted: 12/01/09

This Fall, we were working with clients in the Cleveland area and needed a unique space to host a workshop our design firm was organizing for them. The farm gave us unlimited freedom and flexibility to run our activities in all rooms of the house, while also doubling as sleeping accommodations for the majority of attendees. The environment at the farm was extremely relaxing and nurturing. It was a much needed escape from the city that allowed our participants to feel comfortable and be completely immersed in their creative endeavors. Furthermore, Dan was integral in our planning process both prior to our arrival and on site to be sure everything was stocking and catering took place seamlessly within our schedule. Morgan Farm was a breath of fresh air that was ideal for our purposes. We would certainly recommend this location to anyone else in similar circumstances.

Owner response:Thanks Kate, We have been so pleased with the variety of guest uses we have had. Your corporate workshop was so much fun to host, while giving a few neighboring farms the opportunity to prepare some fresh, farm cooked meals to make your stay just that much more comfortable. I am sure Edna, your coffee and fresh baked pastry chef, had some tales to tell her Amish family and friends. New York City to the Heartland of Ohio. We were proud to show off our Midwestern hospitality! We are happy to host this type of unique company retreat any time.

Recommended for:Sightseeing.

Morgan Farm Stay

Guest: Tom (Columbus, OH)
Date of Stay: 11/23/11 Review Submitted: 11/28/11

We enjoyed our stay very much. Plenty of room for 8 people and the remodeled kitchen was a joy. The website's pix and videos represented the house and grounds well, except that the turkeys are no longer there and horses are across the road at another farm. We enjoyed seeing the goats and chickens, though, and the outside cats were friendly, if a bit persistent in wanting to get inside.

Owner response:Thanks Tom, We are glad you enjoyed a family Holiday vacation at Morgan Farm Stay. Even though it is late in the season, Thanksgiving is one of our most desired dates on our calendar!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, age 55+.

We'll Be Back

Guest: John (Michigan)
Date of Stay: 05/27/11 Review Submitted: 06/21/11

Our family rented the Morgan Farmhouse for a birthday/reunion weekend, and it's a time we won't forget. When I drive past nineteenth-century farmhouses that have been kept true to their vintage, I often fantasize what it would be like to live in one. The Morgan Farm answered that fantasy. The interior is a tasteful blend of authentic period and sophisticated contemporary styles. I'm making different pans for my own nineteenth-century home, now. We had a wonderful time, and we'll be back.

Owner response:Any new homeowner is faced with many decisions, especially when preparing an older home to live in or rent out as a vacation property. Many of the decisions we made were made to maintain the integrity of the original 1866 structure. Thank you John for appreciating the kind of loving care we have taken of our older farm home. We went out of our way to find some "new" "old" touches as well. The upstairs bathroom pedestal sink and cast iron tub are both over 100 years old, and were not in the structure when we purchased it.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, age 55+.

Girlfriend Getaway Treat!

Guest: Peggy (Fairborn, OH)
Date of Stay: 09/29/10 Review Submitted: 10/25/10

Where do I begin! What a wonderful way to reunite friends from different states! We couldn't have asked for a better place to sit, relax, talk and reminisce than sitting on the front porch drinking our morning coffee! We explored the grounds and rode the bikes; we even met Edna our Amish neighbor across the street and helped her dig sweet potatoes. Morgan Farm is the best place to get away from all the hustle and bustle of everyday life at home to just relax, and enjoy the easy way of living life in the country. We didn't want to leave but promised that we would be back! I can't wait! Thanks so much Edna for sharing you simple way of life with us and Dan and Annette for sharing your wonderful farm.

Owner response:Peggy, How pleasantly surprised we were to learn how well you gals hit it off with Edna. She does not warm up to everyone, In fact her and her family usually go about the daily chores at our farm without hardly being noticed. Edna just could not get over your friendly nature and willingness to help her with the digging. (certainly not expected from our guests, as we always say..."the joy of farm living without the hard work")

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, age 55+.

More amazing than we imagined.

Guest: The Chappell Girls (Ohio and Michigan)
Date of Stay: 08/20/10 Review Submitted: 09/04/10

Morgan Farm was the perfect setting for our annual girls weekend trip! There were so many wonderful things to do on the farm, we ended up spending most of our time there. Everywhere we looked, there was something new and entertaining to explore. We chatted about the artwork on the walls, took pictures with the animals on the farm, explored the barns, pet the cats on the porch and watched the Amish buggies drive down the road. Never once were we seeking something to do. Morgan Farm has it all! The house was stocked with every ammenity you can think of. There were fresh raspberries in the fridge and whole chickens in the freezer when we arrived. Every kitchen appliance you could possibly need. We never ran out of towels, wash cloths, or linens. (Ten girls can go through a lot of towels.) The house was modern and updated, so we never once felt like we were ‘roughing it’. It also had a charm, like no other, that made us feel right at home when we walked through the door. When we did leave the house, there were many attractions close to the area to keep us entertained. We recommend Olivesburg General Store and the Olivesburg Berry Patch. Dan and Annette were very accomodating and a pleasure to meet. We will definitely be returning in the future to share this experience with our families. We recommend this for anyone and everyone wanting a unique getaway. You will not be disappointed. Thank you for all the wonderful memories.

Owner response:We were pleasantly surprised, and moved by your family when you arrived. So refreshing to see a girls weekend involving several sisters and mom! We have hosted several gals weekends in our 3 seasons, and they have always been pleased. Morgan Farm Stay is the ideal place to spend time with old friends and close family. The bikes, the gravel roads for long walks, the comfortable porch all lend themselves to great quality time together! We are so happy to have hosted you! Thanks for the kind words!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+.

Unique Ohio Staycation - Morgan Farm Stay

Guest: barbara from cleveland (Cleveland, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 04/09/10 Review Submitted: 05/18/10

What an awesome experience! The Morgan Farm Stay is such a treasure. And so close! It's the perfect 'staycation' option for Ohio. We felt like we got away for two weeks, not just two days. It was so relaxing. The kids loved the goats, and rolling down the front hill over and over again. The adults loved the kitchen, and the ability to relax, take in the fresh air and all the green hills in every direction. It was also wonderful to allow our kids to just run free, always within sight but with enough freedom that they felt like they were on a solo adventure. Dan and Annette are gracious hosts with exquisite attention to detail. The local care package of Amish goodies were a wonderful welcome, and set the tone for the weekend. We loved the warm and eclectic feel of the house too. Exploring the creative and quirky style of the art through the house was an exciting added bonus. We went into town one day for a farm auction, and although we didn't buy any tractors (!) it was fun for us city folks to see what rural life is like up close and personal. We're already planning and talking about our next visit!

Owner response:Thanks Barb, There is so much around the area to explore but most our guests just love spending quality time together at the house and on the grounds. The kids can be entertained by the bullfrogs in the creek and riding bikes all around the property while the adults cook together or have a relaxing glass of wine on the porch overlooking the countryside. We are happy you enjoyed your weekend!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, age 55+.

Girls Weekend Getaway October 16, 2009

Guest: Kruse Family (Richfield, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 10/16/09 Review Submitted: 11/04/09

We can't say enough good things about our weekend stay at Morgan Farms. Celebrating our 15th year of going on an annual weekend together, this was the perfect place to do it. Very relaxing, cozy and comfortable. We found plenty to do in the area with the brochures provided, but our favorite moments were just relaxing on the porch, watching the leaves fall and listening to the still country side. Thank you for a wonderful experience that was much enjoyed by all!

Owner response:The ladies seem to LOVE getting their friends together for a farm getaway at Morgan Farm Stay.

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Farm Stay

Guest: jdelpa1 (Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 08/14/09 Review Submitted: 10/08/09

We stayed at Morgan Farm in mid August. The weather was perfect. We met another family there and our children had a ball running around exploring the surroundings. The house fit our families perfectly. We were only there two nights so we weren't able to experience everything we wanted to, so next time we'll have to stay longer! The only thing we tried and were unsuccessful at was trying to purchase local produce and meats from area farmers. Maybe because it was a Saturday? We definitely would stay here again for a longer period of time!

Owner response:Thanks jdelpa1 It was intriguing that the other couple you met was from east of the farm, in PA. Glad you chose the Heartland of Ohio as a meeting spot in-between. The Amish families you visited may have been in the fields, or maybe you did not knock hard enough on the door, they often nap mid day, especially the long harvesting days, and of course no doorbells! (electricity) Sunday is the day to avoid the Amish, no business transactions. We look forward to your return!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, age 55+.

Sad to be back home

Guest: IcedLatte (Columbus, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 09/05/09 Review Submitted: 09/07/09

We had a lovely weekend at Dan & Annette's perfect farmhouse. They met us there and gave us a tour of the barns, the house, the grounds. Everything was lovely, spotless, and obviously lovingly cared for. Our small kids ran and ran all over the place, in and out of the barn, up and down stairs, until they finally collapsed in comfortable, quilt-covered beds. Mommy & Daddy watched from the giant, old, shady front porch, our noses in books. The goats and the neighbors cows occasionally reminded us they were around. We ate like kings thanks to the local produce the owners left. It was a joy to cook in a well-equipped, bright, roomy kitchen then eat al fresco, kitties rubbing our ankles. We hardly wanted to leave the grounds, except to walk up the driveway to the street to watch buggies go by, but Dan and Annette left so many ideas for activities that we couldn't help ourselves. But just for a little while. Highly, highly recommend this place!

Owner response:Kids love our farm. They seem to find joy in every little detail, from playing with the cats and goats, to splashing in the puddles after a nice hard rain. We do feel obliged to supply a well equipped kitchen as well as area attraction maps and guides. We are very happy share the house with vacationers, partly because the feeling we get when we get terrific reviews like yours Vickie, Thank You!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, age 55+.

Guest: Tom, Carmen, Nathan, Elisabeth... (-)
Date of Stay: 07/25/09 Review Submitted: 07/25/09

Dear Dan and Annette, Thank you so much for opening your farm to our family. Our friends all thought we were nuts to come all the way from CT to stay on a farm in Ohio for a week. They don't know what they are missing. We were able to enjoy all the wonderful amenities you offered from the cookies and produce basket welcoming us to the well stocked kitchen we were able to cook farm fresh eggs every morning in. We were able to bring cousins together and let them enjoy the simple farm life together. They had a great time riding bikes down the drive-way, flying kites, wagon rides down the hill, feeding the goats leaves, horseshoes, cornhole, camp fires and most of all splashing in the puddles after the rain. What a great place for us to bond as a family and making lasting memories together. Thanks Again! Tom, Carmen, Nathan, Elisabeth, Rebecca, Jack, Sandra, Yvonne, Erynn and Austin

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