Modified A-Frame Log/Stone Cabin by the Pond-Hocking Hills

About Brenda & Eric Schmidt

Laurel Springs Farm is a 72-acre family farm located near Laurelville, Ohio in the Hocking Hills owned by Eric and Brenda Schmidt. After a fraudulent business merger that resulted in us losing everything but our land out here in the country, we decided to try our hand at farming. While challenging in many ways, the work is very rewarding and there is always new things to see, do and learn. We feel blessed that we had this beautiful land to sculpt into our own, have a place for family to visit away from the city and consider the work our exercise which is great for our health! We are proud parents of 5 grown children and a growing number of grandchildren. Our family inspires us to try to live a more sustainable lifestyle. We strive to practice sustainable agriculture, promoting the improvement of our whole environment.

Why Brenda & Eric Schmidt chose Hocking County

Unique 67-acre property and cabin located in the Hocking Hills. Eric and Brenda personally built most of the unique features in the cabin, although we hired the Amish to build the frame of the cabin and build some furniture. This is a very personal property to us and we are pleased to offer it to guests to enjoy as much as we do.

What makes this Cabin unique

Suspended, one of a kind porch swing style log queen bed in master, another custom log bed (not suspended) located in the loft. Stained concrete floors, live edge vanity and dining table which can drop down out of the way; the front wall is made of wood slices harvested by the Amish for us from trees taken down in the tornado evening a few years back. There rolling bookcase door leading to the laundry/utility area. Large red slipper tub that just begs for someone to sit back and relax and enjoy. Most features are completely handmade including drop cloth curtains throughout highlighted with giant safety pins, fringe and other embellishments. Custom front bench to enjoy the firepit and night sky. Custom charcoal grill (park style inset). Mom's flower garden will be completed during April featuring many of Brenda's mother's favorites.