Andelyn Farm Hummingbird Cottage. Rustic Cottage in beautiful Upstate New York.

We are Lyn and Andy Sykes, we moved to upstate New York to fulfill a lifelong dream of ours. Lyn worked in the corporate world and for the last seventeen years ran a successful pet sitting company in Fort Worth, Texas. Originally from New Hampshire, Lyn grew up in a hospitality environment with her parents and relatives running a ski lodge, cottages and restaurants. Andy hails from England and came to the United States working as a Computer Scientist, we met at work, fell in love and married. We always knew we wanted a business that could also offer us a new lifestyle and give us more quality time together.

As many have experienced during the Covid-19 Pandemic, our lives took a real turn in 2020. Pet Sitting did not prosper and the Corporate World suffered. Staying at home and thinking made us re-evaluate what we wanted to do with our lives. We have had a dream for years to own and operate our own hospitality business and have been looking for a suitable location. The opportunity to purchase the Gristmill property presented itself in the summer of 2020 and we decided that now was the time for another life change. We sold Lyn’s business and our properties, packed our belongings and our dogs, cats and birds and left Texas in the rear-view mirror with two trips to the Northeast; ready for a new adventure.

...... so here we are in one of the most beautiful properties we could have dreamed of.

OUR FARM has a history dating back to the 19th century.

There is a lot to say about our farm and a book was written about the Gristmill located on the property. The main farmhouse was built in 1880 and we have been told the history dates back to the mid 1800s. We have traced the history ourselves through old papers we found that date back to 1888 and the property has been part of the local community for generations. The Wedding and other Barns on the property date back to the late 1800s. We have discovered all kinds of fun things as we have gone from building to building to organize all of the things that have been left behind over the years. Many lives have been shared and memories made at Andelyn Farm.

Currently the property is 108 acres of woodland, farmland and includes a four acre millpond with three streams that feed it, together with extensive walking, hiking, ATV and snowmobile trails. There is plenty of room to be away from it all and put your mind to rest, enjoying the wonder of natural beauty. Plenty of peaceful places to sit, relax and listen to the water enjoying the tranquillity of the ponds and streams. Wander through the meadows and enjoy the array of wild flowers or the woodland walks with many ancient trees, all shapes and sizes. Observe our family of Otters swimming in the mill pond. Spot the birds and listen to their song, watch the bald eagles perched in their favorite tree by the mill pond or soaring through the morning sky and the owls swooping on their prey in the moonlight. The local wildlife is a delight to see as they go about their business in the place, they call home. Last but by no means least, stargazing on a clear night is simply incredible and hard to beat.

Andelyn Farm is a unique rural and rustic campground, wedding and event venue located in Upstate New York. Spread over 100-acres, our farm features woodlands, wildflower meadows burbling streams and ponds. Our historic Wedding Barn has been lovingly restored to host weddings and events.

With amazing views, lots to explore and do on-site and nearby, Andelyn Farm has everything you could want from a short break or holiday set in nature. The farm is set in an idyllic location with spectacular views and offers a unique experience.

Our Farm Workers Cottage, built in the 18th century, has been restored, uniquely furnished and accessorized to create a cosy experience with luxuries to make you feel at home whilst staying in a piece of history. The experience of waking up to the sound of water flowing over our Mill Pond dam is hard to beat.

The cottage comes equipped with comfortable beds, a full bathroom with walk-in shower, a full kitchen with microwave, stove and full-size refrigerator, a living room with couch and TV, a large elevated deck overlooking our woodlands and Mill Pond, and ample parking for up to four vehicles.

For those who need to stay connected, we have FREE Wi-Fi and good 4/5G signal.

We are ideally located as base for exploring the spectacular environment and exciting activities available in Upstate New York. We are within an easy drive to the Adirondack and Green Mountains, Lake George, Lake Champlain and St Catherine where spectacular views, hiking, fishing and water sports abound.

Popular day trips can be made up to Lake Placid (home of the Winter Olympics), into the Green Mountains and quaint towns of Vermont or the shores of Lake Chaplain, or further east into New Hampshire.

For the really adventurous, we are only a 3 hour drive away from Montreal, Canada!