Andelyn Farm Bear Kamp Yurt. A Unique Glamping Experience in Up-State 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 luxury glamping Yurts and a choice of campground pitches in our woodlands, wildflower meadows or alongside 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 overnight great outdoors glamping experience.

Our Yurt tents are uniquely furnished and accessorized to create the ultimate under the stars experience with luxuries to make you feel at home whilst being in the great outdoors. The sound of waking up to the gentle tones of the abundant wildlife is hard to beat. For those who need to stay connected, we have FREE Wi-Fi and good 4G signal.