Close to adventure, yet quietly tucked away on an 82-acre picturesque farm, the Open Gate Farm is the perfect place to create a storybook Christmas by celebrating old traditions while creating new! Take family photos in our beautiful gazebo or with the animals or sit by the outdoor fire with a complimentary s'mores kit. Sometimes getting away to a home away from home makes the hot cocoa sweeter, the stars brighter and time run just a bit slower.

Located in Amish country, centrally 1-1.5 hours from Dayton, Columbus & Cincinnati and minutes from Rocky Fork Lake and Serpent Mound.

This listing includes both Boxwood House and The Carriage House which are located just a stones throw away from each other on the farm

Boxwood House sleeps ten in a spacious primary bedroom (king), a cheery sunroom (queen sofa bed), two upstairs bedrooms (one queen and one room with two full beds) and a cozy library (queen sofa bed). The Carriage House sleeps six in a large bunk room (one queen and three xl twins), beautiful sleeping porch (king) and a cozy attic room (twin).

You’ll have access to 82 beautiful acres, including hiking trails through woods and pastures and across creeks, fishing in a stocked pond (catch and release only please) and sipping your morning coffee overlooking green pastures or beside a misty pond. Visit with our jersey cows, Dolly and Daisy, and take pictures with our two adorable valais blacknose sheep, a unique breed from the mountains of Switzerland.

Reach out to book hayrides and learning experiences such as making maple syrup from freshly tapped trees, foraging tours, gardening and bread-making classes & participating in old-fashioned farm chores. Visit our website at kinderfarmfamilydotorg to learn more. *Learning experiences are based on the season and host’s availability.

Are you looking for adventure? Rent boats and kayaks or book fishing trips on Rocky Fork Lake. Spend the day visiting art or history museums or sampling gourmet eateries in Cincinnati or Columbus. Visit The Air Force Museum, underground railroad sites or learn more about the Wright Brothers or the poet, Paul Laurence Dunbar in Dayton. There are plenty of things to do no matter the time of year or the weather!