Part of homesteading and rural living not only involves getting away from the city, but also for many people it means going off the grid and living in a green, self-sufficient way. The sun is one of our greatest resources, and it’s there for the taking — provided you can figure out how to make […]
Guides
How to Buy Land: A Checklist for Buying a Rural Property
Are you thinking about buying a house, cabin, ranch or farm in the rural country?
How to Design a Modern Farmhouse Bathroom
Here we explain through sketches, photographs, and inspiration boards on how we designed and built our modern farmhouse bathroom.
Expert Tips on How to Buy Furniture
Here’s our official guide on how to buy furniture for your own home on any budget.
How to Use a Wood Burning Stove
How do you use a wood burning stove? How do you light a fire with one and create an efficient and natural heating system for the whole house?
How to Make a Cozy Bedroom
To get away from the world there is no better place to go than your bedroom. A good night of sleep in a comfy bed is perhaps the best vacation you can go on in this hectic modern world of ours. Sleep, really relaxation in general, is the best medicine you can give yourself and […]
Fun Things to Do in Fall/Autumn in Upstate New York
A quick overview of what to do during the most magical season of the year.
Where Do I Find Fresh Food?
Local food is abundant at Clearing Farm. This guide details all the best farmers markets, local stores, and food producers nearby so you can enjoy the most delicious and fresh food during your stay.
Where Do I Go Swimming?
Summer means swimming at Clearing Farm. There are many lakes, ponds, rivers, reservoirs and other swimming holes nearby. You don’t need to leave the property to find them. You can setup anywhere along the acres of waterfalls right here at Clearing Farm. If you do decide to venture out, here’s our local’s guide detailing our favorite spots.
The Best Restaurants in the Catskills
Organic farms abound in the Catskills region of New York and many top chefs from New York City have relocated here to open restaurants. The result? The Catskills and upstate NY is a dream destination for any foodie with dozens of delectable farm-to-table restaurants to choose from and endless culinary delights.
In fact, there are so many great restaurants in the Catskills that picking where to go, especially if you’re only here for a few days, can be an overwhelming task.
So our guide picks seven of the restaurants that we love and are relatively close to Clearing Farm.