Farm stays
Camp, glamp or rent a room on land that is still farmed, with fields, orchards and water close by.
- Overnight
- Slow travel
Area guide, Livingston Manor and Sullivan County
Farm country in the Catskills: a guide to agritourism
Farm stays, farm stands, markets and working farms are a big part of why people come to Sullivan County. Here is what agritourism means, where to find it nearby, and how to visit a working farm well.
- Sullivan County, NY
- Livingston Manor
- Roscoe
- Farm stands
- Farmers markets
The basics
What agritourism means
Agritourism is travel built around working agriculture. Instead of only visiting a town or a trail, you spend time on or near a real farm: you stay on one, buy from a farm stand, pick your own fruit, or walk a market where the person selling you tomatoes grew them.
It is a quiet, slow way to see a region, and it keeps money with the families who work the land.
Farm stands and markets
Buy greens, eggs, honey and baked goods straight from the people who grow and make them.
- Buy direct
- Seasonal
U-pick and plant starts
Some farms let you pick your own in season, and nurseries sell trees, plants and vegetable starts to take home.
- In season
- Ask first
Why here
Why the Catskills and Sullivan County are known for farm stays
Sullivan County mixes farmland, river valleys and small towns, within a few hours of New York City. That combination is hard to find: open fields and clean water on one side, a real Main Street with a diner, a brewery and a bookshop on the other.
Livingston Manor and Roscoe, the two towns in this guide, are known as Trout Town, USA, and the farms around them fit that pace. Visitors tend to pair a farm stay with fly fishing, hiking Beer Mountain, and a Sunday at the farmers market.
- Close to the city: an easy drive from New York City and the Hudson Valley.
- Small towns: two walkable Main Streets within minutes of each other.
- Four seasons: markets in summer, foliage in fall, quiet in winter, trout season in spring.
Nearby
Farms, farm stands and markets to visit
Real places around Livingston Manor, Roscoe and the wider county. Hours change by season, so check ahead before you drive.
Farmers markets
Niforotis Field, Roscoe
Roscoe Farmers Market
Sundays, May through October. Produce, baked goods, crafts and live music.
Livingston Manor
Livingston Manor Farmers Market
Thursdays, June through September. Produce, honey, baked goods and handmade crafts.
Farm stores and markets
Livingston Manor
Main Street Farm
Part cafe, part market. Grab a picnic lunch or stock up on local goods.
Roscoe
Pepacton Natural Foods
Organic groceries, supplements and healthy snacks.
Farms to visit
Roscoe
Buck Brook Alpacas
Tours go out on the hour through the forest, with a farm store. Donations encouraged.
Livingston Manor
Arthur's Acres Pig Sanctuary
Home to rescued pigs big and small. Tours by reservation only.
Jeffersonville
Bridle Hill Farm
Year round horseback riding lessons and guided trail rides.
Callicoon
Catskill Pheasantry and Sporting Clays
A sporting clays course paired with a working pheasantry.
Farm country in Livingston Manor: open lawn, a woodpile and big old trees.
Take something home
Buying direct from a working farm
The simplest agritourism is a shopping trip. Namaste Catskills is a working produce farm in Livingston Manor, and its greens, tomatoes and other crops are sold locally. Garden plot rentals are listed too.
The farm also grows trees, saplings, plants and vegetable starts, and does forest and pollinator conservation work.
See the farm products or read about the nursery and conservation work.
Good manners
Tips for visiting a working farm respectfully
A farm is somebody's workplace first. These habits are welcome everywhere.
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Check before you go
Call or look online for hours. Many farms are open by season or by appointment, not every day.
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Leave gates as you find them
Close any gate you open. Animals get out in seconds and are hard to catch.
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Ask before touching animals
Do not feed or pet farm animals unless the farmer says yes. Some foods make them sick.
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Wash up
Wash your hands after any animal contact and before you eat.
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Keep children close
Supervise kids around animals, water, tools and machinery at all times.
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Check the pet rule
Many farms do not allow dogs because of livestock. Ask before you bring yours.
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Bring small bills and bags
Many farm stands take cash or run on an honor box. Bring your own bag.
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Buy what is in season
Ask what is ripe this week. It tastes better, and it is what the farm actually has.
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Leave no trace
Take your trash with you, stay on marked paths and out of crop beds.
A seasonal calendar for farm country
A rough guide to a typical year around Livingston Manor and Roscoe. Dates and hours shift every year, so confirm before travelling, and use local events, fall foliage timing, dining and shops and directions alongside it.
| Season | What to look for | Where to start |
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| Spring, April to May | Trout season opens in early April, farms start seedlings, the Roscoe Farmers Market opens in May and plant starts go on sale. | Local events |
| Summer, June to August | Both farmers markets are running, with greens, tomatoes and cucumbers at their best. | Roscoe and Livingston Manor |
| Early fall, September to October | Apples and pumpkins, the Livingston Manor market through September and Roscoe through October, then fall colour. | Fall foliage timing |
| Winter, November to March | Fewer farm stands. Farm stores and cafes stay open, and Roscoe has its holiday tree lighting and craft fair in December. | Dining and shops |
Planning a farm country trip?
See the three camping sites at Namaste Catskills in Livingston Manor, or ask about your dates.