Accommodations & Childcare
ApplyListed below are some contacts for conveniently located, economically-priced “Home Stay” room rentals. There are also many other locally-owned Bed & Breakfasts and hotels in Columbia County.
Home Stay Accommodations
| Location | Contact Name | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philmont | Catherine Decker | 518-672-5270 | |
| Philmont | Carol Block | 518-672-4516 | |
| Philmont | Caroline Stern | 518-672-4325 | |
| Ghent | Karine Bois-Towe | 202-290-6235 | |
| Harlemville | Laura Summer | [email protected] | 518-672-7302 |
| Philmont | Jeanne Bergen | 518-821-7346 | |
| Chatham | Trisha Waters | 518-392-3969 | |
| Harlemville | Sarah Proechel | 518-672-7418 | |
| Philmont | Free Columbia House / Robin | 518-755-3264 | |
| Harlemville | Lauren & Dominic Wolff | 518-672-5002 | |
| Harlemville | Monica Talaya | 518-610-1420 | |
| Austerlitz | Fox Hill Campgrounds | 518-392-3714 | |
| Harlemville | Nature Institute / Abigail | [email protected] |
Childcare
Hawthorne Valley offers several on-site summer camp options for children ages 4 to 16. Kinder Camp is for children ages 4 to 7, and Farm Camp has options for ages 8-16.
Kinder Camp
At this day camp, your child (ages 4-7) will delight in the daily, seasonal rhythm of songs, stories, snack, nature crafts, and play. Adventures will lead them through the fields, forests, and streams.
Farm Camp
Hawthorne Valley’s Farm Camp invites kids and teens (ages 8-16) to an unplugged summer full of adventure, discovery, and connection. On our 900-acre working farm, campers dive into hands-on experiences—caring for animals, tending gardens, and harvesting fresh ingredients for farm-to-table meals.
Days are brimming with classic camp fun like arts & crafts, games, archery, swimming, and exploring nature. Campers grow lasting friendships while learning the interconnected wonders of humans, plants, and animals.
Whether joining for day or overnight sessions, every camper leaves with unforgettable memories, new skills, and a deeper appreciation for the world around them.
Our daughter loves summer camp at Hawthorne Valley Farm. She enjoys the delicious food, tending to the animals and the comforting rhythms of life on the farm. It’s her favorite place on earth!
