readers' choice awards

Scary Mommy 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards Best Farm Stay

Because who doesn’t want to escape to a luxurious farm right about now?

by Team Scary Mommy

The world is a big ole mess, so escaping to a farm where life is, in many ways, simpler, seems like a total blast right about now. Whether you’re looking for a luxurious stay, or one that helps you get back to the land, these farm stays will certainly help you reset and get back to nature.

Scary Mommy’s readers have spoken!

Congratulations to our top Farm Stay vote-getters:

1. Brush Creek Ranch

Saratoga, WY

What Scary Mommy readers love about Brush Creek Ranch:

  • A high-end experience you’ll never forget. Impeccable service and breathtaking views—it’s a total 6/5 ⭐ ranch getaway!
  • Between meeting baby goats and tasting the best cheese ever, I’m still dreaming about our Cheyenne Club dinner.
  • Remote Wyoming scenery and genuinely warm service. Endless opportunities for families to connect with nature and ranch animals!

2. Liberty Hill Farm & Inn

Rochester, VT

What Scary Mommy readers love about Liberty Hill Farm:

  • It’s a peaceful, welcoming respite in a stunning valley. Love the salt-of-the-earth hosts, who make you feel like you’re family!
  • Beth’s home-cooked meals are 100% out of this world! Every spread showcases the best of Vermont. Her recipes make you feel so happy and comforted.
  • Milking cows and meeting the prettiest Holsteins is pure bliss. I decompressed almost immediately—an authentic, working farm with so much heart!

3. The Inn at Serenbe

Chattahoochee Hills, GA

What Scary Mommy readers love about The Inn at Serenbe:

  • It feels like my own magical secret place! I love walking to the bookstore, spa, and farm all in one car-free afternoon. Total relaxation.
  • So cute and laid back yet upscale! It’s a natural wonderland with quiet spaces and amazing food at the Farmhouse. The experience truly transports you.
  • My kids loved the farm animals and relaxing trails! SO many fun “analog activities” for families, like horseback riding.

4. Los Poblanos

Albuquerque, NM

5. Southall Farm & Inn

Franklin, TN

6. Stemple Creek Ranch

Tomales, CA

9. The Lodge at Primland

Meadows of Dan, VA

10. Zion Mountain Ranch

Springdale, UT

Photos Courtesy of The Inn at Serenbe, The Inn at Shelburne Farms, The Lodge at Primland/Bobby Altman, Southall Farm & Inn/The Nomadic People, Stemple Creek Ranch, Wildflower Farms