Down Yonder Farm is located in northern Orange County, NC.

Now stewarded by its second generation, DYF was purchased by Peter Kramer in 1978, and operated as a small family sheep and fiber farm for many years. We’re currently offering short term rentals in our historic Farmhouse, as well as small private events. Stay tuned for history tours and nature walks in the coming months!

 
 

The Farmhouse

Our family’s 1909 farmhouse is now available to guests for short- and medium-term stays. Come experience the big skies, privacy, sprawling nature, historic house, wood burning stove, and more than enough space to gather.

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History

Peter Kramer on his beloved front porch
in the late ‘70s

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Other recent happenings Down Yonder. It was a joy to finally meet Frank Hyman, my foraging inspiration! He leads an informative and funny class. #Repost @indyweek ・・・ “Foraging is like the best Easter egg hunt you’ve ever been on,&rdquo
What a gift to know @strange_bug, and to play a role in the collective vision that he and the rest of the @sleepycatrec had for #sleepyfest. The best part is that as much work as it is, as many fires as pop up to put out, as many logistics as there a
🎉 WE ARE READY!!! 🎉 Tickets for sale at the “door”. This day couldn’t be more amazing. Come out for @sleepycatrec and @downyonderfarm Sleepy Fest 2023. Kid-friendly. Several food and drink vendors. Yoga. Music. Tarot. Art marke
#Repost @sleepycatrec with @use.repost ・・・ Good work day at @downyonderfarm with this dream squad! Already filled with love and gratitude for everyone in our community. Can't wait to share Sleepy Fest with everyone tomorrow. 🔗☝🏽tickets and info. O
Super fun talk happening now with local author Frank Hyman! If you missed out on today’s event, check out his fabulous and funny book, How to Forage for Mushrooms without Dying. I recommend, of course, that you pick it up at your local bookstor
It’s puffball season! 😍 Tried my hand for the first time at frying them today… delish. Used @foragerchef’s recipe. Don’t miss our mushroom foraging workshop with Frank Hyman, author of “How to Forage for Mushrooms Wi
Our volunteers play a big role in making Sleepy Fest what it is. We’re so grateful to everyone who puts their time and energy into creating such a special event! Volunteer for one shift (~3 hours) in exchange for free entry to Sleepy Fest. Volu
Workshop announcement! 🍄🍄🍄 Frank Hyman, a local author (and veritable celebrity) hosts two sessions of “How to Forage for Mushrooms Without Dying” at @downyonderfarm on Saturday, September 30th. If you’ve been at all interested
⭐️ Our first review on AirBnB! ⭐️ Many folks have spent time in our little Writers Shed over the decades, and we’re so excited to finally be extending the space to a larger community. Last weekend’s guest enjoyed a rainy, gray couple da
Psst… the Writers Shed is officially on AirBnB. Special discount for the first three reservations! The Writers Shed is also great for a day retreat for the creatively inclined. Send us an email to learn more. Deets in the bio.
We’re on! 2-4pm this afternoon. The forecast is still a little iffy, but we’re feeling lucky, so come on out and celebrate the end of this very hot summer with all things watermelon. Come on… how can you resist these sweet faces?
Prune a tree a little and it rewards you with gifts for the first time. Go fig-ure. Heh. Couldn’t help it.
🍉 We’re so excited that the sweet folks at @foxfiremeadownc will be slinging frozen lemonades featuring our DYF watermelons at our farm day this Sunday! Don’t miss the “guess the watermelon’s weight” competition or the
🍉 It’s been a brutal one, heat-wise, and I know we’re all ready for some relief. We’d like to invite you all out to the farm this Sunday to say hey, see some of the things keeping us busy, and enjoy some of our delicious watermelon
Was anyone else charmed enough to catch the wild light following yesterday’s afternoon downpour? I won’t blame you if you don’t believe me that there’s no filter on these photos… but it’s true.
Carolina wrens build their nests in the most chaotic places—a tool shelf, an abandoned bike helmet, a boot. This one’s on a table on our front porch that’s littered with my treasures from the woods (feathers, weird sticks, bones), b
Want to know a surprising common household thing you can use if your dog gets overheated? Mustard!! 🤷‍♀️ I know, seems weird… …But that’s the best thing for a hot dog. 🌭 (Sorry sorry sorry.) #dadjoke
 
 
 
 

The writers shed

Our tiny Writers Shed is now available for daytime or overnight visits! Check us out on AirBnB, or reach out via our contact page to save a few bucks. Artists encouraged.

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