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18 guests · 8 bedrooms · 5 baths
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About this house rental
An hour east of Cincinnati & southwest of Columbus
Minutes from Rocky Fork Lake
A world away from everything.
Come visit a place in Amish country, where the grass is greener, your coffee is smoother and the stars shine brighter; a place where you can catch a few fish and your breath. Close to adventure, yet quietly tucked away on a 82-acre picturesque farm, The Open Gate Farm is a quiet retreat from a noisy world - the perfect place to slow down, re-connect & create treasured memories. Read more below under "The Open Gate Invitation".
Located in Amish country, the quaint town of Hillsboro (established in 1807) is centrally located 1-1.5 hours from Dayton, Columbus & Cincinnati and minutes from Rocky Fork Lake and Serpent Mound.
Boxwood House sleeps 10 in a spacious primary bedroom (king), a cheery sunroom (queen sofa bed), two upstairs bedrooms (one queen and one room with two full beds) and a cozy library (queen sofa bed).
The Carriage House sleeps 6 in a large bunk room (one queen and three xl twins), beautiful sleeping porch (king) and a cozy attic room (twin).
Looking for adventure? Rent boats and kayaks or book fishing trips on Rocky Fork Lake. Spend the day visiting art or history museums or sampling gourmet eateries in Cincinnati or Columbus. Visit The Air Force Museum, underground railroad sites or learn more about the Wright Brothers or the poet, Paul Laurence Dunbar in Dayton. There is plenty to do no matter the time of year or the weather!
You’ll have access to 82 beautiful acres, including hiking trails through woods and pastures and across creeks, fishing in a stocked pond (catch and release only please) and sipping your morning coffee overlooking green pastures or beside a misty pond. Visit with our jersey cows, Dolly and Daisy, and take pictures with our two adorable valais blacknose sheep, Siegfried and Tristan, a unique breed from the mountains of Switzerland.
We live on the property and are available if you need anything. Feel free to reach out for your needs and to book hayrides and learning experiences such as making maple syrup from freshly tapped trees, foraging tours, gardening and bread-making classes & participating in old-fashioned farm chores. Visit kinderfarmfamilydotorg to learn more. *Learning experiences are based on the season and host’s availability.
You may be greeted by four friendly dogs.
Also, we are in the country and, while the internet has good speed (usually between 30 and 150 mbps), sometimes phone connections via the internet can be spotty. We find this can be an opportunity to disconnect from technology and better connect with yourself, family and friends.
"The Open Gate Invitation"
In 1979, Dr. Elen Langer created a setting designed to bring people back to the 1950's. Men in their 70’s and 80’s lived in this environment for one week and were instructed to move and live in the way they would have, twenty years younger. Within days, their strength increased, they stood taller, saw farther, heard better, and remembered more. Outside observers noted they even looked younger. Their bodies were beginning to reflect what their minds told them was true. Science has found your brain is flexible. Every thought you allow to nest, every feeling you feed, every habit repeated, literally shapes your brain and builds your life.
Echoing Mary Oliver, how do you plan to live your one precious life? Are you passionate and content about the life you’re currently living?
Your brain is built to change. Book your stay with us and rewrite your story. Visit The Open Gate Farm - a quiet retreat from a noisy world.
- Once here, we invite you to put down your phone and:
- Pick up a book
- Engage - look a loved one in the eye
- Be fully present in the moment
- Wander outdoors and notice the beauty around you
- Write a letter to a loved one
- Create something
- Pretend you’re a child and play
- Book an Open Gate Farm experience and learn something new
- Explore a place around Hillsboro
- Make a list of things you’re grateful for
- Doze on the porch swing
- Bake something yummy for afternoon tea
- Count the stars
- Sip a cup of comfort, close your eyes and breathe
- Put together an achievable plan to live more alive
Get away from the hustle and bustle to rewire your brain and reshape your life to the one you’ve always dreamed of living,
Minutes from Rocky Fork Lake
A world away from everything.
Come visit a place in Amish country, where the grass is greener, your coffee is smoother and the stars shine brighter; a place where you can catch a few fish and your breath. Close to adventure, yet quietly tucked away on a 82-acre picturesque farm, The Open Gate Farm is a quiet retreat from a noisy world - the perfect place to slow down, re-connect & create treasured memories. Read more below under "The Open Gate Invitation".
Located in Amish country, the quaint town of Hillsboro (established in 1807) is centrally located 1-1.5 hours from Dayton, Columbus & Cincinnati and minutes from Rocky Fork Lake and Serpent Mound.
Boxwood House sleeps 10 in a spacious primary bedroom (king), a cheery sunroom (queen sofa bed), two upstairs bedrooms (one queen and one room with two full beds) and a cozy library (queen sofa bed).
The Carriage House sleeps 6 in a large bunk room (one queen and three xl twins), beautiful sleeping porch (king) and a cozy attic room (twin).
Looking for adventure? Rent boats and kayaks or book fishing trips on Rocky Fork Lake. Spend the day visiting art or history museums or sampling gourmet eateries in Cincinnati or Columbus. Visit The Air Force Museum, underground railroad sites or learn more about the Wright Brothers or the poet, Paul Laurence Dunbar in Dayton. There is plenty to do no matter the time of year or the weather!
You’ll have access to 82 beautiful acres, including hiking trails through woods and pastures and across creeks, fishing in a stocked pond (catch and release only please) and sipping your morning coffee overlooking green pastures or beside a misty pond. Visit with our jersey cows, Dolly and Daisy, and take pictures with our two adorable valais blacknose sheep, Siegfried and Tristan, a unique breed from the mountains of Switzerland.
We live on the property and are available if you need anything. Feel free to reach out for your needs and to book hayrides and learning experiences such as making maple syrup from freshly tapped trees, foraging tours, gardening and bread-making classes & participating in old-fashioned farm chores. Visit kinderfarmfamilydotorg to learn more. *Learning experiences are based on the season and host’s availability.
You may be greeted by four friendly dogs.
Also, we are in the country and, while the internet has good speed (usually between 30 and 150 mbps), sometimes phone connections via the internet can be spotty. We find this can be an opportunity to disconnect from technology and better connect with yourself, family and friends.
"The Open Gate Invitation"
In 1979, Dr. Elen Langer created a setting designed to bring people back to the 1950's. Men in their 70’s and 80’s lived in this environment for one week and were instructed to move and live in the way they would have, twenty years younger. Within days, their strength increased, they stood taller, saw farther, heard better, and remembered more. Outside observers noted they even looked younger. Their bodies were beginning to reflect what their minds told them was true. Science has found your brain is flexible. Every thought you allow to nest, every feeling you feed, every habit repeated, literally shapes your brain and builds your life.
Echoing Mary Oliver, how do you plan to live your one precious life? Are you passionate and content about the life you’re currently living?
Your brain is built to change. Book your stay with us and rewrite your story. Visit The Open Gate Farm - a quiet retreat from a noisy world.
- Once here, we invite you to put down your phone and:
- Pick up a book
- Engage - look a loved one in the eye
- Be fully present in the moment
- Wander outdoors and notice the beauty around you
- Write a letter to a loved one
- Create something
- Pretend you’re a child and play
- Book an Open Gate Farm experience and learn something new
- Explore a place around Hillsboro
- Make a list of things you’re grateful for
- Doze on the porch swing
- Bake something yummy for afternoon tea
- Count the stars
- Sip a cup of comfort, close your eyes and breathe
- Put together an achievable plan to live more alive
Get away from the hustle and bustle to rewire your brain and reshape your life to the one you’ve always dreamed of living,
Amenities at Family Farm Retreat: 2 Homes + Private Pond, Minutes to Rocky Fork Lake
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Ohio
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
Beautiful well equipped modern kitchen with all amenities and special touches throughout to make your stay special! Bathrooms very clean and well appointed. Large space for kids to play. Beds very comfortable. Sofa beds were adequate for extra guests.
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2025
This host is by far the best host I’ve ever engaged with. We love this place and this host.
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
We all had a great time during our stay. The property is vast and peaceful without being too far off the beaten path. Plenty of space in the houses to spread out and not be on top of each other. The hosts were awesome! They provided generous amenities and were prompt with communication.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
Me and my fellow coworkers used the Boxwood and Carriage House for a work retreat. The property and attention to details were as listed if not better. The host was the best, making sure we were well taken care of. Our team loved the farm and already asked if we can visit again.
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