Farm & Wilderness, Summer camp grounds in Plymouth, Vermont.
Farm & Wilderness is a summer camp spread across 4,800 acres of forest with lakes, open-air cabins, organic gardens, and wilderness areas for outdoor activities. The facility operates multiple programs for children aged 4 to 17 across several camp locations.
Kenneth and Susan Webb founded the first camp in 1939, initially named Mehrlicht before being renamed Timberlake. The property gradually expanded to include additional camp locations over the decades.
The camps blend Quaker principles with environmental learning and community values that visitors experience through daily activities and shared responsibilities. This philosophy shapes how people interact and work together throughout their stay.
It is best to visit during summer months when programs are running, and prepare for variable forest weather and walking across the large property. Bring appropriate gear for outdoor activities and be ready for rustic accommodations without modern conveniences.
Campers sleep in three-sided open cabins without electricity or plumbing, using composting toilets called Kybos for waste. This simple, nature-based living arrangement is central to the educational experience and shapes daily camp life.
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