Come let us introduce you to our critically rare black Arabian horses, rescue horses or our heritage fainting goats, and learn about permaculture and heritage heirloom preservation. Farming and sustainability are our passion, and we love sharing the farm and animals with our visitors.
Why choose us
Satisfaction guarantee
Satisfaction with your purchase, stay or experience, or your money back.
Convenient location
Benton, Pennsylvania USA Approximately 3 hours by car from Philadelphia, New York, and D.C.
Local attractions
Near Ricketts Glen, World's End, National Little League Baseball Museum, Knoebel's Resort and more.
Outstanding quality
Multiple years of glowing public reviews from our satisfied guests and customers.
Variety
We offer a variety of experiences and products to suit your family and budget.
Preservation and conservation focus
Our focus is sustainable land use, without chemicals, in a manner that supports wildlife and native plants, while preserving rare heritage breeds and heirloom plants.
Our Team
Glamping Loft
We offer a variety of secluded and scenic campsites plus a more civilized Glamping Loft. Our Sweetfern, Piney Pond, Deer Meadow and Olive Grove campsites are widely spaced with plenty of privacy, unique features, and private outhouses. Our Glamping Loft offers an intimate look into the daily lives of our farm animals and comfortable amenities.
Sweet-fern
Deer Meadow
Piney Pond
Olive Grove
Our services
Tours, activities and classes
The farm offers a variety of free and paid activities, ranging from walking and biking trails to tours to classes. Some involve the gardens, some the livestock, some the horses and some combine everything. Read more…
Poultry and eggs
We raise heritage Buckeye and Black Jersey Giant chickens and Muscovy ducks. We have duck and chicken eggs and breeding stock available seasonally. Read more…
Fainting Goats
The farm first began as a fainting goat breeding operation under the herd name Oak Hill. We raise and sell heritage small-to-mini old type fainting goats. Read more…
Gardens and produce
We grow a variety of herbs, vegetables, fruits and flowers, specializing in heirloom varieties. Select items are available for sale during the growing season. Read more…
Volunteers, interns and partners
We offer a variety of volunteer, intern and partner-for-profit positions. Read more…
Farm products and activities
June 20, 2021
RICKETTS GLEN WATERFALLS IN 360!!!
Welcome to Ricketts Glen in 360! Where you can control the camera viewing point! Enjoy Ricketts Glenn & spend your evenings at BH Farm!
June 14, 2021
The Woodland Year
Packed with stunning color photographs, The Woodland Year is an intimate month-by-month journey through Ben Law’s yearly cycle of work, his naturally attuned lifestyle, and his deep understanding of his woods. The Woodland Year provides a fascinating insight into every aspect of sustainable woodland management, including the cycles of nature, seasonal tasks, wild food gathering,…
June 10, 2021
Earth User’s Guide to Permaculture
The principle for permaculture is simple: provide back to the earth what we take from it to create a sustainable environment. The three principle aims are: Care for people; Care for the earth; and Redistributing everything surplus to one’s needs.This completely revised and updated edition of Rosemary Morrow’s highly successful Earth User’s Guide to Permaculture…
June 6, 2021
Compass Points TV, Episode 1: Fall for Ricketts Glen
Compass Points TV, Episode 1, 2010 – Fall for Ricketts Glen Ricketts Glen ranks among the most scenic and inspiring places to hike in the United States, and this episode of Compass Points TV examines a 7-mile day hike to 21 magnificent waterfalls. Enjoy Ricketts Glenn & spend your evenings…
May 27, 2021
Swimming at Ricketts Glen
My son Oliver and I taking in some swimming and beach time at Lake Jean in Ricketts Glen State Park Pennsylvania. Enjoy Ricketts Glenn & spend your evenings at BH Farm!
May 23, 2021
The Vegan Book of Permaculture: Recipes for Healthy Eating and Earthright Living
How we eat is such a fundamental part of what we are; yet, in our present time-poor culture of prepackaged fast foods, food can become an expensive symptom of alienation and disempowerment. It doesn’t have to be this way! The Vegan Book of Permaculture gives us the tools and confidence to take responsibility for our…
