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
September 15, 2021
Autumn Falls: Act 3 | Ricketts Glen State Park
The culmination of the hike through the beautiful Ricketts Glen State Park. Enjoy Ricketts Glenn & spend your evenings at BH Farm!
September 9, 2021
The Permaculture Market Garden: A Visual Guide to a Profitable Whole-systems Farm Business
Permaculture tends to be very much in the domain of home gardeners and property owners. But what if we could take it all a step further, and merge the fields of permaculture and market gardening?In The Permaculture Market Garden, author Zach Loeks brings together his passion for sustainable permaculture food production systems and beautiful, vibrant…
August 30, 2021
Permaculture Two: Practical Design for Town and Country in Permanent Agriculture
“Permaculture Two” delves deeper into the concept of “consciously designed agricultural systems.” Author, Bill Mollison, describes new approaches and solutions that have evolved around the world. Ways in which plants can modify climate and many forms of pollution are discussed. Highly productive, low-energy systems, are made clear, in this fascinating book that offers some concrete…
August 24, 2021
Container Gardening: A Beginners Guide Book to Growing a Perfect Organic Container Garden! (Permaculture, Organic Gardening,Container Gardening, Urban Gardening)
Container Gardening : A Beginners Guide Book to Growing A Successful Organic Container Garden Today only, get this Amazon bestseller for just $0.99. Regularly pricedat $4.99. Read on your PC, Mac, smart phone, tablet or Kindle device.You’re about to discover how to…Create your own organic garden at home: either you are thinking about growing plants,…
August 19, 2021
Compact Farms: 15 Proven Plans for Market Farms on 5 Acres or Less; Includes Detailed Farm Layouts for Productivity and Efficiency
Small is beautiful, and these 15 real farm plans show that small-scale farmers can have big-time success. Compact Farms is an illustrated guide for anyone dreaming of starting, expanding, or perfecting a profitable farming enterprise on five acres or less. The farm plans explain how to harness an area’s water supply, orientation, and geography in…
August 18, 2021
Horseback Riding Trail Rides At Ricketts Glen State Park Pennsylvania
Ricketts Glen State Park is one of the most scenic areas in Pennsylvania. This large park is comprised of 13,193 acres in Luzerne, Sullivan, and Columbia counties. The park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Day use areas close at sunset. Contact the park office for...
