barn apartment affectionately
referred to as “The Coop” and the
Carriage House, all with the hope
that others might create their own
special memories here.
As the property is still a work-
ing farm, guests have the unique
opportunity to tour the farm
with Farmer Joel and occasionally
Zeus the farm dog—an exuberant
border collie who loves life almost
as much as he loves scratches
from guests. A morning amble
through the produce garden—a
fresh source for many of Tuscu-
lum’s daily farmhouse breakfasts
and treats—and a trip to feed
the alpacas, chickens and sheep,
leaves guests wondering how this
enchanting place is only a short
drive outside of Washington, DC
or Baltimore.
Each season in the Agricultural
Reserve offers up its tranquility
and changing beauty
to visitors—from gentle
springtime rains and
lazy summer days, to the
breathtaking blaze of fall
colors or quiet winter
blankets of snow. For
guests at Tusculum Farm,
one of the only places to
stay in the Ag Reserve,
each season offers new
excitement and unique
experiences. “Mid-spring
is my favorite time at the
farm. I love watching the spring
colors fill in the trees and gar-
dens right before your eye,” Trish
says, pointing out the gardens and
expanse of green corn fields sur-
rounding the Inn. “The snow has
its own beauty as well, but it’s so
refreshing to watch our beautiful
flowers and trees bud and bloom
once again.”
A quick walk behind the farm
and closeby fields reveals miles of
forested trails, perfect for rid-
ing bikes and horses or hiking on
warmer days. A dip in the pool,
fishing at the ponds or visiting the
sculptural pieces artfully placed
in quiet spots on the grounds are
perfect endings to a summer day.
As the leaves begin to turn their
Photo by Ken Wyner
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