Welcome Book – OQ Farm | Maui & Vermont Boutique hospitality

Welcome to OQ Farm!

We are a 500-acre legacy farm located near the quaint and historic town of Woodstock, voted one of the most beautiful towns in America. Visit our farm animals, explore the area, and enjoy the beauty of all four seasons.

Driving Directions

Our address is 298 Holiday Farm Road, Bridgewater, VT 05034.
Click this link to open up directions in Google Maps.

DRIVING DISTANCES
From Boston, 158 mi to the NW via I-93 N and I-89 N
From Montreal, 188 mi to the S via I-89 S
From New York City, 252 mi to the N via Taconic State Parkway
From Hanover, 28 mi to the E via US-4 West

Please note that while we do have regular plowing and sanding through the town of Bridgewater, AWD or 4WD is recommended (or snow tires). The driveway is uphill and can get slippery, especially in the early morning.

Don't Forget to Bring...

Here's a basic list of things you could consider bringing. We know you’ll have your own needs and preferences, but we thought it might be helpful to consider what else to bring - as we know what amenities we already provide!
• Personal toiletries - we have shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and lotion
• Personal electronics chargers
• Bug Spray and Sunscreen
• Good Walking Shoes // Snow boots

Warm Layers! Make sure you have a good jacket, hats, gloves and warm layers so you can enjoy the outdoors!

Planning Your Arrival

Checking In

Self check-in time is anytime after 3 PM. Please message or communicate with us if you are going to arrive earlier and we may be able to accommodate you. There is free parking when you arrive. We’ll provide you with information on how to get into your building before your arrival. Some buildings on the property use Smart Level Locks, while others use keys.

Getting Yourself Orientated

We have a total of seven buildings at OQ Farm. Please make sure you have the right one for your stay. Take a look at the photos and the map to get a sense of where you should go. If you still have questions, look for the building name by the entrance - or just give us a call!

Property Map

Our Accommodations

Colonial House / Manse

Directions

Upon arrival at the farm, drive all the way up to the main colonial house and barn. Parking is immediately across from the barn with direct access to the side door of the Manse (see white truck in pictures). There is space for up to five cars. Please do not block the main driveway or access to the barn.

Features
• The wood-burning fireplace is available for your use. Extra wood can be found in the basement or provided by the Caretaker.
• Please note that the flu is propped open with a brick and should not be moved!
• The thermostat in the kitchen controls the heated tile floor.
• Laundry is available for you to use as needed in the front entryway.

Refectory

Directions
Upon arrival at the farm, you will drive up the hill until you see a small red cabin. Take your second right turn up the hill (before the main Colonial House) to the Refectory building. Parking for up to two cars is available immediately in front of the building. For extra parking, take the first right off the main driveway to access a larger lot behind the building.

Features
• The wood-burning fire is available for your use. Extra wood can be found behind the building off the great room.
• The timer by the French doors to the deck can be used to turn on the outside heaters for you to enjoy the deck.
• Outside string lights can be turned on using the switch in the front mudroom.
• The thermostat in the front mudroom controls the heated floor.
• Laundry is available for you to use as needed.

Cloister

Directions
Upon arrival at the farm, drive all the way up to the main colonial house and barn. You will continue past the barn through the break in the stone wall and take an immediate right toward the parking area. There is room for two cars. You will be able to walk from the parking directly to the Cloister Building.

Features
• The outdoor fire pit can be used at any time! If you need extra wood or fire starters, just let us know and the Caretaker can provide that.
• The indoor gas stove is a nice way to warm up the indoors. Please be careful of kids touching the front, as it does get hot! To turn on, use the switch by the TV labeled “Gas Stove. Hold down the button to start for 5 seconds and wait for the flame to ignite; this may take a few seconds.
• Please note: the bathroom fans also have a heater, so you can stay warm during the colder mornings!
• Laundry is available for you to use as needed.
• AC is available for use.

Friary

Directions
Upon arrival at the farm, you will drive up the hill until you see a small red cabin. Take your second right turn up the hill (before the main Colonial House) and there will be a roundabout to your left with parking for up to four cars with the front along the hay bank. Please note, this parking is shared between two buildings, so we ask that you do not park more than two cars. For extra parking, take the first right off the main driveway to access a larger lot behind the red Refectory building.

Features
• The outdoor fire pit can be used at any time! If you need extra wood or fire starters, just let us know and the Caretaker can provide that.
• The indoor gas stove is a nice way to warm up the indoors. Please be careful of kids touching the front, as it does get hot! To turn on, use the switch by the TV labeled “Gas Stove.” Hold down the button to start for 5 seconds and wait for the flame to ignite; this may take a few seconds.
• Please note: the bathroom fans also have a heater, so you can stay warm during the colder mornings!
• Laundry is available for you to use as needed.
• AC is available for use.

Priory

Directions
Upon arrival at the farm, you will drive up the hill until you see a small red cabin. Take your second right turn up the hill (before the main Colonial House) and there will be a roundabout to your left with parking for up to four cars. Please note, this parking is shared between two buildings, so we ask that you do not park more than two cars. For extra parking, take the first right off the main driveway to access a larger lot behind the red Refectory building.

Features
• The outdoor fire pit can be used at any time! If you need extra wood or fire starters, just let us know and the Caretaker can provide that.
• The indoor gas stove is a nice way to warm up the indoors. Please be careful of kids touching the front, as it does get hot! To turn on, use the switch by the TV labeled “Gas Stove.” Hold down the button to start for 5 seconds and wait for the flame to ignite; this may take a few seconds.
• Please note, the bathroom fans also have a heater, so you can stay warm during the colder mornings!
• Laundry is available for you to use as needed.
• AC is available for use.

Chapter House

Directions
Upon arrival at the farm, you will drive up the hill until you see a small red cabin on your left. This is your destination! Parking is available immediately in front of the cabin and either door can be used to access the space. For extra parking, take the first right off the main driveway to access a larger lot behind the Refectory building.

Hermitage

Only open in warm months; not winterized

Tranquil cabin that includes a mini fridge, toaster oven, Keurig, and mini George Forman. Full shower.

Chapel

Our Chapel is open for our guests to use anytime. Feel free to light a fire in the wood burning stove, practice yoga, or just take in a quiet moment alone while enjoying the views from the bluestone patio.
The Chapel has dedicated WiFi.

Property Notes

Trash and Recycling

There is a dumpster behind the barn where guests can empty extra trash as needed. In the same area is a garage door to the lower barn where recycling bags can be left.

Fireplaces

The Manse and Refectory have wood burning fireplaces for your use. Firewood and kindling is provided so that you can enjoy a cozy night by the warmth.

In our newer buildings, gas stoves can be turned on using a switch by the side door (hold down and give it a minute to start). These do provide extra heat, so don’t touch the front glass!

Water

Our water is some of the best in New England! We welcome you to enjoy it right from the tap!

Outdoor Fire Pits

Our new buildings have outdoor fire pits for individual use, but just behind the Refectory building is a large outdoor fire pit area and wood if you would like to enjoy some time outside. We ask that proper fire safety precautions are taken at all times when using this area.

Chapel

The Chapel is open for our guests to use anytime. Feel free to light a fire in the wood burning stove, practice yoga, or just take in a quiet moment alone.

Television

While we have Wi-Fi throughout the property, we do not have cable. Our TVs are ready to hook-up to any of your accounts (Netflix, Prime, Hulu, Disney+) for you to enjoy!

Animals

All of our animals were rescued and provided a home at OQ Farm, where we are proud to give them a safe and comfortable home. Our caretakers are happy to introduce you to the animals, but we ask that you do not go into any of the animal areas without a caretaker present. This is for the safety of both our guests and the animals, and we thank you for taking it seriously.

WiFi

There is free Wi-Fi on the property.

Passcodes can be found in each cabin, as well as below:

Manse: Colonial Network
PW: colonial1

Refectory: Retreat Network
PW: retreat298

Cloister: Cloister Network
PW: OQfarm298

Friary: Friary Network
PW: OQfarm298

Priory: Priory Network
PW: OQfarm298

Chapter House: Zyxel01553 Network
PW: WJ38GJY3R8

Chapel: OQ Chapel Wifi
PW: oqsanctuary20

Hermitage: Use either Cloister or Chapel Wifi

Rules & Regulations

House Rules

• No smoking
• No unauthorized parties or events
• Self check-in
• Please respect our other guests and reduce noise
• No pets
• Please close all windows / doors and turn off lights before departure
• Trash can be disposed of in the dumpster behind barn
• Please respect our animals - do not enter any animal enclosures without a caretaker

Damages

If you damage the home in any way, you may be charged up to $500 for damages. Lost keys will incur a $75 replacement fee.

Check-Out Process

Check-out time is at 11 AM. We do our best to accommodate late check-outs, so please contact us if you need that. We can only accommodate depending on availability.

Before checking out, please do the following:

• Load the dishwasher with any dirty dishes and turn on

• Strip beds and leave sheets in a pile on the bed/floor

• Remove trash and bring to the dumpster behind the red barn

• Recycling can go by the white barn by the lower level door

We hope you had a wonderful stay and wish you safe travels back home! If there have been any issues, please tell us as soon as possible, as we want to ensure we can resolve them for you and future guests.

Telephone Numbers You May Need

Property Contacts

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Tommy +1 802 345 4633

Aileen +1 954 260 7029

Emergency Services

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In the event of an emergency, please call 911.

Closest Hospital:
Rutland Regional Medical Center
160 Allen Street 05701
Rutland, VT
+1 802 775 7111

Closest Police Station:

Woodstock Police Dept.
454 Woodstock Road
Woodstock, VT 05091
+1 802 457 1420

Things to Do in the Area

OQ Farm Trails

Take advantage of the outdoors and our trails! You can find our walking trails on Alltrails by searching for OQ Farm, or following this link.

Local Attractions

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Woodstock Village
Woodstock, Vermont is known for its charm, covered bridges, boutique shopping, and the abiding influence of Laurance Rockefeller, who spent six decades of time, effort and great Rockefeller wealth to make Woodstock “one of the six most beautiful towns in America.” The Rockefeller Trust-owned Woodstock Inn at the heart of town is home to a world-class spa and restaurants.

Breweries
With Long Trail Brewery right across the street, you don’t have to travel far for great beer and atmosphere. Harpoon Brewery is also nearby in Windsor, Vermont. If you’re looking for more stops during your visit, Lawson’s Finest Liquids, Lost Nation Brewery, Vermont Beer Makers, Upper Pass Beer, and Bent Hill are a few of the Vermont breweries we love.

Killington/Pico, Okemo & Suicide 6
Killington Resort, known as the “Beast of the East,” is the biggest ski resort east of the Mississippi River. Pico, the sister-mountain to Killington, also offers impressive terrain. Despite its smaller size, Pico has 58 trails for skiers and riders to explore. In the spring, summer and fall, Killington offers visitors hiking, mountain biking, golf and a range of outdoor festivals.

Okemo Mountain is only twenty minutes away in Ludlow, VT.

Suicide Six, the smallest of the three, is one of the oldest ski resorts in the country. Suicide Six also offers trails for hiking and mountain biking throughout the year.

More Local Attractions

Within the vicinity of OQ Farm is Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Park (the only National Park in Vermont), Simon Pearce Glass, Andrew Pearce Wood, Farmhouse Pottery, King Arthur Flour, galleries and boutiques, and the Appalachian Trail, offering a multitude of activities in every season.