Title: Schmidt Farm: an interactive farm experience bordering Forestville State Park Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # \*CLOSED FOR 2026 SEASON\* Schmidt Farm: an interactive farm experience Hikers discover natural beauty on 60 acres of woodland trails at this rural retreat, with nearby Forestville State Park offering even more outdoor exploration ## Photo gallery for \*CLOSED FOR 2026 SEASON\* Schmidt Farm: an interactive farm experience ![Exterior - *CLOSED FOR 2026 SEASON* Schmidt Farm: an interactive farm experience (Preston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33931100/33931007/848ed506.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - *CLOSED FOR 2026 SEASON* Schmidt Farm: an interactive farm experience (Preston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33931100/33931007/d73674ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - *CLOSED FOR 2026 SEASON* Schmidt Farm: an interactive farm experience (Preston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33931100/33931007/90-5507c934.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - *CLOSED FOR 2026 SEASON* Schmidt Farm: an interactive farm experience (Preston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33931100/33931007/b5d75a1c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - *CLOSED FOR 2026 SEASON* Schmidt Farm: an interactive farm experience (Preston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33931100/33931007/7354c87e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Schmidt Farm in Southeast Minnesota's Driftless Region offers authentic farm life or peaceful seclusion. Wildlife abounds, and dark skies are perfect for stargazing. Guests often end their days watching the sunset over Forestville State Park or meditating among the trees. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Kitchen ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=33931007&PinnedHotelID=33931007&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=33931007&PinnedHotelID=33931007&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-15&endDate=2026-02-16&selected=33931007&PinnedHotelID=33931007&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-15&endDate=2026-02-16&selected=33931007&PinnedHotelID=33931007&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=33931007&PinnedHotelID=33931007&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=33931007&PinnedHotelID=33931007&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=33931007&PinnedHotelID=33931007&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=33931007&PinnedHotelID=33931007&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Preston travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Preston.dx148239) [View more Agritourism in Preston](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Preston-Agritourism.d148239-aaAgritourism.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.63800%2C-92.17924&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Eid7MhD8OufQjy0pB2ecomeLAsM=) Preston, MN ### What's nearby - ![Guided tours are offered at Mystery Cave where we came upon this little body of water down in the cave. It was very cool!! The water was so clear and beautiful!! #InStone ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/148239/ae70a88a-d041-4af1-8a80-496ae62dae62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Forestville Mystery Cave State Park 6 min drive \- 2.0 miles - Root River 8 min drive \- 2.7 miles - Ed's Museum 27 min drive \- 13.4 miles - Old Barn Resort Course 29 min drive \- 15.4 miles - Forestville State Park Office 29 min drive \- 11.4 miles ### Getting around - Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) 58 min drive ### Restaurants - Sweet Stop & Sandwich Shop 18 min drive - B&B Olympic Bowl 18 min drive - Trout City Brewing 16 min drive - Branding Iron Supper Club 18 min drive - Old Maid Popcorn Stand 18 min drive ## About this property ### \*CLOSED FOR 2026 SEASON\* Schmidt Farm: an interactive farm experience Farm stay in a rural location \*CLOSED FOR 2026 SEASON\* Schmidt Farm: an interactive farm experience provides amenities, such as a firepit and a garden. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - Games, barbecues and books - Smoke-free property and outdoor furniture Room features All guest rooms at \*CLOSED FOR 2026 SEASON\* Schmidt Farm: an interactive farm experience include comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as dining tables and Internet access. 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We have livestock guardian animals that live with our pastured animals for canine predation protection. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Schmidt Farm an Interactive Farm Experience Schmidt Farm: an Interactive Farm Experience Preston ## Frequently asked questions ### Is *CLOSED FOR 2026 SEASON* Schmidt Farm: an interactive farm experience pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at *CLOSED FOR 2026 SEASON* Schmidt Farm: an interactive farm experience? ### What time is check-in at *CLOSED FOR 2026 SEASON* Schmidt Farm: an interactive farm experience? ### What time is check-out at *CLOSED FOR 2026 SEASON* Schmidt Farm: an interactive farm experience? ### Where is *CLOSED FOR 2026 SEASON* Schmidt Farm: an interactive farm experience located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## \*CLOSED FOR 2026 SEASON\* Schmidt Farm: an interactive farm experience Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 95 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah O. 7 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun weekend book club getaway Wonderful weekend away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Great hosts - very attentive - delivered us fresh dry fire wood during a very rainy weekend. Inside of house is charming and authentic - lovely antiques and cute decor. Nearby antique malls and great brewery! ##### Sarah O. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne M. 7 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun 4th on the farm! We had a great time visiting with our kiddos and friends over the 4th if July. Karen made sure we had what we needed. Thr kids loved snuggling the bunny and hiking with goats. We picked berries and gathered mushrooms. Overall a great time! Do be prepared that there is very spotty cell coverage, so be ready to navigate "old school". ##### Anne M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather B. 9 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Time at the farm Our time at the farm was fun for all. We enjoyed exploring the property as well as the local state parks. Would highly recommend for an escape with the family! ##### Heather B. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann E. 29 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family trip We had a wonderful time! The scenery was stunningly beautiful! The animals were d ##### Ann E. Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elise K. 23 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A magical little farm! We had a wonderful time! Karen was a fantastic host and generous to include us in her farm and let us enjoy her animals. The house was charming and perfectly disconnected from service for a slow weekend. We enjoyed coffee on the porch with the resident kitty and many visits to see the plethora of animals right outside the guest house. She took us on rides to see the trails and river, and even had my daughter help with a search and rescue training with her dog. The stay was very comfortable and well kept house, like staying at a friends cabin! Right next to Forestville State Park made it easy to spend time seeing the historic town and cave tours. Thank you for a great family weekend! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4a1858c5-0384-4965-818c-b2edfc32ae4a-1750702205410.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/156b4e97-55f8-4b27-88ce-2877ce93453f-1750702204148.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Elise K. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cher K. 4 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great farm experience! Truly away from the hustle and bustle. Great to have acres and acres to roam without anybody else but the owners who tended to the animals and shared all kinds of interesting things about the sheep, llamas, goats, horses and the bunny. The kids especially, loved interacting with the animals as much as the animals loved the attention. ##### Cher K. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Loretta B. 14 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The kids loved it! We've stayed at many VRBOs, from mountain cabins to beach houses. But my daughter, who loves animals, said this was her favorite VRBO ever! She loved all the details of the house, and the farm was so beautiful. We're definitely going to make this an annual trip. We only wish we could have stayed longer! Now that we've found this gem, we'll be back for sure! ##### Loretta B. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel H. 30 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Very Special Place Our family loved Schmidt farm! It was perfect for our three kids (ages 3-6). They had a great time taking care of the rabbit, feeding the sheep, collecting eggs from the chickens, and petting the donkey. The property is beautiful. We loved walking out into the field at night to see the stars. We hope to be back again someday. ##### Daniel H. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brad N. 1 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Experience We enjoyed getting to know the owners and to learn about their way of life. My wife really enjoyed Karen. My kids loved the animals of the farm and being able to interact with so many. We enjoyed our stay and look forward to a return visit in the future. ##### Brad N. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David S. 13 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing rural farm and natural woods experience The house and land are amazing. The woods are filled with native plants and flowers with miles of hiking trails. The house is vintage and comfortable for modern living. The yard is open and has several comfortable seating areas including hammocks and a firepit. The animals are gentle and friendly for kids to interact with. The owners are friendly, helpful, and love their job as hosts! This is our second visit and we will be returning as often as we can! ##### David S. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ricci G. 16 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beauiful Farm Experience Thank you Karen and Paul for the amazing farm experience! The peace and tranquility of the farm was exactly what we needed. We loved our morning routine: coffee with M.E., feeding the animals, especially Billy the Goat, and petting Shawn the Sheep. We enjoyed learning about the work that you both do and walking the trails as the sun set over the beautiful mountains. This was our first trip to the farm, and we are already planning our next! ##### Ricci G. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda H. 24 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fourth stay Karen and Paul are the best hosts and truly genuine people who make our stay with them feel like we’re family. Only better! Every visit we have brought new guests who grow to love this farmhouse as much as we do. Pretty soon we will run out of room to invite all our friends who want to return and we will need to have a lottery to see who gets the chance to return with us. We look forward to next year’s stay with them! ##### Linda H. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig R. 23 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Driftless Gem If your looking at this 5 star review, your probably looking for a getaway to the Driftless area. Well you found it! We have vacationed for many years in the Driftless. This hands down has been the best Driftless experience we have ever had. Karen and Paul’s passion for the land, stewardship of nature, animal welfare, and environmental conservation has left us in awe of our experience here. Of all of the VRBO hosts we have had, and they all have been wonderful. Karen and Paul have been the best of them all. Do stay here, but leave us a time or two for us to come back. ##### Craig R. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David S. 16 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing experience! This vintage farmhouse is so great! Every nook and cranny is filled with fascinating vintage items from books to antiques and pictures. The setting is beautiful. There is a bit of everything: rolling hills, sunny grassy spaces, meadows, and even a creek. Our family loved wlkig the trails and interacting with all the friendly animals. There are alpacas, ponies, goats, a donkey, icelandic sheep, cats, and a dog! It was a magical family getaway in a completely peaceful setting. It's truly a complete break from modern life (of course there are modern amenities in the house)! And the owner is friendly, great with kids, and fascinating to talk with. Thank you for a wonderful stay! ##### David S. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel A. 25 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Schmidt Farm is a dream This is our 4th or 5th time visiting Schmidt Farm from halfway across the country, and we could not love it more. It’s the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of our daily, scheduled lives. Our boys love the farm animals, the ability to help care for them, and the hikes around the property and adjacent forest. They built tree forts, played with the goats, created games in the woods, had campfires, looked for fossils, and so much more. The guest house had plenty of room for the 6 of us and was stocked with toys and games, a nice perk for the couple rainy days we had. Karen and Paul are everything you could wish for - welcoming, responsive, always willing to educate us on farm life, and so kind to our kids. We’re already counting the days down until we can return. ##### Rachel A. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda R. 21 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just right farm visit We are a family with two 7 year old boys; we have not had any camping experience and were looking for a home base while we visited Mystery Cave. This place was just right! Paul and Karen are hospitable and generous hosts. They share of their time, talent, knowledge (which is extensive) and even of their harvest. We enjoyed delicious fresh asparagus, garlic scapes and grape jelly during our visit. Karen has a gift for connecting—my boys are both a bit unusual and sometimes difficult to understand, but she made us all feel right at home. She helped them (and all of us) learn how to treat animals and the earth with kindness and respect. By the time our short visit of 3 days ended, the boys were fetching water and hay for the animals (goats, mini horses and a donkey). ##### Amanda R. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Isaac B. 17 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A little piece of heaven in Minnesota We had an amazing time at the Schmidt farm! From the moment we arrived Karen and Paul treated us like family! Karen took my husband and kids on a 2 hour tour of the land, showed my son how to forage for mushrooms, took my daughter under her wing and showed her everything about caring for the animals. Paul taught us all about their farm and gave us advice on surrounding sights and took time out of his busy schedule to show us all around his farm. The house itself is delightful. A beautiful old farmhouse from 1899 that is perfectly appointed to bring you back in time. We were happy to explore and forage on the 60 acres. The kids just wanted to stay at the farm the whole time. However, we did take advantage of the location's convenient proximity to the Forestville State Park, Mystery Cave, Amish country, and the festivals and fairs in Lanesboro and Chatfield. We even made a trip to the Mississippi river and the Laura Ingalls Wilder museum which is only a little over an hour away! We highly recommend this beautiful farm! ##### Isaac B. Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan K. 15 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place, great area, great hosts. We would stay again. The home was as described and very, very clean. It is old-school farmhouse while still being comfortable and accommodating. We appreciated the home's vintage as well as the more modern amenities (AC, renovated bathrooms, etc.). The house is located off the county hwy, down a long winding driveway and tucked up against the woods. There are trails right out the back door. A quick and easy stroll will take you to the wildflower meadow with a great view of the river valley. If you have more time and energy you can keep going into the woods, down into that valley and all the way to the Root River. Our immediate neighbors were a donkey, goats, miniature horses, chickens, and a rabbit. We fed and watered them more than necessary each day. We were also lucky enough to be there when several sheep and two llamas had just been moved into the paddock for a few months. If you're interested in birds, omg. The grocery store in Preston (an easy 15 minute drive) had everything we needed. There are coffee shops, boutiques, and ice cream in other towns nearby. Lastly, meeting and visiting with Karen and Paul made our visit even more engaging. They gave us a tour of their farm, the farm shop and answered all of our questions. Even better - they were just fun to chat with as if we were neighbors over the fence. ##### Jonathan K. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bonnie E. 11 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy A very unique getaway perfect for families with young children. ##### Bonnie E. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine C. 9 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Amazing stay! Beautiful location, clean, fully equipped, comfortable accommodations, wonderful hosts!Everything we hoped for.Highly recommend this for anyone loving animals, beauty and a peaceful retreat!Great experience for children too! ![Granddaughter playing with the goats.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/73c1b7ed-dbc9-4fef-938f-2f35f8a882ee-1749485941134.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Christine C. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nelia H. 3 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome farm stay! We loved staying at Schmidt family farm! It was a perfect unplugged weekend. Thanks for sharing your property with us! ##### Nelia H. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth &. 24 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another great stay! We enjoyed our second visit to Schmidt farm with Karen and Paul - they're awesome hosts and it's a super fun experience. ##### Elizabeth &. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane S. 26 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Farm Stay Rural, farm area with lots of birds, trails, serenity. Owners are excellent property stewards and welcoming hosts. Farm animals are friendly and the hosts are willing to accomodate tours and informational sessions about how the farm operates. Always available for questions or suggestions. The perfect place to relax. ##### Diane S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike J. 7 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanks Karen and Paul! Everything exceeded our expectations. You've done a great job with this property. ##### Mike J. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy J. R. 24 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Surpassed our expectations Amazing property and outstanding hosts. The farmhouse was cong and clean. So quiet and beautiful land. Interaction with the animals was a treat. Paul and Karen are such welcoming hosts! We'll be back! ##### Timothy J. R. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 ---