Welcome to our unique countryside retreat where you can relax and enjoy the serenity of a beautiful bison farm while still being close to the city. The farmhouse and surrounding acreage is ideal for vacations, large groups, corporate retreats, or a couple's weekend getaway. This listing allows guests to enjoy the spacious farmhouse at the center of the farm, and 100 acres with excellent birding, wildlife, and farm animals. The farm is located near both Ft Benning/Columbus, GA & Auburn, AL
The lodge is a 4,000 sqft farmhouse with scenic views that naturally lend to an atmosphere of peace and relaxation. The spacious interior provides a variety of rooms to spread out in while those that appreciate being outside have 100 acres to enjoy. There are beds and dining tables for 13+, but the house is so spacious it can accommodate more (using floor mattresses).
The Lodge is stocked with the essentials: soap, shampoo/conditioner, towels, cookware, dinnerware, drinkware, etc.
An initial supply of coffee, tea, creamer/sugar, dish liquid, laundry detergent, and dryer sheets are provided. Starlink internet provides high speed internet for work and entertainment.
Entertainment Features:
-outdoor swings
-hammock
-charcoal grill
-darts
-foosball table
-pool table
-board games
-corn hole
-frisbees
-outdoor yard games
-wood fire pit
-outdoor swings
-65” HDTV
-outdoor seating areas
-fishing: bass and bream (catch & release only)
-birdwatching – a wide variety of birds to include hawks, bald eagles, bob white quail, etc
-wildlife observation: fox squirrels, deer, rabbits, foxes, deer, and all the native Alabama critters
-farm animal observation: bison, chickens, cows, etc
-walking/running trails
-swimming (at your own risk. No lifeguard present)
Other Features:
-Front porch with outdoor living furniture
-Carport and plenty of parking space, to include truck & trailer parking
-Camping at approved areas allowed (RV hookup and tent sites are additional options on the northern end of the farm)
-The Bama Bison Suite, a separate listing next door, is available for those that need more accommodations (beds for 5)
Guest access
The guest area includes approximately 100 acres of the 200 acre farm.
There are two ponds (catch and release fishing only - bass and bream), 50+ acres of open pasture, 20+ acres of timber, walking/running trails, outdoor activities, and an expansive front and backyard immediately around the lodge. The wide open backyard is ideal for stargazing while the front yard offers ample shade trees.
Within close walking distance from the house guests can interact with the free ranging chickens, and easily view the bison, cows, and pigs in their fenced areas (no guess access in the fenced animal areas). Guests can watch the bison grazing in their pasture from the house and immediate yard, but no entry is allowed into the bison pasture without a farm staff escort.
Other things to note
-Bison steaks, roasts, and ground bison are available for sale at the farm (subject to availability. current inventory may be viewed online).
-Free range chicken eggs are usually available to purchase
-No entrance is allowed into the bison pasture without escort by farm staff to ensure safety. Other farm animals that guests will likely encounter include chickens, pigs, and cows. Guests may also encounter wildlife while on the farm.
PETS:
-Pets must be up to date on their shots, especially parvo and rabies. There is no breed or size restriction on guest dogs, however any dog that is aggressive towards other dogs or people, regardless of how small, is not welcome.
-Dogs must be under the owner's control at all times to prevent disturbing other guests, harm to other farm animals, and to ensure dogs do not approach the bison.
-No pets allowed on any furniture, and only house trained dogs are allowed inside the house. If leaving your pet for an extended period, please use one of our outdoor kennels.
-Please pick up after your pet when within 100 yards of the house.
- A separate, smaller listing is also available if more space is needed
