The 1850 Homestead
This beautifully recreated home is a three bedroom, two bathroom home with all of the modern amenities. The home sleeps up to six adults. Cozy up in front of the brick fireplace with a book and cozy blanket. Imagine visiting your grandmother’s farmhouse and being allowed to use the good china at every meal! Our cottagecore vibe, with layers of blankets and quilts on each bed allows for you to truly find a home away from home! The home is decorated with vintage and found items and we love to share our Big Chill oven and refrigerator with guests.
Wake up and go to your own chicken coop to gather farm fresh eggs or make arrangements for your kitchen to be stocked with fresh eggs, Fieldgate Farm sausage, and visit the kitchen garden to clip fresh herbs (in season). Yummy nibbles from local stores and farm markets stock a special picnic basket in the kitchen for your snacking needs from our ever rotating pantry of fresh kettle corn or Amish baked cookies or Indiana’s own Titus donuts. The basket can be used for you to pack your own picnic during your stay to visit our special outdoor entertainment area under our pergola constructed from the original hand hewn beams from the house that could not be used for the home’s reconstruction
What We Offer
Our philosophy of hospitality gives you exclusive access to the quaint preserved home nestled in the lush landscape of Central Indiana where you can meander through our gardens and reconnect to the farmstead way of life. Step back into a simpler time whether you’re staying overnight or attending an event.
Accommodations
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The main floor features three distinct rooms- the living room, the dining room, and the kitchen. It also features a side porch perfect for putting your feet up.
Scenic Views
Luxe Appliances
Cooking Basics
Picnic Basket for a meal on the grounds
Washer and Dryer
TV, WiFi, and Portable Speaker
Books and Board Games
Private Patio with Outdoor Furniture
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The 1850 Homestead sleeps up to 6 guests spread amongst 3 bedrooms- a king bed suite, a queen bed suite, and a twin bedroom. Each room is thoughtfully designed, showcasing its own distinctive character, ensuring every guest experiences a restful and memorable stay.
Bedroom 1: King bed,
Bedroom 2: Queen bed
Bedroom 3: Two twin beds
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Fieldgate Farm is home to a variety of animals and lush landscapes. The 1850 Homestead is situated on the edge of an old tree farm and extensive animal pastures. Guests can enjoy watching sheep and horses grazing in the fields.
Wander through the barn to hand feed our sheep
Fire Pit & Outdoor Furniture
Yard Games
Our Animals
Here at The Homestead, we are home to a wide variety of animals. We raise Mini horses, Gypsy Vanner horses, Valais Blacknose sheep, Highland cattle, chickens, and Australian Labradoodle puppies! From the side porch or the upstairs bedrooms of the 1850 Homestead you can watch the sheep and mini horses graze in the pasture.
Make The Homestead Your Home Away From Home
FAQs
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The home is available with a 2-night minimum stay at $400/night. Check in is at 4 p.m. and check out is at 10 a.m.
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The original owners of the home were Quaker homesteaders, who design and built our farmhouse. They were abolitionists and actively involved in the Underground Railroad. It is reported that the Rhodes Incident occurred in our historically accurate barn erected with the original hand hewn beams from the homestead’s original barn with historical and architectural accuracy which changed Indiana’s law for runaways. We offer an Underground Railroad quilt to explain how they served as a “map” to lead individuals to safety.
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Wander Indiana! We share a list of places to visit, stores to shop, and unique hidden gems located in Northern Hamilton County for your enjoyment. Come experience small town living at its finest!
Games and books abound for your use while staying in the farmhouse! This is a perfect time to unplug from online gaming and social media. We do offer a smart TV for you to enter your own subscription service but we encourage you to unplug while at the farm.
We will leave yard games like corn hole and croquet for your use to truly leave the world behind while you enjoy farm life.
Our lovely westward facing porch with cozy rockers for you to enjoy Indiana sunsets as far as your eye can see. A fire pit with Adirondack chairs adds to your evening enjoyment and we include coffee, tea, and hot cocoa to have a warm drink by the fire. The stars at night truly sparkle without the glare of bright city lights.
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Your furry family members are not able to join you due to the historic nature of the Homestead and that this is a working farm with chickens and sheep outside the door. The Lodge at Fieldgate Farm welcomes your furry family members in specially priced suite in our boutique doggie daycare and boarding facility on premises.
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Our farm animals friends are on a specially formulated diets for their needs. Please keep from feeding the animals anything that isn’t a part of their regular diet.
The Barn Before Restoration
Property Before Building
The Completed Barn
Let’s Talk Details
mindimcmillan405@gmail.com
(317) 514-2251
647 W 266th St.,
Sheridan, IN 46069