Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. This 60 acre property has been in the family for five generations and at one time it was owned by one of the Shelton families that the town was named for. The location at the end of the valley with the last of the huge old growth fir trees, 1/2 mile from the road, provides a view that will make your morning cup of coffee a joy. Horse people may want to bring them along to ride in the thousands of managed forest lands abutting the property. The trees in the backyard span from 400-500 years old to one that is approximately 800 years old. Between the trees sits a concrete pond with a fountain running all the time which adds to the restful, peaceful, even cathartic feeling that comes when sitting out under the trees. There is a large yard but it is soft and due to other issues (i.e. moles, tree roots) it has an uneven surface that guests need to be aware of as they move about, however it does make for a challenging game of croquet! Something NEW! We have installed a 10’ X 22’ above ground pool. Bring your swimsuit and plan to splash your way to some fun! NOTE: Fall and winter are here so the pool is down, however once it is back up it will be fully heated. There’s so much more that is interesting on this family farm from the 1887 barn, to the milk house, to the ruins of the original farm house that burned down in 1955. It’s just as interesting on the inside as it is furnished in mostly antique/vintage furniture (with a smattering of new things), other antiques displayed throughout and shuffleboard built into the floor! If you can’t fully let go of the rest of the world we have up to 1 gig of fiber (depending upon your equipment) available inside and outside the house. A focus has been made to bring our guests the exquisite experience of top of the line linens, towels and pillows to create the feeling of being treated as near royalty. After all isn’t that part of what vacation should be about? There are two full sized beds (one custom so it’s a bit wider), two twin beds that upon request can be converted into a single king and also upon request the queen sized Murphy bed will be set up. The property is in a convenient location being only five minutes from town (go grab a pizza and be back home in 30 minutes!) but when you’re here it feel like your miles away from people and the bustle. Outside of this property in this area there is such a long list of activities to do, experience or see that they are too numerous to list. We’ve listed some activities in the Guidebook that give a lot of information about this area and some surrounding activities. This information and more will also be provided in the house manual. One adventure that must be mentioned right here though is the loop that goes all the way around the Olympic Peninsula on US 101 that is a must to do for people traveling this part of the country which offers a multitude of activities along the way. The best part is that access to that highway is only five minutes from this property making this a great place to jump off from and into that adventure and oh so many others! It has been suggested that this property would be a nice place for an executive retreat, a small family group coming together to reunite, a group with a job in the area that lasts only a few days plus many more. How about extra family in town for a special occasion or over the holidays? We would love to put them up so their time here would be good with the family and good when they are on their own. Where can up to eight people stay for such an inexpensive price? Whatever your situation we are looking forward to hosting your group, book your stay now!