Stargazing
The Meadow Dome
A clear-topped geodesic dome in the wildflower meadow — fall asleep counting satellites, wake to sun on the canvas.
$310/ night
Riverside glamping · Ashmoor Valley
Sleep under canvas, wake to woodsmoke and river light.
Six hand-built tents, cabins and domes tucked along the Larch River — each with a private fire pit, a proper bed, and nothing but forest between you and the stars.
Welcome to the valley
Outdoor living, without the roughing it.
We spent three years clearing just enough forest to fit six shelters and not one more. Every stay sits far enough from the next that you'll hear the river before you hear a neighbour. Beds are made with wool and linen, showers run hot from a wood-fired boiler, and dinner is cooked over open flame at the hearth kitchen a short walk from your door.
No screens, no schedules — just the fire and the quiet.
Canvas & cabin
Six ways to spend the night in the trees.
Every stay is off-grid but never uncomfortable — real mattresses, hot water, and a fire pit of your own.
Most booked
The Canvas Suite
Our flagship safari tent: a king bed on a raised timber deck, a wood-burning stove, and a canvas roof you can open to the stars. Sleeps two, with a river-facing porch built for slow mornings.
Sleeps 2Wood stoveRiver view
$285/ night
Family favourite
The Ridgeline Cabin
A hand-built timber cabin on the high bank, with a proper bathroom, a loft for the kids, and a covered deck that stays dry when the weather turns. The one to book when you're bringing the whole crew.
Sleeps 4EnsuitePet friendly
$340/ night
Couples
The Fern Hollow
A snug A-frame down in the ferns with an outdoor copper tub — the quietest, most private corner of the whole valley.
$265/ night
What's included
Comforts you don't expect off the grid.
Private fire pit
Every stay has its own fire ring with dry wood, kindling and a cast-iron grill stacked and ready at check-in.
Hot wood-fired showers
A wood-fired boiler keeps the water genuinely hot, even at dawn in October. Towels and soap are provided.
The hearth kitchen
Wood-fired breakfasts and long-table dinners three nights a week, plus a stocked pantry for cooking your own.
Dogs welcome
Two of our stays are dog-friendly, with a wash-down station and river swimming spots a two-minute walk away.
Fresh coffee & provisions
Local roasted beans, a stovetop pot, and a farm box of eggs, bread and butter waiting on arrival.
Trails from the door
Twelve kilometres of marked forest and ridge trails start at the gate — maps and walking poles at reception.
After dark
The valley comes alive when the sun goes down.
Once the fire's lit and the sky clears, this is the best part of a Larch & Ember stay. Everything below is included — no booking, no surcharge, just show up.
- Campfire hour
- Every evening at 8, we light the central fire, pour cider and toast marshmallows on the long benches.
- Stargazing walks
- Clear nights only — a guided wander up to the ridge with a telescope and a flask of hot chocolate.
- Wood-fired supper
- Fri to Sun, a shared feast at the hearth: flame-cooked meats, garden vegetables and warm bread.
Seasonal rates
Per night, all four seasons.
Rates are per stay per night and include the fire pit, provisions box and all evening experiences. Two-night minimum on weekends.
| Stay | Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canvas Suite | $265 | $305 | $285 | $240 |
| Ridgeline Cabin | $320 | $375 | $340 | $300 |
| Meadow Dome | $290 | $335 | $310 | $260 |
| Fern Hollow | $245 | $285 | $265 | $225 |
Spring: Mar–May · Summer: Jun–Aug · Autumn: Sep–Nov · Winter: Dec–Feb. Prices in USD, taxes included.
The fine print, gently
Campfire house rules.
A short list that keeps the valley quiet, safe and beautiful for the next guests after you.
- 01
Fires out by midnight
Enjoy the fire, then drown it fully before bed. Buckets are at every pit — never leave embers unattended.
- 02
Quiet hours from 10pm
Sound carries over water. After ten, keep it to a low murmur so everyone can hear the river and the owls.
- 03
Pack it in, pack it out
Bins and recycling are by the hearth kitchen. Leave your pitch as you found it — the wildlife thanks you.
- 04
Dogs on leads near camp
There are deer, ground-nesting birds and other guests' pets about. Off-lead is fine on the marked river trail.
- 05
Check out by 11am
Late checkout to 2pm is available on request when the calendar allows — just ask at the hearth kitchen.
Guest notes
We arrived frazzled and left slower, softer people. The fire pit at our tent became the whole holiday.
Priya N.Canvas Suite, June
The kids didn't ask for a screen once. Wood-fired supper on the Friday was the best meal of our year.
Tom & Rachel B.Ridgeline Cabin, August
Falling asleep under the dome with the whole sky above us — I've never seen so many stars in my life.
Elena M.Meadow Dome, October
Reserve your stay
Tell us when, and we'll hold the fire.
Send your dates and we'll confirm availability within the hour, along with a photo of the exact stay we're holding for you.
- Ashmoor Valley Road, Fernbrook, VT 05001
- (802) 555-0163
- Check-in from 3pm · Reception open 8am–8pm