Story by Eva
Feeding Highland Cows at a Container Home Farmstay
Adventure in Kalama, Southwest Washington, WA, US
After an afternoon on boardwalks at Silver Lake's wetlands, I drove down a beautiful fern-lined gravel road through the trees and was greeted by two sweet dogs and their kind owners, welcoming me to their property and wishing me a great stay. Seeing the container home, I knew it would be.
The two-story home felt so spacious–the upstairs bedroom has tons of natural light and overlooks the Highland cow pasture in the back. Did I mention the suspension bridge? So cool!
The next morning, I enjoyed coffee on the deck before driving 10-minutes to a beach on the Columbia River for a swim and to soak up some rays. Dinner at McMenamins meant seared tuna and a marionberry brew before heading back to the farm where I got to feed the Highland cows! They are BIG and have intimidating horns, but they were sweet! This container home is more than just a place to stay, it’s an entire farm stay experience, and one I’ll never forget!...
The two-story home felt so spacious–the upstairs bedroom has tons of natural light and overlooks the Highland cow pasture in the back. Did I mention the suspension bridge? So cool!
The next morning, I enjoyed coffee on the deck before driving 10-minutes to a beach on the Columbia River for a swim and to soak up some rays. Dinner at McMenamins meant seared tuna and a marionberry brew before heading back to the farm where I got to feed the Highland cows! They are BIG and have intimidating horns, but they were sweet! This container home is more than just a place to stay, it’s an entire farm stay experience, and one I’ll never forget!...
Things We Did
- Walk
- Food & Drink
- River
- Wildlife
This funky restaurant, brewery, and hotel is perched right at the edge of the Columbia River and is well worth a stop. There are plenty of unique seating options as well as a rooftop bar–poke around and enjoy the architecture and history that covers the walls, and if you have the time, seek out the building's two secret rooms....
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