Avis THE ZEN FARMHOUSE

When I reserved my stay for 34 days (I explained this was not a vacation, I was doing an externship for school), I was told the” cottage” was booked for 3 of the 5 weeks, but an art studio was available to rent. I specifically asked to confirm there was a private bathroom, high speed WiFi, and air conditioning. Prior to my arrival I told that she was going to put me in the cottage for 12 days, then move me to the studio. What could I say. The cottage was nice, but the common area was not air conditioned. The weather was cool, so a/c was not necessary the first 4 days. On the fifth day, I left the a/c in my room on, as the temperature was to rise to 90 degrees, & left the door open so the place would be cool upon my return. My hrs were Mon.-Fri., 8:30 am – 6:30 pm (25 min. drive each way), upon return I worked to upload assignments to school until 10:00 pm. When I returned that day, Diane had gone into my room and turned the air conditioner down. I texted her the following morning, asking her to please not lower the air conditioner, that I did not appreciate coming home to a hot place. I also pulled the shades down, so the sun would not heat up the place. She had come in & opened them. Her reply was that it did not make sense to keep it on high if I was not there. I advised her that the a/c unit in my room was blowing my papers all over, so I needed to use the common area (and I was the only guest at that time). She replied that if I was not renting the whole house so I could not leave everything on. The following day, she became extremely belligerent. She used profanity and said I should I move to a room of a friend's place. I suggested that if there was a problem she should text or call me, but she insisted that she could do as she pleased. Then she wanted me to move my things to the studio (where she was staying) on Thurs. evening & physically move in on Friday evening because people were coming who had rented the entire house. The studio was in a barn – getting to it was an accident waiting to happen. It is filled with junk, pieces of wood, windows, dim lighting, complete with live bats. A/C & filter not cleaned for years. Cobwebs, mold, spiders, bugs, dust everywhere!

I was attracted to The Zen Farmhouse for a week of peaceful change of pace. It was perfect.

It was quiet and peaceful. Totally ideal for that getaway. Well equipped and amazing energy

as stated above it was a unique experience ,the only thing i didnt like the presence of the dog most of the time inside the house

We had a very comfortable and relaxing stay at the Zen Farmhouse. Diana was very welcoming, made us a delicious breakfast each morning and gave us lots of helpful information on things to see and do in the area. Her home was nicely decorated and our bed was super comfy. We slept great each night and would highly recommend this bed and breakfast to anyone traveling in the area.

I stayed a month at the Zen Farmhouse and it was a wonderful experience. Beautiful location, extremely comfortable room, and a very kind and generous landlady in Diane. I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the Catskills area, whether to get some work done or else just to relax in the the beautiful surroundings. I can't wait to return.

Diana is a most accommodating, welcoming hostess. From her delicious coffee to the most comfortable bed and calming environment, she has thought of everything. The Zen Farmhouse is a great place to stay for exploring the Catskills. Diana is very knowledgeable about the area and recommended some great hikes, restaurants and other things to do. I would highly recommend her place if you are looking for a peaceful, relaxing, quiet reprieve. Thank you for everything Diana.

Thank you for a very welcoming stay! It was just what you'd expect from the description. Diane was a very gracious hostess, and gave us pointers of where to explore. I would recommend this place for anyone visiting the area, looking for a quiet place to rest up after their adventures.

We enjoyed the atmosphere of the farmhouse and the grounds were beautiful. Diane did a great job letting us know about restaurants and other activities in the area. We especially enjoyed the Bethel Woods Center for Arts!

What a great getaway spot! We stayed the weekend so that we could enjoy a concert at Bethel Woods. Our biggest regret was not adding another night. Diane is a wonderful host with a wealth of knowledge on what to do and where to go in the area. Her home is in a beautiful, quiet location. Her relaxed style truly helped us feel welcome and we enjoyed several delighful conversations over coffee. The house itself is light, comfortable and clean. We definately plan to return so that we can just linger awhile longer and relax. It's that kind of place... Thank you Diane!