Plan your day
Visit Us
Gravel crunch, barn light, and the café door propped open—Thursday through Monday, the farm waits down Long Dog Lane. Here is how to arrive, where to park, and how to spend a good afternoon. Plan for wurst-case cozy: mud on your boots, coffee in your hand, grin optional but common.
Look for the painted sign at Long Dog Lane—then the mailbox row and the smell of coffee before you even shift into park.
When we’re open
Hours & seasonal notes
Grounds and farm store: Thursday–Monday, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Café opens at 8:00 a.m. on operating days.
Farm store follows grounds hours.
Holiday weeks and heavy snow can shift closing times. Call (845) 555-0142 the same day if the weather looks rough—we will tell you what is open.
Long Dog Lane
Getting here & parking
The address
1428 Long Dog Lane
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
From Route 9, turn onto Long Dog Lane at the painted farm sign. The gravel lot is on the left past the mailbox row. RVs and buses use the lower lot—follow the signs.
Parking: Free. Compact spaces sit near the café; larger spots line the barn. Accessible spaces are marked closest to the walkway to the Snuggle Barn.
Rhythm of the day
Best times to visit
Before 11:00
Early birds
Quieter paths, soft light on the fence line, easy parking near the café.
11:30 – 2:00
Midday buzz
Puppy Hour and lunch draw a friendly crowd—perfect if you like a lively barn.
After 2:00
Slow afternoon
More room on the lawn and in the store—good for browsing Sauce-age in peace.
While you’re here
Around the farm
Stroll, snack, and sniff out your next stop—the map on the home page ties it together, and these corners each have their own pace.
Find the barn, café, store, and lawn before you lace up your shoes.
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Meet the resident dogs you might see along the fence or in the yard.
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Menu, hours, and where to sit when you need a warm mug and a minute.
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Weekly and seasonal programming—music, markets, and dog-forward fun.
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Sauce-age, pantry jars, and gifts that smell better than they should.
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What to expect
Staff greet you at the barn or café entrance. Sanctuary visits are guided. The café and store do not need a reservation unless you are booking a private group—use Link Up for that.
Wear closed shoes and layers. The barn is heated; the lawn is not.
- Gravel and grass underfoot—sturdy soles win.
- Dogs on staff duty may be low and fast; watch your step at gates.
- Questions at check-in keep everyone—including the herd—comfortable.
House rules & FAQs
Before you arrive
Read Before You Visit for reservations, children, personal dogs, and weather. If anything is still unclear, send a note through Link Up—we read every message between morning chores.