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Secret Farm Hideaways

Whether you want to gather eggs and harvest beans or just retreat from the noise of modern life to a quiet farmhouse porch, these seven stays tap into the romance of rural life.

Photo: Robbie Caponetto , Article: Kim Cross, Diane Daniel

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Bucks and Spurs Guest Ranch

Ava, MO

This 700-acre Ozarks cattle farm is located in the home of the Missouri Fox Trotter, “the Cadillac of trail horses.” Owners Sonny and Cecil “C” Huff lead trail rides across open fields, host weenie roasts on the banks of Big Beaver River, and let you see real horse whisperers at work.

From $200 per night, with meals and daytime activities; bucksandspurs.com or 417/683-2381