We had the most incredible stay at Dell Collective in the West Barn. From the moment we arrived, everything felt easy, welcoming, and just right. Amanda was an amazing host—super friendly, helpful, and always around if we needed anything.
The barn itself was perfect. Cozy, clean, and beautifully set up with everything we needed, including a fully stocked kitchen where we cooked meals every day. Both bedrooms were really comfortable, and the bathrooms were great—honestly, we felt right at home.
But the real magic was the time we spent outside. We fell in love with all the animals—my kids (13 and 9) were obsessed and didn’t want to leave. They spent hours feeding bananas to Sandy the camel, giving the peels to Hazel the pig, hanging out with Cinnamon and Sugar the ponies, cuddling kittens and bunnies, and visiting with Boots the sheep. We even got to meet a baby zebra named Maisie! Watching my kids completely unplug, just being kids and not looking at screens, was probably the best part of the trip for me.
We also took a couple of great day trips—Niagara Falls is just about an hour away, and Letchworth State Park was an awesome spot for hiking and exploring nature.
One of the most special moments was one evening when we lit a fire outside and ended up hanging out with the family staying in the other barn. Amanda and her family came by too, and we all just sat under the stars together—it was one of those simple, unforgettable nights.
We’re already planning our return and can’t recommend Dell Collective enough. Whether it’s this barn or any of their properties, we’d tell all our friends to go. It’s truly a special place.
