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nytimes.com - 8/26/2009

A Farm Vacation - Wish You Were Here

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THE FOOD CONNECTION Chickens roam empty guest quarters at Stony Creek Farms in Walton, N.Y., owned by Kate Marsiglio and her family. Guests sign up to do farm chores. More Photos >

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