"It's a widely held belief that the presence of plants and animals can have healing effects on the human psyche. Ask the Japanese, who engage the senses by means of forest bathing, or the Dutch, who hug cows as a form of therapy. Such is the draw of a bucolic farm stay, where you can wake up to sights of flower fields and horse herds without the responsibility of actually having to look after them."
"From Montana's Mission Mountains to New York's Hudson Valley, Airbnb abounds with rustic retreats across the country. Just think: You could stay on a Blue Ridge Mountain farm in Virginia, where you might unwind with a few resident sheep, or spend sunset-lit evenings strolling along olive groves in Joshua Tree."
Plants and animals can have healing effects on the human psyche through sensory engagement such as forest bathing in Japan and cow-hugging therapy in the Netherlands. Bucolic farm stays provide immersive nature experiences without caregiving responsibilities, offering views of flower fields, horse herds, and resident sheep. Rural getaways across the United States span regions from Montana's Mission Mountains and New York's Hudson Valley to Blue Ridge farms in Virginia and olive groves in Joshua Tree. Listings prioritize quality through Superhost status, high ratings, amenities, location, decor, editor stays, and previous guest reviews. Late summer presents an ideal time to book these retreats.
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