Despite a busy weekend out and about in Portland, I returned from various activities to the peaceful atmosphere of Hummingbird Farm with its goats, chickens, garden and down-to-earth simple charm.
The home was convenient to biking or driving a few easy miles to downtown and the SE Portland neighborhoods. The “Plum Room’s” bed was comfortable, the garden view from the French door nice and we had our own bathroom. Looking out the open bathroom window, I often saw the little brown goat on her favorite perch chewing away or the hens clucking about their yard.
Inge and her 2 teenagers were accommodating, pleasant hosts, available to answer questions and share conversation or leave us to our privacy and own activities. The homemade breakfasts were tasty, nourishing and satisfying (and I discovered that I like goat milk, yogurt and feta cheese – the homemade version is very different from store-bought). I much appreciated the connection of garden and animals to this family who picked the fruit, gathered the eggs, milked the goats and then created the meal served to us. With all that must go into daily life on a little farm and other life responsibilities, they went about their chores and activities smoothly and an atmosphere of peaceful activity prevailed. A very pleasant stay!