Visiting Reevis
Reconnection, self-reliance, sustainability, and living what you love - these are all facets of the Reevis Mountain School experience. A visit to Reevis provides a unique wilderness experience for students, retreat seekers, and day visitors.
Visitors are welcome between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily. Farm work never ends - please understand that we may not have time to visit with you, but you will be welcome to explore the farm at your leisure. If you would like to meet Bigfoot, it is best to email Patricia prior to your visit to make sure he will be on the farm that day. Patricia can also email driving directions to you.
We serve a light lunch (garden salad, herbal tea, and healthful cookies or bars) upon advance request, asking for a donation in return. Picnic tables are available and you are welcome to bring a lunch. Please respect our desire to keep alcohol, smoking, and illegal drugs off the farm.
Time permitting, guests can receive health consultations with Bigfoot, which may result in herbal and dietary suggestions. Oriental acupressure treatments and Reconnective Healing facilitations may be available, and Bigfoot's line of herbal remedies is available to purchase at the farm.
Dogs must be leashed and controlled, as our chickens, ducks, and turkeys range freely and we will protect them! Because of hazards around the farm, children must be accompanied at all times by a responsible adult.
Reevis is an eight-mile drive from Roosevelt, on country roads that, depending on recent weather, often require a 4X4 or four-wheeler because of soft sand, rocky stretches, and creek crossings. You might enjoy hiking in from our neighbor's ranch, a beautiful six-mile hike through a variety of terrain. We do not provide transportation to or from the farm.
Our fruit harvest season usually begins with apricots in early June and ends with persimmons in December and January. (Please see the Farm Produce page for more information about fruit harvests.) We also usually have fresh, organic garden vegetables and sometimes eggs available for sale. Our prices are comparable to supermarket prices.
Overnight Visits
Visitors are welcome to stay overnight, with advance notice. We ask $75 per person; this includes a hearty supper and breakfast, and lodging in a yurpee. Single cabins are available for an additional $25 per night and double cabins (double or queen bed) for additional $50 per night. The cabins are conventional construction and each is furnished with a bed, wood stove or propane heater, and small furniture. The yurpees have bed frames with foam mattresses, wood stoves, and small furniture (you will need to bring a sleeping bag or bedding). Yurpees of various sizes from one person to six may be available. For more information or to schedule an overnight visit, please email Patricia.
Please note that alcohol, smoking, illegal drugs, fireworks, or firearms are not permitted on the property, and we cannot accommodate pets overnight.
The RMS Seasons and the Best Times to Visit
November - February This time of year can be cold, with occasional snow. Days are often sunny and warm, and there are almost no bugs. Winter rains are usually light, but they are sometimes heavy and may last for a day or two and cause flooding. Generally good weather for outdoor activities. Daytime highs are usually in the 60s but may range from the 30s to 70s. Persimmons are in season in November and December.
March - April Spring is a favorite time to visit, as the days are warm, nights are cool but rarely cold, and there are few bugs. An abundance of new growth provides lots of interesting plants to explore. Daytime highs are in the 70s.
May - August By mid-May the weather can get hot, and the bugs get going. In June and July there will be abundant fruit to feast on - compensation for the bugs and hot temperatures! Daytime highs are often around 100 degrees. Summer rains are infrequent but can be heavy, raising the humidity. The nights cool into the 70s, providing welcome relief.
September - October By mid-September the temperatures start to drop and the bugs diminish. October brings the first fall colors, along with apples and pears. A good time to visit. Daytime highs are typically in the 70s.
