Situated on the ancestral land of Ho-chunk and Potawatomi, just over an hour from Chicago’s O’Hare and Milwaukee’s General Mitchell airports, an hour south of Madison and 15 minutes outside of Beloit, Wisconsin Loving Arms Farm (formerly known as Brown Deer Farm) was re-established under new ownership in the winter of 2024. Decades of prayer, ceremonies, and unending labor on the part of our predecessor have resulted in the welcoming and peaceful sanctuary. We invite those seeking refuge from hectic lives for a chance to move at the pace of nature and breathe fresh air. Whether you are looking for personal time away or would like to host small group, our humble environments keep you close to nature.

• Two gathering spaces, one with kitchen and full bathroom and one simple meeting room

• Multiple indoor sleeping spaces which can be either shared or private

• Ample spots for your tent within easy walking distance of kitchen, water, shower, and bathroom

The Land is cared for by three women who joined in a vision shared with their predecessor. The land speaks to us, holds us and heals us and in the spirit of reciprocity we care for the land and share her gifts with others.

Amy has over 25 years experience as an educator teaching kindergarten with over 25 years of apprenticeship to Ojibwa elders in pipe ceremony, vision fast and sweat lodge. Amy’s connection to the land and knowledge of how to care for it, paired with unparalleled kindness and compassion are foundational to the experience of our guests.

Martha is a psychotherapist by day with over 15 years of experience in ritual and ceremonial work. Martha is passionate about creating opportunities for individuals to come home to themselves in order to heal relational wounds. Martha’s commitment to grief work helps shape the Grief Hermitage offering.

Shannon is an Afro-indigenous spiritual counselor, senior lecturer at Oakton College and holds a doctorate in mythological studies with an emphasis in depth psychology. She has over 25 years of experience in holding compassionate spaces for the most pivotal moments of life. Whether she is performing a marriage ceremony or midwifing a death, Shannon’s attention to details that others might miss, along with her ability to connect deeply are the arms that wrap around our guests.

Tent Camping: Campers have access to a shared kitchen and bathroom with shower. Sites are all walk-in of not more than a half mile with carts available. A central fire pit is available, but no fires at campsites.

$50 per night.

Indoor Accommodations: All indoor accommodations are rustic but well appointed with the essentials for sleeping, showering and cooking. Heat is available in all spaces. AC is available in some spaces. All spaces are drafty, sometimes damp and close to the earth.

Exclusive use of Downstairs Queen Suite: $100 per night

Shared use of Downstairs Queen Suite: $75 per night

Exclusive use of Upstairs King Suite: $150 per night

Shared use of Upstairs King Suite: $125 per night

*A $50 cleaning fee applies to all indoor reservations. $25 cleaning fee for campers.

*Multi-day discounts are available for requests that are more than 2 nights.

*Check in times on day of arrival between 11am and noon. Check out times on day of departure between 2 and 3 pm.

*A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to hold your space and will not be refunded in the case of cancellation within 72 hours of the arrival date.