Pipestem Creek Garden Lodging and Nature Retreat is on a working family farm. Everything about Pipestem Creek Bed and Birding evokes rustic charm.
It is designed for birders, nature lovers, vacationers, hunters, and anyone who wants a peaceful lovely lodging experience. Lodging
Pipestem Creek Bed and Birding, in the heart of North Dakota's birding country, provides a combination of superb birding opportunities with quaint lodging options. Three historic granaries were moved to the farm and restored. Two are used for lodging and one is still
used to dry flowers. No matter which site you choose, you will find a perfect beginning and ending to a day of birding. Mornings greet guests with a dawn chorus sung by the array of onsite birds, and evenings bring picturesque sunsets. All lodging options include a map of birding drives in the local area. Guests also can do their own birding on the 700 acres of privately owned land and nearby refuges. The numerous large flowering gardens at Pipestem Creek Bed and Birding provide habitat for birds and lovely places for an evening or morning stroll. Pets are welcome. The grounds can be rented for WEDDINGS which includes lodging for up to 22 people for 5 nights. Please call for information. Birding
Nestled on the North Dakota prairie, Pipestem Creek Bed and Birding is in the heart of the potholes and prairie region. Thanks to its prime location in the central fly zone, this birding retreat offers rare access to a variety of birds, including many unique to the area. Visitors from around the country travel to the Pipestem Creek area, hoping to catch a glimpse of these five rare species:
Baird's sparrow
Pipestem Creek Bed and Birding is situated on one of the birding drives developed by Birding Drives Dakota. Just beyond the birding retreat's grounds, top birding opportunities beckon. Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge is only five miles away. And a 40-minute-drive will land birders in the Chase Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Designated as one of America's 500 Most Important Bird Areas by the American Bird Conservancy (ABC), Chase Lake boasts the largest white pelican population in North America. In addition, its virgin prairie attracts the Baird's sparrow. Ann Reimers Hoffert, owner and operator of Pipestem Creek Bed and Birding, is happy to share her life-long birding knowledge with her guests. To make the visit more complete, she can also arrange a professional birder to take guests on outings. Ann is the current president of Birding Drives Dakota. For more information, go to www.birdingdrives.com
For more information to plan your visit to Pipestem Creek Bed and Birding, please call (701) 652-2623.
03/29/2026
Pipestem Creek Garden lodging and Nature Retreat is located on our working family farm, 10 miles SE of Carrington, ND. The 40 acre farmstead includes extensive perennial gardens dotted with colorful annuals and accented with vintage farm pieces.
Lodging facilities include 2 homes and 2 cabins in restored granaries. As many as 22 people can be accommodated in our peaceful setting. Celebrations including anniversaries, small weddings, birthdays, and family reunions are welcome.
We cater to hunters, birders, tourists, and anyone who wants the experience of staying in a peaceful country setting.
Coffee, lunch, or dinner can be arranged overlooking the gardens which are always in bloom, regardless of the season.
Our Antique/Funky Farm Junk sale housed in one of our restored granaries is always is open.
Walking trails through various habitats enhance guest experience.
08/17/2025
Our 2 homes and 2 cabins in a garden, prairie, and farm setting can accommodate up to 22 people. Each facility can be rented individually or with another. The gardens and grounds are exquisite this time of year. There are extensive walking trails and paths through all of the gardens. A funky farm vintage junk/collectible sale is ongoing in one of our restored granaries.
Think about having a special experience during JunkFest (September 6th in Carrington) and stay amongst the gardens and experience your own little JunkFest.
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Lodging
Pipestem Creek Garden Lodging and Nature Retreat is in the heart of North Dakota's Pothole country. It provides a combination of superb birding opportunities, beautiful gardens, and walking trails with quaint lodging options. Everything about Pipestem Creek Garden Lodging evokes rustic charm. Three historic granaries were moved to the farm and restored. Two are used for lodging and one houses an ongoing Vintage Farm Treasures and Collectibles Shop.
No matter which site you choose, you will find a perfect beginning and ending to a day of birding. Mornings greet guests with a dawn chorus sung by the array of onsite birds, and evenings bring picturesque sunsets.
All lodging options include a map of birding drives in the local area. Guests also can do their own birding on the 700 acres of privately owned land and nearby refuges. The numerous large flowering gardens at Pipestem Creek Bed and Birding provide habitat for birds and lovely places for an evening or morning stroll. Pets are welcome.
The grounds can be rented for WEDDINGS which includes lodging for up to 22 people for 5 nights. Please call for information.
Visitors from across the country enjoy the peaceful country farm setting with beautiful gardens. There are approximately a mile of walking trails through varying prairie habitat. All the gardens have paths through them providing an up close opportunity to view the carefully designed garden accents re-purposing vintage farm treasures.
Events and Retreats are welcome. We can accomodate up to 22 people in the lodging. There is no limit on numbers of people for events.
Hunting
We are in the heart of the Potholes and Prairie country known to be the largest producer of ducks in the country. Hunters enjoy their own space for cleaning game. All facilities have firepits and grills for outside enjoyment.
Birding
Nestled on the North Dakota prairie, Pipestem Creek Bed and Birding is in the heart of the potholes and prairie region. Thanks to its prime location in the central fly zone, this birding retreat offers rare access to a variety of birds, including many unique to the area.
Visitors from around the country travel to the Pipestem Creek area, hoping to catch a glimpse of these five rare species:
Baird's sparrow
LeConte's sparrow
Nelson's Sharp-tailed sparrow
Sprague's pipit
Chestnut-collared Longspur
Pipestem Creek Garden Lodging is situated on one of the birding drives developed by Birding Drives Dakota. Just beyond the birding retreat's grounds, top birding opportunities beckon.
Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge is only five miles away. And a 40-minute-drive will land birders in the Chase Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Designated as one of America's 500 Most Important Bird Areas by the American Bird Conservancy (ABC), Chase Lake boasts the largest white pelican population in North America. In addition, its virgin prairie attracts the Baird's sparrow.
Ann Reimers Hoffert, owner and operator of Pipestem Creek Bed and Birding, is happy to share her life-long birding knowledge with her guests. To make the visit more complete, she can also arrange a professional birder to take guests on outings.
Ann is the past president of Birding Drives Dakota. For more information, go to www.birdingdrives.com
For more information to plan your visit to Pipestem Creek Garden Lodging and Nature Retreat, please call (701) 652-2623.
