Tucked unassumingly near the southern state line of Massachusetts is a bed and breakfast you’ve likely not heard of.  Off-grid and solar-powered, it’s a feat within itself, but it also boasts the folksy appeal of being part llama and hay farm.

Starlight Llama Bed and Breakfast in Florence proves to be an interesting stay for east coast travelers, offering three guestrooms with private baths – at a nominal rate of $100 per night.  Served up from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. each morning is a “gourmet vegetarian” feast, complete with free-range egg dishes, granola, fresh fruit, and seasonal dishes that originate in the garden outside.  With 65 acres of conservation land that’s been in the family for six generations, there’s plenty of room to mill about.

Pondering going solar yourself?  Chat up co-host John Clapp, who can fill you in on the benefits of the passive and active solar systems, including a solar hot water collector, wood stove, and on-demand heaters.

Reserve a room at www.starlightllama.com.