A unique bed & breakfast has opened its doors on Parksville Road. In addition to providing a place to stay, Ocoee Mist offers a farm atmosphere--but not like any farm most folks are used to. This 40-acre site has 16 llamas, 9 goats, two camels, 7 donkeys (five miniatures), a sheep, 9 dogs, 6 cats, a turkey, geese, a peacock and three little pigs. For Carol and Kevin Hawkins, the animals are part of the family -- and they want to share that family. "The ambience of the place is that the animals come up to you," Carol explained as she , Kevin and her visitors stood surrounded by llamas curious about where they were going, with a camel looking over their shoulders, a miniature donkey looking at the action, and a goat pulling on a shirttail. The goats, including several babies, were in another enclosure while the geese wandered around the front yard, waiting for Kevin to finish building their pond. The peacock has the run of the place. The guest house includes four rooms, one handicap accessible, each with a bathroom and private entrance, with microwave, refrigerator, and gas logs.
