Kenco farm and kennels

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from $45

Guests receive a private kennel and bed, with exercise twice daily. Proof of rabies vaccination is required at intake. Owners must provide all necessary food and medications for the stay. Boarding is available for protection and working dogs, with services customized to each client’s needs.

from $40

We offer group and private obedience training, AKC Good Citizen certification, and a three-week board and train program for obedience, house training, and manners. Schedule updates are on Facebook, and consultations are available for board and train.

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We keep seven bee colonies, harvesting honey each summer, and are members of the Anderson County Beekeeper’s Association. Our farm includes a half-acre garden, a wildflower garden, a 60-tree apple and peach orchard, a blueberry patch, and a coop with over 30 chickens producing colorful eggs.

Featured services

$55 per night

$75 per test

$2,500 for three weeks

Who we are

Kenco Farm and Kennel, a family-owned farm in Iva, SC, spans 30 acres and is run by Kenneth and Christine Whitehouse, Bonita Elliott, and Ann Angell. Together, they care for the farm’s gardens, orchard, animals, and boarding dogs. Kenneth, a skilled boat builder, has worked across several states and enjoys Harley Davidsons, the color purple, and spaghetti. Christine, a longtime hairstylist now in medical supplies, loves cooking, raising chickens, and caring for her dog, Rune. Bonita, an expert in dog behavior and training, has worked in animal shelters, law enforcement, and firearms instruction. Ann, with a background in coordination roles, including bookkeeping, banking, and office management for BHJ USA, LLC, plays a vital role in keeping the farm running smoothly.

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