Because ranches and farms and other private property usually occupy the lowlands and foothills, and public lands are located on the steeper and economically less desirable slopes above, the public spots are often inaccessible except by crossing posted land. (si.com)
Featured locations include internationally known Polyface Farm, the educational Frontier Culture Museum, newly renovated Blackburn Inn, special event location Gaie Lea Farm, and many other private properties in and around Staunton. (bssschool.org)
They are a lovely part of the Christian tradition and I find them to be very welcome in front of churches or other private property. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)