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Wondernut Farm

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· Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne, California

37.83 acres hosted by Matt And Eve N.

3 lodging sites

Near Yosemite National Park

Within a 60-minute drive from the Big Oak Flat Entrance.

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Matt and Eve is a Star Host

Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

Wondernut Farm is an upstart, entirely off grid, working farm-stead being built from the ground up. We breed milking goats and sheep, heritage pigs, and are in the process of converting to a grade A dairy and creamery! We use organic practices, management intensive rotational grazing, and dryland pasture management. We sell our animals locally so that others can have their own milking and meat animals. Our 110 year old hay barn and the roof of the former lumber mill were all we had to work with in getting off the ground. Being first and foremost a functional farm, we can't help but offer a somewhat warts-and-all look into everything it takes to be working to our goals. Our hearts are, and always will be, educational and local community focused, and we work closely with farmers and friends alike in better understanding our innovative animal husbandry, power, pasture and water systems. Whenever we have time, we'll afford the same time and opportunities to interested hip-campers. Our location is stunning and historic, and the beauty of the wild, natural landscape is powerful, yet offers easy access to both Yosemite Valley and the San Francisco Bay area. The area features excellent road and mountain biking in the immediate vicinity, vast access to hiking and backpacking trails, a huge variety of rock climbing in the area, the best whitewater rafting in California on the Tuolumne River, with some tasty places to eat or drink coffee in the nearby town of Groveland, just 10 minutes away. Accommodations at the farm are certainly rustic, and private but not secluded, with occasionally heavily project-exploded shared kitchen and living space, showers, and airy flush toilets. Do be advised that animals are pooping, hammers are hammering, sometimes we need to look into a health or animal injury related issue. Sometimes there is blood in an animal birth or slaughter, and our working guardian dogs have been known to be noisy some nights. Water and electricity are both very limited (though we reuse all our water), waste must be carefully sorted into a number of different categories, and there is always evidence of ump-teen projects unfolding at once. The most difficult condition during much of the summer are nuisance flies, which are always gone at night. We have almost no mosquitoes or ticks. Depending on the exact situation and time of year, guests may have the opportunities to snuggle with baby animals and run our herd to or from pasture, and maybe even get their hands dirty picking veggies in the garden.

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533 ratings · 381 reviews

Jeremy L.recommends

May 13, 2024

The Guest Cabin

Wondernut farm is truly a beautiful place hosted by even greater hosts. We were welcomed by their dogs and friendly smiles from everyone at the farm throughout our stay. We were given full freedom to play with the animals, cook and relax at the communal space, shower and rest at our own convenience in the cabin overlooking the farm with a view of the stars. Everyone we met on the farm had a great story to share and were interested to hear ours. The cooking space had everything you needed to make toast to a full 5 course dinner. The showers and toilets were great as they overlooked the pasture with full privacy. It’s a beautiful way of living on such a gorgeous farm with phenomenal hosts. Would recommend to anyone!

Cathy H.recommends

May 5, 2024

The Guest Cabin

I knew that our stay was going to be special when we were greeted by a little lamb. The farm is absolutely beautiful. Everyone there was kind and welcoming. The cabin we stayed in was perfect- the bed was amazingly comfortable. Woke up in the middle of the night, the view out the window was the night sky full of stars. The bathroom and shower house also have beautiful views. Would stay there again in a heartbeat.

Samuel C.recommends

May 5, 2024

The Guest Cabin

Absolutely amazing homestead! Very friendly host and an amazing farm. Breath taking beauty all around the property. Waking up in the cabin looking out at the hills it was exactly what we were looking for and more! Highly recommend staying here.

Katie G.recommends

April 14, 2024

The Lookout

Baby animals, a very versatile kitchen and dining area, friendly and attentive staff to answer any questions and share a lovey time.

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April 7, 2024

The Wilderness Bridge

The Wilderness Bridge was perfect for what I needed! Just wanted somewhere to sleep and shower in between park days and this was perfect. Everyone was super nice, and the animals were great! Got walked to the Bridge by one of the dogs at night, so sweet :)

Sue D.recommends

April 3, 2024

The Wilderness Bridge

Matt and Eve and their incredible staff are warm, thoughtful, smart (and so willing to answer any and all questions with grace and humor), caring and lovely humans. As for the non-humans (sheep, goats, dogs), they are precious to observe and even occasionally hold. Accommodations are rustic but comfy (and lots of hot water)! I could go on and on with accolades…. A special experience.

Location

Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Miwok and Me-Wuk (Central Sierra Miwok) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Matt And Eve N.Joined in October 2015

Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 3 hours

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