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The Light Center

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· Baldwin City, Franklin, Kansas
95 acres hosted by Susan T.
3 lodging sites · 4 tent sites
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Susan is a Star Host
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Creature comforts
Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
Best in Kansas: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
The Light Center is a 95 acre natural sanctuary nestled in a wooded valley amidst the farm land of Kansas. It offers a 30ft Pacific Yurt, a 12ft Pacific Yurt for campers, lots of remote, private space in the woods for respectful off-grid camping and a well rehabilitated 125 year old barn that offers private rooms. We offer all levels of camping from easy beginners to those that want to rough it in the wild. Our space serves as a spiritual retreat center and so we welcome peaceful camping for people with reverence for the land and all beings. We also have goats, chickens, guinea hens, dogs and cats. There is a large creek that winds throughout the land and goes up and down with rainfall, determining how easy the access will be to the back acreage. The Light Center is a beacon lighting the way into a vibrant future. Harmonizing with the earth, inspiring personal, local and global connection. Providing safe space for spiritual growth and healing, and empowering youth. We are a retreat center, an organic sustainable farm, providing natural sacred spaces for hiking and camping, celebrations and ceremonies. Creating new paths into the future with open hearts
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Stephanie W.recommends
March 18, 2024
Sunlight Room in the Barn
Beautiful ❤️ Harmony
I loved it. We chose to stay in the barn and it was a very welcoming, relaxing and cozy space! Susan is such a wonderful host and the Light Center didn't have the super rigid structure that other short-term rental spaces have. This really allowed us to just relax and enjoy our time there as opposed to worrying about all the minor details. We loved it all. We really appreciated the expansive land for walking/hiking and enjoyed all the outdoor spaces even though we didn't have time to use them. Lastly, there are some lovely farm animals we could connect with. I plan to volunteer here in the near future to support what is being offered.
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Lindsey S.recommends
March 12, 2024
Moonlight Room in The Barn
Peaceful and Needed
What an absolutely incredible place! Deeply restorative for the mind, Body, and Soul. The humanity in which this whole center is founded on is truly something that we all need. Much much Love 💞🪷
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Claudia M.recommends
March 8, 2024
The Redtail Yurt
Yurt experience
We really enjoyed the Light Center's energy and care during our stay. The Redtail Yurt was well appointed and Susan is a very responsive and welcoming host!
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Christopher O.recommends
February 25, 2024
Moonlight Room in The Barn
Relaxing week getaway
Sarah's directions to the place were superb, ensuring a smooth journey despite the limited cellular service in the area. I highly recommend using GPS-enabled maps when navigating to Sarah's place to avoid any potential hiccups. Upon arrival, the old barn greeted us with its charming ambiance. The wood-burning stove added a cozy warmth to the rustic country setting, providing the perfect retreat for my daughter and me. Even just a day spent there was enough to reset and rejuvenate, thanks to the tranquil atmosphere. Despite its peaceful surroundings, Sarah's place isn't too far from Kansas City, making it an easily accessible getaway. Overall, our visit was truly memorable!
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Jeff L.recommends
February 23, 2024
Site 1 - A Walk-in Campsite
We pitched a tent for one night on a road trip; would have loved spending more time exploring what seems to be a very charming property. Met some lovely people, but also felt like we had our privacy. Communication was great and directions clear. Very quiet night as far as the kinds of sounds we want to escape - traffic, rude neighbors, etc. Plenty of rural ambience, though - coyotes, owls, farm animals - which we don't mind! but just a head-up.
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Robert E.doesn't recommend
January 5, 2024
Site 4 - Ruffing-it Campsite
i think the people were very accomadting and polite. however i left due to not feeling safe
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Baldwin City, Franklin, Kansas, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Washtáge Moⁿzháⁿ (Kaw / Kansa), 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage), Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Kaskaskia, and Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Susan T.Joined in August 2015
Response rate: 100%Response time: Within an hour
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