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Plantasia Homestead at Anglin Falls

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· Mount Vernon, Rockcastle, Kentucky

35 acres hosted by Phil A.

1 RV/tent site

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Our property, Plantasia, is thirty-five acres of hardwood forest, lined with limestone boulders and sandstone cliffs, the occasional old growth tree, and mineral springs pouring out pure delicious water. The rest of the property is an old Appalachian homestead, featuring organic gardens and orchards, two farm cats and one farm dog, bee hives, and a flock of domestic ducks. The stewards are Phil, Sacha, and two year-old Aurora. We are particularly keen to welcoming other families and/or folks who live in relative sobriety. The springs feed into creeks which criss-cross the wildflower meadow, creating spaces to splash and explore with the minnows, crawdads, frogs, snakes, and whoever else you might find. To the interest of fossil hunters and rock hounds, the creeks are packed with geodes, agates, and relics of an age when Plantasia was the ocean floor (~250 million years ago). Down the road, the trailhead of one of Kentucky's greatest waterfalls, Anglin Falls, is within walking distance (though you can also drive there and park). Plantasia is also a short drive from Berea, the folk art capital of Kentucky, which features plenty of local shops and restaurants, as well as some beautiful trails on the outskirts of town (Brushy Fork for a relaxing stroll, or the Pinnacles for a big majestic hike).Nature calls! The Anglin Falls Tent Platform is a 10' x 16' structure nestled in a hardwood forest with a single-pitched roof overtop. The platform is embanked by mature sourwood, oak, cedar, hemlock, beech, pine, poplar, and maple trees. Mornings waking up in the tree canopy are awash with the beautiful songs of rare birds. Pristine water from our mineral spring is piped to the campsite, which features a fire pit, picnic table, and a porcelain farmhouse sink. Though within a forest, the site overlooks a wildflower meadow and organic gardens. You may enjoy a walk through the labyrinth of gardens and meander down to the creeks, or hike the forest trail to visit the spring. If you're lucky, you might receive the accompaniment of our cats or our dog Bella on your walk. PARKING is in our driveway, below the site, less than 100 feet away. You will walk up a carved staircase through the woods to access your spot. The outhouse is a composting toilet connected to the driveway. To access Wi-Fi you will need to be closer to the house than your site. The forest provides a cloak of privacy, but sound carries through the valley, so you may hear us or our neighbors occasionally. We live in an area that has NO CELL RECEPTION, and couldn't be happier about the peace of mind that comes with its absence. Neighbors are friendly as we have cultivated a village-like setting over the years, so feel free to walk the road. You can even walk to the trailhead of Anglin Falls! When you are here, be aware that you are in the second-most biodiverse temperate rain forest on Earth. The health impacts of simply breathing the air are unquantifiable, but that is only because you are sharing a vast ecosystem with many beings. You will encounter hummingbirds, butterflies, newts, salamanders, snakes, spiders, and insects of all sorts in the daytime, and witness countless fireflies after dark. The symphony of night features crickets, frogs, owls, cicadas, and the occasional roll call of coyotes in the hills. Likewise, the plant life includes beautiful flowers, rare medicinals, briar roses, and three strains of poison ivy, so exercise reverence and caution. We ask that you respect and appreciate each and every one of these beings and their interwoven purposes within this vast web of life. Plantasia, the property, was developed initially by a family who moved here in the late 1800s and chiseled out a generational homestead over the following century. The land stayed within the family until 2019, when we stepped in. We are grateful for all the work they did before us, but remain in the process of making it our own. Our area of Kentucky, with fertile soil and drinkable water coursing from the hills, has a compelling and persisting tradition of homesteading and the old ways. There is an excellent book written about it, if you're the reading type: Shelter from the Machine: Homesteaders in the Age of Capitalism, by Jason Strange.

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8 ratings · 7 reviews

Lynn C.recommends

April 17, 2024

Anglin Falls Tent Platform

Look forward to returning

Just a unique opportunity to see this beautiful valley from the vantage point offered by this host. Good communication about directions were valuable. When I return to this area and need to stay overnight will definitely want to stay here.

Tammy H.recommends

April 14, 2024

Anglin Falls Tent Platform

Almost heaven

To date the best Hipcamp experience ever!! I’ve been a camper my whole life. Hipcamp has been my go to for finding great sites. My friend and I were looking for a campsite close to Salamander Springs Farm where we were attending a tour. We truly couldn’t believe how beautiful, quaint and exceptional this Hipcamp site proved to be. The outhouse was the the cutest ever. I’ve attached lots of pictures so you get the full experience. We crossed a wooden bridge over the small creek and up the steps to the site. Phil is an excellent carpenter and he has built a perfect tent platform. The site included an outdoor sink with spring fed water. They even had a string of solar outdoor lites that added the perfect ambience. The view was equally stunning. The hosts provided excellent communication, directions, and were warm and delightful. They have raised the bar for sure!! Highly recommend.

Ariel J.recommends

April 2, 2024

Anglin Falls Tent Platform

the CUTEST site & SWEETEST humans!❤

Easily one of the best sites I’ve had the pleasure of staying at! If not, THE BEST! Phil and his little family are the sweetest/kindest individuals I’ve had the blessing of meeting during my adventures so far. Everything was perfect! I cannot stress enough that the outhouse is SO CUTE! Along with the entire site! All of it was put together with so much care and thoughtfulness for functionality, and the aesthetic is *chefs kiss* Waking up to excited ducks making their way to the spring, a sweetheart of a kitty companion, the dawn chorus starting the morning with their song! It was all truly wonderful! The butterflies had just started to come out with the warm weather and lots of critters starting to move about. The start of blooming wildflowers everywhere and owls singing their hearts out at night. This whole stay was magical! I could go on and on! We definitely will be visiting again very soon. Truly so thankful we had the privilege of enjoying our weekend of relaxing here🏕️❤️

Meghan T.recommends

March 26, 2024

Anglin Falls Tent Platform

Respite

I truly can't express how grateful I was to land here the night I did. I had a bit of a rough day - or maybe month - and the greeting I received upon arriving at Plantasia from Sweet Sacha, Bella the dog, & Pinky the cat warmed me to the core. I was just expecting a dry convenient place to tent camp for a night when I pulled up at sunset, but was met with a warm spirit, a hot cup of tea, some much needed animal snuggles, and a chat by the fire [[ lit easily from the provided bundle of wood made optional during checkout ;) ]]. The sunrise/sunset action here is top notch too :) I'll aim to land here again as I wasn't able to explore the surrounding area, but can tell it's well worth giving time to.

Maddy C.recommends

March 14, 2024

Anglin Falls Tent Platform

Really special place. Insanely beautiful valley, very comfy campground with everything we needed. Hosts were kind and helpful people. Would definitely come back!!

Melissa B.recommends

October 1, 2023

Anglin Falls Tent Platform

Amazing location and hosts!!

We can’t say enough wonderful things about our hosts and Hipcamp location from this past weekend. Phil and his sweet family made us feel so welcome, including Bella the puppy and Pinky and Whitey the kittens (who made sure we had companionship during our stay 🥰). We arrived to find a vase of flowers and a basket of seasonal produce picked straight from Plantasia, which was such a thoughtful gesture. The firewood we ordered was waiting for us under the platform along with some kindling they gathered. We rented their tent, which sat inside a screened-in porch and made setup a breeze. The hand-built outhouse was absolutely adorable (never thought I say that 😂) and located just downhill and across the footbridge from our camp. The sink and potable water from a fresh spring at our site helped ensure a very comfortable stay. We cooked dinner over the supplied fire grate in the evening, and their solar-powered lights added so much charm to the experience. The site is conveniently located just a few-minutes walk from Anglin Falls and only a short drive from the Pinnacles and Berea. We couldn’t recommend the campsite or the hosts enough, and we will definitely be back!

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Mount Vernon, Rockcastle, Kentucky, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee), and Adena Culture First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Phil A.Joined in May 2023

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