28km from Arnprior · 2 sites · Tents, Lodging · Clayton, ONA truly private and unique living experience in pure nature! 50 acres of private property; forest, meadows, rolling hills, well maintained trails, a 2 acre pond, yours to discover! Camp in your own tent or book a stay in our Yurta! Outdoor dry toilet and outhouse near walk-in sites. Also, available at our house near parking is direct access to portable drinking water, outdoor kitchen area, flush toilet, and shower.
Beautiful experience during all four seasons:
- 50 minutes drive from downtown Ottawa
- 20 minutes drive from the historic town of Almonte
- 30 minutes drive from Pakenham or Calabogie (great ski hills)
- area popular for cycling (wonderful country and forest roads)
- 8km to a swimming spot, beautiful lake with a little sand and diving decks
- wildlife watching: deer, fox, turkeys, rabbits, ducks, geese, frogs, turtles, birds
- stargaze without light pollution
- camp fire (when fire band is off)
- bask in the autumn colours
- explore true winter wonderland; cross country ski / snowshoe
Tent Camping Sites: upon arrival, choose from car camping (close to our house) to several very private walk-in (100m-300m) spots on our 50 acres.
Yurta Stay: the 4 seasons Yurta sits in the middle of our property atop a very private elevated area. Listen to subtle sounds permeate the yurt while enjoying the comfort of an insulated wood stove heated space year round! To increase the full effect of this experience, the Yurta is accessible on foot (300m walk from the car parking). A trolley is provided to transport your personal belongings.
Our Yurta provides a 226 square foot 4 season space. It has an operable dome and 3 large windows. It is insulated with 100% wool felt and is outfitted with a wood stove. It has no vinyl nor any toxic materials.
The Yurta space includes:
- 2 custom raised beds with mattresses. These could fit 2-4 people. An extra cot is available if needed.
- a wood stove
- an outdoor fire pit
- firewood for purchase ($8 / bundle)
- table and some chairs
- an outdoor dry toilet on a platform, toilet paper, water for washing hands
- drinking water, flush toilet, and shower accessible at the main house
- parking is by the main house which is a 300m walk to the Yurta
Please bring with you:
- pillows, beddings, or sleeping bags.
- flashlight(s)
- water bottles
- food + cooler + ice (there is no refrigeration)
- pots, pans, dishes, utensils
- a camp stove if you wish to cook on something other than an open fire (no camp stoves inside the Yurta please)
- appropriate clothing and footwear
- bugspray
Other things to note:
- please plan to arrive before dark and bring a flashlight, there is no electricity at or around the Yurta site
- please do not leave food or garbage outside to attract wild animals
- no smoking, drugs, parties, or events
- no hunting, 4 wheeling, snowmobiling. Please respect nature.
- this is your forest retreat and a chance for digital detox; no wifi, no cell phone reception, pure nature cure!
