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the Yurt at Creekbend Farm

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· Dowelltown, De Kalb, Tennessee
101 acres hosted by Nora H.
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My husband and I bought our farm at auction n 1977. The auction company put it in 3 tracts and my husband was able to bid off all three plots. Nerves of steel!!! things were very,very rural back then. Mainly tobacco chewing old men attended the auctiion.They told my husband he payed "way too much". You know "them yankee hippies". Our neighbors are actually great, and we live in a slice of[to us] paradise . We milked registered jersey cows for 20+ years, until the price of milk fell and stayed low. Our kids grew up showing sheep, cows and horses. Our son now runs a 500 acre farm to table operation a bit north of here.   The farm has a pristine creek that runs through it, about 1/2 mile worth. It is gravelly and shallow but has several decent swimming holes!! Recently after a good rain ,I was able to tube over a mile. Also in our county is a very lovely TVA lake called Center Hill Lake. There is also the Caney Fork River. Kayaks canoes, pontoon boats can be rented there at the lake, or bring your own.  The yurt is on the edge of a field but in the woods, so it has a great vista of the hills out across the "bottoms" or fields, When there is a full moon it is spectacular. We are very excited about sharing it with others!! Learn more about this land: Come enjoy a cozy yurt on a working farm in the historic Dry Creek Valley community! The yurt includes a full kitchen, separate bathroom with claw foot tub, washing machine, and a composting toilet. There is a small cedar bedroom with loft attached to the yurt for additional sleeping space. Have your dinner on the big deck or by the campfire ring as you watch the fireflies dance over the field below!  We have a really beautiful creek that runs approximately 3/4 mile through the farm and includes a swimming hole that is available for hip campers to use. It is crystal clear water with many critters intriguing to children  and adults alike. There is a cemetery dating to the early 1800s that is a short hike from the yurt. We have lovely logging roads and potential for exploring through the woods. The topography here is unique and rugged, with bluffs, caves, and creeks. The third largest cave in TN, Indian Grave Point is 1/4 mile from the farm. The farm is located a short drive from Center Hill Lake Where you can rent a boat or canoe, fish, and swim. ***Sheets and towels are not provided, so please plan accordingly! ***There are two beds  and a small cot available, but plenty of camping space and floor space for larger groups. Bring your own tent and bedding.
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    I would recommend this spot any day of the week. Nora is very welcoming and hospitable. The yurt was very clean and the energy was just right for a weekend away from worries and responsibilities.
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    Amiee S.
    December 26, 2021
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    Overall we had a great experience. Unfortunately, the water was from a well and smelled really bad. Also, we couldn't lock up. It is out in the country but going to bed with the doors unlocked was an unsettling feeling. I had bought alot of food to be cooked in the oven while we was there and come to find out the oven didn't work and only one burner worked, so that was interesting to get around. We loved that we was able to disconnect from everyday life and just hang out, hike, play games and bond as a family. We enjoyed being on the deck either drinking coffee or eating dinner. It overall needs some work but it has awesome potential! We would definitely be back if these things were fixed. Mrs. Nora was very kind and lovely and was great with our kids.
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    Jen S.recommends
    August 19, 2020
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    We had a wonderful experience and can’t wait to go back again. The Hosts were very welcoming and helpful! It’s a beautiful farm with beautiful views. We really enjoyed the creek and porch at the yurt. I was nervous about the composting toilet, but it did not smell at all and was a non issue. Definitely family friendly place to unplug and enjoy nature.
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    Isabel N.recommends
    August 17, 2020
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    Nora went with us the extra mile to make our staying the most enjoyable I have ever had for a long time.
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    Lara J.recommends
    August 16, 2020
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    Best getaway ever!
    We had a wonderful time at the Yurt and couldn´t be any happier. We felt so fortunate being able to enjoy breathtaking views from our cozy, comfortable, and private accommodation. We couldn´t ask for more. Nora was the best host and my daughters talk about her like she is one more of the family :) Thank you Nora for the opportunity you´ve given us to experience farm life at a breathtaking location and for the time spent showing us around and welcoming our girls into your life.
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    Lindsay S.recommends
    August 16, 2020
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    The ultimate “glamping” experience!
    The Yurt at Creekbend Farm is awesome. It’s very private and the perfect farm experience getaway. The creek is great for a summer day with kiddos. Don’t let the “Bucket” bathroom scare you- it’s clean and doesn’t smell and it was actually kinda fun to learn about. This is the ultimate “glamping” experience. We made a fire and we all slept like babies! It’s so quiet. We saw deer and the cows there are very friendly. We will definitely go back!
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    Dowelltown, De Kalb, Tennessee, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), and Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee) 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 Nora H.Joined in May 2018
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