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7 nights at 103 Acre Marlborough Forest

Our host Meg was absolutely wonderful! She was incredibly kind, always ready to assist, and responded to every message very quickly. The farm has stunning fields which is perfect for our dog to run. Despite the snowy weather, the provided water, electricity and portable toilet made a comfortable camping experience. We’d love to return for another visit whenever the opportunity arises!

Felix

February 2025

2 nights at Ferme Lanthorn

The Green Room was the Perfect solo writer's retreat. The room is absolutely beautiful, with dark green walls, gorgeous antique furniture, and charming artwork. Thanks to the electric heating and kettle, I never had to worry about making or maintaining a fire, which left a lot more time and energy to read and write. The lighting was perfect as well, with bright wall sconces to illuminate the room at night, and a bedside lamp for more focused light/reading in bed. Mary and family are very kind and hospitable, and also amazing at respecting boundries!! They took great care of me and the space, even letting me know before they let dogs out in case it would bug me. It felt confident that I would be left in peace as long as I wanted, but also that someone would be around if I needed anything. Even the animals were great. The sheep and goats are very friendly, and good listeners if you find yourself wandering the property at night. The deer are somewhat shyer, but still delightful. The only thing it was missing was running water, but this didn't bother me because I'm used to camping. Frankly, it was much fancier than I had anticipated. The composting toilet was lovely and modern, and came with clear instructions (in a fancy frame to boot). I recommend bringing baby wipes or other gentle dry-bathing material if you're going to do more than two nights.

2 nights at La Nation BedROCK 🤘 🏕️🔥🌲

I had a fantastic time on Gerry’s land. The resident beaver made a few appearances, lots of birds, the view of the river is fantastic. Beautiful property, and Gerry is a fantastic host. I will absolutely be booking again !!

1 night at Whispering Pines - Curran, Ontario

I had an amazing experience at this campsite! Eileen was incredibly welcoming, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect for our stay. She offered helpful tips and making us feel truly at home. I highly recommend this campsite to anyone looking for a peaceful and enjoyable outdoor retreat. I’ll definitely be back!

Weekend Trip to Ferme Lanthorn

I have a wonderful weekend at the Green Bunky! Mary gave me a tour of the farm when I arrived and I got to meet (and even feed!) the deer, goats and sheep. The bunky was cute, cozy and peaceful. I was nice and warm all weekend and it had everything I needed. Mary also gave me some directions for snowshoeing and I had had a great time traipsing around in the woods, checking out the frozen beaver pond and checking out the logging trail. I'm looking forward to coming back next winter!

Weekend Trip to La Nation BedROCK 🤘 🏕️🔥🌲

5/5 stars! We had a fantastic camping experience here! Gerry, the owner, was very friendly and helpful, making sure we had everything we needed. The campsite had a beautiful view overlooking the river, and we enjoyed spending time by the water's edge. Gerry also provided us with plenty of firewood, which was a nice touch. We were a group of three friends, and we had a great time sitting around the campfire and enjoying each other's company. We would definitely recommend this campsite to others. Thanks Gerry, for a great stay!

Adélaïde

February 2025

2 nights at Ferme Lanthorn

I had a lovely stay at the Green Bunky and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for some quiet time surrounded by nature. The Bunky has everything you might need for a short stay and feels very cosy. I particularly enjoyed the quiet, the opportunity to go for a nature walk in the nearby forest, meeting the animals and Mary's kindness and friendliness.

Weekend Trip to 103 Acre Marlborough Forest

What a wonderful place to camp. The land is beautiful, peaceful, and tranquil. Sitting by the fire looking at the snow dusted trees, with nothing but the sound of the crackling fire. This spot was everything I hoped it would be. Meg, as other reviews also suggested, was an incredible host. From booking she reached out to welcome me, answered all my questions quickly, and even offered to have a fire started for me before I arrived. Upon arrival, she guided me to the spot to park my van, even offered a blanket to keep warm by the fire (which I declined but still deeply appreciated). She was incredibly welcoming, her two pups were adorable and friendly. While I didn’t have time to explore much of the beautiful property as I had to leave early morning (a map and suggested hikes/walks were provided when I arrived), I can’t wait to return and spend more time exploring both in winter as well as this spring/summer.

3 nights at La Nation BedROCK 🤘 🏕️🔥🌲

We tried a new location this time, hidden in the woods. Great time!

1 night at Ferme Lanthorn

It is a good mix of mountains and animal farm scenery with many pine trees.

Weekend Trip to La Nation BedROCK 🤘 🏕️🔥🌲

Good place for camping and Gerry is nice guy always here if you need anything

Weekend Trip to 103 Acre Marlborough Forest

Thanks for keeping comany at the comp fire! It was good night out

Weekend Trip to Ferme Lanthorn

My husband and I camped for the night in our roof top tent. We had such a warm greeting from the hosts and Mary showed us around the property. The property is beautiful. We walked through the woods and up the mountains. The animals were our favourite part of the visit. Overall, it was the perfect 24 hour getaway! And the stars at night were magnificent. It was a clear and cool night. We will be back!

Weekend Trip to Whispering Pines - Curran, Ontario

It was a pretty nice campground. The campsites are all pretty big, well distanced from eachother and clean. The host was nice and the 2 seasonal campers who were there were also nice. We had a visit from their dog in the morning and he (or she) was very friendly and playful. I'm sure if we stayed during summer it would've been even better. I would recommend this campground to others.

3 nights at La Nation BedROCK 🤘 🏕️🔥🌲

We were looking for a place to camp in Quebec, early November, but all provincial parks were closed. The few that offered winter camping are closed until snow falls… We came across HipCamp by word of mouth and it was great. Gerry’s a very friendly host and lots of fire wood is available, fair price and quick delivery.