We had such a wonderful weekend at Splitrock Farm & Retreat! My husband and I stayed Friday through Sunday to celebrate our 7-year anniversary, and it was the perfect place to slow down, reconnect, and enjoy being in nature.
We arrived Friday night, and a friendly German Shepherds came over to greet us and stayed by our side while we set up our tent and made a fire. It was such a sweet welcome! Around 4 a.m., we were unfortunately woken up by some campers talking loudly and hanging out near the restroom. Our tent happened to be right next to the restroom, so we asked if they could move their gathering elsewhere. Thankfully, they were very understanding and dispersed.
Saturday morning was especially memorable when a whole herd of goats came by to visit. They were adorable—and apparently very interested in our food! We made the mistake of leaving our baked potatoes roasting on the campfire while we went to watch the sunset, and when we came back, the goats had helped themselves to our potatoes. 😂 Definitely a camping lesson we won’t forget!
We also walked up to the observation deck, which sits on a hill overlooking the property. The view was beautiful and well worth the walk. Even though it was a very hot weekend, the large oak trees provided wonderful shade and relief from the sun, and we loved the steady breeze coming in from the nearby ocean.
There was some barking both nights. We weren’t sure if it was from the dogs, coyotes, or a combination of both, but it definitely added to the feeling of being out in the wilderness. If you’re a light sleeper, it may be worth keeping that in mind when choosing your campsite.
One of my favorite parts of the weekend was simply sitting beneath the oak trees and sketching. We also loved cooking over the campfire and enjoying the peaceful surroundings. There was something really special about being able to unplug and just spend time together.
Overall, we absolutely loved our stay and would definitely come back. We’d especially love to bring our children next time so they can experience the goats, the views, the trees, and the magic of camping here. ❤️