Secluded Yurt for Groups & Couples

I had an awesome stay at ECR! The host, Anna Thea, was incredibly kind and welcoming. I had a great time chatting with her during my stay. She had a lot of great insight on topics I was interested in. The yurt is an amazing structure in the foot of the meadow in the back end of the property. It is far enough away from the main house to be private and has all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. There are meditation pillows, yoga mats, a bed, kitchen supplies, drinking water and accessible running electricity. It's a very tranquil and peaceful environment to escape to on a weekend. It's not to far from town to grab supplies and is located in a very beautiful and serene community. There is lots to do if you're looking for short day trips like the hiking trails in Auburn or the numerous wineries and lakes in the nearby area. ECR has a great host, a great story and will be a great stay. I highly recommend giving ECR a shot! Thanks, Anna Thea!

Wow earth castle retreat was even better than the pictures ! My sister and I headed out on a little hike as soon as we got there. We ended up passing by some really friendly neighbors that showed us around some cool parts of the area. We watched the sunset on a ridge close by and came back to swing in the hammock till dark. In the morning we went over and said hello to Anna our lovely host. She gave us a quick astrological reading that was very informative. We really enjoyed our coffee and conversationwith Anna. She was so easy to connect with once we booked the place and she made sure that we had everything we needed. We really couldn't of asked for more and will definitely recommend it to all of our friends! If you're in the area don't pass up earth castle retreat you won't regret it! #magical #hideaway #youbet

Anna-Thea is an amazing host, the yurt is a cozy home, and the surrounding forest is beautiful. Great spot to feel very much at peace in the woods, and also a fun basecamp from which to explore the nearby towns of Grass Valley and Nevada City. HIGHLY recommend Pine Street Burgers in Grass Valley for amazing homemade veggie patties, Bison burgers, and vegan coconut milkshakes!!!

My family of 5(a mom a dad a big boy a little girl & a crazy dog) all headed up to earth castle for thanksgiving. Anna-Thea met us up at the yurt a few weeks before our vacation date so we could familiarize before go time. Everything upon our arrival thanksgiving afternoon, was perfect. The yurt was calming and beautiful and the area surrounding the yurt was very well kept. The sun was starting to set as we arrived, so we only had a few moments to take it all in and to hang our food (because bears..). The night went well, we brought a little space heater (there were plenty of outlet plugs to charge phones & plug heaters into) so the kiddos and crazy dog wouldn't freeze. We may have had a bear visit fairly close to camp that first night. It was all very exciting. Anna-Thea provides a hot plate for cooking and a nice cook space and table. Theres a hot shower and tub outdoors. The is light hiking around the perimeter of the property, perfect for little ones, more hiking not far along the river or up towards rollins lake. We drove into old grass valley on one of the days we spent there. Oh and the compost toilet was pretty amazing.. My kids love "interactive" expiriences. My review is all over the place, sorry. Really we just had a fantastic time and can't wait to go back!

This place was incredible! Walking around the neighborhood was seriously beautiful. The host was fabulous and inviting, and the yurt was warm and comfortable. We also loved exploring navada city. It's a very sweet little town. We highly recommend!

The Earth Castle Retreat is beautiful, clean, and well-maintained. It's a perfect gathering place for a small group of ladies. We really loved it! Anna-Thea is so warm and welcoming. The yurt is easy to find based on her instructions. The large round table outside served us well for both eating meals and spreading out supplies for making flower crowns. The comfortable hammock is great for afternoon naps. The area has some nice hiking and deer spotting opportunities. I highly recommend this beautiful retreat to anyone looking for a relaxing time away!

My partner and I were driving into Grass Valley late at night without any idea as to where we'd be stay. We got connected with Anne-Thea, and she was totally welcoming, and super easy to get in touch with. We had never heard of HipCamp before, but decided to try it, because she was super sweet on the phone.
When we arrived late at night, she met us at the driveway and walked down to the yurt with us. She showed us where everything was, and let us know everything we needed to know about the property! We had a great conversation about her work, and both me and my partner's work.
The yurt itself is absolutely beautiful, and a great place to meditate, do yoga, and really just ground yourself. I did a morning meditation on the meditation pillow, and the sun shines right in the window, and it was just beautiful :)

We are looking forward to one day staying at the beautiful Earth Castle again! <3

Many Blessings,
William & Tyler

It is an amazing retreat to the woods. The place has 1 camping site which gives you all the space you could imagine. The interiors of the tent are artistically done. It can easily accommodate 6-8 people. If you enjoy swimming in the river then there is South yuba river, a 45 min drive which has some scenic swimming holes.

This was a wonderful little vacation! Super easy to get to from SF, we actually went when it was freezing outside and raining and we were super warm. Fell asleep to the rain, and slept for 12 hours. The yoga mats and props inside were perfect for meditating, practicing, and gathering.

Will for sure come again!!!