Tent # 2 - At the Heart

This is one of those rare places you don't want to tell anyone about, because you want to keep it all to yourself. It is SOOOOO quiet and comfortable and it's the perfect mix of modern amenities and "roughing" it out in nature. I can't say enough great things and am looking forward to going back during the warmer months!

What a lovely spot! We stayed here one night on our way to Yosemite and we would definitely come back for more. The tent was so comfortable, we all slept perfectly, including our 2-month old! There was an easy to use propane stove in the communal kitchen so we could fry up some eggs and boil our water for coffee pour overs for breakfast.

Due to our travel plans we had to arrive around 10:30pm so the bumpy gravel road headed in to the site felt long and stressful, but as we came out in the morning we realized it wasn’t too bad, just best navigated in the daylight.

Great place, will visit again.

It’s defiantly worth every Penny we spend. Great hosts, volunteers and facilities.

We had a great time here with our six year daughters (twins). I loved the spaciousness of the platform tent. We love car camping and it was a real treat not having to pitch a tent, having a floor with a rug, and a bed with sheets! Shama was extremely gracious and welcoming. I wish we had signed up for the tour - will do next time. I was very impressed with the mission and the ethics of Heartland and I want to learn more. The outdoor showers were a treat. Our daughters loved the chickens and the cats. Our hosts were so kind when our car battery died, and they jumped our car for us. Cooking in the outdoor kitchen was really nice. For the lake, we brought a shade structure which was very helpful. The sun was intense in July as would be expected for this region. We can't wait to come back.

This place is truly magical! My kids (ages 10, 6 & 6) and I stayed here as a stop along week long road trip and absolutely loved it. Anders & Sharma were so friendly & welcoming that we all felt at home instantly. The kids loved being able to explore the grounds and spend time with the animals. The mister tent was a favorite, too. The tent & beds were comfortable and the view of the stars at night was breathtaking. We will definitely be back again.

A great place to check out, escape, and slow down. Lovely to have chickens walk through our site, and have a view of the lake from a distance. Tent #2 is a small walk, with a bit of a hill, but totally worth it. Wish we explored the swimming hole nearby, but we had to head out! Loved the property at night just as much as the afternoon and sunrise. Definitely eager to come back and see how the property grows! Thank you Anders for the hospitality!

I ended up here on a whim, and it was perfect. The hosts were not only hospitable but also just genuinely friendly folks. I didn't use the kitchen space much, but it was nice to have access to. It also seems to be fully stocked. The bed was wonderfully comfortable, and the main bathrooms were quite pleasant. The lake is less than a 5-minute walk away which was beautiful. Lots of birds (i.e., lots of chirping). The roaming chickens are nice to have around. And while the approximately last 5 miles is a dirt & gravel road (i.e., slow ride), my Prius made it up there just fine! I will definitely be back!

Everything was great about this camp... the property, the people, the beautifully equipped tent, the convenient communal kitchen, the VERY friendly chickens, the sound of cows and birds in the morning, swimming and Kayaking in the lake, lots of fun structures for our kids to play on. We our grateful for our stay. 2 pieces of advice: if your going in the summer be ready for heat, there’s minimal shade. We were lucky to go in May and the weather was perfect. Thank you Heartland Collective.

Lovely to see people really living off the land sustainably. A very unique place I will surely remember!