Forest barns in California

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Mission Ranch "Mi Querida"

7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres · CA
Annular Eclipse Saturday, October 14, 2023 Nearby SF Bay Area viewing 9:20am PDT (16:20 UDT) The New Moon—on October 14—will coincide with the Great American Annular Eclipse, providing a fantastic opportunity to observe the “Ring of Fire” – an incredible thin ring of sunlight that is visible around the moon during this phenomenon. The Nearby Second Best viewing opportunity is a quick and easy 60 minute drive from the SF Bay Area. At Mi Querida we will be viewing a 80% Annular Eclipse on Saturday morning 9:20am, while live streaming the full path of the eclipse from Mexico through Texas, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada and Oregon. Your booking includes a pair of safe solar viewing “eclipse glasses” for your safety. NEWS FLASH: Charge your EV on-site while watching the eclipse! Come to your "Nearby Getaway" at Mi Querida - an easy drive from the SF Bay Area - for great Annular Eclipse views. Book today. Space is limited. Contact Host for Special Daytime Eclipse Viewing rate. Learn more about this land: This is a large flat site with rolling hills, lovely rural views, rolling oak studded pastureland, open views, lovely sunsets and beautiful mornings. Very quiet, private, peaceful and serene. Afternoon breezes while red tailed hawks ride the thermals, and woodpeckers work on their treasure hoarde. Wildlife abounds. Easy access from Highway 101, yet private and secluded. Historic San Juan Bautista Mission and town nearby. Monterey/Carmel 30 minutes. Santa Cruz/Beaches 30 minutes. Hollister, Salinas, or Gilroy 20 minutes. Site will accommodate RV, Sprintervan, or trailer 50/30/20 amp service. Tents welcome too! Water. Ranch "outhouse" with flushable RV style toilet, running hot & cold water, shower and electricity. Bunkhouse accommodations available. Contact Host for details. Tent and Car Top Tent sites also available. Contact Host for details. Beautiful peaceful historic San Juan Bautista. Quaint historic mission town nearby with restaurants. Hiking trails nearby Horseback riding woods & beach. Equine Facilities available. 20 min to beach or redwoods. Beautiful rural area. Weddings, anniversaries, celebrations of life; event camp; event site. Family groups and events always welcome! Call for more information. NOTE: This property is located in a very private country area. It is approximately 10 minutes from the small historic town of San Juan Bautista. We meet our first time guests at the Park & Ride as a welcome courtesy so you can easily follow us in and around the potholes on our rural roads! Let us know if we can assist you with any special interests or attractions in the Monterey Bay and Central Coast Area. As your hosts, our goal is that you will rest easy, enjoy the relaxation, peace and harmony for your "getaway."
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Garden Goddess Farm

8 sites · Lodging, Tents7 acres · Grass Valley, CA
Garden Goddess Farm is located in the Sierra Foothills on 6+ acres of organic edible gardens, manzanita, pines & oaks. The gardens and land help to support guests to unplug from business, bond with nature & learn how to grow their own food! Lots of wild medicinal & culinary herbs to discover. Individuals, Couples & Families love the farm because of the quiet surroundings, great food and opportunity to learn about sustainable living. Farm is conveniently located 20 minutes from Auburn, Nevada City & Grass Valley. 60-90 Minutes from Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake, Truckee & ski resorts. We have an on-site Personal Chef that is available to create Farm-Fresh Gourmet Meals, Culinary & Homesteading Classes, Private Garden & Foraging Tours. Celebrate a Special Occasion & try one of our Make & Take Classes, Mead Tasting or Romance Packages! Most guests opt in for farm-fresh meal packages, but feel free to bring your own camp stove & food to cook in the bbq area. Privacy & what to expect: Property is usually very quite & overlooks hundreds of acres of forest looking toward the Snow-capped Sierras in the Winter and Spring. We are located in a neighborhood (Alta Sierra- in between Auburn & Grass Valley). We ask that everyone uses soft voices since we are in a canyon and sound travels to a few houses that are our neighbors. There are 3 Hipcamp sites on property, so we could have up to 6 guests in a weekend. The main farmhouse is 4500 square feet and hosts 2-4 Culinary Students or Professionals that may be on site. There is a Culinary Classroom, Upper and Lower Deck & Gardens to enjoy. If you have teenagers, they love it here! 1/2 Basketball court, cooking & foraging classes. This Cozy Love Shack sleeps 2-4 adults/kids. (190 square feet) 1 King Bed with Floor Futon & single bed. It's about 200 feet from main farm house. The unit has basic electricity, a solar light & mini frig. Sun warmed (luke-Warm) camping shower available. Approx 190 square feet. Toilet is a composting bucket with wood chips. The main farmhouse (owner's residence) has a beautiful 75 x 15 foot redwood deck with views of the Sierras & Foothills. Enjoy a Happy Hour, Gourmet Farm-fresh meal, picnic or play a game in the shaded couch area. There are 2 large tables for dining & couches for relaxing. We have organic demonstration gardens & orchard that you can stroll or you can book an educational tour & tasting for a more in depth understanding of the culinary & medicinal plants. Fresh chicken & duck eggs are usually available. Great place for kids & adults to learn about organic gardening & sustainable living. Nearby Attractions to research: Historic Grass Valley, Nevada City and Auburn (Lots of Wine-tasting & Local Wineries). The Beautiful South Yuba River or Bear River is a must-experience (25 min drive), Scott's Flat Lake & Lakes off of Hwy 20 (30-60 minutes), Trails for Mountain Biking & Hiking, Lake Tahoe, Truckee and Donner Lake (1 hour 15 min drive). Empire Mine. Pet Policy: - If you'd like to bring along your pet, we are happy to accommodate. Please add on the "pets" extra when you are completing your booking. This covers our pet cleaning fee. This is a must in order to bring your pet. - Please keep your pet(s) on a leash at all times - we have ducks and chickens and don't want them harmed or bothered. - Please bring your own bedding if you will be bringing pets. Let us know if you have any questions and we look forward to your stay!
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Nomad NeXus @ Lonesome Ranch

7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents9 acres · Leona Valley, CA
Staying with us gives you the best of both worlds. Nature, Serenity and Connectivity. Enjoy the seclusion and privacy of your own little spot in nature knowing that you have an instant community & can still have access to fast internet speed in most places of the ranch thanks to our 2 starling internet networks. Also there are always some awesome, helpful people near by ready to help you with anything you might need. And YES, your always welcome to hop into our sparkling swimming pool, join us at our fun Western Saloon and play billiards, hang out at the bar and meet other campers and ranch hands and join us at our campfire and enjoy all the other cool amenities which make up our ArtFarm community! Most camp sites are just a short 5 minute walk from our main ranch house were you have access to our community kitchen, Showers, air-conditioned co- workspace w unlimited, high speed Starlink internet for all your online work needs, a Movie projector area, indoor fireplace and With tons of hiking and ATV trails there is lots to do and explore and with all the friendly people and projects going on close by at Art Farm you might just get inspired to make some friends or be more creative yourself and start tinkering with your own art or craft projects. As far as supplies, Leona Valley has a well stocked little mini mart, gas and a a great little restaurant called "Jacks Place" with yummy food and amazing draft beer .... all just 10 minutes drive down the dirt road.
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Charmed Farms Glampsite

6 sites · Lodging, Tents4 acres · Fiddletown, CA
Reconnect with nature! Our barn room will transport you from the busy, loud, and fast-paced city to a peaceful, beautiful, and stress free landscape. We have over 40 wineries in the area within 15-20 minutes, some closer. Not too far is Amador Brewing with their great selection of craft beer and rotating food trucks. We also have our local candy/ sandwich shop Brown's Toffee. Their homemade sandwiches, candy, and other pastries will definitely satisfy your cravings. Nature is all around you at Charmed Farms. The property backs up to a wooded mountain with beautiful views of the sunset. The property is situated on a country road perfect for morning or evening walks. There is a security door to allow a nice breeze in the room and keep the bugs out, queen bed, microwave, small drink fridge, and coffee maker. You can watch the sunset from the chairs in the barn. Darts and bocce ball are available at the site. Fiddletown is in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley wine country and just minutes away from 30 + wineries and tasting rooms. Fiddletown has a cute storefront (Brown's Toffee Shop) with homemade toffee, candy, and gourmet sandwiches. Charmed Farms is located 60 miles from Kirkwood resort and approximately 80 miles to South Lake Tahoe. ​​We are close to ski resorts and wineries, mines, caverns, and right in the heart of the motherlode, gold country in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Roaming deer, wild turkeys and Jack rabbits call this place home. Mountain lions, bobcats, coyotes, foxes, raccoons, and black bear also make appearances. This area is at high risk for wildfire. Absolutely no fires allowed during the summer months (April - October). A very popular area with hunters, anglers, hikers, and snow sports enthusiasts. Pets are allowed but must be leashed at all times, our tiny raptors (chickens) free range. We do have 1 rooster who may not be happy if you mess with his sister wives.;) There is a hammock, and swing to relax on. Bocce ball is available in the barn cabinet. There is a portable bathroom next to the barn. There are caverns (25 min) and 14 wineries and tasting rooms within a 5 mile radius and plenty more within 30 minutes. Plymouth (approx. 7 miles) has a farmers market in late summer every Thursday at the park on main street. Fiddletown has a park right off of Fiddletown road with tennis courts, basketball courts, and horseshoe. Please only walk towards Fiddletown (Rd.) on our road as our road deadends into our neighbors land and they will not want visitors. You can hike in the woods behind our property being aware of other's property. There is a hose near the barn. It runs off our home well so please only use in an emergency. There is a fire extinguisher in the barn for any issues. Plymouth has restaurants and Pokerville supermarket; also Martel and Jackson are within a 30 minute drive and have restaurants, quaint shops (historic Jackson), and grocery stores. There is also an ACE hardware in Plymouth (they close early).
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Forest barns in California guide

Overview

Looking for a unique camping experience in California? Hipcamp offers over 10 options for barn camping in the forest. With options as low as $70 per night and an average price of $115 per night, you can experience the beauty of California's forests without sacrificing comfort. Popular amenities such as trash, campfires, and potable water are available at each site. Some of the top campsites with rave reviews include Garden Goddess Farm (107 reviews), Mission Ranch "Mi Querida" (54 reviews), and The Artist Ranch at Rebel Ridge (26 reviews). Activities such as boating, swimming, and climbing are also available at select locations. Book now for a one-of-a-kind experience in the California forest!

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