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Mystic Canyon Inn

Our home is eclectic, country, relaxed and homey.

We are conveniently located just 30 minutes from downtown San Diego and popular tourist attractions like Comic-Con, Balboa Park, the beautiful beaches and the world famous San Diego Zoo. 35 minutes east you will find beautiful Mount Laguna, Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, Pacific Crest Trail access and the town of Julian. About an hour east brings you to the desert, where natural beauty and recreation abound. 13 miles away, Viejas Casino boasts a beautiful outlet center. 4 miles away, Sycuan has a casino with entertainment and the golf resort of Singing Hills. Come enjoy the slower pace of the San Diego backcountry.

So, hike, bike or drive yourself to our little haven and say goodbye to the hustle and bustle!


Outside of barn which sleeps 4-5 in bunks, hostel style

Campfires

Glamping in San Diego’s Backcountry

Alter Experiences LLC is a glamping & nature travel company based out of San Diego, CA. We're dedicated to creating meaningful experiences in nature & getting people outdoors.

Our glamping sites are located in the Cleveland National Forest - Mount Laguna, CA.

Our plush tents are nestled in the high mountain forests of San Diego's backcountry - sky islands where pristine nature & wild-life thrives. These are some of the most remote & biologically diverse habitats in all of Southern California.

Our sites are handpicked to offer you a truly nature immersive experience. We strive to create the most comfortable outdoor experiences, even at our most remote locations. We take all that's fun about traditional camping & combine it with modern comfort & state of the art equipment.

We offer various accommodation styles depending on location. Our Tentsile tree tents are definitely the most popular - a lightweight tree house that uses 3 anchor points to create a "living space" suspended between trees. Our elevated tree tents bring a whole new dimension to camping.

Our plush & cozy bell tent was designed with the ultimate comfort in mind! It feature all the amenities you can expect at a hotel - therapeutic mattress, buddy heater, quality linens and more. The provided kitchen comes fully outfitted with everything you need including; hot chocolate, tea, spices and multiple cooking tops. All you need to bring is your cooler and food! Open fires are allowed (weather permitting) and bundles of wood are sold at $8. 

There are a network of trails to explore nearby, as well as Lake Cuyamaca and the historic town of Julian. You can choose from various restaurants, breweries wineries and we also have two hard cider locations, as well as various other attractions and activities.  We also offer mountain bike rentals right from the campsite. 

Glamp with us and discover all the beautiful and natural wonders of our San Diego Backcountry. 


A look of the whole campsite with kitchen and firepit.

The entrance to the campground has plenty of hiking routes - no parking fee necessary!

Another view of the tree hammocks, which the tree tent looks like, just with a cover!

Spending the evening by the campfire with some tea

The hammocks provided are great for an afternoon relaxing.

A little bit more of the inside of the glamping tent

The futon provided could sleep an additional 1 or 2, but make sure to bring extra layers.

Hot Tub

Time Traveler Retreat Julian Cabin



Built in the 50’s it is sitting on 2 parcels and is over ½ acre in size.  We also have 2 other cabins for rent in Julian for larger groups.
 The outhouse that you see was used when it was first built and now is for storage.
 The original owner built the house himself and it was originally on piers alone with no other foundation!
 There is a folder in the bedroom closet of the house over the years.
 The decorations were here when we bought it so we kept them to preserve the house’s uniqueness.
 We treasure this house which is nestled amongst the trees and has so many beautiful birds that visit.
 Many turkeys love to stop by too!
 If you hear the deep cooing from the monster doves (who are very shy) you can try to spot one.  They are amazing.
   

We really hope you love it as much as we do.

Manzanita Village Retreat

We are co-founders of Ordinary Dharma and Five Changes, and stewards of this land at Manzanita Village Retreat.

Thirty years ago we were searching for a place where the land itself would be an active support in our of work facilitating workshops and retreats. We were looking for land that was within easy reach of San Diego and Los Angeles, while still being remote and far from the noise of highways. The land is infused with the presence of the thousands of people who have come here for transformation and renewal.

We are now open to visitors from HipCamp -- we look forward to your visit

Caitriona Reed and Michele Benzamin-Miki

Grassy meadow (Spring). View from main compound.

The Eyrie Farm

We're in a farming town with 35+ vineyards nearby.

We'd like to offer a great site to camp to those who want to get away from the big city. The Eyrie Farm is named for all the bird life around: Red-tailed Hawks nesting in nearby Eucalyptus, Prairie Falcons, wild California Quail, songbirds, plus our own turkeys, chickens, ducks and quail we raise for meat and eggs. Come stay with us and hike or tour the many wineries in the town of Ramona!

=&gt; REMINDER! There is no guest toilet, you BYO or pack-it-out. Thank you!

Farm fresh eggs, when available, free-range pasture raised, $7/dozen

Breakfast example: farm fresh chicken eggs, homegrown zucchini from our neighbors

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