14mi from Redwood Valley · 3 sites · Lodging · Ukiah, CAReconnect with nature, learn homesteading skills, and unwind by the river—just minutes from Montgomery Woods and the majestic Mendocino Coast.
Welcome to Marggie’s Sanctuary Farm, a peaceful working homestead nestled along the upper fork of Big River in Northern California. Surrounded by swimming holes, hiking trails, and wild beauty, this special land is an invitation to slow down, get your hands in the soil, and learn the timeless rhythms of nature.
Stay & Relax
Private campsites in a serene, rustic setting
Wake up to birdsong, goats calling, and fresh country air
Easy access to Montgomery Redwoods State Park (10 min), Orr Hot Springs (15 min), and the Mendocino Coast (1 hour)
Experience Farm Life
Marggie has over 60 years of farming and gardening experience—and she loves to share it! Guests can explore:
A lush vegetable garden and fruit orchards
Friendly goats, chickens, ducks, dogs, and cats (plus the occasional wild visitor!)
Hands-on opportunities to milk goats, make cheese, gather eggs, and more
Learn & Create
Want to take home more than memories? Marggie offers seasonal, hands-on learning in:
Organic gardening: composting, planting, seed saving, mulching
Preserving the harvest: canning, drying, fermenting, freezing
Wild food foraging: mushrooms, sea salt, seaweed, bay nuts
Artisanal skills: basket weaving, wool felting, loom weaving, bread baking, salve making, fire cider, and kimchi
~ Whether you’re here to camp under the stars, dip in the river, or dive deep into homesteading life, you’ll leave grounded, inspired, and full of good food and stories.
📅 Now booking year-round!
Ideal for couples, families, solo travelers, or anyone craving a nature-rich, hands-on getaway.
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