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Beachside Farmhouse Studio on a Healing Farm, East Haven CT
1. Beachside Farmhouse Studio on a Healing Farm, East Haven CT
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East Haven, CT · 1 site
A private farmhouse studio for two on a working healing farm in East Haven, Connecticut, a 3-minute walk from the beach.
Welcome to Healing by Growing International! 🌿
Imagine waking up to the gentle sea breeze, taking a short three-minute stroll to the sandy shoreline for a morning swim, and returning to a peaceful, blooming urban farm sanctuary. Our fully furnished downstairs studio is the perfect coastal getaway for couples, beach lovers, professionals, and mindful travelers alike. The private space offers the ultimate blend of seaside relaxation and home comfort, featuring a cozy bedroom for two, a full kitchen, a full bathroom, and reliable modern utilities. Whether you are here to soak up the summer sun at the beach, enjoy a quiet healing retreat, or settle in for a restorative retreat, our farm provides an accessible, welcoming environment for true rejuvenation.
Your Stay Changes Lives
This is more than just a beautiful beach vacation; it is a stay with a powerful, transformative purpose. We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit urban farm and ecotherapy retreat dedicated entirely to supporting brain injury and trauma survivors. 100% of your booking revenue directly funds our zero-cost community healing programs. By staying with us, you are actively providing free, life-changing care and vital restorative spaces to survivors.
Enhance Your Visit: Curated Educational Experiences & Add-Ons
Maximize your stay and further support our nonprofit mission by choosing a unique educational experience or farm add-on (available to select upon booking):
• Harvest Your Own Greens: Step into our accessible gardens for a hands-on learning experience and pick a fresh, organic harvest of seasonal farm greens.
• Farm-Fresh Organic Eggs: Enjoy nutrient-rich, organic eggs collected straight from our happy chickens,
quails and ducks.
• Outdoor Reiki & Wellness Sessions: Rebalance your energy with a private, professional Reiki session hosted in our serene, open-air healing gardens.
• Therapeutic Animal Encounters: Experience a guided, educational experience and interactive session with our therapeutic farm animals, including Big Chik our disABLED hen and our founder Dr. Ivette Ruiz.
An Exclusive, Compliant Sanctuary
To protect the tranquil energy of our healing farm and maintain strict compliance with East Haven zoning guidelines, we offer an exclusive, owner-occupied experience. We only host one single, private group at a time (maximum of 2 guests). You will have absolute peace, quiet, and privacy to unwind, right alongside our supportive farm animals and gardens.
👉 Ready to blend beachside relaxation, peaceful restoration, and purposeful travel? Book your exclusive getaway today and grow hope along with us!
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Desi Camping Adventures
2. Desi Camping Adventures
Stafford Springs, CT · 1 site
Enjoy the best of both worlds with our 37' Winnebago motorhome, fully equipped with water, electricity, and a private shower. Whether you're seeking relaxation or adventure, this escape has it all!
Amenities include serene ponds for fishing, a swimming pool, playground, basketball and tennis courts, a recreational center, and weekend kids' activities.
Perfect for families, outdoor lovers, or anyone needing a break. Book now and make unforgettable memories!
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Riverdale Farm Campsite
3. Riverdale Farm Campsite
Clinton, CT
Experience the charm of Riverdale Farm Campsites, a unique family vacation destination set on a sprawling 100-acre colonial farm in Connecticut. This hidden gem is perfectly situated between a picturesque country road and the tranquil Hammonasset River, offering a serene escape for nature lovers and families alike.
Our campground features a variety of spacious sites, including wooded areas, waterfront spots, and grassy meadows, ensuring privacy and comfort for every camper. We provide essential amenities such as water, electric, and 3-way hook-ups, with the added convenience of new 50-amp electric service. For those new to camping, we offer on-site rentals that make it easy to dive into the outdoor experience.
At Riverdale Farm Campsites, we pride ourselves on our outstanding recreational facilities, which are unmatched in the region. Our friendly and relaxed atmosphere allows you to unwind and enjoy quality time with loved ones. We focus on providing top-notch amenities and full services while avoiding the hustle and bustle often found at other campgrounds.
Leave your worries behind and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature at Riverdale Farm Campsites. With nearby beaches along Long Island and a wealth of outdoor activities, restaurants, and shops, your vacation promises to be both enjoyable and memorable.
Hopeville Pond State Park
4. Hopeville Pond State Park
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State park in Connecticut · 81 sites
A trip to Hopeville Pond State Park is like walking through one big painting. You could look in any direction, prop up an easel and create a masterpiece, assuming you have mad painting skills. Bob Ross would tear this place up.The wooded shoreline enshrouds the pond like a secret garden, and the ambience gets even more goosebumps-inducing when an early morning mist lingers over the waters. Benches are scattered around the pond for you to sit and contemplate life while staring out at the serene landscape. You can fish here too, if that’s how you prefer to find your inner zen. Meditation comes second nature here, so plan a visit any time you’re feeling on edge.
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Rocky Neck State Park
5. Rocky Neck State Park
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State park in Connecticut · 158 sites
If you were (or have) the little kid who had the toy train setup every holiday season, you’re going to go ballistic over this place. Rocky Neck State Park is home to some of the country’s finest train watching. Kick back on the Long Island Sound, watch the railroad cars roll by and try to guess how many there are until the caboose.Of course, there are a whole lot of other things to do in this beautiful area. The beach here rivals the best in Connecticut, with soft white sand that makes it ideal for swimming. If you get tired of watching trains, you can watch birds instead. Osprey, cranes, herons and mute swans all frequent the marshes. So how about it? All aboard to Rocky Neck!
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Macedonia Brook State Park
6. Macedonia Brook State Park
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State park in Connecticut · 51 sites
A trip to Macedonia Brook State Park is basically what the word “splendid” was invented for—blissfully scenic and impossibly pleasurable. Hiking down the Blue Trail, you can’t help but feel good about the world. Wipe that smile off your face, we dare you. It’s okay, we know you can’t.The Blue Trail, which is by far the main area attraction, meanders over Cobble Mountain and several other peaks, crossing a handful of babbling springs and streams. The views of the Catskills and Taconics are downright gorgeous. And don’t even get us started on fall colors. So go have yourself a splendid time at Macedonia Brook.
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Mashamoquet Brook State Park
7. Mashamoquet Brook State Park
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State park in Connecticut · 53 sites
Like a J.R.R. Tolkien book, Mashamoquet Brook State Park is rich with legend and lore. The most famous tale is of Israel Putnam who, in 1742, crept into a wolf den and shot a wolf that had preyed upon local farm animals for years. That very same wolf den can still be visited in the park today, where you can craft your own tale of heroism.After you’ve saved the day, there’s still lots of the park to explore. The name Mashamoquet is Indian for “stream of good fishing,” so it’s no surprise the catches here are fat and frequent. Pull up a lawn chair by the water and enjoy a relaxing afternoon. When night falls, warm fires from the campground beckon. When day breaks, it’s time for a whole new adventure.
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Black Rock State Park
8. Black Rock State Park
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State park in Connecticut · 76 sites
Up, down. Up, down. Up, down…the rolling hills of Black Rock State Park would lull you to sleep in a heartbeat. That is, if your legs weren’t pumping and sweat wasn’t trickling down your face. With each crest of a wooded hilltop, the hiking gets even better, and more remote, too.Scenic views and cool waters put Black Rock high on the traveler’s list when the weekend rolls around. The western highlands of Connecticut don’t get much better than this. Ask any local—the Mattatuck Trail from the Grey section of Waterbury to the Wigwam Reservoir in Morris is one hike you don’t want to miss. At the very least, it’s a good place to start.
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Housatonic Meadows State Park
9. Housatonic Meadows State Park
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State park in Connecticut · 61 sites
The term “back to nature” is taken very seriously at Housatonic Meadows State Park. You thought an afternoon in the park was reconnecting with Mother Nature? Think again. For a real taste of unabated wilderness try visiting this place. One night under the stars on the banks of the Housatonic River will have you howling at the moon and starting fires without those sissy matches.Tucked away in the rugged hills of the northwestern uplands, a trip here will carry you satisfyingly far from any major metropolitan area. No four-lane highways and bumper-to-bumper traffic—this is the land of deer-crossing signs and single-lane bridges. You can fish the river, roam miles of trails and spend the night just steps away from both. No matter what time you visit, nature welcomes you.
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American Legion and Peoples State Forests
10. American Legion and Peoples State Forests
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State forest in Connecticut · 34 sites
Tree huggers unite! This is the promised land. Consisting of two separate forests, the wooded bastions of Mother Nature rise tall and strong in these parts. Each tree is beautiful in its own way, but perhaps no trunk is better for squeezing than those in the 200-year old white pine grove in the Whittemore Recreation Area of the Peoples Forest.
One can only hug so many trees, however, so it’s a good thing there are lots of other things to do in the American Legion and Peoples State Forests. The trails that wind through these wooded acres will keep hikers on their feet for days on end. And the waters of the wild and scenic West Branch of the Farmington River attracts kayakers and fishers from all over Connecticut and even neighboring states. But if you want to just come and squeeze an oak, no one will fault you.
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Hurd State Park
11. Hurd State Park
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State park in Connecticut · 1 site
A riverfront park with nearly 1,000 acres of land, Hurd State Park is easily recognizable by a large split rock that towers above the trees. As one of only four state parks in Connecticut that offer primitive camping for boaters, the area is uber popular with small boat owners.Boat or not, visitors can also enjoy great views of the Connecticut River, hiking for all levels of expertise and mountain biking. While the long days of summer are probably the best times to take advantage of all this park has to explore, winter visitors can still park for a hike or cross-country skiing. If you’re a believer in variety as the spice of life, head on over to George Dudley Seymour State Park. It’s right next door!
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Kettletown State Park
12. Kettletown State Park
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State park in Connecticut · 61 sites
Summers get hot in the northeast. And muggy. We’re sweating just thinking about it. When it’s mid-July and Connecticut is threatening to burst into flames, Kettletown State Park is where people go to cool off.The refreshing waters of the Housatonic River and Lake Zoar are guaranteed to lower your body temperature and restore your energy levels. The rest of the park that isn’t water is heavily wooded, providing lots of welcome shade. Shoot, you could even go for a hike and not worry about overheating. It’s the perfect summer getaway from summer, if that makes sense. Don’t think about it too much, just go.
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Lake Waramaug State Park
13. Lake Waramaug State Park
State park in Connecticut · 76 sites
If there was a beauty pageant for all the lakes in Connecticut, Lake Waramaug wins, hands down. It’s not even a competition. Scenically, Lake Waramaug State Park is unrivaled. Being caught without a camera here is like showing up to potluck without a dish. You just don’t do it.When the fall foliage starts to peak, whoa. The sight of the vivid colors reflected in the unrippled lake surface is more beautiful than anything you’ve ever seen. Don’t let your significant other hear you say that, though. If you listen closely, you can hear the clicking shutters of a thousand photographers.
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Jillian
April 2026
1 night at Beachside Farmhouse Studio on a Healing Farm, East Haven CT
I was so warmly welcomed upon arrival to Dr. Ivette's healing farm sanctuary. She kindly took the time showing me around the farm because I told her that I work with farmers! It's a beautiful and inclusive place and I will absolutely stay here again. Her communication was excellent, the place had everything i could have needed. Thank you!
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Peju
October 2025
2 nights at Serene Shoreline Retreat Farm House
Dr Ivette’s farm house is cute and very comfortable. She goes over and above to make your stay comfortable. The farm is amazing and interesting. The beach is a few minutes walk. Definitely worth the trip.
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July 2025
Weekend Trip to Serene Shoreline Retreat Farm House
It was so wonderful staying at Dr. Ivette’s place - my family and I had a great time! Very cute and comfortable and so convenient to everything. We’ll be back!
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July 2025
3 nights at Serene Shoreline Retreat Farm House
Wonderful trip! Made for a relaxing get-away. Dr Ivette was very hospitable
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