Forest glamping near Valparaiso

Great accommodations! Exactly as described and very cute set up. Would highly recommend and may return if I'm back that way!

Emily

3 weeks ago

It was the perfect mix of rustic charm and creature comforts. We loved every second of our stay!

3 nights at Blooming Bus Farms

Melissa has clearly been very thoughtful in how the sites are laid out and what amenities are available. Even though you are in the wilderness enjoying the great outdoors, your bungalow still had the convenience of having electricity for plugging in our phones or heating up our baby's bottle, it had additional seating and furniture, it had lighting and a heater and fan. Outside of the bungalow we had running water for washing our hands, a private shower/toilet, and a covered table area which was such a great touch when it rained the first evening. The farm animals, flowers, and fun activities were also great. I would recommend Melissa's farm and campground to anyone looking to get away but still have basic convenience and great outdoor amenities.

Matthew

June 2025

This place was truly amazing. The host was really nice and responsive to anything that we needed. The property was very well maintained and cute. I will definitely be going back to this place when we need another getaway.

Claudia

June 2025

Had a good time nice place for outdoor experiences. Highly recommended camping lovers. Owner are really nice quick to respond if anything you need. Quite and peaceful place.

With pets

Host Melissa was very prompt answering questions during the booking process. Usually within 5 minutes. On arrival we were greeted with a custom welcome sign and the glamp site was clean and welcoming. Blooming Bus Farms is a slice of amazing wilderness/farm in the middle of town. Very unique and fun! It was my wife’s first camping experience of any kind, so I was worried she would be totally out of her element. Blooming Farms was just the right amount of camping to hopefully build on. Would definitely recommend to friends and family looking for a cool experience.

Alejandro

My son and I stayed at Blooming Bus Farms for two days and had such a peaceful and memorable glamping experience. The setting feels like you’re deep in the woods, but with all the comforts close by. Melissa was a great host—quick to respond and super thoughtful. We loved the warm shower, fresh towels, flowers at the campsite, and even a personalized welcome sign! The alpacas, the peaceful night scenery, and the mission of supporting at-risk youth added an extra layer of meaning to our stay. Check-in and check-out were a breeze. Thank you, Melissa, for such a heartwarming experience!

Irene

We had such a lovely stay! The tent was cozy, beautifully set up, and surrounded by nature—peaceful and quiet. Everything was clean and well-maintained, and the little details made it feel special. Highly recommend.

Awesome experience. Very clean and excellent set up. The alpacas were very interesting to hang out with. At night time a lot of the property is lit up which makes for a fun time. Would highly recommend. Fyi Lehman’s orchard is very nearby and if travelling June 6th on they have fruit picking.

Sarah

Absolutely amazing every time! My home away from home! I am always caught between wanting to tell everyone I know about this place and wanting to keep it just for myself. They truly do think of everything! Just bring yourself, food & clothes and you’re pretty much good to go!! AMAZING atmosphere. It gets better every time I come!

Tiffany

April 2025

Outstanding glamp camp! The details of providing comforts of camping was 5 Star! We are tent/hammock campers but for one night wanted to arrive and just enjoy time relaxing. This was spot on to arrive and enjoy camping. The night lighting was so fun. We found a gem at the speakeasy and comedy club as well.

Crystal

April 2025

Gorgeous clamping experience. The water was hot for really nice showers and the tend was lovely. We had such a nice weekend stay. We got to feed and pet the Alpacas, enjoy some farm fresh eggs and just relax.

Brianna

March 2025

Had a great time “glamping” at the blooming bus farm! My fiancé and I came from Chicago for a weekend away and it was perfect. The farm itself is super cute and the campsites are cozy. It rained most of our 2nd day, but we set up a table in the heated tent to play games which was perfect. Definitely recommend for a weekend away!

Perfect warm bungalow for a family of 4! Melissa was quick to respond to any request. Stars were beautiful at night and the site had everything we needed for a couple days unplugged. It got VERY cold at night so another space heater would be nice for winter camping. Heated blankets were incredibly warm and comfortable…kids loved them! Definitely want to come back in the summer to see the blooming bus! Wonderful stay and first winter “glamping” experience with the kids!

Katherine

March 2025

3 nights at Blooming Bus Farms

It was such a warm welcome coming to Blooming Bus! Melissa was so kind and informative when it came to the animals. We had such a nice stay.

This trip was absolutely lovely. The hosts were very kind, and I loved getting to hang out with the alpacas and dogs. There's just enough trees and brush to make the trip feel decently secluded, but it's close enough to two towns to make groceries, antiquing, and errands easy. There's also some lakes to visit in summer. We went at the end of winter with our cat, and we can't wait to return when all the flowers and leaves are out.

Amanda

March 2025

I booked a very last minute stay and they were able to accommodate me. Gorgeous farm, extremely friendly host, and very cosy yurt. It was 32 degrees when I booked but I was able to stay warm all night

Beautiful place! I definitely want to go back when it's nicer!

Super charming and cozy glamping setup with everything you need. Beautiful property. Highly recommend.