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Slice Of Heaven

Welcome to our beautiful riverside camping retreat, where relaxation and nature await! Tucked away behind the main property at the bottom of the hill, this secluded oasis offers the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the surrounding landscape, with the main river flowing on the southern side of the property. Depending on water levels, you can easily access the river by foot, allowing for peaceful walks along its tranquil shores.

Your accommodations include an inviting 18ft yurt equipped with king size mattress and electricity, ensuring a comfortable night's rest surrounded by nature's tranquility. There is plenty of room to setup another personal tent for more guests.  Gather around the fire pit with outpost grill for evenings filled with laughter and delicious meals cooked over an open flame.

Venture out and explore the property's amenities, including a charming treehouse, yard games, swing, propane grill, and outdoor bathroom. Whether you're seeking adventure or simply craving a moment of peace and relaxation, our riverside camping retreat offers the perfect setting for your next getaway.

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Justin Trails Resort

200-acre very hilly dog-friendly Century farm in the Justin Family over 100 years with acres of alfalfa, sunflowers, 3 acres of gardens around the compound, 150 acres of forest, 2 disc golf courses, 14 miles of grassy "mowed like a lawn" dog-friendly walking trails and 2 lovable pet llamas that love to be hand-fed treats or carrots.

Campsite #2 with view toward Campsite #1.

Campsite #1 - three campers enjoying shelter while it rains. There are 3 separate tents. Two in the foreground and one behind the red shelter. 

Campsite #3 showing hills in background and our dog Heidi a White Siberian Husky.

Aasen Family Farm Pond

Once owned by my husband's grandfather who built a house near a natural spring. We now have built a home on this property and offer beautiful water views with campsite hook ups. Campfires, Swimming and fishing without the need of a licence. Poles available and bait at no cost.  Enjoy the Tremp County bike trails and their scenic views. Be sure to check out their website. Our campsites are located next to our beautiful home. Enjoy the views of our ponds. You share our yard, we have 3 dogs who can't reach your area.  The sunsets are incredible and the sounds of frogs at night are dreamy.

Great for the kids. We have 3 tents this size that can be set up for additional cost.

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Enjoy Fishing for blue gill , Bass and Rainbow trout in our private ponds,

Gathering Gardens on Witt Hill 

We have always loved camping so when we purchased our place 12 years ago we set out to make this a place to come and get inspired to grow . We have added a small Garden Shop to the property and my husband loves to play music around the campfire so we decided to share the love by offering camping and fishing on our Property . You can be sure that this quiet area will be just what your looking for if you want to camp in the country and enjoy a bit of the farm Style Living . We invite you to collect the eggs from the coop and enjoy the fresh flavors of the season. Learn more about this land: Gathering Gardens is a place to get inspired to grow or just sit and enjoy the peace a quiet of this off the road setting!Pitch your Tent at Gathering Gardens and enjoy fishing in one of our ponds at the property . Collect the eggs for breakfast  and enjoy the evening with a campfire and if your lucky Steve will be around to sing you a song or two around the fire . We also offer a wide variety of workshops at our small Garden Center like Wreath Succulent Making with Friends. If you would like you can ask to schedule a Canning and preserving session with our lifestyle Expert Arlena Schott. The option is always there to take a drive to our Daughter and Son in laws J and A Produce and CSA in Black-river Falls WI and pick your produce that you would like to preserve. Pickles,Jams jellies,Corn you name it we can Pit it Up Fresh at Gathering Gardens . Even trout!Book a time to come in the spring and work in the garden plating peas and tatters. Have you always wanted to process your own chicken you can schedule a session were you choose your chicken,process and enjoy your bounty. Gathering Gardens is a place to get inspired to grow . 

We have free Range Chickens all natural raised please enjoy gathering your breakfast at Gathering Gardens 

Please come and enjoy primitive camping at its best at Gathering Gardens 

Winter Wonderland at Gathering Gardens . Right on the snowmobile trails 

This is a View on the top of Witt Hill as you wander down to the site . 

We also offer a beautiful Venue for Weddings and Events. 

Gilles Family Dairy & Woodland

Welcome ; Located in southeast Minnesota's Driftless region of hills, valleys, fields and forests, we are a grass based working dairy farm with over 100 acres of woodland,
including an extensive trail system and campsites in our wooded acres. What makes this woodland special is it's quiet, secluded setting and over 6 miles of hiking / skiing trails.

Our farmstead sits three quarter of a mile off the paved county highway on our well maintained gravel driveway.

Each of our campsites are secluded from the others with their own sawdust compost toilets, picnic tables, fireplaces, and firewood.

Two of our sites require 4WD with a minimum of 6 inches ground clearance
to access, and two are accessible with 2WD.

If you do not have 4WD we can help transport your gear while you enjoy the walk in.

There are plenty of woodland birds, deer, turkeys, raccoons and squirrels sharing the woods with you. At night it is common for owls to visit the campsite area to say hello, and coyotes talking in the distance. The winding trails through 100 acres of woodland offer a variety of woodland habitats, from Old growth Maple to mixed hardwood, to dense brush, to the edges of open pastureland. Bring your fat bike or mountain bike for an enjoyable ride.

For winter users there is a mix of easy, moderate, and challenging winter cross country skiing
 or snowshoeing / hiking
on the property. However the Rock Bottom Cabin  is our only heated and insulated site and is available for winter booking. Winter access is walk in only with snow on the ground or in the forecast. We can help transport gear.

This property is part of a working pasture-based dairy farm and guided tours of the dairy and cattle are available when scheduling allows.

Children 12 and younger are free at our campsites.
No need to be counted as guests , but please let us know when requesting to book.

We do not allow non-booked visitors to our campsites due to the secluded, remote location, and accessibility.

Rock Bottom Cabin located in a secluded hardwood forest

view of cabin and access ramp next to picnic table

Fire place and picnic table on terrace below old Oak

The HILLTOP QUEEN sitting along the upper edge of our woodland

Shady Rest Acres

Once the site of the historic V.J. Fetzner Brewery from the late 19th Century. The land is now used as a hobby farm, honey bee sanctuary and nursery to a unique tree species normally not found in Southeastern Minnesota.

Remnants of the brewery are still visible. Foundation walls outline the massive structure of the brewery. Nestled in the center of the foundation is the entrance to
the sixty-seven foot deep cave that
once held barrels of beer and can be accessed by canoe only. 
Hops have been located on the property and are believed to be ancestors of those raised to make the beer once stored in the cave. The pond that provides access to the cave was dug out in the early 1990's to create a fish out for the Spring Falls Trout Farm that used to exist across the highway. Some of the original brood stock still exist and continue to naturally stock the pond. It is not uncommon to see fish that are five to ten pounds in size. We do not allow fishing from our pond.

The residents house is built to scale to the original brew master's house. While the house is only twenty-four years old it looks as though you have taken a step back in time. The name Shady Rest was given to the house by
the Brew Master's wife.
We thought it was appropriate to keep the name alive.

Shady Rest Acres is comprised of twenty-three acres of beautiful woodlands and pasture that are protected forever
in the
Minnesota Land Trust. The pasture is home to Scottish Highlander cows, two miniature donkeys, five sheep, four goats, honey bees and a flock of chickens. Scottish Highlanders
were selected for both their grazing and browsing abilities. They are very docile and make excellent pasture mates to the smaller species sharing the pasture. The cows are excellent forest managers. They
clear out invasive species such as Honey Suckle, Buckthorn, and Barberry which can often be difficult to manage. A guided tour with the host can be taken to meet the pasture animals.

The forest is comprised of many tree species. Some are unique in that they normally do not grow in this region of Minnesota. The yellow birch is a species normally found in Northern Minnesota. It's bark is golden in color and glistens when the sun hits it just right. We have a cluster of several yellow birch including one that is so big that the bark no longer looks golden but instead is grey and very rough. Years ago the largest of these trees made excellent wood for turning bowls. Blue Beech (musclewood) can also be found on the property. As the name indicates the bark is shaped like muscles. Songbirds and some other species will use different parts of the tree as a food source. Towering white pines also speckle the landscape. Mother pine requires at least two humans arm lengths to encircle the whole tree. She is a favorite resting spot for the barred owl. There is oak, elm, maple, ceders, poplars and numerous other species.

Honey bees are an integral part of the landscape. We partnered with a friend and
started raising honey bees two years ago in order to do our part to keep pollinators thriving.

Their hives are located in the pasture where it has the perfect amount of early morning sun to get them moving and afternoon shade to balance out the summer heat. It is not uncommon to see them pollinating garden plants, trees and wild flowers around the property. One of their favorite feeding spots is the acre and a half prairie which offers a range of plants including big blue stem, wild indigo and baby blue stem, to name a few. Not only are honey bees essential to the food chain but they also provide a very enriching experience when they are observed moving about their hives. There is nothing more relaxing and fascinating than watching these amazing creatures.

Relax and enjoy the sky from your hammock.

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