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Tims Ford Campground

After a dip in the reservoir, you’ll be glad to come back to one of the park’s 52 campsites

Tims Ford State Park

Aquatic activities are the main draw at this Tennessee park.

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Glamping at Deer Camp Cabin

We build from the heart with blue prints and Deer Camp was a thought that started on the back of a receipt and grew into a 12x12 cozy cabin. We have 13 acres and we share with that Deer Camp. Only enough land has been cleared for structures so it's all wooded and every structure was built by us and is unique and one of a kind.

We are all excited to offer an RV site to park a camper or pitch a tent if you want to bring a couple of friends. There is a separate charge for this. This site does offer electricity but water and the bathhouse are shared. This site is only offered to your group and there will never be campers in that space while you’re there. 

Mitch and Lori took a lot of care in designing this place and it really shows.

With a comfy bed and windows that open all around it's the perfect place to relax.

On the deck of the cabin you'll find a kitchen with everything you could need to fix a meal.

The bathroom is amazing and has a wonderful view of the woods.

You'll find a picnic table by the fire if you want to enjoy a meal outside.

This cute little cabin has everything you'll need for a relaxing getaway.

There's a cozy reading corner to sit and unwind.

Just a short walk from the cabin to the bathroom.

The Falls at Sewanee Creek

45 private acres on our homestead for you to roam.  Eight eclectic sites to choose from ranging from primitive camping to a lovely log cabin.  All except the log cabin lovingly built by the owner, loaded with creative touches from up-purposed materials.

Featuring:

* Two gorgeous waterfalls.  Each of our stay-sites are located within about 100 yards of Fifty-foot tall Miller’s Falls.

* Two large caves at the end of a short, but rugged hike.

* A fairy Village filled with Hollow Oak Tree Fairy cottages and bio-luminescent trees that glow after dark.  Magical.

* Three acres for group camping centered on a well-equipped, covered outdoor kitchen.

* Peaceful Meditation Retreats at the Outdoor Kitchen under brain-wave enhancing satellite dishes.

* Certified Hypnotherapy

Disclaimer: The flow of the waterfall is subject to fluctuations in temperature, seasonal droughts, & rain fall. The most favorable seasons for waterfall flow are fall, winter & early spring.

We came to this magical place to found a self-reliant, homesteading eco-community when I retired from corporate life in 2006. It's called the Village on Sewanee Creek, named for the creek 800 feet below the bluff where we are located.

I traveled the world as a senior executive for Baskin-Robbins, Dunkin' Donuts, Papa Johns, Blockbuster, 7-Eleven and other retail franchises, making the world safe for Pizza, Ice Cream, Pancakes Video Rentals and American convenience. And I was ready for something more fufilling. I scouted for a place of exquisite natural beauty and I found it here. I bought way too much land just before the real estate bust and learned how to turn a nice fortune into a very small one. 

I faced challenges and had lots of fun. Now I want to share our experience.

If you love nature and the outdoors, this is the best place to celebrate it.

Magical indoor/outdoor sleeping space optimized for sounds of the waterfall.

The BEECH Treehouse 
And Composting Toilet Outhouse

Miller’s Creek wraps around the campsite, providing luxurious subtle Creek-sounds

Solace Farm Homestead

We raise Scottish Highland cattle, goats, sheep, and alpacas on 90 acres of reclaimed coal mine land.  We are using the animals and permaculture techniques to repair this land to a vibrant, productive place.  We also have ducks, beehives, gardens and a 2200 square foot hoop-house, and we homeschool 3 boys as well.

We have a farm store with a variety of soaps and personal care products, as well as farm products such as homegrown and ground cornmeal, granola made with our duck eggs, herbal teas and herbs, tanned sheepskins, etc.

The farm tours are 1-1.5 hours, the "Junior Tour" is largely meet-the-animals, but also a stroll through the hoop-house, and whatever else may be available (ducklings, bottle feeding goat kids or alpaca crias, etc).  The "Sustainability Tour" is with Caleb, and - based on your interests - is focused more on how we graze the animals, rainwater collection, solar set-up, farm management, etc.  We gear this tour heavily toward individual interest, basically Q & A about what you want to know about small farm/sustainable/off-grid living.  

Great night roasting hotdogs and s’mores 

Elk Head Overlook

**Please note the address is 9665 SR 50, Pelham, TN 37301** 

The best part about this site are the views! Relax on the side of the Cumberland Plateau while overlooking Burroughs Cove and the Elk River.  You can see the camp sites from the main road, so there  will be some road noise.

Sites 1/2 are hard/large graveled, tent camping will be very challenging, heavy duty tent stakes are highly recommended with mats/padding.

There is an electrical box at each end of the hard graveled parking areas (Sites 1 and 2) with 20- and 30-amp plugs, plus 110v.  If the power is not working, please check the panel and turn on/reset the breakers, many of our guests turn them off when departing.  If you are at Site #2 and the steps above do not work, please check/do the same at the Site #1 panel (it is the master power source). 

Water is NOT available on site.  NOTE: Depending on the time of year (warmer months only) a water container with a limited amount of NON-POTABLE water is on site for your use.  Please plan on filling your water reservoir(s) PRIOR to arriving.  There is an outhouse for all guests, picnic tables and fire rings for Sites 1 and 2. The camping area is fairly close to SR-50 so please expect to hear some road noise, more so in the winter months.

The entrance/driveway is on a small incline, if you are traveling in a light vehicle and a heavy camper, it's best to maintain a slow and steady speed to the camp site (for almost everyone, this is not an issue). If you are towing a camper, we recommend the total length of the vehicle and the trailer not exceeding 30ft, There is not a significant place to "turn around" at the sites and novice drivers (not used to backing out of tight spots with longer rigs) may find this very challenging.

There is a double gate that is usually closed, and latched so it stays closed, it is not "locked".   The site is self-serve (not manned), Site #1 is to the left, Site #2 is to the right, and Site #3 is down the path past the outhouse at the bottom of the path. It is recommended that campers set up early for Site 3 (still daylight) to get an idea of the layout.  Parking for Site #3 is by the shed at the main entrance and power is not available at the site.

A look at the entrance from the graveled lot.

Water Hookup

St. Isidore Farm

Nestled in the corner of a serene field, this RV campsite offers stunning views of peaceful pastures and is located near our barn. The full service, pull through sites are set on a gentle sloping knoll, providing a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere. Enjoy the site of Scottish Highland cows on the property and take advantage of easy access to I-24. A knowledgable farmer is available on-site for guided tours, adding a unique and enriching experience to your stay.

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