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Kathryn
November 2025
Weekend Trip to Appalachian Retreat Camp
The R Frame cabin was amazing! So cozy and well designed with great amenities. I packed a bit heavier than I needed to, considering almost everything I needed was available there. I will definitely be back.
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Mike
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Appalachian Retreat Camp
Wife and I had all we needed at the Nature Camper. Camper has water, hot water, stove, oven, fridge, microwave, and a Solo Firepit on the private deck. Lots of charm inside, more like a tiny house with completely new appliances and birch walls. Best of all you are on 500 private acres.
We hiked part of the 10 miles of trails in total privacy. Site also has huge grassy tent area you can expand into with large fire-pit - comes with the camper so no neighbors.
Owner’s family goes back to the original log cabin, that is still there off one of the trails. Owner has made his own private preserve, He was interesting, respectful and responsive. Camper pdf had all the details you need.
Easy drive to Marietta Ohio River historic areas, shopping, dining, activities, and Wayne NF trails. No cell or WiFi but it comes in as you drive down the road. Unplug and enjoy!
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Christiana
October 2025
1 night at Appalachian Retreat Camp
I wish we’d had more time to explore the Appalachian Retreat. It was a lovely and lush piece of land and the little a-frame was very cute and comfortable. I appreciated all of the cool design features of the cabins and outhouse. We only arrived late at night, slept well and had to head out in the morning.
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Ken
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Appalachian Retreat Camp
Really cute A-Frame with everything you need to enjoy a time away. The property has many trails to explore and plenty to see without ever getting in your car. The cabin was comfortable and equipped with many nice add ons, aside from the occasional expected creepy crawler. Nice small generator that kept all of our devices charged, and a nice bathroom and comfy bed. Definitely recommend!
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Josh
September 2025
3 nights at Appalachian Retreat Camp
My brother and I rented the A- and R-frame cabins and stayed three nights. What an amazing camp! Calm and serene, brimming with wildlife (butterflies, birds including woodpeckers, hawks, and owls, deer, possum, and more). Great, well stocked firepit. The A- frame is definitely more rustic than the R-, so if you want to feel more connected to nature, the A-frame is for you. The hosts were communicative and friendly and they've clearly put a lot of thought into their camp. Lots to do in the area if you're into fishing (we caught a 15" bass at the Devola dam) or hiking. The creek was dry when we went, so we got our water from the house nearby. Both my brother and I would definitely want to go back, maybe at a time when the creek would more likely be running since it runs right by the cabins and would be incredibly relaxing to listen to. My brother at the end of the trip, "I give that camp ten out of five stars." :)
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S’Mart
August 2025
1 night at Appalachian Retreat Camp
My Lovely companion and I were touring the area on motorcycles. This gem was perfectly, centrally located for our excursions. The weather was exceedingly hot when we arrived and started down the shaded pathway into the cool glen. This place is dripping with charm and teaming with all sorts of wildlife! It’s very well provisioned and equally romantic. Very private.
We were unable to meet in person with “J” unfortunately, given our itinerary, but our host was still completely available and accommodating via text.
We are already planning another trip to the area with every intent to stay here again but with a small group.
Thank you!
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Carly
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Wolfhaven Tree Farm-Secluded
We needed a short weekend to recharge and reconnect - while we love camping and backpacking, for this trip we wanted a little extra comfort for sleeping arrangements. The Wolfhaven yurt and pond were a perfect match for what we were looking for, and we feel lucky to have been able to book last minute. The yurt is very cozy and inviting, with some lovely glamping extras (i.e., real bed, Keurig coffee maker, some lighting if wanted) without taking away from the desire to disconnect from tech/work etc. The portion of the property for guest enjoyment is fairly spacious, with an open sky view but surrounded by gorgeous trees, and of course the small pond. My husband enjoyed catching a couple of bass during our stay. We camp-fired, cloud-watched and star-gazed and enjoyed being together in this beautiful place. We fell asleep at night listening to the bullfrogs and tree frogs.
A tip: if you're planning to stay a few days, give some thought to meal planning in light of no refrigeration or cooking appliances other than the campfire. There are nearby places to resupply for fresh food, but a well-stocked cooler with ice was very handy for our warmer weather trip. We brought a cast-iron griddle and some camping utensils to use over the fire, which we were glad of!
Amber, our hostess, was communicative and helpful before and during our stay (while also giving us our space and privacy). We are hoping to come back, with and/or without our children, for another stay in the future!
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Kiley
July 2025
Weekend Trip to Appalachian Retreat Camp
J.’s land is beautiful! He was very friendly and helpful as well. The cabin was gorgeous and so peaceful and quiet. We stayed overnight for a group motorcycle ride close by. We will definitely be back and tell friends to check it out.
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Colin
June 2025
Weekend Trip to Appalachian Retreat Camp
We stayed at J.’s “Cabin in the Woods” and it was awesome! It’s nestled deep among the trees and really makes you feel like you’re in the woods. It’s so tucked away that it’s hard to see from the lower cabin so make sure you read those instructions carefully! The cabin itself was very clean and comfy! There was a ton of handy extras inside like a lantern, a camping chair, a lighter, a hammock, and even some bug spray! The porch had a nice spot for setting up our camp stove and the area around the solo stove was great for sitting around the fire and hanging out for the evening. J was super helpful and responsive! Can’t recommend it enough if you’re looking for a super isolated stay in the woods! Oh and the bugs weren’t too bad and it rained pretty hard most of the night and we stayed nice and dry in the cabin. Oh and there were two overhead LED bulbs that let us stay up chatting even when the rain drove us inside.
Can’t recommend it enough!
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Sarah
June 2025
Weekend Trip to Appalachian Retreat Camp
This is an incredible spot. Full of meaning and history. J and his family steward their land in the most wonderful way - it’s an incredible contribution to the community and the region. The cabin itself is perfect, hidden, and very private. Everything you could and (and more) for a tent alternative.
J is an excellent communicator and full of amazing tidbits that make the trip even better. He is kind, considerate, and genuinely wants people to enjoy this land. Thank you, J and family!
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Doug
December 2024
Weekend Trip to Appalachian Retreat Camp
My partner is writing this review on my behalf since she has stayed at this cabin before and can compare trips:
I was so excited to be able to come back and spend some more time in this cabin to see what a cold weather stay would be like, and it did not disappoint. In spite of the fact that the temperatures dropped to a chill factor of about 20, my partner and I stayed warm and cozy inside on account of the wood stove. It’s a small one, and if you start with a cold cabin it will take about an hour or two to reach a comfortable room temperature, but after that we only needed to feed it once in a while to keep the fire going. It burned all the way down overnight while we slept, but the cabin was still a little warm inside when we woke up the next morning.
These are close quarters and perfect for a romantic getaway for two. Other than the small birds visiting the feeders, the area was extremely quiet and peaceful. We didn’t hear a soul. It was cold enough that we didn’t get a chance to walk about the property, but we were in the mood to stay cuddled up inside anyway. Just FYI, the composting toilet doesn’t work at these temperatures, so you have to improvise …we kept a bucket inside for #1 during the night.
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Shelly
November 2024
2 nights at Appalachian Retreat Camp
If you’re looking for a spot to camp that is completely private and peaceful, this is your spot! The cabin itself is cozy and the compostable toilet is very easy to use. There are many amenities provided for cooking, both for cooking over the fire or on a propane stove. There is even firewood provided, but we brought some of our own to supplement as well so we wouldn’t exhaust J’s supply! When we arrived, J offered to help us take our wood and supplies to the cabin with his UTV, but he does also provide a wagon you can use if he isn’t there. The cabin is a short walk from where you park. I’m not sure how large the property is, but my partner and I went on a 2 hour hike on the trails that J mentioned and I’m sure we only saw a fraction of what was out there. I would say the trails are not for beginner hikers, as there are frequent inclines and declines. We did rent both cabins so we would have the space to ourselves, but the second, smaller cabin is somewhat tucked away up on a hill. We could only just see the top of it peeking through the trees. The foliage was beautiful out there, definitely worth a visit! We will absolutely camp here again!
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