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The Light Center

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270 reviews

· Baldwin City, Franklin, Kansas

95 acres hosted by Susan T.

3 lodging sites · 7 tent sites

Best in Kansas: 3rd place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

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Susan is a Star Host

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The Light Center is a 95 acre natural sanctuary nestled in a wooded creek valley amidst the farm land of Kansas. • We have a refinished community barn with two private rooms and a community kitchen, a 30ft Pacific Yurt and lots of great places to camp. • If you're just driving through or want an 'easy' camping experience with wifi, pitch your tent in the spacious yard around the barn. • We have lots of places to hike to and several wonderful remote camping spots. Choose from hiking out to camp near the large creek that winds through our land, gathering with friends in a meadow or tucking into a spot in the woods with a beautiful view of the Kansas plains. • Out here, on a clear night, you can see all of the stars. We are an organic, sustainable farm providing natural sacred spaces for hiking and camping. We welcome peaceful camping for people with reverence for the land and all beings. We have goats, free-range chickens, guinea hens, dogs and cats. For the safety of our livestock and other guests, we do require visitors to keep their dogs on a leash at all times. The Light Center is a retreat center serving as a beacon, lighting the way into a vibrant future. We are creating new paths with open hearts. We offer events, celebrations and ceremonies about harmonizing with the earth and inspiring personal, local and global connections. We provide a safe space to nurture and inspire spiritual growth and empower youth.

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98% Recommend410 ratings · 270 reviews

The Light Center offers a serene and welcoming camping experience that's hard to forget. Visitors consistently praise Susan, the landowner, for her warm hospitality and the beautiful, peaceful landscape. The yurt and surrounding grounds provide ample space for relaxation and exploration, with trails, a creek, and a communal barn adding to the charm. While most reviews are glowing, a few note the lack of electricity and running water in the yurt, which is clearly communicated in advance.

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Heather M.

2 reviews

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· May 2025

Yes to the Yurt

With kids ·

The Redtail Yurt

The Light Center property is absolutely amazing! I was able to chat with Susan, the land owner and felt absolutely at home with her warm welcome. The yurt was perfect for a group of us to stay in. Very private, extremely quiet and so dark at night! There’s a creek to play in and wonderful hiking through natural woods and grass. The community barn is definitely an added bonus! We will be back! ☺️

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Anna B.

5 years on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Yurt Stay

The Redtail Yurt

The yurt was a fun and relaxing experience. Susan has lovely peaceful land that you can easily explore. The communication was great throughout the booking and arrival process.

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Melissa V.

1 review

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· May 2025

Redtail Yurt R&R

With pets ·

The Redtail Yurt

This is a special place. I felt so warmly welcomed and there was a wonderful comfortable bed made and waiting for us. We built a fire in the fire pit, enjoyed an outdoor meal, walked the maintained trails. We had a nice outing in Lawrence and my partner and I had a lovely restful stay.

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Angela B.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Tent ·

Middle Meadow Forest Edge

It was a perfect magical camping spot. The host was super helpful and everyone was very friendly.

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Angela C.

2 reviews

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· May 2025

The Redtail Yurt

Lovely and spacious, just what's needed. Enjoyed the grounds, trails, firepit, and the meadow to the west was prefect for viewing stars in solitude. More than enough space for three to sleep comfortably. Susan's quick friendly tour was just enough to orient us, but not intrusive to our time for relaxing. An overall great experience.

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Decheol J.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

With pets ·

The Redtail Yurt

We loved everything about this place. Susan was incredibly kind and accommodating. And the farm is incredibly beautiful. We literally booked on the same day and came here so we didn’t know what to expect. I can easily say this was probably the best Hipcamp experience we’ve had. We will definitely return for sure.

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Baldwin City, Franklin, Kansas, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking