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18+ Artists' Nature Retreat

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· Tombstone, Cochise, Arizona

24 acres hosted by Terraform Together T.

1 lodging site · 2 RV/tent sites · 2 tent sites

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

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Come stay a while on our earth-building based-artists' retreat homestead! We host people with all sorts of passions, and provide a space for growth, creativity, and memory making! Owned and operated by a nationally renowned artist and earth-building expert, Richard Ward, and managed by longtime nomad and entrepreneur Thea Margaret. There are thousands of opportunities to tour, learn, create, and get your hands dirty! The Homestead is directly next to hundreds of acres of BLM land, full of hills with an astounding history, hiking trails on ancient coral reefs, and wildlife abound! Speaking of historic, we are very conveniently situated between the old mining towns of Tombstone, Bisbee, and Sierra Vista, Arizona! See where and how the wild west was forged! Explore the Homestead, the land, or the towns! And come home to safety and comfort in one of our various sites. There is something for everyone here! Our available sites include the micro-home cottage, a developed primitive campsite designed for solitude, and tent / RV / Van sites within our community. Micro-Home cottage: From a touring tiny home on wheels to a remodeled tiny cob cottage, this space has all of the amenities travelers need for comfort, relaxation, and adventure! It comes with a comfortable, full-sized bed with a memory foam mattress, an outdoor kitchen, a refrigerator, seating area, and incredible views. Improved tent sites: Includes a platform to pitch your tent, access to camp kitchen, and a communal fire pit. "Primitive" tent site: Is secluded from the rest of the commune, nestled among the creosote and Ocotillo with stunning night skies, mountain views, and wildlife viewing opportunities galore! You have the option of visiting the main property or not see anyone at all during your stay. All sites include access to our shower house with on-demand hot water, community space with Wi-Fi and a composting commode and some pretty stellar views of its own. Laundry facilities, firewood and water fill-ups are available on the property as add-ons. ______ THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK • We are 2 miles down a dirt road. The road is passable by standard clearance 2-wheel drive vehicles (Civic, Prius, etc). It is not recommended for low-clearance vehicles or trailers over 16 ft. • We are a nudist/naturalist/clothing-optional friendly community. There is no requirement to participate, but please know that others may and to be respectful of everyone. • Pets that are people and animal-friendly are welcome. Our dogs are friendly with other animals and are often off-leash outside. They may bark, but are friendly. For people with pets, do be mindful that we are off-grid in the wild of the desert and have every creature imaginable wild on the property. Including Coyotes, Javelina, Rattle Snakes, Scorpions, Bob Cats and more. You are responsible for the care and cleanup of your pets. • We are an 18+ property and can not host children. • We are a pack-in-pack-out leave no trace campground! We do not have septic or flush toilets on the property. We use a composting toilet system and do require any self-contained units to have black and grey water tanks. Please plan on taking all of your trash with you. • For our shower, laundry, and kitchen facilities we ask that you only use biodegradable soaps to protect our plants and trees. If you do not have biodegradable soaps we can provide them for you. • We offer paid private classes for you and your group covering everything from nature plant walks, to pottery and ceramics, to off grid building and education. If you are interested in learning more about off-grid living send us a message and we can let you know what we have available during your stay.

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9 ratings · 9 reviews

Rachel B.recommends

April 11, 2024

Van/Car Camping Site 2

super unique place to visit. very peaceful. awesome to see how they’ve made places to stay out of old school buses. had a great time.

Jessica S.recommends

April 2, 2024

Tent Platform

Great place to stay!!

Richard's property was amazing and the directions to get onto the property were super clear and easy to follow. It rained the first night but when the rain cleared you could see for miles and beautiful vallys and hills. He is a great host and his dogs are super sweet and friendly. Usually when i go to places like this even if it days there is power i still bring my 2 big portable batteries. Because it can be super limited power wise. I was pleasantly supprised and didnt need them. There was plenty of power to plug in the phone and cooler in thr tiny house as well as keep the lights on to play cards at night. The tent sites were good size and level. The tinny house was super cute and comfortable. The outdoor kitchen was good size with lots of space to make food. Composting toilet: this is really the only thing that i think could a little tlc. Yes its a compost toilet no big deal we have one where i live. But i think it would be a little better if it was more inclosed from the elements. It did have a partial roof that just covers the toilet area but with the rain and wind it didnt matter anyway. Plus before it rained the wind made it difficult to out sawdust in after using the toilet. The wind would catch it and send it back iut in a small saw dust tornado lol. Kind of part of being out in the middle of no where. But with that slight annoyance i would do it againnin a heart beat!!

Alonso F.recommends

March 28, 2024

Van/Car Camping Site

Enjoyable, memorable, and peaceful

The land is gorgeous and peaceful and the site has everything you need. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. Richard is a very welcoming, kind, and knowledgeable person with a wonderful way of life. I would absolutely recommend booking a stay here!

Derek M.recommends

March 27, 2024

Van/Car Camping Site 2

Amazing!

Beautiful property, wonderful host, clean shower. What more could you ask for? This is definitely a place I will visit again.

Grace O.recommends

March 26, 2024

Van/Car Camping Site

Couldn't recommend this stay more. Terraform Together is a great place to stay. Its so peaceful, the sunsets are beautiful, and there’s so many amenities. There’s an outdoor kitchen, a shower, a bathroom, and tons and tons of land to explore. The hosts are wonderful and I had originally met Richard through workaway; a work exchange program where i stayed at Terraform. I had the pleasure of helping build a cobb stone pizza oven. I also learned how to make earth bags for sustainable building. The vibes of this place are like no other, coupled with amazing hosts, you’re going to have an amazing trip! :)

Larry C.recommends

March 21, 2024

Private Desert Walk-In Camp Site

Must Visit!

Richard is super knowledgeable about off-grid living and I highly recommend checking out his property to learn! He’s hospitable and is truly passionate about sustainable living. His property is also in a beautiful area where you become very connected with the land.

Location

Tombstone, Cochise, Arizona, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Chiricahua Apache, O’odham Jeweḍ, Ópata (Tegüima-Eudebe-Hoba), and Tohono O’odham First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Terraform Together T.Joined in February 2024

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