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Wendy & John Farm

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· Ferndale, Humboldt, California

80 acres hosted by Wendy L.

4 RV/tent sites · 1 tent site

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at some sites.

Wendy is a Star Host

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For Ferndale, the village: check out https://www.visitferndale.com/souvenir-edition About our property: There is a gentle spirit throughout these beautiful 80 acres of evergreen forests and pastures. What can you expect? Quiet, beauty, birdsong, ocean roar, widely spaced campsites (only 5 on the 5 acres set aside for camping), extra stuff if you need or want it (fresh bread, soup, cobbler; quilts, free firewood, local tips on travel and where to hike or what to visit), etc. Or total solitude if you want it. Bring your (most breeds) dogs if you wish. Starlink internet means you can Zoom in the forest. Walk to the beach along a no-shoulder country road (or drive). Teach your toddler how to build a dam in the shallow creek. Read. There are no visible neighbors, no ambient light or sound. The air is clean and clear and the water is potable from an artesian spring on the property. No electricity at the sites, no generators allowed. (Charge your electronics at the farmhouse.) My aunt and uncle bought the property in 1947 from the first European settler, Paolo Gabrielli, who iimmigrated in early 1914 from northern Italy with slips of his grapevine in the lining of his coat. (The grapevine still grows over the back deck.) Paolo's wife Felicita and their three children stayed behind; they were to follow within the year. In the country outside of Ferndale, California, Paolo purchased the property one mile from the ocean and built a Tyrolean-style house, a chicken house (with a grappa still under the main floor), an outhouse, a corral, and a barn. He purchased 7 cows. And then, it was August 1914, and the War to End All Wars broke out in Europe. Felicita and the children, living in their village on the Austrian border, were interned in a prison camp in Austria with the rest of the village's residents. The Gabriellis' young daughter died there. Six years passed before Felicita and her sons, Virgil and Louis, were able to join Paolo in America. In 1938, Virgil--Fr. Gino--became the first Ferndale boy to serve Mass in his hometown church. Felicita died in 1940, and Paolo closed the dairy and moved into Ferndale. In 2013, we invited the people who had been children in the 1920s and '30s and who had come to this ranch after Sunday Mass to gather with other Italian families for polenta, wine, and music. These old-timers came to our house with photographs and maps and Mass cards and diaries, and shared their memories of a childhood in this place that still embraced them. What can you expect? Quiet, beauty, birdsong, ocean roar, widely spaced campsites (only 5 on the 5 acres set aside for camping), extra stuff if you need or want it (fresh bread, soup, cobbler; free firewood, local tips on travel and where to hike or what to visit). Or total solitude if you want it. Bring your (most breeds) dogs if you wish (males must be neutered). Starlink internet means you can Zoom in the forest. Walk to the beach along a no-shoulder country road (or drive). Read. There are no visible neighbors, no ambient light or sound. The air is clean and clear and the water is potable from an artesian spring on the property. No electricity at the sites, no generators allowed. (Charge your electronics at the farmhouse.)

Activities

Biking

Fishing

Hiking

Paddling

Natural features

Beach

Forest

Redwoods

River, stream, or creek

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350 ratings · 298 reviews

Weronika D.recommends

July 20, 2024

Hazelwood: quiet, safe, near ocean

Wendy was a wonderful host, she accommodated our late arrival and, provided clear instructions about accessing and utilizing our camping site. The camping site was serene and there was ample distance between sites to feel a sense of privacy. I highly recommend Wendy's campground!

Tj H.recommends

July 15, 2024

Tucked away by stream, ocean 1 mile

Fantastic everything: location, hosts, and property. Get that cobbler!

Teri M.recommends

July 13, 2024

Hazelwood: quiet, safe, near ocean

Wendy and John offer a beautiful meadow area Judy outside Ferndale. The scenery is stunning and each camper has lots of space and privacy. It was a great stay. I would book there again.

Kendra W.recommends

July 13, 2024

Hazelwood: quiet, safe, near ocean

Beautiful property. You can hear the ocean at night. Dinner was delicious! Highly recommend this site.

Karen R.recommends

July 9, 2024

Hazelwood: quiet, safe, near ocean

Beautiful spot, wonderful hosts. Hope to return!!

Jodie A.recommends

July 9, 2024

Quiet, private, at forest edge

Quiet Private Camping.

Pretty location. Very quiet. Great for van camping. Enjoyed the solitude and the yummy food we purchased. The host John even delivered to our site with china and real silverware. I would camp here again. The creek in the fall/spring is probably lovely.

Location

Ferndale, Humboldt, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Wiyot First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking