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The Light Center

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· Baldwin City, Franklin, Kansas

95 acres hosted by Susan T.

3 lodging sites · 7 tent sites

Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

Best in Kansas: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

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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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368 ratings · 232 reviews

Rachel F.recommends

July 23, 2024

Beside the Barn 1, park & camp

Beautiful, peaceful land! Host was very welcoming. Would definitely stay there again

Sarah T.recommends

July 23, 2024

Beside the Barn 3, park & camp

This was a nice place to rest on our way out west. Thank you!

Ellen B.recommends

July 20, 2024

The Redtail Yurt

We loved the yurt and appreciated all the amenities available in the community barn! The kids enjoyed the camping experience while I appreciated the beds and full kitchen. Beautiful place! We heard coyotes and owls! So fun!

Gina J.recommends

July 19, 2024

Moonlight Room in The Barn

The bed was comfortable and Chris was a nice host! Cozy!

Keith G.recommends

July 19, 2024

Beside the Barn 1, park & camp

Beautiful place and friendly people. My son loved it. Absolutely tranquil, plenty to explore and just get back to nature.

Aby R.recommends

July 3, 2024

Sunlight Room in the Barn

THE BEST PLACE IN KANSAS

absolutely beautiful! you can tell they put SOO much effort into this! it was relaxing, TONS of places to explore. Such a breath of fresh air!

Location

Baldwin City, Franklin, Kansas, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Washtáge Moⁿzháⁿ (Kaw / Kansa), 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage), Jíwere–Ñút’achi Máyaⁿ (Otoe-Missouria), Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Kaskaskia, and Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking