20 Minutes Off I-270 & a World away
24 ft Class B · With pets · We came up from DC on a Tuesday afternoon, crawling along in six to eight lanes of traffic at 2pm, wondering what we'd gotten ourselves into. Then we took the exit, made a few turns, and suddenly we were sitting at the foot of rolling hills in complete quiet. The contrast was almost comical. Waze got us to the right address with no trouble at all, even though the directions sound confusing on paper — and what a driveway it is. A driveway to peace and nature.
Katie and Josh met us when we pulled in and gave us the full lay of the land: where to find the fresh eggs, the vegetables, the flowers, the showers, the power hookup. Genuinely warm, genuinely helpful, and not hovering. Exactly the right amount of host. Other Hipcampers were already settled in when we arrived, and a few more staggered in behind us.
And then the sunset. I'm not exaggerating for the review — it was one of those skies that makes you stop what you're doing and just stand there in admiration. After a challenging drive, it felt like a blessing handed to every one of us that night. Gratitude, plain and simple.
Also: Zeus was home, and he came out to greet us as we wandered toward the sunset meadow. Mini schnauzer meets Zeus. Wow. The gentle giant.
We were only in town for the one night, which was our loss. But those duck eggs may have ruined chicken eggs for me permanently. Best I've ever had, hands down.
Thank you, Katie — we'll be back.
— Catrin, Tom & Gretchen