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Conway Natives Nursery
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96% Recommend134 ratings · 106 reviews
We had a lovely stay at Wilder Hill Farms! The property was so beautiful and we were so excited to see the abundance of flowers. Lillian went above and beyond to be welcoming, friendly, and ensure we had everything we needed. Not to mention the sweet pooches - Viola and Jackson!
Taking a dip in the nearby creek was the perfect way to wrap up a beautiful summer day. The fire pit was a nice spot to dry off afterwards and unwind with plenty of wood to keep it going.
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Tabby B.
5 reviews
This was such a sweet little camping spot for my friend and I. We were going to Greenriver festival for the weekend and it was the perfect spot to call home for the weekend. We loved cooking meals over the campfire and found the space very accommodating. Lilian was very sweet and checked in with us several times throughout our visit, even lending my friend a tent when she realized she forgot tent poles.
The shower was still in progress when we arrived, but we were still able to take a hot shower (which was much appreciated) and it's going to be a really nice feature once complete. Would definitely come back to this spot and would highly recommend!
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Alexis N.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· June 2025
Tent ·
Conway Natives Nursery
Lilian is always wonderful and her property is gorgeous. Staying here will feel like a home away from home.
Emily M.
2 reviews
Stayed with one of my friends for a decompression weekend. The grounds are beautiful, and though some facilities are a bit more primitive, the site has essentially everything you should need for a good stay. Lillian’s shop has an outdoor outlet, and we were happy to see that she also had some kitchen appliances that we weren’t able to pack in with us. Because the shop is a shared space sometimes the cooking can have better timing than others- I’d try to get to it extra early or later into the night to avoid conflicting with anything the host may have going on. The host stopped by our site a few times to check in on us, but anything else she had going on in the gardens never impacted our privacy at the site, so no complaints! Lillian also allowed use the shop cart to get our things from parking to the campsite. The walk to the site isn’t too far, but definitely adds a bit to the set up time so I’d recommend getting there with plenty of time before dark. The outhouse is probably the most primitive piece of the experience, and though it forces some exposure therapy for arachnophobic campers, it worked for what it needed to. I also recommend purchasing any extras on site rather than through the app to avoid any confusion! Again, the beauty of the grounds can’t be overstated, and every trip through the garden offered a new, wonderful detail we missed the first time around. Overall, I think it’s a very unique experience in a stunning setting, and we got the mental reset we needed
Kaylie G.
3 reviews
My family and I had the best time exploring Wilder Hill Garden! Lilian was so kind and patient with my 2 sons and my niece. They had the best time picking vegetables and exploring all the beautiful art around the property. We can’t wait to come back!
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Alicia C.
1 year on Hipcamp
We loved our stay at Wilder Hill Gardens! We can’t wait to stay again. Unfortunately, it rained for much of our stay, but Lilian was extremely accommodating and truly went above and beyond to make us comfortable and make the best of it. I highly recommend spending a bit extra for some cut flowers. They were gorgeous!
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Mira E.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
Tent ·
Conway Natives Nursery
Beautiful property with an incredible array of flowering plants and cool fire pit area. Short walk from parking to a spacious campsite, easy access to outhouse and water spigot. Lilian was a great host, look forward to visiting again sometime!
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Barry F.
6 years on Hipcamp
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· August 2024
Tent ·
Conway Natives Nursery
The site was beautiful, the gardens were lovely, the outhouse was well kept and clean, and the host was beyond amazing!
Emily M.
2 reviews
We also enjoyed getting a tour of Lilian’s printmaking shop and having a quiet campfire area in the evenings.
Nora R.
4 reviews
Recommends
· June 2024
Tent ·
Conway Natives Nursery
Had a great time, Lilian is a wonderful host, can’t wait to come back again!
Gabija V.
3 reviews
Recommends
· June 2024
Tent · Group trip ·
Conway Natives Nursery
Lilian could not have been kinder to me and my group. She was incredibly accommodating and the site was beautiful. Everyone had a wonderful time, even in the rain
Lydia F.
5 reviews
Recommends
· June 2024
Tent ·
Conway Natives Nursery
Lilian's gardens are beautiful and so wonderful to explore. Such a kind host, ensuring we had everything we needed, staying in contact, and introducing us to her sweet dogs, Viola and Jackson! The camping area was well maintained, with a fire pit and grill available, an outhouse nearby, and access to potable water. Make sure to visit Lilian's studio while visiting, her ceramics and prints are excellent!
Christine P.
4 reviews
Overall, the experience was nice. I didn’t think the ground would be an issue at first, but it definitely needs to be leveled. The host was super friendly, and her native garden was amazing. The local town was beautiful, and there was a nice swimming hole within a 10 minute walk.
Only negative aspect was the unleveled ground. If this was fixed, I would definitely return in a heartbeat!
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Daniel C.
3 reviews
Our family of four had such a nice time camping here. Lilian is lovely and made sure we had absolutely everything that we needed. The space itself was perfect - fire pit, comfy Adirondack chairs, beautiful scenery. Her gardens are breathtaking and magical to walk through. My kids loved playing badminton and picking blueberries as well as feeding the chickens and seeing her dogs. There is a cute little outhouse and a separate area for hand washing. There is a hose/shower but we opted to take a dip in one of the nearby swimming holes instead. We purchased a couple piles of firewood and some fresh veggies from Lilian’s garden as well as an original print from her studio.
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Barbara B.
2 years on Hipcamp
My stay at Wilder Hill Gardens was a fine first-stay with a Hip Camp host. The beautiful flower gardens of the host, Lilian, provided a great setting. The camp space for tents was basic and appropriate for what I needed: level surface, option to spread out your gear, and the walk to the car was close enough. Wilder Hill Gardens is not like a state park setting. It struck me as what I expected from Hip Camp…basic, affordable, friendly host.
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Al R.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2023
Lilian as a great taste for garden design. She is dedicated to her work. The location is perfect, near the coquette Shelburne falls and the lovely Tap Room of Cornway. I would suggest you to know well the rules of the place and to respect them. This is a garden where beauty is all around and almost surreal. Although it can get muddy after the rain.
Catherine S.
2 years on Hipcamp
My few days camping at Wilder Hill Gardens were a delight. Although quite rustic, with an outhouse and outdoor shower, the site was private and well tended with a view to the forest. Lilian is a landscape designer and her property is a paradise, amazing stone work everywhere overflows with flowers and herbs. Lilian made sure I had everything I needed for a comfortable stay and even fixed me up with a few things I'd overlooked. The site has a table, rustic benches, and comfy chairs around a fire pit. I especially enjoyed my morning meditation walking around the stunning Tibetan Stupa. Make sure you check out her printing studio/gallery, Lilian is an amazing artist and I’ll be returning to take one of her classes in September!
Thank You Lilian!
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Tonya L.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2023
Tent ·
Conway Natives Nursery
We had a wonderful time at Lilian’s place. She’s a fascinating person, thoughtful host, and incredible gardener and artist. We enjoyed talking with her and seeing her work. We had a lovely, quiet stay camping on her property, enjoying all the woods and streams close by, and popping into Shelbourne Falls. Would highly recommend! I hope to make it back.
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Kathryn A.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2023
Tent ·
Conway Natives Nursery
Lilian’s garden was great! We loved staying on her gorgeous property. It was wonderful to hear the chickens in the morning and walk through the garden to fill up out water. There was a lovely swimming hole near by that was perfect for a hot day. Lilian was a great host. Very accommodating and available for any help we needed. She was even kind enough to draw us a map to a local hike and recommended us great places to see in the area.
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Scarlett S.
2 years on Hipcamp
First thing: The property was very beautiful, and Lillian was a gracious host. We went on a particularly wet weekend, right after the massive downpours - we had a lucky 48 hours of decent weather, but it was very muddy and buggy, which no one can help. That’s just weather.
I want to clarify though if you’re looking online - the platform was out of commission and the outhouse was not completely operational. Lillian said it’s a work in progress, but it didn’t match the description. You’ll need to be prepared for a trek from your car to the site, and to keep on eye on stinging nettles that grow along the field - pants and long socks while you’re doing set up. Shouldn’t be an issue for experienced campers but not everyone with us was.
I’d recommend the PYO flowers! They are beautiful - but the veggie basket and PYO fruits were seemingly sparse. We had some sugar snap peas, some very nice radish greens, and we picked some red currants. I was a little bummed that we didn’t see the blueberry field, which we saw visiting families utilize. Nonetheless, it was a sweet moment. The town nearby - Shelbourne Falls was delightful and the bridge of flowers was incredible, highly recommend.
My overall take was that while it was a nice experience and scenic - it was expensive for a primitive camping experience. I appreciate that Lillian is running this operation seemingly on her own though and credit were credit is due - it’s lovely.
Poe J.
5 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· June 2023
Tent ·
Conway Natives Nursery
We stayed two nights. The location is scenic, but this spot may be more suited for those who like more primative-style camping. As is, the shower area appeared to be a hose hooked to a tap, and there was no shower curtain. Campers cart in their things from a driveway to the site itself. My feeling in general would be this place would be tough to bring children, and an established campground would be more appropriate for people of different ages and abilities. That said, the location is picturesque and also close to wonderful things like Shelbourne Falls, Amherst, Historic Deerfield, and a thousand farmers markets.
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L I.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2023
Tent ·
Conway Natives Nursery
Such an amazing stay! Lilians done such an amazing job with the land and an amazing host. She pointed us out to some local swimming holes, hikes and bars as well. All you need is at this magical place! Got some much needed r and r and would definitely stay again. Thanks Lilian!
Raymond K.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2023
Tent ·
Conway Natives Nursery
Lillian’s property was beautiful and a great place for camping and relaxation. Her dogs Viola and Jackson were friendly and pleasant to be around. Lillian’s communication and suggestions for things to do were excellent as well. I would gladly return again!
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Craig A.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2022
Tent ·
Conway Natives Nursery
I spent a delightful weekend enjoying the last of the fall weather. This second visit did not disappoint; everything was as I remembered: the beauty of the farm, access to water and firewood, and convenient composting toilet not too far from the campsite. The calm atmosphere and beauty of the landscape and buildings were a great backdrop to a relaxing camping trip. How lucky to get in one last camping trip while the grass was still green, but the mosquitoes had departed!
Janice W.
7 reviews
Lilian was great! Very helpful and accommodating. She even took my 5yr old and his friend berry and flower picking. The property was beautiful and a short walk to a summing home and streams perfect for little ones.
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Beau S.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2022
Tent ·
Conway Natives Nursery
Excellent host and amazing area! So accommodating!
Gabija V.
3 reviews
Place is a gem,quiet site and Lilian was wonderful.She helped me pick
flowers(actually she picked and I held the flowers)for a beautiful
bouguet for a friend I was visiting.Only 2 sites and the fire pit make
this 1 cozy spot to visit.
Nick S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2022
Tent ·
Conway Natives Nursery
We had a great experience camping at Wilder Hill Gardens. Lilian is a thoughtful host who made sure we had what we needed. Her cut flowers are especially lovely, and don’t miss the studio with her artwork! The gardens are close to Shelburne Falls and Greenfield, and not far from Northampton either if you want to see some sights and have some delicious meals out before returning to camp at night for a fire. I’d recommend Wilder Hill to anyone interested in farm camping and seeing what western Mass has to offer!
Audrey K.
4 reviews
Although we only stayed for the weekend, we had an amazing and restful time at Wilder Hill Gardens and left feeling rejuvenated as if we had taken a multi-day vacation. The atmosphere and beauty of this location combines with the gracious hospitality of the host, the volunteers, and the two friendly dogs Jackson and Viola to make for a wonderful weekend. Totally recommend this site and we can't wait to come back again!
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Andrea B.
15 reviews
This was a great campsite with everything we needed at hand: firewood, water, very well-constructed composting toilet, shade, and solar shower. We really enjoyed the refreshing swimming hole nearby and all the activities available in the area. Most of all, I loved the calm atmosphere of this camping experience and the beauty of Wilder Hill Garden. The host was a gracious and interesting person who has created a picturesque backdrop for another great camping weekend.
Janice W.
7 reviews
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Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Lilian J.
Joined in March 2018Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 2 hours
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