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Retreat Center Campsites

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· Fennville, Allegan, Michigan
20 acres hosted by Sandra H.
1 lodging site · 2 RV/tent sites · 1 tent site
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Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at some sites.
The Retreat Campsites are situated on land owned by the Red Spirit Retreat Center. The beautiful wooded land is perfect for walking in. The stars are like brilliant diamonds, and in mid June the fireflies float up from the prairie into the trees by the hundreds. It is pretty quiet except for the birds and the bullfrogs and your own crackling campfire. In the spring the fruit trees can be seen blooming across the fields. Straw is grown on the neighbor's farm and cut and baled midsummer. The farm buildings are off in the distance but have gleaming white buildings and silver silos. Guests may walk wherever they like on trails or bushwhack through the forests of the Red Spirit Retreat Center. Each campsite is unique and pretty private. While you may see other campers you probably can't hear them as they are about half a city block away through the trees. Staying at the Country Dome Home is an amazing experience. Located on a hill at the top of the prairie, the view of farms and forests is spectacular. To enjoy the view, the front window is 8 feet tall and 11 feet wide. The 12 foot ceiling enlarges the room tremendously. There is an awesome feeling of spaciousness. On a warm day 8 foot wide by 3 foot high screens can be opened up to let and with the screen door to let breezes blow through. The solar fan then pulls the heat right out of the roof. Outside there is a patio sail providing shade. A lovely dinner can be cooked on a propane griddle while watching the view. Refurbished Jordan Brown Tamiami table and chairs and a chaise lounge provide comfortable seating. Deck chairs are out on the front deck as well. Sitting around the campfire is a great way to end the day. About 9 pm hundreds or thousands of fireflies slowly make their way to the tops of the huge trees and the stars start to twinkle as the sun sets. The birds, crickets, and bullfrogs gradually quiet down, lulling you to sleep in the most comfortable bed in the world. You feel at one with nature.. Stay at the dome in the fall or early spring and the wood stove will keep you toasty warm on chilly nights. Three rustic campsites with their own personalities are also on the land but hidden by trees. The Frog Pond Campsite is a in a sylvan glade next to the pond and creek, with parking immediately next to the campsite. The Edges and Deep Forest Campsites are both larger campsites that are located inside the forest near the Prairie. These sites are separated far enough apart to allow for a very private feeling. Each campsite has parking space very close by. All campsites have their own private composting toilets, fire pits, one bundle of wood, sanitary spray, toilet paper, and at least three gallons of water. At the Deer Blind more wood is available at the Deer Blind for $10 per bundle with Venmo or PayPal. There are two yoga mats, frisbees, bubbles, and a corn hole game for borrowing. You may request a one night stay, but it is dependent upon my availability to clean in between guests. We hope that our guests have a truly beautiful, quiet, and relaxing stay.
Activities
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Natural features
Beach
Forest
Lake
River, stream, or creek
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112 ratings · 79 reviews
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Karen S.recommends
September 2, 2024
Deep Forest Campsite
Great Stay
Sarah took care with small details such as providing firewood, five gallons of potable water, a hammock, small table and camp chair. The campsites were already out so although the place was fully booked, we felt private. The old growth forest was beautiful and the well-tended grassy field had incredible stargazing. Ten minutes away is beautiful Lake Michigan and beaches, and 15 minutes from restaurants and shopping in Saugatuck. Sarah herself was welcoming and gracious but not intrusive.
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Nathan W.recommends
August 22, 2024
The Edges
Great spot to tent camp, quiet, near lake Michigan. Easily fit a group of 4 with lots of space to spread out
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Jason U.recommends
August 10, 2024
The Edges
Great grounds. Well kept.
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Maxine P.recommends
July 29, 2024
Deep Forest Campsite
My friends and I love this spot. It's perfectly nestled in the woods with close access to a meadow with a solar shower and stargazing. The composting toilet is a plus as well. We came here last year and plan to return again!
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Catie C.recommends
July 13, 2024
The Frog Pond Campsite
Tent camping at the frog pond was wonderful! The site is gorgeous and there are lots of frogs. It’s relatively private (we only saw one car go by) and generally quiet. The only noise we heard was an event happening nearby with music until about 10, but it wasn’t very loud. We got a strawberry rhubarb pie and it was delicious! Would definitely come back.
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Annika R.
July 7, 2024
Deep Forest Campsite
Overall we had a nice stay. When we arrived our campsite was taken by another camper. There seemed to have been a mixup between two campsites and we ended up staying at the Edge instead, which was fine (not as deep in the woods and the parking wasn’t as close to the site). The second campsite wasn’t prepared and the toilet still had the other camper’s waste in it. We reached out to the host, but never heard back during the stay. The campsite did have a firepit, table, hammock, bug spray, no free firewood. The site was in a good location close to towns, wineries, and the beach.
Location
Fennville, Allegan, Michigan, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Peoria and Bodwéwadmi (Potawatomi) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Sandra H.

Joined in July 2018
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