Riley K.recommendsSeptember 4, 2022
Life is Good
Immaculate vibes
Patty & Michelle were so friendly and sweet. Everything at Shady Rest Acres was lovely, and I wish I lived there! I loved all the animals and how much space we had to ourselves at our site. Would definitely stay here again!! Patty & Michelle please adopt me!!!
Mary R.recommendsSeptember 2, 2022
Life is Good
Beautiful scenery and relaxing!
This campsite offers you amazing access to the stars and open space for a campfire and hanging with the animals. Patty and Michelle are excellent hosts and really made us feel welcome. We will be back!!
Mary R.recommendsSeptember 2, 2022
Bee Relaxed Studio
Beautiful spot!
This is our second time to visit Patty and Michelle. They are such amazing hosts and offered so much to us to enjoy. We frolicked in the creek, took the boat in the pond, loved on their fur babies, swooned over the stars, and so much more. They really make us feel comfortable and give us great tips for enjoying the area. I really can’t say enough about how lovely they are and how beautiful their land is. Visit and you can’t be disappointed! It’s super kid friendly too!
Kristin P.recommendsAugust 21, 2022
Heart's Content
Gorgeous property with animals!
This was our first Hipcamp experience and it exceeded our expectations. Patti and Michelle have a gorgeous piece of property, what a gift to be share this with the world. The property was beautiful and serene. Great hiking int he area. The bluffs are breathtaking! We felt in complete privacy despite being on someone’s land. They had a canoe there to use on the river that flows through the property and there’s a cave which was really cool! Rustic and peaceful. The animals were friendly and the donkeys loved us. I’ve never spent time on a farm so it was a neat experience to walk around and explore the area. The animals are in their own area (they don’t wander into your site or anything) but if you explore, they sometimes come out :). The property is beautifully manicured. We enjoyed the stay and would highly recommend this spot for southeast Minnesota camping!
Daniel T.recommendsAugust 21, 2022
Life is Good
Amazing hosts. Amazing land. Kid Friendly.
We took my nephews (ages 3 and 6) camping for the first team and they had such a blast. Make sure you take the canoe into the cave — such a cool experience.
Alan L.recommendsAugust 16, 2022
Heart's Content
I loved the private space and all the amenities (table, firewood available, adorable furry friends). Highly recommend!
Molly G.recommendsAugust 11, 2022
Heart's Content
We loved feeling unplugged on the beautiful bluff hillsides! The kids loved the farm animals, the shaded spot was great, and the pond/canoe/paddle boat/cave was pretty cool! Hosts made it an easy stay!
Scott J.recommendsJuly 25, 2022
Heart's Content
Something for everyone
I’ve been trying to find a site that would help me share the camping experiences I had as a child with my kids- a site that’s not too far from provisions while making you feel like you’re off the grid. Heart’s Content struck that balance for us, and the girls are ready for another trip in the fall. Patty and Michelle were gracious hosts, and their property was amazing. We can’t wait to go back.
Kelly O.recommendsJuly 14, 2022
Bee Relaxed Studio
This place is more than we could’ve expected! I spent a magical and relaxing two nights on the beautiful hobby farm with my two year old daughter. We both enjoyed it immensely and it’s a very special experience to share with your child!
From the very thoughtfully setup studio to the charming animals and beautiful scenery. Fantastic pizza pub in a historic building minutes from the farm, short drive to the Root River Trail for bike rides, and an International Owl Center. All highly recommended!
The owners Patty and Michelle couldn’t have been more welcoming and gracious and will show you around the farm as time permits. Pro tip: if the gates to the pasture are open (Patty and Michelle will let you know what’s accessible during your stay), walk up the hill to that area at dusk and bask in the fireflies and stars.
Sharon P.recommendsJune 21, 2022
Bee Relaxed Studio
We stayed in the studio and it was lovely. Very clean and comfortable. Our hosts were very inviting and made our stay very relaxed.
Traci M.recommendsJune 12, 2022
Heart's Content
Wonderful!
Fantastic stay at a large, well shaded snd drained site. This a nature lovers farm with lots of flowers, trees and animals around. Gorgeous views on the way in and beautiful forested hillsides. I swear they have the cleanest portapotty I have ever been in. And as a solo female camper I felt safe and welcome. Absolutely recommend!
Amanda E.recommendsJune 9, 2022
Bee Relaxed Studio
Beautiful location and accommodations. Great place to unplug and relax. Family friendly. Patty and Michelle are great!
Vanessa A.recommendsJune 5, 2022
Life is Good
Love!!
Had a perfect three days in my campervan. The animals are kind and calming! The hosts, Patty and Michelle, made me feel welcomed and part of the community. Got to see the shearing of their sheep. Will stay again.
Kerry P.recommendsMay 31, 2022
Life is Good
Patty and Michelle's campsite was perfect! They were great communicators and fun to chat with. The campsite is in an ideal setting with plenty of privacy and great animal watching (the site overlooks the farm animals' pasture). The cave and land were fun to explore and the amenities were exceptional-tasty water, port-a-pot, great table and sizeable fire pit. I would highly recommend this campsite to anyone looking for a relaxing experience.
Mitch E.recommendsMay 28, 2022
Heart's Content
⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Sharon S.recommendsMay 23, 2022
Bee Relaxed Studio
A wonderful experience
Loved the studio, the hosts, the property and animals!!! Had such a nice, quiet, relaxing stay. Very comfortable beds too!
Annie S.recommendsFebruary 22, 2022
Bee Relaxed Studio
Friendly hosts and animals
We loved our stay in the Bee Relaxed studio. It was so spacious, private and cozy. The wood stove was such a fun feature. Outside the studio, Patty and Michelle gave us a personal tour of their land with all the dogs and a couple of cats in tow. They were so open and friendly about their lives and we enjoyed hearing about the farm and petting the donkeys. It wasn't too cold to take the canoe out and check out the cave either. We would definitely come back to stay in the studio or try out one of their two tent spots during warmer weather.
Catherine W.recommendsFebruary 11, 2022
Bee Relaxed Studio
The area is beautiful and the studio is so spacious! Patty and Michelle were lovely hosts and we can't wait to visit this area again!
Sophia Z.recommendsFebruary 6, 2022
Bee Relaxed Studio
What a beautiful place! Such kind people, animals, and a lovely room to stay in. We came in the winter and it was very warm and cozy, and we even got to canoe into the brewery cave despite the snow. Patty and Michelle were so kind and made sure we had everything we needed. We’ll definitely be coming back.
Katie H.recommendsFebruary 1, 2022
Bee Relaxed Studio
Had a lovely time staying with Patty and Michelle! The studio is clean, homy, and the wood stove is absolutely wonderful in the winter. There are some good hikes nearby, including a beautiful overlook of the river less than 15 minutes away.
The dogs are all very friendly and Patty was very welcoming and has a lovely stories about the property and its history (we didn't get a chance to see Michelle). Can't wait to go back sometime in the summer as well!
Amy J.recommendsJanuary 23, 2022
Bee Relaxed Studio
Patty and Michelle’s studio is incredible! My six year old son and I could only stay for one night, and I wish it could have been longer. The land surrounding the house and studio is serene and breathtaking, even in the dead of winter. Patty couldn’t have been more welcoming when we arrived, introducing us to their four dogs. The studio was so cozy and beautiful inside, and had everything we needed and more. You can really tell how much Patty and Michelle care about the land and it’s history. Looking forward to coming back with my other son so we can do more exploring!! Thanks again for having us.
Martha F.recommendsJanuary 18, 2022
Bee Relaxed Studio
Patty and Michelle have a beautiful place! The friendly donkeys are fun to meet, and Michelle pointed out a few deer up the hill to me (thank you!). The studio is lovely--the record player is an especially nice touch. The kitchen area is well equipped, and Patty mentioned they're putting in a kitchen sink soon, so it's only getting better. I visited in January, but I'd love to come back sometime in the summer when canoeing is more inviting to see inside the cave.
Toni K.recommendsNovember 8, 2021
Bee Relaxed Studio
Serenity at it’s Finest
Always a retreat for us to escape the crazy of life! Since we have visited three times, we told Patti & Michelle we are no longer visitors. We are family!! Love this place and we’ll be back 1-2x each year as long as the keep open their little heart of a home to others!
Chad P.recommendsNovember 7, 2021
Bee Relaxed Studio
Glorious mornings in a beautiful setting. This is a great place to get away from it all.