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Emerald Oasis at Mandala Springs

Hosted by Connor · Barnardsville, North Carolina

5 sites · Tent · 67 acres

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The soak-and-plunge ritual of a hot-springs getaway — reimagined as a primitive forest camp. Emerald Oasis is a members' wellness camp on 67 acres of organic forest farm bordered on three sides by Pisgah National Forest, 25 minutes from Asheville. Hot cedar sauna, cold plunge in Mineral Creek, living spring water, and miles of trails to a hidden waterfall — all included with every stay. Every guest joins Emerald Oasis Club before arrival (free — 3 minutes). Your booking includes the $20/day Oasis All-Access Pass for every person, every day of your stay: 🔥 Creekside cedar sauna & cold plunge — open daily, INCLUDED 💧 Mineral Creek swimming hole + unlimited living spring-water fills 🥾 2+ miles of forest trails, boulder fields & a hidden waterfall → Pisgah ☕ Zen Lounge — creekside tea house (self-service) & co-working with fast Wi-Fi 🛁 Bathhouse — outdoor showers + flushing toilet 🌿 Picnic terrace gardens No schedule and nothing to book — the day branches from your tent flap. Sauna-and-plunge before breakfast, the waterfall trail after lunch, a rainy-afternoon shift of tea and Wi-Fi in the Zen Lounge, or a hammock and the creek doing the talking. Everything's included, so nothing needs deciding in advance. HOW WE KEEP THIS PLACE CLEAN This is an organic forest farm, farmed without chemicals, and the 43 springs that rise here feed the creek you'll swim in and the water you'll drink. That's why we ask for mineral sunscreen and DEET-free repellent, why chemical soaps and sprays stay off the land entirely rather than just away from the water, and why nothing but you goes in the creek. Pack it in, pack it out — there's no trash service. If you're shopping on the way up, organic if you can; the farm stands around Barnardsville are part of the regenerative economy we're building here. This is still primitive tent camping on a working farm — creek crossings, composting toilets, star-filled skies — with the amenities of a wellness club layered in. EXPLORE THE AREA Big Ivy (Coleman Boundary) — 30+ miles of Pisgah National Forest trails start 15 minutes from your campsite. Hiking, biking, and horseback riding through one of the richest forests in the Southern Appalachians. Douglas Falls (70 ft, walk-behind) and Walker Falls (45 ft, roadside) are up FS 74 — a scenic gravel road with 10+ cascades along the way. Note: FS 74 is seasonally gated Jan–Apr. Asheville — 25 minutes. 100+ craft breweries, River Arts District, Biltmore Estate. Craggy Gardens & Mt Mitchell — via the Blue Ridge Parkway (~80 min / ~2 hrs). 360° views, June rhododendron blooms, the highest peak east of the Mississippi. Parkway sections close in winter — check NPS road status before planning. KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK 🏕 Members' camp on a working organic farm — not a resort. Uneven terrain, wildlife, weather-dependent conditions. 🕐 Check-in 2:00–9:00 PM (aim to arrive before dark) · Checkout 12:00 PM (noon) · Quiet hours 9 PM–9 AM 🌊 Footbridge creek crossing — carry-in only, no vehicles beyond the creek. Rolling gear carts at the campground entrance; water runs 3–6" by season. 🎟 Self check-in: grab a wristband at the base of the Zen Lounge (chalkboard sign) and write your checkout date on it. 🚽 Flushing toilet + outdoor showers at the base-camp bathhouse; pit toilets on the campsite side of the creek for nighttime; composting toilets — nothing non-organic. 🧺 No laundry on site — bring towels for sauna & creek (clothesline for drying; always sit on a towel in the sauna). 🚭 Substance-free — no alcohol, smoking, or vaping. 🐕 Dogs leashed at all times. Resident farm dogs roam freely. ♻️ Pack in, pack out — no trash service on site. No single-use plastic. 🌿 No chemical sunscreens, bug sprays (DEET), or soaps anywhere on the property — nothing but you goes in the creek. 🔇 No amplified music — sound carries in the valley. Acoustic instruments welcome. 🏔 We share the valley — neighboring homesteads are visible or audible from some sites. 📱 Everyone joins Emerald Oasis Club before arrival — free membership & waiver; details sent after booking.

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Forest Edge Terrace #3

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Tent site · Sleeps 4

Camp inside a members' wellness club in the Blue Ridge — hot cedar sauna, cold creek plunge, living spring water, forest trails, and the creekside Zen Lounge, ALL INCLUDED with your stay. Take the day in any order. Meadow Terrace Site #3 sits back in the corner of a meadow opening — high enough for creek views and birdsong, with the forest trail network starting steps away. A level pad with its own fire ring, ideal for a solo camper, couple, or small family (up to 4), an easy short carry from the crossing. Pit toilets are on this side of the creek, so there's no nighttime walk down to base camp. Mornings fork two ways up here: meadow light on the tent, or straight down for sauna and creek plunge. INCLUDED WITH EVERY STAY — OASIS ALL-ACCESS Every overnight includes the $20/day Oasis All-Access Pass, free, for every guest: • Creekside cedar sauna & cold plunge — open daily • Mineral Creek swimming hole • 2+ miles of forest trails → Pisgah National Forest (find the hidden waterfall) • Zen Lounge — creekside tea house (self-service) & co-working with fast Wi-Fi • Bathhouse — outdoor showers + flushing toilet • Living spring water — unlimited fills at the kiosk • Picnic terrace gardens ———————— HOW WE KEEP THIS PLACE CLEAN ———————— You're camping in a watershed we actively protect. Mandala Springs is a 67-acre organic forest farm — farmed without chemicals, bordered on three sides by national forest. Forty-three springs rise on this land, and they feed the creek you'll swim in and the water you'll drink. So the product rules aren't fine print: what goes on your skin ends up in the water. • Bring mineral sunscreen and DEET-free repellent (picaridin or lemon-eucalyptus). Chemical sunscreens, bug sprays, and soaps stay off the property entirely — not just away from the creek. • Nothing but you goes in the water. Even biodegradable, "natural" products never go in the creek or springs. • Pack it in, pack it out — there's no trash service here. Leave your site better than you found it. • Shopping on the way up? Organic if you can, and less packaging makes pack-out painless. The farm stands and small makers around Barnardsville and Big Ivy are part of the regenerative economy we're building here — every local stop keeps it going. This is our community, and for a night or two you're part of it. ———————— KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK ———————— Primitive tent camping inside a members' wellness camp on a working organic forest farm — not a resort. • MEMBERSHIP: Everyone joins Emerald Oasis Club before arrival — free, 3 minutes. Link sent at booking. • HOURS: Check-in 2:00–9:00 PM (aim to arrive before dark) · Checkout 12:00 PM (noon) · Quiet hours 9 PM–9 AM • CREEK CROSSING: Primitive footbridge — carry-in only, no vehicles beyond the creek. Water runs 3–6" depending on season; rolling gear carts at the campground entrance; wear shoes that can get wet. • SELF CHECK-IN: Grab a wristband at the base of the Zen Lounge (look for the chalkboard sign) and write your checkout date on it. • TOILETS & SHOWERS: Flushing toilet + outdoor showers at the base-camp bathhouse. Pit toilets on the campsite side of the creek for nighttime. Composting toilets — no wipes, pads, or non-organic material. • TOWELS: No laundry on site — bring towels for sauna & creek; clothesline for drying. Always sit on a towel in the sauna (extras available saunaside). • TRASH: Pack-in / pack-out — everything leaves with you. • CHEMICALS: None on the property — no chemical sunscreens, bug sprays (DEET), or soaps anywhere on the land, not just near water. Mineral sunscreen and picaridin or lemon-eucalyptus repellent work well here. • THE WATER: Nothing but you goes in the creek or springs — not even biodegradable products. • SOUND & PRIVACY: No amplified music (sound carries in the valley; acoustic instruments welcome). No photos of other guests without their consent. • SUBSTANCE-FREE: No alcohol, smoking, or vaping. • DOGS: Leashed at all times. Resident farm dogs roam freely and kids may be present — reactive dogs, contact us first. • ROAD: Last stretch unpaved. AWD/high-clearance recommended but not required; 2WD may not be able to reach the overflow lot. • NEIGHBORS: We share the valley — homesteads are visible or audible from some sites. • WORKING FARM: Uneven terrain, resident animals, weather-dependent conditions. Emerald Oasis Club is a private members' wellness camp at Mandala Springs — 67 acres, 43 natural springs, bordered on three sides by Pisgah National Forest, 25 minutes from Asheville.

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Forest Edge Terrace #4

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Tent site · Sleeps 4

Camp inside a members' wellness club in the Blue Ridge — hot cedar sauna, cold creek plunge, living spring water, forest trails, and the creekside Zen Lounge, ALL INCLUDED with your stay. Take the day in any order. Forest Edge Terrace Site #4 is tucked between the trees along the meadow's edge — dappled shade, creek views below, and a level wood-chip tent pad with its own fire ring. An easy short carry from the crossing, ideal for a solo camper, couple, or small family (up to 4). Pit toilets sit on this side of the creek for quick nighttime access; the sauna, bathhouse, and Zen Lounge are a short stroll back over the footbridge. Heads up: a few neighboring homesteads sit across the creek from this stretch — real mountain valley, not deep wilderness. INCLUDED WITH EVERY STAY — OASIS ALL-ACCESS Every overnight includes the $20/day Oasis All-Access Pass, free, for every guest: • Creekside cedar sauna & cold plunge — open daily • Mineral Creek swimming hole • 2+ miles of forest trails → Pisgah National Forest (find the hidden waterfall) • Zen Lounge — creekside tea house (self-service) & co-working with fast Wi-Fi • Bathhouse — outdoor showers + flushing toilet • Living spring water — unlimited fills at the kiosk • Picnic terrace gardens ———————— HOW WE KEEP THIS PLACE CLEAN ———————— You're camping in a watershed we actively protect. Mandala Springs is a 67-acre organic forest farm — farmed without chemicals, bordered on three sides by national forest. Forty-three springs rise on this land, and they feed the creek you'll swim in and the water you'll drink. So the product rules aren't fine print: what goes on your skin ends up in the water. • Bring mineral sunscreen and DEET-free repellent (picaridin or lemon-eucalyptus). Chemical sunscreens, bug sprays, and soaps stay off the property entirely — not just away from the creek. • Nothing but you goes in the water. Even biodegradable, "natural" products never go in the creek or springs. • Pack it in, pack it out — there's no trash service here. Leave your site better than you found it. • Shopping on the way up? Organic if you can, and less packaging makes pack-out painless. The farm stands and small makers around Barnardsville and Big Ivy are part of the regenerative economy we're building here — every local stop keeps it going. This is the whole project, and for a night or two you're part of it. ———————— KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK ———————— Primitive tent camping inside a members' wellness camp on a working organic forest farm — not a resort. • MEMBERSHIP: Everyone joins Emerald Oasis Club before arrival — free, 3 minutes. Link sent at booking. • HOURS: Check-in 2:00–9:00 PM (aim to arrive before dark) · Checkout 12:00 PM (noon) · Quiet hours 9 PM–9 AM • CREEK CROSSING: Primitive footbridge — carry-in only, no vehicles beyond the creek. Water runs 3–6" depending on season; rolling gear carts at the campground entrance; wear shoes that can get wet. • SELF CHECK-IN: Grab a wristband at the base of the Zen Lounge (look for the chalkboard sign) and write your checkout date on it. • TOILETS & SHOWERS: Flushing toilet + outdoor showers at the base-camp bathhouse. Pit toilets on the campsite side of the creek for nighttime. Composting toilets — no wipes, pads, or non-organic material. • TOWELS: No laundry on site — bring towels for sauna & creek; clothesline for drying. Always sit on a towel in the sauna (extras available saunaside). • TRASH: Pack-in / pack-out — everything leaves with you. • CHEMICALS: None on the property — no chemical sunscreens, bug sprays (DEET), or soaps anywhere on the land, not just near water. Mineral sunscreen and picaridin or lemon-eucalyptus repellent work well here. • THE WATER: Nothing but you goes in the creek or springs — not even biodegradable products. • SOUND & PRIVACY: No amplified music (sound carries in the valley; acoustic instruments welcome). No photos of other guests without their consent. • SUBSTANCE-FREE: No alcohol, smoking, or vaping. • DOGS: Leashed at all times. Resident farm dogs roam freely and kids may be present — reactive dogs, contact us first. • ROAD: Last stretch unpaved. AWD/high-clearance recommended but not required; 2WD may not be able to reach the overflow lot. • NEIGHBORS: We share the valley — homesteads are visible or audible from some sites. • WORKING FARM: Uneven terrain, resident animals, weather-dependent conditions. Emerald Oasis Club is a private members' wellness camp at Mandala Springs — 67 acres, 43 natural springs, bordered on three sides by Pisgah National Forest, 25 minutes from Asheville.

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Upper Forest Terrace Group Site #5

Booked 5 times

Tent site · Sleeps 8

Camp inside a members' wellness club in the Blue Ridge — hot cedar sauna, cold creek plunge, living spring water, forest trails, and the creekside Zen Lounge, ALL INCLUDED with your stay. Take the day in any order. Upper Terrace Site #5 is the highest terrace — a little more climb, a lot more privacy. Room for a group of 3 tents & up to 8 ppl, with trails leaving right from the terrace line. Pit toilets are on this side of the creek for nighttime; the sauna, cold plunge, showers, and Zen Lounge are a short walk back across the footbridge. Climb to your nature escape then every day forks between the quiet forest immersion /hiking trails and community/creek life below. INCLUDED WITH EVERY STAY — OASIS ALL-ACCESS Every overnight includes the $20/day Oasis All-Access Pass, free, for every guest: • Creekside cedar sauna & cold plunge — open daily • Mineral Creek swimming hole • 2+ miles of forest trails → Pisgah National Forest (find the hidden waterfall) • Zen Lounge — creekside tea house (self-service) & co-working with fast Wi-Fi • Bathhouse — outdoor showers + flushing toilet • Living spring water — unlimited fills at the kiosk • Picnic terrace gardens ———————— HOW WE KEEP THIS PLACE CLEAN ———————— You're camping in a watershed we actively protect. Mandala Springs is a 67-acre organic forest farm — farmed without chemicals, bordered on three sides by national forest. Forty-three springs rise on this land, and they feed the creek you'll swim in and the water you'll drink. So the product rules aren't fine print: what goes on your skin ends up in the water. • Bring mineral sunscreen and DEET-free repellent (picaridin or lemon-eucalyptus). Chemical sunscreens, bug sprays, and soaps stay off the property entirely — not just away from the creek. • Nothing but you goes in the water. Even biodegradable, "natural" products never go in the creek or springs. • Pack it in, pack it out — there's no trash service here. Leave your site better than you found it. • Shopping on the way up? Organic if you can, and less packaging makes pack-out painless. The farm stands and small makers around Barnardsville and Big Ivy are part of the regenerative economy we're building here — every local stop keeps it going. This is the whole project, and for a night or two you're part of it. ———————— KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK ———————— Primitive tent camping inside a members' wellness camp on a working organic forest farm — not a resort. • MEMBERSHIP: Everyone joins Emerald Oasis Club before arrival — free, 3 minutes. Link sent at booking. • HOURS: Check-in 2:00–9:00 PM (aim to arrive before dark) · Checkout 12:00 PM (noon) · Quiet hours 9 PM–9 AM • CREEK CROSSING: Primitive footbridge — carry-in only, no vehicles beyond the creek. Water runs 3–6" depending on season; rolling gear carts at the campground entrance; wear shoes that can get wet. • SELF CHECK-IN: Grab a wristband at the base of the Zen Lounge (look for the chalkboard sign) and write your checkout date on it. • TOILETS & SHOWERS: Flushing toilet + outdoor showers at the base-camp bathhouse. Pit toilets on the campsite side of the creek for nighttime. Composting toilets — no wipes, pads, or non-organic material. • TOWELS: No laundry on site — bring towels for sauna & creek; clothesline for drying. Always sit on a towel in the sauna (extras available saunaside). • TRASH: Pack-in / pack-out — everything leaves with you. • CHEMICALS: None on the property — no chemical sunscreens, bug sprays (DEET), or soaps anywhere on the land, not just near water. Mineral sunscreen and picaridin or lemon-eucalyptus repellent work well here. • THE WATER: Nothing but you goes in the creek or springs — not even biodegradable products. • SOUND & PRIVACY: No amplified music (sound carries in the valley; acoustic instruments welcome). No photos of other guests without their consent. • SUBSTANCE-FREE: No alcohol, smoking, or vaping. • DOGS: Leashed at all times. Resident farm dogs roam freely and kids may be present — reactive dogs, contact us first. • ROAD: Last stretch unpaved. AWD/high-clearance recommended but not required; 2WD may not be able to reach the overflow lot. • NEIGHBORS: We share the valley — homesteads are visible or audible from some sites. • WORKING FARM: Uneven terrain, resident animals, weather-dependent conditions. Emerald Oasis Club is a private members' wellness camp at Mandala Springs — 67 acres, 43 natural springs, bordered on three sides by Pisgah National Forest, 25 minutes from Asheville.

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Creekside Group Site #2

Booked 3 times

Tent site · Sleeps 6

Camp inside a members' wellness club in the Blue Ridge — hot cedar sauna, cold creek plunge, living spring water, forest trails, and the creekside Zen Lounge, ALL INCLUDED with your stay. Take the day in any order. Creekside Group Site #2 sits right at the water's edge — the creek is your soundtrack from the first minute. Level and social, with room for a group of up to 6 with room for 2-3 tents, and the shortest carry from the footbridge. Everything included — sauna, cold plunge, showers, Zen Lounge — is a short walk back at base camp, and pit toilets are close by on this side of the creek for easy nighttime access. From here the day branches easy — plunge before coffee, waterfall trail after lunch, everyone back to one fire by dark. INCLUDED WITH EVERY STAY — OASIS ALL-ACCESS Every overnight includes the $20/day Oasis All-Access Pass, free, for every guest: • Creekside cedar sauna & cold plunge — open daily • Mineral Creek swimming hole • 2+ miles of forest trails → Pisgah National Forest (find the hidden waterfall) • Zen Lounge — creekside tea house (self-service) & co-working with fast Wi-Fi • Bathhouse — outdoor showers + flushing toilet • Living spring water — unlimited fills at the kiosk • Picnic terrace gardens ———————— HOW WE KEEP THIS PLACE CLEAN ———————— You're camping in a watershed we actively protect. Mandala Springs is a 67-acre organic forest farm — farmed without chemicals, bordered on three sides by national forest. Forty-three springs rise on this land, and they feed the creek you'll swim in and the water you'll drink. So the product rules aren't fine print: what goes on your skin ends up in the water. • Bring mineral sunscreen and DEET-free repellent (picaridin or lemon-eucalyptus). Chemical sunscreens, bug sprays, and soaps stay off the property entirely — not just away from the creek. • Nothing but you goes in the water. Even biodegradable, "natural" products never go in the creek or springs. • Pack it in, pack it out — there's no trash service here. Leave your site better than you found it. • Shopping on the way up? Organic if you can, and less packaging makes pack-out painless. The farm stands and small makers around Barnardsville and Big Ivy are part of the regenerative economy we're building here — every local stop keeps it going. This is the whole project, and for a night or two you're part of it. ———————— KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK ———————— Primitive tent camping inside a members' wellness camp on a working organic forest farm — not a resort. • MEMBERSHIP: Everyone joins Emerald Oasis Club before arrival — free, 3 minutes. Link sent at booking. • HOURS: Check-in 2:00–9:00 PM (aim to arrive before dark) · Checkout 12:00 PM (noon) · Quiet hours 9 PM–9 AM • CREEK CROSSING: Primitive footbridge — carry-in only, no vehicles beyond the creek. Water runs 3–6" depending on season; rolling gear carts at the campground entrance; wear shoes that can get wet. • SELF CHECK-IN: Grab a wristband at the base of the Zen Lounge (look for the chalkboard sign) and write your checkout date on it. • TOILETS & SHOWERS: Flushing toilet + outdoor showers at the base-camp bathhouse. Pit toilets on the campsite side of the creek for nighttime. Composting toilets — no wipes, pads, or non-organic material. • TOWELS: No laundry on site — bring towels for sauna & creek; clothesline for drying. Always sit on a towel in the sauna (extras available saunaside). • TRASH: Pack-in / pack-out — everything leaves with you. • CHEMICALS: None on the property — no chemical sunscreens, bug sprays (DEET), or soaps anywhere on the land, not just near water. Mineral sunscreen and picaridin or lemon-eucalyptus repellent work well here. • THE WATER: Nothing but you goes in the creek or springs — not even biodegradable products. • SOUND & PRIVACY: No amplified music (sound carries in the valley; acoustic instruments welcome). No photos of other guests without their consent. • SUBSTANCE-FREE: No alcohol, smoking, or vaping. • DOGS: Leashed at all times. Resident farm dogs roam freely and kids may be present — reactive dogs, contact us first. • ROAD: Last stretch unpaved. AWD/high-clearance recommended but not required; 2WD may not be able to reach the overflow lot. • NEIGHBORS: We share the valley — homesteads are visible or audible from some sites. • WORKING FARM: Uneven terrain, resident animals, weather-dependent conditions. Emerald Oasis Club is a private members' wellness camp at Mandala Springs — 67 acres, 43 natural springs, bordered on three sides by Pisgah National Forest, 25 minutes from Asheville.

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Secluded Forest Site #6

Booked 2 times

Tent site · Sleeps 4

Camp inside a members' wellness club in the Blue Ridge — hot cedar sauna, cold creek plunge, living spring water, forest trails, and the creekside Zen Lounge, ALL INCLUDED with your stay. Take the day in any order. Secluded Forest Site #6 is nestled into a forest hollow off the trail — the most tucked-away site we offer, wrapped in trees for real quiet. Fits up to 8 for a group retreat, or one tent that wants the woods to itself. The walk-in is a little longer along the forest path (worth it); pit toilets are on this side of the creek, and the sauna and bathhouse are a short walk back at base camp. Pick this one if your favorite version of the day is the one where nobody finds you. INCLUDED WITH EVERY STAY — OASIS ALL-ACCESS Every overnight includes the $20/day Oasis All-Access Pass, free, for every guest: • Creekside cedar sauna & cold plunge — open daily • Mineral Creek swimming hole • 2+ miles of forest trails → Pisgah National Forest (find the hidden waterfall) • Zen Lounge — creekside tea house (self-service) & co-working with fast Wi-Fi • Bathhouse — outdoor showers + flushing toilet • Living spring water — unlimited fills at the kiosk • Picnic terrace gardens ———————— KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK ———————— Primitive tent camping inside a members' wellness camp on a working organic forest farm — not a resort. • MEMBERSHIP: Everyone joins Emerald Oasis Club before arrival — free, 3 minutes. Link sent at booking. • HOURS: Check-in 2:00–9:00 PM (aim to arrive before dark) · Checkout 12:00 PM (noon) · Quiet hours 9 PM–9 AM • CREEK CROSSING: Primitive footbridge — carry-in only, no vehicles beyond the creek. Water runs 3–6" depending on season; rolling gear carts at the campground entrance; wear shoes that can get wet. • SELF CHECK-IN: Grab a wristband at the base of the Zen Lounge (look for the chalkboard sign) and write your checkout date on it. • TOILETS & SHOWERS: Flushing toilet + outdoor showers at the base-camp bathhouse. Pit toilets on the campsite side of the creek for nighttime. Composting toilets — no wipes, pads, or non-organic material. • TOWELS: No laundry on site — bring towels for sauna & creek; clothesline for drying. Always sit on a towel in the sauna (extras available saunaside). • TRASH: Pack-in / pack-out — everything leaves with you. • ECO: No chemical soaps, sunscreens, or DEET on the property. Nothing but you goes in the creek. • SUBSTANCE-FREE: No alcohol, smoking, or vaping. • DOGS: Leashed at all times. Resident farm dogs roam freely and kids may be present — reactive dogs, contact us first. • ROAD: Last stretch unpaved. AWD/high-clearance recommended but not required; 2WD may not be able to reach the overflow lot. • NEIGHBORS: We share the valley — homesteads are visible or audible from some sites. • WORKING FARM: Uneven terrain, resident animals, weather-dependent conditions. Emerald Oasis Club is a private members' wellness camp at Mandala Springs — 67 acres, 43 natural springs, bordered on three sides by Pisgah National Forest, 25 minutes from Asheville.

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80% Recommend10 ratings · 7 reviews

Mixed feelings

· July 2026

Tent ·

Forest Edge Terrace #4

My favorite thing about this spot is the proximity to the creek. I enjoyed a dip in the evening and the next morning. I pitched my tent in spot #4 which was level and had a nice bed of wood chips. I used the small fire ring to build a fire - brought my own wood. I did not expect that there would be several homes across the creek from my spot. There were dogs barking, a lawn mower going until close to 9:00 pm and an ATV that was moving about even after 9:00. This might not be the spot for you if you are looking for quiet and a sense of getting away from it all.

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· June 2026

Looking forward to coming back!

Tent ·

Forest Edge Terrace #3

This was a lovely place to camp! I was initially hesitant about the narrow bridge across the river with all of our things, but it felt very secure and wasn't an issue at all. The hike in was a very short and easy one. In no time we had everything at the campsite. We had a bit of trouble knowing the parking lot to leave our car, though it might have been easier to see before the sun set, so that might have been our fault for getting in so late. We were sad that we couldn't stay longer. It was very beautiful and I loved the sound of the river. We were the only ones there (that I knew of), but I feel like even having someone camped at a close site might drown out many sounds, giving an extra layer of perceived privacy. Conner was also very communicative and understanding when we got in later than we had originally planned.

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· May 2026

Tent ·

Forest Edge Terrace #3

Very welcoming people. Had a nice reception to help me navigate the layout of parking and camp spots. Beautiful property, tent sites were above the creek and i slept to the sound of rushing water. Would definitely recommend.

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· April 2026

Peaceful Creekside Oasis 🦋🌿✨🪻⛰️

Tent ·

Forest Edge Terrace #3

I had an absolutely magical experience camping at Emerald Oasis. After a lovely first night, I decided to extend my stay two more nights. This is the perfect in-between of car camping and backpacking. I loved crossing the creek to get to my site and hiking trails. I was surrounded by swallowtail butterflies, mossy rocks, and beautiful trees. Exploring the land was so fun—you can feel the energy of it and know that it is very well-cared for by the owners. I met both of the owners and they made me feel so welcomed. I enjoyed talking to them as well as some other community members that I got the pleasure to meet while sharing time in the sauna. The sauna is right by the creek so it’s easy to jump in and cool off. Lucky for me, I was camping under the full moon and I chose to sit creekside to stargaze and watch the moon rise over the mountain while listening to the rushing water and the frogs croak. The spring water is fully charged up and so refreshing and nourishing, I loved filling my water bottles up while I had access to it. Mandala Springs is close enough to get to Asheville easily and far enough to feel like you’re getting a nice unplugged nature immersion. I can’t wait until I can come back and visit and see all that is coming to life on this property! I highly recommend this place to anyone that wants to feel held by NC’s beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains while connecting with an amazing, growing community.

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· April 2026

The most magical hidden gem!

Tent ·

Forest Edge Terrace #4

You can truly feel the magical energy of this land! It’s been a blessing to camp here. I extended my stay two nights because I couldn’t get enough of it. I enjoyed sitting creekside under the full moon and stars and especially loved the fully charged mineral spring water that is sourced here. When I booked, I did not know that this is a growing community space. I enjoyed an evening with the owners, Eleanor and Rob, and some other community members bouncing back and forth from the sauna and cold plunging in the creek. Everyone I encountered was so kind and it’s truly been a very peaceful and restorative camping trip, immersed in the gifts that this thoughtfully-tended to land has to offer. One of my favorite parts is all of swallowtail butterflies—they are everywhere 🥰✨🦋🌿🌸🌞🪽🌈⛰️

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· November 2025

Tent ·

Forest Edge Terrace #3

Beautiful scenery. Private camp site. I made cold brew iced tea with the complimentary spring water. Friggen fantastic.

Mixed feelings

· October 2025

Look into it before, but good

Tent · Group trip ·

Creekside Group Site #7

The area is beautiful and the site is nice, but there are a few caveats. The trail to get to the camp site is not the easiest. There are some steep parts, loose rocks, tree roots, a small bridge and it can get muddy. The neighborhood dogs do roam into your campsite and beg for food. They are friendly but can get annoying. The host recommends you arrive while there is still daylight. I would highly recommend following that as we arrived after sundown but before the check-in time ended and there was nobody to check in with. The description for crossing the creek was not on the site description but is in the messages and on the overall location description. The residential neighbors are close to the group site, and were using flashlights and moving vehicles late into the night. I would recommend this camp if you're healthy, packing light, and a dog person. Otherwise, you may need to check the description more thoroughly to make sure this is what you're looking for. They also make you sign a waiver and pay a membership ($1 per day/per person) which is in the description but no details are given until you are arriving at the site.

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Barnardsville, Buncombe, North Carolina, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Connor M.

Joined in April 2025

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