Outercamp, Blue Ridge Falls Retreat

Our yurt experience was great. Remote and quiet, it’s an ideal relaxing weekend!

William C.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· June 2025

The Magic of the Yome

I can not find the words to fully capture the beauty and magic of this stay at Gnome Yome. We absolutely loved every second of it. While it had everything we could possibly need, we embraced the way nature and the views brought us connection and disconnection from all distractions. We will definitely be back!

Andrea R.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· June 2025

Best weekend yet

Evan was the best host and was so helpful loved my weekend here with family away from the real world so peaceful definitely recommend staying here!!

Peyton B.

2 reviews

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· May 2025

The Gnome Hime Getaway

“The Gnome Home Getaway” Surprised? That’s putting it lightly. To celebrate 24 years of wedding bliss, I kidnapped my wife for a secret getaway. She had no idea where we were going—just along for the ride with a suspicious side-eye and a trusting heart. Everything was going smoothly…until we got to the gate. After a minor detour (aka struggling to open the gate), we were finally on our way—creeping down a winding mountain gravel road. With every twist and turn, the questions started flying. “Where are we?” “Where are we going?” “Are you serious right now?” And then—we saw them. Fairy lights. I shouted, “This is it, babe! The Gnome Home!” Her reaction? Let’s just say… she was not yet enchanted. “It’s dark!” “Are those fairy lights or fireflies?” “I think this is the right one,” I added confidently. “The right what???” The fairy lights had faded and we couldn’t see a thing down the trail. With only our phone lights guiding us, we ventured ahead. That’s when she saw it. “Outhouse. RAIN SHOWER?! Are you serious??” Let’s just say the shock was real. But once she got past it, everything turned magical. Well—except for Scram, the giant mouse who had made the grill his summer home. (She only laughed after jumping off the bed.) But despite the rustic quirks and unexpected visitors, we had a blast. We laughed until our sides hurt. We made memories we’ll never forget. We lived the adventure—together. Here’s to 24 years of love, laughter, and taking the road less paved—

Doug S.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

The Gnome DOME

The Gnome Home Getaway” Surprised? That’s putting it lightly. To celebrate 24 years of wedding bliss, I kidnapped my wife for a secret getaway. She had no idea where we were going—just along for the ride with a suspicious side-eye and a trusting heart. Everything was going smoothly…until we got to the gate. After a minor detour (aka struggling to open the gate), we were finally on our way—creeping down a winding mountain gravel road. With every twist and turn, the questions started flying. “Where are we?” “Where are we going?” “Are you serious right now?” And then—we saw them. Fairy lights. I shouted, “This is it, babe! The Gnome Home!” Her reaction? Let’s just say… she was not yet enchanted. “It’s dark!” “Are those fairy lights or fireflies?” “I think this is the right one,” I added confidently. “The right what???” The fairy lights had faded and we couldn’t see a thing down the trail. With only our phone lights guiding us, we ventured ahead. That’s when she saw it. “Outhouse. RAIN SHOWER?! Are you serious??” Let’s just say the shock was real. But once she got past it, everything turned magical. Well—except for Scram, the giant mouse who had made the grill his summer home. (She only laughed after jumping off the bed.) But despite the rustic quirks and unexpected visitors, we had a blast. We laughed until our sides hurt. We made memories we’ll never forget. We lived the adventure—together. Here’s to 24 years of love, laughter, and taking the road less paved!

Doug S.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· April 2025

It's been a week since my stay at Wild Fairies, and I've thought about it every day. It was exactly the peaceful break I needed after a hectic few weeks. Truly a serene place to get away and spend some quiet time with nature. I even saw a bear just past the shower! Plus a few turkey and plenty of birds enjoying the Spring weather. The yurt was just gorgeous. Everything I could've possibly needed was provided. I was kicking myself for leaving my binoculars at home, but there was even a pair in one of the drawers! The bed was comfortable after a day out on the trails, and the outdoor kitchen area was perfect for cooking up meals to enjoy on the porch. Thank you, Evan, for making and sharing such a lovely place!

Virginia K.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· August 2024

Best stay ever!!

With kids ·

The yurt was amazing! The hanging chairs were a big hit with our daughter!! Beautiful, clean and well appointed with everything you need (ice, propane, water, cooking utensils, spices, foil, wine opener you name it. The interior is designed so beautifully that you really feel as if you are in your own private 5 star hotel. Evan is amazing and we couldn’t recommend it more!

Jacqueline D.

2 reviews

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· August 2024

Amazing Stay!

With pets ·

The yurt was amazing! Beautiful, clean and well appointed with everything you need (ice, propane, water, cooking utensils, spices, foil, wine opener you name it. The interior is designed so beautifully that you really feel as if you are in your own private 5 star hotel. Even the dogs loved it! Evan is amazing and we couldn’t recommend it more!

Jacqueline D.

2 reviews

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· June 2024

With pets ·

Loved the yurt! The privacy was excellent. Waterfall was very cool.

John D.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· June 2024

Romantic Hiker's Base Camp

My partner and I typically go the back county or car camping route, but we wanted somewhere soft to land after a backpacking trip on part of the AT. We didn't want to compromise the seclusion and closeness with nature we experience while camping, and April's Tree House was the perfect spot! It was romantic, comfortable, quiet and clean. And we were still immersed in the forest with the sounds of birds and trees rustling. The view from the deck was gorgeous and we enjoyed the light of the full moon through the dome. The waterfall hike left us feeling refreshed. And Evan had the placed stocked with all the necessities from cookware to fresh spring water. It's in a great central location to tons of hiking and a couple of restaurants. I cannot recommend this place highly enough. We will return in the future!

Kayla C.

2 reviews

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· March 2024

Our stay was awesome. Beautiful views and very peaceful. A wonderful way to celebrate my husband’s 40th birthday. ❤️

Crystal J.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· March 2024

Amazing stay!

Hubby and I brought the dog for a weekend getaway. We had an amazing time and even looked at booking our next stay while we were there. The views are amazing, the dome is comfy and clean. We enjoyed visiting the local waterfalls and the small waterfall on site. The outhouse is a really close walk, which was very convenient. Even though there were two other sites around us, they were far enough so we didn’t hear anything and still enjoyed all the lovely sounds of nature. The deck around the hut was the best part since we were able to have meals out there while watching the sunrise / sunset. The hosts thought of everything small you might need and included their story and a gratitude journal. We will definitely be back!

Jodi G.

2 years on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· February 2024

Over all a unique experience. A train going down the mountain sounded really close. Cars and semi trucks were fun to watch switch backing down the mountain after dark.

Kent D.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· February 2024

Loved the Gnome Yome

Loved our Gnome Yome stay! The decoration was sophisticated yet neutral with a few personal touches, like the story of why the hosts started this business (with a hot dog metaphor), and a guest book that asks you to focus on gratitude. (I would've loved to have the Gnome gratitude story since it was such an inspiration.) Everything you needed was supplied for an easy off grid camping experience. View is amazing and sitting/cooking/dining on the porch was lovely. I loved being able to have my furry best friend with me and wish we had more time to explore the property. The trail to the waterfall was beautiful and such a nice feature to have on the property- it felt very special. Other guests were on the property but everything felt private and I didn't hear them. The trucks and cars going down the highway were a bit distracting as I live out in the quiet country, but I imagine it wouldn't bother guests from bigger cities and it didn't ruin the other amazing features the Gnome Yome had to offer. I hope to see more trail development and maintenance in the future, as it seems a lovely space to preserve.

Sarah "Sidhe" K.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· December 2023

First Trip Together with Hipcamp

We loved our trip here. It was our first trip together (me and my boyfriend). It was extremely cold which was no fault of the owner. Wish the bathroom was a little closer but other than that we had a blast and even enjoyed listening to the rain on the dome. It was absolutely gorgeous

Sarah F.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· December 2023

Camping with the pup!

Incredible site and a wonderful trip! My dog Luna and I had a blast exploring the waterfall!

Mitchell D.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· November 2023

With pets ·

The yome was fantastic, neat and cozy. We were able to stay nice and warm through the freeze of the nights and enjoyed the beautiful property we were on during the day. Lots of trails and waterfalls close by and blue ridge parkway was right up the street. Beautiful land, gracious host and a magical experience!

Michael T.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· November 2023

Super cool dome

With kids ·

Great space for couples or small family! Beautiful view and the dome is just a cool structure! We had everything we needed and more. You can feel the love for this space and what the host are doing with it by all the little things and details to just make it special.

Krista Y.

2 reviews

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· November 2023

Awesome space

With kids ·

This place was truly magical! The space was beautiful, clean, inviting. We had everything we needed and the host , Evan, was very accommodating ! There was so much to explore. We spent two nights here and could have easily stayed another two.

Krista Y.

2 reviews

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· October 2023

With pets ·

We had a great time! The property is beautiful and the yurt felt very private. We would definitely stay here again in the future!

Jordan E.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· October 2023

Absolutely beautiful place and views! Super cozy and tucked in the woods with fall leaves and peace and quiet surrounding you. Would recommend and definitely will be back!

Hope J.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· October 2023

We absolutely loved staying here!! It was so beautiful, so peaceful, and the place was set up in such a careful and welcoming way. I would stay again and I’m recommending it to friends and family! The only tough part was the road was a little rough in a sedan - totally worth it but be prepared to drive slow and carefully!!

Lydia F.

3 reviews

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· October 2023

With kids ·

We had a wonderful stay with our 2 and 4yr old little boys! They loved everything about it and we loved not having to pack and setup much at all. The accommodations were very nice-clean, comfortable beds, and very nice outhouse and shower (very chilly this time of yr but quite invigorating!) Our only unexpected issue was an influx of stink bugs our first day, which I didn’t want to make a fuss about but Evan happened to message us asking if we were having any issue with them and was then able to handle the situation so we didn’t have any more problems with them our second night- so don’t be afraid to mention it if you notice them! (They just start coming out this time of yr apparently but can be deterred). Evan also gave us great recommendations for nearby fun at the apple orchard at altapass and an easy, but beautiful hike to Tom’s Creek Falls (kids loved climbing around on all the big rocks)! We also enjoyed stopping by and getting a treat at Little Switzerland Books and Beans and taking in the views at the Little Switzerland Inn! Definitely look forward to coming again and would recommend staying here to anyone looking for a fun mtn getaway!

Julie H.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· September 2023

Magical!

With pets ·

This place was quite magical. The setting and location was amazing in itself, but I want to really point out how well thought out the amenities were. It's off grid, so we were supplied with delicious spring water by the hosts, and the power is provided by solar. The solar battery was awesome because we could see how much charge we had so we could plan accordingly with what we were powering up, like the fan or charging phones. But honestly, we never came close to running out. The cooking station was awesome. The grill was propane, and had a little stove top, which was perfect. We brought an additional camp stove, which came in handy when we needed to cook something on a lower temperature (like pancakes, mmmm). The weather cooperated beautifully for us, so I can't really speak to cooking if it's raining. The little waterfall on the property was wonderful and came in handy for a good meditation/decompression spot. The location is amazing being right on the parkway. We visited Crabtree Falls which was 15 minutes away, and then hit Mt. Mitchell after we checked out. I never thought I'd complement an outhouse, but the privy was quite nicely constructed and actually felt clean for a pit toilet. You do share it with the other campsites but it has a nice little bell system to keep any mishaps from happening like someone walking up on you when you're doing your morning doo. Overall, it was amazing. I wish I had more space to keep writing. Do yourself a favor and book a stay here!

Kelly S.

2 reviews

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· August 2023

We loved everything about April’s Treetop Dome. Such an adorable place, tucked away in the woods.,well equipped.Great communication with Host, very easy to check in everything was perfect ,the only downside was that the toilet was a little hike a way from the Dome.

Destination Next T.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· August 2023

Amazing Glamping Stay

With kids ·

You won't be disappointed staying at Outercamp's Hoot Owl Ridge. Evan is an exceptional host! He mixes a passion for the land with years of hospitality experience to make your stay top notch. We had everything we needed at our yurt to cook, clean, and be comfortable. We loved having 2 beds, which was perfect for a family looking for a great stay. The placement of the yurt on the land made our stay 100% private, including an outdoor shower. We took a short morning hike to the private waterfall. Evan is making improvements along the trail all the time and our 4 year old loved the journey with a little help from us. We loved the special touches of local coffee, spring fed water, and a cooler with ice. Highly recommended staying here is you are looking for a great trip to the mountains!

Erin G.

4 reviews

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· July 2023

What an incredible weekend away from the business of life. Evan provided everything we could possibly want for a camping weekend away. The outdoor shower was an added plus and everything was exactly as described. We will definitely be back for more stays and explore the other yurts on the property!

Jonathan L.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· July 2023

Mom, Dad, and three dogs!

With pets ·

Everything about Wild Fairies was amazing! Evan left a great "flyer" for nearby hikes and was very responsive! It is a very intimate area with a lot of peace and quiet which was nice since we do not get that often. We were able to check out Crabtree Falls and Little Switzerland on the first day! Both were only about a ten-minute drive away and the Ice Cream at Little Switzerland was AMAZING, highly recommend it! On the second day we made our way over to Linville Falls, about a 20-25 minute drive but completely worth it! Many beautiful waterfalls and we stopped in at Bear Creek to do a little fishing and relaxing after Linville! I would definitely recommend staying here especially if you have a few days to stick around as there are many nearby hikes and adventures to enjoy!

Samantha S.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· June 2023

We had the best experience staying at April’s Dome. Evan’s property is absolutely breathtaking. It’s secluded and private, but still very close to town if you need anything. Directions to get there were clear and easy to follow. Everything is very well designed and well built. Having the fresh jugs of water was awesome as a way to wash dishes and hands. The bed and bedding were super comfortable and we stayed cool at night with no fan by keeping the windows open. Evan is very friendly and helpful and provided us with great recommendations on things to see and do. He has built something really special in a truly breathtaking location. If you’re reading reviews trying to decide if this is “the place” to book… stop scrolling and do it. ✨ This is your official sign ✨. You will not regret it!

Laura C.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· June 2023