Pause || Eco-Retreat at Aramesh

Words cannot describe the beauty of this spot. We stayed for 2 nights and waking up to see the mountains like that is just magical. We hiked on the property and got some even better views. I will say being you DET since there are ticks, but even saying that we will absolutely be camping her again, and again.

Brad H.

2 reviews

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· June 2025

Stunning views

Tent ·

This was probably the most beautiful campsite we’ve found on HipCamp. I have had this site saved on my HipCamp for over a year but we didn’t have a car that could access it. This year, my fiancé wanted a new truck which I didn’t think we needed… he convinced me by pitching that we could finally camp here! The views are absolutely stunning, and you cannot beat waking up and going to bed looking out over those mountains. Wonderful trails to hike on the property, with the possibility of making some horse friends along the way. Make sure to pack your deer - we killed about 10 to 12 ticks while we were camping. En route home now to see if we brought home any stragglers… even with that we will absolutely be back soon!

Coryn M.

4 reviews

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· May 2025

Tent · With pets ·

Absolutely amazing campsite! Lijah’s has incredible views and plenty of space to set up camp. The porter potty is just a short walk away and there are amazing hikes on the property that allow for great views. Jill and Farah were great host and were very quick to respond to all messages. I cannot recommend this place enough. The horses came and joined us for several hours at our campsite and they were amazing to interact with. Can’t wait to come back!

Renee B.

7 years on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Tent · With kids ·

We had an amazing time camping on Jill and Fara’s land with our friends and children. Lijah’s Garden was close to the gate and the drive was easy compared to other hip camps we have stayed. This particular site was convenient to the ports potty, narrow but could fit our 2 extra large tents. The land and experience were 10/10 but will definitely try to stay at Lijahs Ridge or Tai Chi Hill in the future as those sites have truly breathtaking views. Lijahs garden is more in the brush but short walk up to a view towards Lijahs Ridge.

Erin S.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Wonderful trip

Tent ·

This place is something special. It’s incredibly beautiful and peaceful. It exceeded all expectations. After trail running for a couple days I just wanted to chill out. I sat in my chair and watch the clouds roll by all day. What a view!! Having the horses come by and check in on me was comforting. I left so relaxed! I will be back!

Claire A.

3 months on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Fantastic stay

Tent · Group trip ·

Lijah’s Gardens was unbelievable. Situated on an opening in the mountains, we had gorgeous pink sunsets, thick misty mornings, and a wonderful fire to sit by through it all. We hiked to the peak for an even more incredible view. Porta potty was clean and easily accessible. Drinking water was just a short walk down the hill. There were plenty of ticks, so bring spray and constantly be checking.

Dane R.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Peaceful Retreat

Tent ·

I stayed at Lijahs Ridge with my dog, Bandit for 3 nights and could not have been happier. The site was absolutely beautiful with stunning views! There were no other campers while I was there and it felt like my very own private retreat. I enjoyed listening to the songbirds, the hoot owls and even the howling of coyotes at night but my absolute favorite were the horses that visited each evening as they made their way up and down the mountain, grazing along the way. I also came upon them while hiking at Tai Chi Hill while they were playing and it was a joy to watch. On my last day, they visited the campsite and stayed for over an hour. I think they may have fallen asleep as they stood very still for a long time with their eyes partially closed. The gelding is very curious and wants to investigate everything. I loved being able to interact with them. Tai Chi Hill is amazing but the best view is from the horse trail that winds on up the mountain so that you are looking down at the site. I enjoyed being able to hike without having to leave the property and saw a wide variety of plants and flowers including Trillium, Bloodroot, Woodland Stonecrop and May Apples in bloom. Jill and Sara are incredibly gracious hosts. It was a treat to get to meet them. There is a porta potty just below the site with a sink for hand washing and farther down the hill, fresh spring water is available. I will definitely be staying here again and can't recommend it enough!

Patty B.

10 months on Hipcamp

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· November 2024

Tent · Group trip ·

We’ve camped in many different locations, and this is by far the best! The site is incredibly private, surrounded by beautiful scenery, and has everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The hosts were fantastic—friendly, attentive, and quick to respond to any questions we had. We can’t recommend this spot enough and look forward to coming back!

Blake M.

2 reviews

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· November 2024

Tent ·

Zimbo Hill

Amazing retreat! My tent site had incredible views, and the hosts were very kind. Looking forward to coming back.

Timothy L.

9 months on Hipcamp

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· November 2024

Peace and Quiet

15 ft campervan ·

Wow what amazing views. Such a beautiful drive just to ge there and even better once your on the mountain. So quiet, private, and relaxing. 10/10 would recommend.

Steven C.

3 reviews

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· September 2024

Unforgettable Mountain View’s!

Tent · With kids ·

Dreamy Walnut

Our family of 4 spent a weekend at the Dreamy Walnut site, and had a great time! We enjoyed amazing sunsets from Lijah’s ridge just above this site and also from a clearing nearby Thai Chi hill which we will not soon forget, it was breathtaking!! The sunset/mountains were not as visible from Dreamy Walnut, as the leaves were on the trees when we went, but we felt secluded at our site, and the tent pad was level and large enough for our family tent to fit on. We had no trouble with the road up in an AWD pickup. Things to note: 1. Instructions say to be bear aware, store your food in your car or suspend it from a tree where a bear can’t reach it. For reference, the distance from Dreamy Walnut to the big barn with the water spigots where you’re supposed to park is 0.4 miles. So if this is your plan (to store food in your car) just be prepared to schlep your food 0.4 miles down to the car after dinner, and huff back up the hill, haha. 2. Access to the site is via a 20 ft steep slope. With rain or morning dew this is slick! It became a joke, we all fell at least once. There’s a slightly less inclined hill on the back side to access, but this requires more walking with your supplies. We’ll be back for sure, but may consider one of the drive-up sites next time! We all really enjoyed the summit hike, and apples growing on the property which Fara encouraged our kids to pick, and even made mountain pies with the apples one night- so good!

Danielle T.

4 reviews

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· September 2024

Best Camping Spot!!

Tent · With pets ·

Our camping experience was nothing short of amazing, thanks to the exceptional hosts! The views were breathtaking, the horses were friendly (got along great with our Great Dane), and it made for the perfect getaway. Fara even guided us to a beautiful nearby hike where we discovered wild apple trees! The Tai Chi site is about a quarter mile from the parking area, and the hosts assisted us with an ATV making everything so convenient. We couldn't have asked for a better stay. Highly recommend, and we will be back!

Cierra S.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· September 2024

Spectacular spot!

Tent ·

We stayed at Tai chi hill for two nights for a birthday camping trip. It was my boyfriend’s first time camping. We used the ATV service to haul our stuff up and down which made the arrival and exit smooth. The walk up was very doable and was perfect for tiring our pups out after the car ride in. You don’t get views like this at any regular camp site. 10/10! We will definitely be back!

Sarah W.

10 months on Hipcamp

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· September 2024

Farmland camping

Tent ·

Absolutely wonderful, couldn’t have been better. We were at Lijas garden tucked more down in the trees but just a 15 foot walk up the little hill our campsite sat on & we had spectacular views of the sunsets. Having trails to walk around on the property was a huge plus, as well as having the horses greet you directly at the site just made the day! I had my 3 dogs & they didn’t seem to mind it & neither did the horses. A lovely place to get away anytime that I would totally recommend. The site we had was very well kept & convenient to park & get our items to, but the site next to us had the better view if that’s your preference. We definitely would go back to try other sites.

Keyli W.

2 reviews

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· September 2024

Tent · With pets ·

Awesome experience! We loved the campground, and the hosts were extremely nice and helpful. It’s private and not overly crowded like most campgrounds.

Blake M.

2 reviews

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· September 2024

dream weekend getaway

Tent · Group trip ·

Absolutely gorgeous spot! views are unbelievable. Felt very remote and private. Hosts were great and very helpful.

Jean Paul L.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· September 2024

Tent · With kids ·

Dreamy Walnut

We stayed at Dreamy walnut. The site was very peaceful. The host were very friendly and helpful. The site was pet friendly and our dog had great time. We enjoyed the fresh apples from the tree. The walk to get freshwater and shower was bit of tiring but worth it. The only one problem we faced was that the hills were not built for walking. At our location there was a maybe 25-30 feet long sloped hill which needs some work. It was so slippery we have slipped so many time because the surface were wet in the morning and evening.

Lachu A.

10 months on Hipcamp

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· August 2024

Gorgeous!

Tent ·

Absolutely gorgeous land and would definitely recommend!

Jenny K.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

The best I been to so far.

Tent ·

We have been to 5 or 6 stays in the area. This one was by far. Our best stay. The view, climate, and hosts. Are absolutely top tier. If your thinking of staying here. Just do it. This place is incredible.

Kyle T.

5 reviews

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· July 2024

A Must Do Life Experience @ Tai Chi

Tent · With pets ·

Words can't describe the incredible experience I got to share with my girlfriend. It was her first time camping overall, and well, this spot definitely help solidify more tent camping endeavors to come. The view alone with the sunset will have you speechless and will quite literally humble you and fill you with gratitude. Don't get me wrong, come prepared. It is a hike so take advantage of the ATV package they offer to help get your stuff up and down the hill. Also take note there is no shade or cover from the sun or possible rain. That said, if properly prepared, this is a 12 out of 10 camping destination that will have all your "glamping" style friends jealous they chose their over priced dome down the street. Expect the beauty of all that nature has to offer from flowers and abundant butterflies, fireflies illuminating the night, horses stampeding by your tent (yes this did happen and it was amazing), to even possibly black bear sightings and howling coyotes. For those not too experienced, settle lower down the hill at Ellijah Hill campsite as it provides shade under a tree with a lovely tree swing, and drive up access with capable vehicles (recommend 4WD). That said, we will definitely be back for another memorable experience.

Corey K.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

Tent ·

Zimbo Hill

Great place to camp! Amazing sunset and lots of blackberries.

Arjun S.

2 reviews

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· July 2024

Top Hipcamp Site #1 Lijah’s Ridge

Tent ·

Such a majestic campsite! The views, the horses, the stars absolutely breath taking! Must book! 😍😍

Chloe J.

2 reviews

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· June 2024

Slice of Heaven

Tent · With pets ·

I cant even find the words to say how beautiful this site is. The host is so kind and sweet, the horses were so beautiful and the view and amount of space was spectacular. I will warn that bug spray is a must and long socks you can tuck into your pants to keep the ticks away since this is a more remote spot. That being said it was truly a private slice of heaven! I cant wait to come back.

Erika & Damain R.

5 reviews

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· June 2024

Amazing Views & Horses

Tent ·

Can't wait to come back for another stay! Beautiful views and seclusion you won't find at state parks. Was well worth the price. They have horses on the property that added another level of awe to the beauty of the mountainscape.

Mandy H.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· June 2024

Tent · With kids ·

Modern Camper on AVL Blue Ridge MTN

This location was exactly was my husband and I were looking for for a weekend camping trip. Very private and with a beautiful view. Especially hiking up and watching the sunset from Tai Chi! Amazing. There were 3 very friendly horses that would at least trot through our camp each day we were there. Definitely would recommend!

Bethany E.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· June 2024

Favorite Place on the East Coast!

I could not stop saying "wow" the entire time I was at Pause Eco Retreat! First I got a ride up to my spot and a tour from Fara - who is quite literally the coolest. He and his wife, Jill, have such amazing plans for the property. Jill currently runs team building courses with her horses, which explains why they are so friendly! You'll get to hang out with the horses all over the property. They came to visit the camper in the morning which was my favorite part. I did end up hiking back down to my vehicle and then back up to the spot. It is a work out but every view on the property is rewarding. The camper was the perfect hide out during the storm that rolled thru. It was surreal to watch the clouds dance around the mountains while I heard a symphony of rain drops on the roof. There is 12v power which was great and a sink for dishes and hands. I really liked the convertible dining/work space. I can not recommend this place enough. I will absolutely be bringing people back for years to come!!

Victoria V.

40 reviews

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· June 2024

A Magical Property

13 ft pop-up camper ·

What an exceptionally beautiful property. Incredible hosts made it even better! The views. The horses. The fireflies. The quiet solitude. I could go on and on, but will encourage you to make a reservation and experience it for yourself! I know I’ll be back! 10/10!!

Jason T.

16 reviews

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· May 2024

Tent · Group trip ·

Hiddenwood Camp

Enjoyed Hiddenwood Camp’s seclusion in such a beautiful area!

Anna C.

4 reviews

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· May 2024

Tent · Group trip ·

We loved camping on Jill and Faras farm the views were spectacular. They were helpful when we had a flat tire. Will definitely be back!

Melanie B.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· May 2024

Tent · With kids ·