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Nelson Mountain Gardens

Hosted by Mary · Deadwood, Oregon

2 sites · Tent, Lodging · 50 acres

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9 reviews

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A little haven of warmth and relaxation.

Rustic off-grid forest sanctuary with wood-fired sauna. Home of 50 yr old historic rhododendron garden. Nestled in the coastal range of western Oregon lies our 50-acre property surrounded by a lush forest. Explore the garden trails to find your bliss at a meditation station. Lead your own yoga session at the covered pavilion. Relax in a hammock. Walk our quiet country road or hike a strenuous private logging road for a view at the top. The rhododendron and vegetable gardens span a few acres. There is an old orchard with a blueberry and raspberry patch, and you have a small homestead to explore. This includes horses, sheep, dogs, and ducks. The pasture, gardens, and forest are free for roaming with respect to the plants, animals, and human residents. Our wood-fired sauna is free for you to use during a communal sauna already in session. A private sauna experience can be arranged for a fee. A hot shower is located inside of the sauna house. It is available 24/7 except during other campers private scheduled sauna times. A composting toilet is located near the parking area. Our campground is small to promote a peaceful experience. We currently offer 2 sites, with a 3rd in progress. The Zem Bungalow is an off-grid glamping experience in a round, wooden, cozy bungalow overlooking the rhododendron garden (max 2), and the Foxglove platform, an 18 x 18 raised wooden platform ready for your tent, in a meadow next to a gently flowing creek (max 4). Four permanent residences also enjoy the beauty of Nelson Mountain Gardens. Each are separate and away from the campsites. You are welcome to bring your well-behaved dog(s). Limit 2. Horses are welcome with prior approval. Please let us know when booking. There is no cell phone service in our rural area. Limited wi-fi is available in parts of the rhododendron garden and at the barn for making necessary calls (no downloading, streaming or extended video calls). A phone charging station is located in the sauna house. Parking onsite is free. Smoking or vaping anything is prohibited inside of any structure on the property. Smoking anything that requires fire is prohibited except for inside of your vehicle or on the paved road off of the property. Vaping is ok anywhere outside.

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Peace Pad Tent Platform - BYO Tent

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Tent site · Sleeps 6

Far from the city lights, disconnect and realign your spirit on our 50-acre property. Bring your own tent—The Peace Pad is a 14' x 14' tent platform with a view of a small meadow. It is nestled next to a stream, within a forest of fir, alder, maple, and a historic rhododendron garden. It is private with your own fire pit. There are no hookups and no RV access. Parking is free onsite. You must walk to the site, approx 300 ft across small bridge from parking area. A large wagon is available to transport your items. Your stay includes access to the communal wood-fired sauna and cold plunge. Please schedule a sauna time in advance, and we will ensure a host is available to light the wood stove for you. Bring an extra towel to sit on in the sauna! A warm indoor shower and a sink with cold potable water are located in the same building as the sauna. The sink and shower are available 24/7. Please note that Lane County fire restrictions may affect sauna usage. A composting toilet is located near the parking area, a 1-2 minute walk. *NEW IN 2026!* We now offer a shared kitchen space. Filtered water is available for filling your reusable water bottles and a coffee pot with complimentary regular black coffee, BYO sweetener, and creamer. The kitchen features a refrigerator with limited space for perishable items. We recommend that guests staying for one night consider using a cooler with ice, but we are happy to accommodate your needs. In addition, the kitchen has a gas stove, oven, and a variety of appliances, gadgets, and dishes—everything you need to prepare and enjoy a meal. We also provide cast iron pans for campfire cooking, available for use if you are knowledgeable about their care. Please return all items to the kitchen before checkout and clean up after yourself, washing your own dishes. A second dishwashing sink is located in the Rhododendron Garden close to your campsite for convenient campfire dish clean-up. Trash, recycling, and composting bins are provided for responsible disposal. Smoking or vaping anything is prohibited inside of any structure on the property. Smoking anything that requires fire is prohibited except for in your car or on the paved road off of the property. Vaping is allowed anywhere outside. Well behaved dogs welcome. Limit 2.

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Campfires allowed

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Potable water

Pets allowed

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Zen Den, BYO Bedding

Booked 1 time

Bungalow · Sleeps 2 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 toilet

Experience a unique off-grid glamping experience in The Zen Den; a round structure that imparts a positive and uncluttered vibe. It is located within the rhododendron garden, elevated on the hill to impart a beautiful view of the rhododendrons, away from barn life. Disconnect and realign your spirit. There is no electricity or running water inside the bungalow. The charming, rustic cabin atmosphere features homey off-grid comforts including a queen-size, hand-made log bed with a new mattress, (bring your own pillows, bedding, and towels). 12v solar-powered lights for the evening, a table and chairs, a propane grill for cooking meals on the wraparound porch, and a wood-stove for keeping warm in the cooler months. Firewood is provided seasonally. A dishwashing sink is located in the garden. Clean, delicious, potable water is found in all spigots in the rhododendron garden and at the shower house. Regular coffee is served in the AM. Bring your own reusable water bottle and coffee mug. Experience a wood-fired sauna and cold plunge. A communal sauna is $5/person. A private sauna is $20/hr. Ask for details. A sink, warm shower, and power strip for charging devices are located inside of a shower house, attached to the sauna. They are available 24/7, except during other campers private scheduled sauna times. A composting toilet is located within a 1-2 minute walk from the bungalow. Smoking or vaping anything is not allowed inside any structure on the property. Smoking anything that requires fire is prohibited except inside your vehicle or on the paved road off of the property. Vaping is ok anywhere outside. Our campground is small to promote a peaceful experience. We currently offer 2 sites. Our 2nd site is the Foxglove Tent Platform, an 18 x 18 raised wooden platform ready for your tent, in a meadow next to a gently flowing creek (max 6). Four permanent residences also enjoy the beauty of Nelson Mountain Gardens. Each are separate and away from the campsites. There is no cell phone service in our rural area. Limited Wi-Fi is available at the barn and in areas of the rhododendron garden for making necessary calls (no downloading, streaming, or lengthy video calls). Parking onsite is free. Well-behaved, potty-trained dog(s) welcome. Limit 2

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

Showers

No picnic table

Reviews

100% Recommend9 ratings · 9 reviews

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· September 2025

Tent · With pets ·

Peace Pad Tent Platform - BYO Tent

Hosts were pleasant and helpful. Campsite it self was well structured and a great space. We took our toddler and dog and felt like it was good for them. There are some different small areas to explore. We enjoyed our stay!

Amy N.

2 reviews

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· September 2025

Perfect night’s sleep

Tent ·

Peace Pad Tent Platform - BYO Tent

We LOVED the Nelson Mtn Garden. The tent platform was perfect and the sounds of the babbling brook put us right to sleep. Alys bringing hot coffee in the pavilion in the morning was the frosting on the cake..! We will highly recommend the Garden in Deadwood..!

Shelly P.

9 reviews

Recommends

· September 2025

Tent · With pets ·

Peace Pad Tent Platform - BYO Tent

This is such an idyllic spot! Love the ducks and the dogs. The tent platform felt very private. We did use the sauna, which was lovely. Would definitely return!

Erin S.

8 months on Hipcamp

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· September 2025

Tent · With pets ·

Peace Pad Tent Platform - BYO Tent

I loved the property, the experience, and the hospitality! Will definitely be back.

John P.

8 months on Hipcamp

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· August 2025

Tent · With pets ·

Peace Pad Tent Platform - BYO Tent

We were looking for privacy, relaxation, and lovely weather this weekend, and that's exactly what we got. Very dog friendly and huge private campsite. Really appreciated the sink for washing dishes. Lots of thought and care has gone into this spot for camping.

Heather E.

5 years on Hipcamp

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· July 2025

Tranquil tent camping spot

Tent ·

Peace Pad Tent Platform - BYO Tent

Mary’s place is a magical oasis away from the hectic and stressful modern world. I felt so peaceful and safe staying there, and as a woman traveling alone, this was a big deal. I was sad to leave and cannot wait to return. She has really created a beautiful gift to the world by sharing her property. If you want a quiet space to recharge, this is the place for you.

Anna ..

4 reviews

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· July 2025

Beautiful forest sanctuary

Zen Den, Bedding Included

We arrived and we're immediately greeted and shown the property. It's lovely and expensive. The tree house was exactly what I hoped it would be!! Lovely energy and perfect view of greenery through the windows. Down the path, you'll find a seated area near a small creek. If I had stayed with a small group, I imagine we would have been out there enjoying the space for quite awhile. I would love to return and spend more time forest bathing. The sauna looks so tempting and smells wonderful. Definitely bring yummy food to snack on! The road is quite long to get to the property, but well worth it. We were given bowls of blueberries with our coffee in the morning! Wonderful touch!

Cordelia K.

9 months on Hipcamp

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· July 2025

With pets ·

Zen Den, Bedding Included

Peaceful, good directions, nice garden, and people. They were able to accommodate my horse and dog as well. My husband enjoyed the sauna and cold plunge.

Sara L.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· July 2025

Zen Den, Bedding Included

The bungalow was so cozy, and the property it was on was beautiful! The hosts were also so kind, welcoming, and hospitable. We really appreciated that there was a clean shower with hot water and that the property is gated so we felt safe with all the things we were traveling with. Would have loved to stay longer!

Lily P.

2 years on Hipcamp

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Deadwood, Lane County, Oregon, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Nelson Mountain Gardens

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