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Arcadia Sanctuary

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· Buena Vista, Amherst, Virginia

83 acres hosted by Fran P.

1 lodging site · 1 RV site · 9 tent sites

Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

Romantic

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Fran is a Star Host

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Arcadia is the name we gave to our 83-acre mountainside retreat center for Earth-Based Spirituality. It’s nestled on the south-eastern slope of 4000-foot Mount Pleasant in Central Virginia, convenient to I81. (Note, there is a town called Arcadia off I81, but that is not us. Not to confuse.) We have a mountain creek with waterfalls, towering Beech and Sycamore trees, Witch Hazels leaning over the water, trout, crayfish, snakes, salamanders, and all the rest. We have about 2000 feet of the vertical mountainside with trails to explore. (But the stage and most of the camping is down closer to creek-level.) There are more sites higher up the mountain if you like more isolated camping. More of a trek to the bathrooms/showers/freshwater. We have one of the finest private stages on the East Coast with a top-notch sound system and a natural amphitheater which is like a single pie wedge of a Stadium that has regular live performances throughout the spring, summer, and fall. Our yurt is regularly booked as a unique glamping experience. There are chickens, ducks, turkeys, and guinea fowl free-roaming. Two dogs, nine cats, and several humans are blessed to call this home.

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290 ratings · 176 reviews

Jack W.recommends

July 7, 2024

Snuggle up corner

Camping here was great. The hosts are available for questions but leave you to do your own thing. The bathrooms are very clean which was such a nice feature. It feels very remote but you can get to grocery stores and gas within a 20 minute drive. The host recommended a hike up mount pleasant which was amazing and so worth it. Great trip!

Rae M.recommends

July 7, 2024

Snuggle up corner

Snuggle up corner was a great spot to getaway! We also really enjoyed adventuring down to the creek and seeing all of the animals. Also the dog Buddy came and sat by the camp fire with us for a while :)

Jamie S.recommends

July 5, 2024

Glamping experience in a yurt

Camping with Breezy

Fran was an amazing host . The location is just amazing. Was able to just relax. I can’t wait to come again in the fall .

Nathan W.recommends

July 4, 2024

Snuggle up corner

I had a great time by the streams and the breakfast was wonderful. Thank you!!

Emily S.recommends

June 25, 2024

Pond life - Upper

Beautiful property and drive to the property. The hosts are incredibly kind and accommodating. Beautiful trails to walk your dogs and a creek to cool off in.

Bitt D.recommends

June 11, 2024

Over hang - Lower Balcony

Nice camping site

Awesome place, really nice host. Love the animals, amazing night sky

Location

Buena Vista, Amherst, Virginia, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Monacan, Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee), and Occaneechi First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking