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Cedar Bloom

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1818 reviews
· Cave Junction, Josephine, Oregon
100 acres hosted by Mea (May Ah) C.
6 lodging sites · 60 RV/tent sites
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Cedar Bloom was purchased in the spring of 2017 by Spirit Weavers Gathering as a place of peace and healing, for all walks of life. Spirit Weavers is an annual women's gathering which happens once a year each June. We host over 1,200 women in just two weeks on the land. Our beautiful forested land is located in Southern Oregon, in a small town off the 199 Redwood Highway. The land which we call home is 100 acres of beautiful protected forest and sits upon a mile of the Illinois River. We are very fortunate to be surrounded by a widely diverse population of flora and fauna. As caretakers of this sacred land, we feel a strong responsibility to honor our plant and animal allies by not only protecting them and their habitat, but also to help educate others about what lives and grows here by providing people with opportunities to experience the beauty of these plants and animals for themselves. For this reason, We are honored to host the many different groups who will gather here on this land for learning and communing with the nature that flourishes here. We feel very fortunate to be involved in this process of helping promote a sustainable and abundant future for all living things on this planet by sharing knowledge and skills from the human past that can make a sustainable lifestyle a reality for everyone everywhere. This is our home and we are happy to share it with you!
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Star A-Frame Cabin, Cedar Bloom
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A-frame · Sleeps 2
Located right off the 199 Redwood Highway,  we welcome you to our forest sanctuary. These tiny A-Frame cabins are a favorite for  campers. The river is just a few min walk down to our own private  beach and swimming. The camp is also just a 3 minute walk to the lands prestine swimming hole. These A-Frame Cabins are super cozy at 100sf with an additional deck that is great for yoga or napping.   The cabins include two twin size mattresses and linen bedding. This camp is a 1 minute walk to the main house, private commercial kitchen, cute compost toilet, shower house and sauna.  These cabins are ideal for two people.  The beds can be pushed together easily if desired.  The front part of the cabin can be closed off or opened up to the elements.  Since one side of the cabin is clear you can see in a bit but can also drape something over for more privacy.  The reason for the clear side to is allow for the feeling of sleeping right outside amongst nature.  Winter Camping: Temperatures can drop into the 20's at times throughout the winter months.  Though the cabins have linens and wool blankets provided we recommend bringing an extra blanket, warm sleeping clothes and maybe even a hot water bottle if you have one!  Cedar Bloom has available power and cell phone service. Cell phone service works great if you have AT&T or Verizon. Internet is limited but is available.We have several giant meadows with thousands of trees surrounding. We are right on the Illinois River with a mile of river frontage and 3 incredible swim spots. It's a great place to come and recharge and renew. We are surrounded by beautiful scenery in all directions! We are close to the Redwoods, The Oregon Caves and so much more. We are close to major cities such as Grants Pass, Medford, Crescent City and Ashland. MORE ABOUT CEDAR BLOOM... Cedar Bloom was purchased in the spring of 2017 by Spirit Weavers Gathering as a place of peace and healing, for all walks of life. Spirit Weavers is an annual womens gathering which happens once a year each June. We host over 1,000 women in just two weeks on the land. We are located on the Illinois River just outside Cave Junction, Oregon.  Our Main House was built in 1962 and retains the flavor of the 60’s with a beautiful Mid Century Modern feel. It houses a kitchen, dining hall, a living room, five bedrooms and three bathroom with a bathtub. It currently houses Agustin and Mea and their seven year old daughter Naia. FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE OF THE ILLINOIS VALLEY For thousands of years, the Takelma people lived in the Illinois and Rogue River valleys, what is now known as Josephine County. They lived in small bands close to the land. Interior southwest Oregon has pronounced seasons and the ancient Takelma adapted to these seasons by spending spring, summer and early fall months collecting and storing food for the winter season.  Salmon was central to their food source and way of life. The salmon diet was supplemented by game, such as deer, elk, beaver, bear, antelope and bighorn sheep. Smaller mammals, such as squirrels, rabbits and gophers, might have been snared by both men and women. They gathered the root of the Camas plant, part of the asparagus family, as well as acorns from the two native species of Oaks, the Oregon white oak and California black oak. Other vegetation included manzanita berries, pine nuts, tarweed seeds, wild plums and sunflowers. The Takelma are also known to have cultivated a native tobacco plant, but otherwise relied on the fruits of the wilderness for their survival. The main utensils included horn, bone and wood-made implements and a great variety of baskets constructed generally by twining on a hazel warp. Stone was used in the making of arrowheads and pestles. The clothing and personal adornment of the Takelma was similar to the tribes of northern California. Notable characteristics include facial painting, red-headed woodpecker scalps for men and basket caps for women. The women also tattooed the skin in three stripes and men tattooed the left arm.  European Settlement of the Illinois Valley began by the 1830’s, as the gold and logging industries developed. By the end of 1856, the traditional residents of the Rogue and Illinois River valleys were forcibly removed and relocated to the Siletz Reservation on the central Oregon coast. The Takelma were joined on the reservations by their neighbors, the Athapaskans and the Shasta, as well as tribes from even farther away, such as the Coos and Tillamook. It is reported that by 1906 less than ten Takelma were alive and able to speak their native language.In 1994, for the first time in over 140 years, an ancient ceremony took place to welcome home and give thanks for the returning salmon, on the Kanaka Flats of the Applegate River. People of all heritages were welcomed at the annual Salmon Gathering on the Applegate River until 2006. In 2007, the ceremony was moved to the place where it was held for thousands of years: the Tilomikh (Powerhouse Falls), on the Rogue River near Gold Hill, Oregon. Since then, the ceremony has taken place annually in its traditional location, demonstrating that the Takelma culture is alive and will continue into the future.  Today, Takelma descendents continue to reside on or near the Siletz and Grand Ronde reservations. The Pilgrims brought back the Salmon Ceremony to Southern Oregon. Due to the Pilgrim’s contribution in returning the Salmon Ceremony to Jackson County, Agnis Baker-Pilgrim is known to some locals as the ‘Keeper of the Sacred Salmon Ceremony. Agnes, one of the oldest grandmothers of the International Council of the 13 Indigenous Grandmothers, has returned to the Rogue Valley and today her voice can be heard strong and clear, proving that the spirit and blood of her people are still with us. PLANT & ANIMAL RELATIONS  We are very fortunate to be surrounded by a widely diverse population of flora and fauna. As caretakers of this sacred land, we feel a strong responsibility to honor our plant and animal allies by not only protecting them and their habitat, but also to help educate others about what lives and grows here by providing people with opportunities to experience the beauty of these plants and animals for themselves. For this reason, We are honored to host the many different groups who will gather here on this land for learning and communing with the nature that flourishes here. We feel very fortunate to be involved in this process of helping promote a sustainable and abundant future for all living things on this planet by sharing knowledge and skills from the human past that can make a sustainable lifestyle a reality for everyone everywhere. The animals here include, but are not limited to deer, foxes, coyote, raccoon, skunks, and sometimes black bear though we havent seen any yet! The birds that surround us are migratory geese, quail, wild turkeys, hawks, ospreys and eagles. The fish that call the Illinois River their home are the Salmon People, Steelhead & Trout along with their friends the otter and ducks. The Land is a no-hunting zone so the animals here are abudant and safe. The plant life here is incredibly diverse. This land is home to many native grasses, ferns, and berries, wild flowers, as well as many other edible and medicinal plants and fungi such as mugwort, self-heal, soap root, and a variety of mushrooms. The tree population is a blend of hardwoods like Manzanita, Madrone, and several kinds of Oaks along with mature Fir, Pine, Cedar trees, Alder, Maple and Apples. With special attention to management of non-native and invasive plants, Spirit Weavers is committed to maintaining a well balanced forest ecosystem with high biodiversity. CHECK IN & CHECK OUT Please clean up and check out of your site by 12:pm on the day of your departure. You can check in by 2:pm on the day of your arrival.  We do not offer day passes at this time.  CLIMATE & THE ILLINOIS VALLEY Cedar Bloom holds the heart during the summer. Temps can range from 75-95 during the day and generally cools down to the 70's during the evenings. Swimming in the summer months is delicious. We have mostly pebbly beaches and a jagged rock and sand beach right where the Swimming hole is. The river is chilly until late June and it cools down again in late September.  NEIGHBORS There is another campground right next door but since we have 100 acres, you never really see a soul besides us! Please use our pathways to travel property next to us, and respect the privacy and tranquility of our neighbors by not keeping late hours or playing loud music.  EMERGENCIES If someone needs to reach you in an emergency, Cell phones work great on the land. If you don't get service and need to contact someone our land phones are available. SHOWER HOUSE & SAUNA We have twelve showers total.  The first shower house is open showering with 4 showers and the 2nd shower house has 8 stalls. You are also welcome to use the sauna throughout your stay.   COMPOST TOILET The "Honeydew Station" is our two chamber composting toilet.  It looks like a tiny house and you will see it on your right as you drive in.  Instructions are inside!  FOOD & WATER Please bring your own food to camp. Town is close so if you need to run errands to grab food its a short drive away. All of our water is on a well and is super clean and ran through a UV light. Please keep food and garbage out of the reach and smell of animals so we don’t have animal visitors at night.   GARBAGE If you pack it in, please pack it out when you leave. FIRES Depending on the time of year, cooking fires are permissible in the fire pits provided. June-Sept there can sometimes be fire bans in the county.  Please NO bonfires. We have fire wood in the forest around the meadow for use for cooking fires but please bring your own wood to the land. We also have wood available for purchase in the Camp Store.  PETS  If you must bring your pet, please message us before hand.  We ask that you clean up after your pup while here.  We have doggie bags in the camp store.  THE RIVER & SWIMMING HOLES We have a mile of river frontage and there is tons of space for all.  Keiki Beach located down the trail from the sauna is the more shallow and flatter part of the river.  This is a great spot for families!  Mermaid Rock which is located down the trail to your left of the main house is our large swimming hole with deeper waters.  This part of the river is clothing optional.  Please be aware of the rocks down at Mermaid Rock & Dock.  The rocks are tricky to walk on for both adults and especially children.  Please keep your eyes on your children at all times while at the river.  Feel free to bring rafts to play on.   CAMP STORE  If you happen to forget anything we have a camp store that is located in the main meadow.  The Camp store sells everything from supplies to books and trinkets.  If you text Mea she can meet you there anytime.   GRATITUDE We feel honored to be stewards of this land. One of our main visions for this land is to protect its cultural and environmental heritage. We are excited to share about the native food forest we will be cultivating for the local community and beyond. We will also be placing the land into a conservation trust so no logging or future development can occur. For the many years to come, we will explore the ways can live in harmony with the natural world for the greater good of people and the plants and animals we depend on. We welcome you to Cedar Bloom!   FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAND AND EVENTS HERE, PLEASE VISIT CEDAR BLOOM FARM & THE SPIRIT WEAVERS GATHERING WEBSITE OR ON INSTAGRAM @cedarbloomfarm @spiritweavers @daughterofthesun_
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
from
$133
/ night
for 2 guests
High demand
Moon A-Frame Cabin, Cedar Bloom
97% (176)
Cabin · Sleeps 2
Located right off the 199 Redwood Highway,  we welcome you to our forest sanctuary. These tiny A-Frame cabins are a favorite for  campers. The river is just a few min walk down to our own private  beach and swimming. The camp is also just a 3 minute walk to the lands pristine swimming hole. These A-Frame Cabins are super cozy at 100sf with an additional deck that is great for yoga or napping.   The cabins include two twin size mattresses and linen bedding. This camp is a 1 minute walk to the private commercial kitchen, composting toilets, shower house and sauna.  These cabins are ideal for two people.  The beds can be pushed together easily if desired.  The front part of the cabin can be closed off or opened up to the elements.  Since one side of the cabin is clear you can see in a bit but can also drape something over for more privacy.  The reason for the clear side is allow for the feeling of sleeping right outside amongst nature.  Summer Camping & Curfew: Please note Cedar Bloom is a Family Camp.  It is a place of rest and healing.  This land is very sacred to us and is not a party atmosphere.  We have an 11pm Curfew and we ask that you respect the other guests around you and keep voices quiet after 11pm.  Cedar Bloom has available power and cell phone service. Cell phone service works great if you have AT&T or Verizon. Internet is limited but is available.We have several giant meadows with thousands of trees surrounding. We are right on the Illinois River with a mile of river frontage and 3 incredible swim spots. It's a great place to come and recharge and renew. We are surrounded by beautiful scenery in all directions! We are close to the Redwoods, The Oregon Caves and so much more. We are close to major cities such as Grants Pass, Medford, Crescent City and Ashland. MORE ABOUT CEDAR BLOOM... Cedar Bloom was purchased in the spring of 2017 by Spirit Weavers Gathering as a place of peace and healing, for all walks of life. Spirit Weavers is an annual womens gathering which happens once a year each June. We host over 1,000 women in just two weeks on the land. We are located on the Illinois River just outside Cave Junction, Oregon.  Our Main House was built in 1962 and retains the flavor of the 60’s with a beautiful Mid Century Modern feel. It houses a kitchen, dining hall, a living room, five bedrooms and three bathroom with a bathtub. It currently houses Agustin and Mea and their seven year old daughter Naia. Grateful to be voted #1 Staff choice for Campground on Hipcamp this year! FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE OF THE ILLINOIS VALLEY For thousands of years, the Takelma people lived in the Illinois and Rogue River valleys, what is now known as Josephine County. They lived in small bands close to the land. Interior southwest Oregon has pronounced seasons and the ancient Takelma adapted to these seasons by spending spring, summer and early fall months collecting and storing food for the winter season.  Salmon was central to their food source and way of life. The salmon diet was supplemented by game, such as deer, elk, beaver, bear, antelope and bighorn sheep. Smaller mammals, such as squirrels, rabbits and gophers, might have been snared by both men and women. They gathered the root of the Camas plant, part of the asparagus family, as well as acorns from the two native species of Oaks, the Oregon white oak and California black oak. Other vegetation included manzanita berries, pine nuts, tarweed seeds, wild plums and sunflowers. The Takelma are also known to have cultivated a native tobacco plant, but otherwise relied on the fruits of the wilderness for their survival. The main utensils included horn, bone and wood-made implements and a great variety of baskets constructed generally by twining on a hazel warp. Stone was used in the making of arrowheads and pestles. The clothing and personal adornment of the Takelma was similar to the tribes of northern California. Notable characteristics include facial painting, red-headed woodpecker scalps for men and basket caps for women. The women also tattooed the skin in three stripes and men tattooed the left arm.  European Settlement of the Illinois Valley began by the 1830’s, as the gold and logging industries developed. By the end of 1856, the traditional residents of the Rogue and Illinois River valleys were forcibly removed and relocated to the Siletz Reservation on the central Oregon coast. The Takelma were joined on the reservations by their neighbors, the Athapaskans and the Shasta, as well as tribes from even farther away, such as the Coos and Tillamook. It is reported that by 1906 less than ten Takelma were alive and able to speak their native language.In 1994, for the first time in over 140 years, an ancient ceremony took place to welcome home and give thanks for the returning salmon, on the Kanaka Flats of the Applegate River. People of all heritages were welcomed at the annual Salmon Gathering on the Applegate River until 2006. In 2007, the ceremony was moved to the place where it was held for thousands of years: the Tilomikh (Powerhouse Falls), on the Rogue River near Gold Hill, Oregon. Since then, the ceremony has taken place annually in its traditional location, demonstrating that the Takelma culture is alive and will continue into the future.  Today, Takelma descendents continue to reside on or near the Siletz and Grand Ronde reservations. The Pilgrims brought back the Salmon Ceremony to Southern Oregon. Due to the Pilgrim’s contribution in returning the Salmon Ceremony to Jackson County, Agnis Baker-Pilgrim is known to some locals as the ‘Keeper of the Sacred Salmon Ceremony. Agnes, one of the oldest grandmothers of the International Council of the 13 Indigenous Grandmothers, has returned to the Rogue Valley and today her voice can be heard strong and clear, proving that the spirit and blood of her people are still with us. PLANT & ANIMAL RELATIONS  We are very fortunate to be surrounded by a widely diverse population of flora and fauna. As caretakers of this sacred land, we feel a strong responsibility to honor our plant and animal allies by not only protecting them and their habitat, but also to help educate others about what lives and grows here by providing people with opportunities to experience the beauty of these plants and animals for themselves. For this reason, We are honored to host the many different groups who will gather here on this land for learning and communing with the nature that flourishes here. We feel very fortunate to be involved in this process of helping promote a sustainable and abundant future for all living things on this planet by sharing knowledge and skills from the human past that can make a sustainable lifestyle a reality for everyone everywhere. The animals here include, but are not limited to deer, foxes, coyote, raccoon, skunks, and sometimes black bear though we havent seen any yet! The birds that surround us are migratory geese, quail, wild turkeys, hawks, ospreys and eagles. The fish that call the Illinois River their home are the Salmon People, Steelhead & Trout along with their friends the otter and ducks. The Land is a no-hunting zone so the animals here are abudant and safe. The plant life here is incredibly diverse. This land is home to many native grasses, ferns, and berries, wild flowers, as well as many other edible and medicinal plants and fungi such as mugwort, self-heal, soap root, and a variety of mushrooms. The tree population is a blend of hardwoods like Manzanita, Madrone, and several kinds of Oaks along with mature Fir, Pine, Cedar trees, Alder, Maple and Apples. With special attention to management of non-native and invasive plants, Spirit Weavers is committed to maintaining a well balanced forest ecosystem with high biodiversity. CHECK IN & CHECK OUT You can check in by 2:pm on the day of your arrival.   *Please clean up and check out of your site by 12:pm on the day of your departure. We do not offer day passes at this time so you must be off the land by noon.   CLIMATE & THE ILLINOIS VALLEY Autumn, Winter & Spring can vary from 20 degrees to 90 degrees.  Best to check our local weather map a few days before your trip to prepare.  Perhaps bring extra blankets and even a hot water bottle if you plan to camp in the Winter months.  Summer: Temps can range from 75-95 during the day and generally cools down to the 70's during the evenings. Swimming in the summer months is delicious. We have mostly pebbly beaches and a jagged rock and sand beach right where the Swimming hole is. The river is chilly until late June and it cools down again in late September.  NEIGHBORS There is another campground right next door but since we have 100 acres, you never really see a soul besides us! Please use our pathways to travel property next to us, and respect the privacy and tranquility of our neighbors by not keeping late hours or playing loud music.  EMERGENCIES If someone needs to reach you in an emergency, Cell phones work great on the land. If you don't get service and need to contact someone our land phones are available. SHOWER HOUSE & SAUNA We have twelve showers total.  The first shower house is open showering with 4 showers and the 2nd shower house has 8 stalls. You are also welcome to use the sauna throughout your stay.   COMPOST TOILETS We have 10 amazing clean Eco Zoic Composting Toilets.  Please remember to put the seat down on the lid after each use to prevents flies from getting in.  One fly in the toilet can destroy the whole eco system we are creating.  TEA HOUSE We have a lovely donation based tea house on the land that has loose leaf tea and coffee for you.  This is a great place to hang out and meet folks or just to have some quiet time alone.  FOOD & WATER Please bring your own food to camp. Town is close so if you need to run errands to grab food its a short drive away. All of our water is on a well and is super clean and ran through a UV light. Please keep food and garbage out of the reach and smell of animals so we don’t have animal visitors at night.   GARBAGE If you pack it in, please pack it out when you leave. CHECK IN & CHECK OUT Please clean up and check out of your site by 12:pm on the day of your departure. You can check in by 2:pm on the day of your arrival.  We do not offer day passes at this time so you must be off the land by noon. FIRES June-Sept there is a fire ban in the county so expect not to have a fire during this time. Instead you can bring a gas or propane cookstove.  Please be EXTRA careful with any sort of fire use on the land including driving on the grassy meadows and cigarette butts which is the leading cause of fires in the states.  PETS  If you must bring your pet, please message us before hand.  We ask that you clean up after your pup while here.  We have doggie bags in the camp store.  THE RIVER & SWIMMING HOLES We have a mile of river frontage and there is tons of space for all.  Keiki Beach located down the trail from the sauna is the more shallow and flatter part of the river.  This is a great spot for families!  Mermaid Rock which is located down the trail to your left of the main house is our large swimming hole with deeper waters.  This part of the river is clothing optional.  Please be aware of the rocks down at Mermaid Rock & Dock.  The rocks are tricky to walk on for both adults and especially children.  Please keep your eyes on your children at all times while at the river.  Feel free to bring rafts to play on.   CAMP STORE  If you happen to forget anything we have a camp store that is located in the main meadow.  The Camp store sells everything from supplies to books and trinkets.  This is where you will meet us to check in.   GRATITUDE We feel honored to be stewards of this land. One of our main visions for this land is to protect its cultural and environmental heritage. We are excited to share about the native food forest we will be cultivating for the local community and beyond. We will also be placing the land into a conservation trust so no logging or future development can occur. For the many years to come, we will explore the ways can live in harmony with the natural world for the greater good of people and the plants and animals we depend on. We welcome you to Cedar Bloom!   FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAND AND EVENTS HERE, PLEASE VISIT CEDAR BLOOM FARM & THE SPIRIT WEAVERS GATHERING WEBSITE OR ON INSTAGRAM @cedarbloomfarm @spiritweavers @daughterofthesun_
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
from
$133
/ night
for 2 guests
Sun A-Frame Cabin, Cedar Bloom
99% (168)
Cabin · Sleeps 2
Located right off the 199 Redwood Highway,  we welcome you to our forest sanctuary. These tiny A-Frame cabins are a favorite for  campers. The river is just a few min walk down to our own private  beach and swimming. The camp is also just a 3 minute walk to the lands prestine swimming hole. These A-Frame Cabins are super cozy at 100sf with an additional deck that is great for yoga or napping.   The cabins include two twin size mattresses and linen bedding. This camp is a 1 minute walk to the main house, private commercial kitchen, cute compost toilet, shower house and sauna.  These cabins are ideal for two people.  The beds can be pushed together easily if desired.  The front part of the cabin can be closed off or opened up to the elements.  Since one side of the cabin is clear you can see in a bit but can also drape something over for more privacy.  The reason for the clear side to is allow for the feeling of sleeping right outside amongst nature.  Winter Camping: Temperatures can drop into the 20's at times throughout the winter months.  Though the cabins have linens and wool blankets provided we recommend bringing an extra blanket, warm sleeping clothes and maybe even a hot water bottle if you have one!  Cedar Bloom has available power and cell phone service. Cell phone service works great if you have AT&T or Verizon. Internet is limited but is available.We have several giant meadows with thousands of trees surrounding. We are right on the Illinois River with a mile of river frontage and 3 incredible swim spots. It's a great place to come and recharge and renew. We are surrounded by beautiful scenery in all directions! We are close to the Redwoods, The Oregon Caves and so much more. We are close to major cities such as Grants Pass, Medford, Crescent City and Ashland. MORE ABOUT CEDARSONG... Cedar Bloom was purchased in the spring of 2017 by Spirit Weavers Gathering as a place of peace and healing, for all walks of life. Spirit Weavers is an annual womens gathering which happens once a year each June. We host over 1,000 women in just two weeks on the land. We are located on the Illinois River just outside Cave Junction, Oregon.  Our Main House was built in 1962 and retains the flavor of the 60’s with a beautiful Mid Century Modern feel. It houses a kitchen, dining hall, a living room, five bedrooms and three bathroom with a bathtub. It currently houses Agustin and Mea and their seven year old daughter Naia. Grateful to be voted #1 Campground on Hipcamp this year:  FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE OF THE ILLINOIS VALLEY For thousands of years, the Takelma people lived in the Illinois and Rogue River valleys, what is now known as Josephine County. They lived in small bands close to the land. Interior southwest Oregon has pronounced seasons and the ancient Takelma adapted to these seasons by spending spring, summer and early fall months collecting and storing food for the winter season.  Salmon was central to their food source and way of life. The salmon diet was supplemented by game, such as deer, elk, beaver, bear, antelope and bighorn sheep. Smaller mammals, such as squirrels, rabbits and gophers, might have been snared by both men and women. They gathered the root of the Camas plant, part of the asparagus family, as well as acorns from the two native species of Oaks, the Oregon white oak and California black oak. Other vegetation included manzanita berries, pine nuts, tarweed seeds, wild plums and sunflowers. The Takelma are also known to have cultivated a native tobacco plant, but otherwise relied on the fruits of the wilderness for their survival. The main utensils included horn, bone and wood-made implements and a great variety of baskets constructed generally by twining on a hazel warp. Stone was used in the making of arrowheads and pestles. The clothing and personal adornment of the Takelma was similar to the tribes of northern California. Notable characteristics include facial painting, red-headed woodpecker scalps for men and basket caps for women. The women also tattooed the skin in three stripes and men tattooed the left arm.  European Settlement of the Illinois Valley began by the 1830’s, as the gold and logging industries developed. By the end of 1856, the traditional residents of the Rogue and Illinois River valleys were forcibly removed and relocated to the Siletz Reservation on the central Oregon coast. The Takelma were joined on the reservations by their neighbors, the Athapaskans and the Shasta, as well as tribes from even farther away, such as the Coos and Tillamook. It is reported that by 1906 less than ten Takelma were alive and able to speak their native language.In 1994, for the first time in over 140 years, an ancient ceremony took place to welcome home and give thanks for the returning salmon, on the Kanaka Flats of the Applegate River. People of all heritages were welcomed at the annual Salmon Gathering on the Applegate River until 2006. In 2007, the ceremony was moved to the place where it was held for thousands of years: the Tilomikh (Powerhouse Falls), on the Rogue River near Gold Hill, Oregon. Since then, the ceremony has taken place annually in its traditional location, demonstrating that the Takelma culture is alive and will continue into the future.  Today, Takelma descendents continue to reside on or near the Siletz and Grand Ronde reservations. The Pilgrims brought back the Salmon Ceremony to Southern Oregon. Due to the Pilgrim’s contribution in returning the Salmon Ceremony to Jackson County, Agnis Baker-Pilgrim is known to some locals as the ‘Keeper of the Sacred Salmon Ceremony. Agnes, one of the oldest grandmothers of the International Council of the 13 Indigenous Grandmothers, has returned to the Rogue Valley and today her voice can be heard strong and clear, proving that the spirit and blood of her people are still with us. PLANT & ANIMAL RELATIONS  We are very fortunate to be surrounded by a widely diverse population of flora and fauna. As caretakers of this sacred land, we feel a strong responsibility to honor our plant and animal allies by not only protecting them and their habitat, but also to help educate others about what lives and grows here by providing people with opportunities to experience the beauty of these plants and animals for themselves. For this reason, We are honored to host the many different groups who will gather here on this land for learning and communing with the nature that flourishes here. We feel very fortunate to be involved in this process of helping promote a sustainable and abundant future for all living things on this planet by sharing knowledge and skills from the human past that can make a sustainable lifestyle a reality for everyone everywhere. The animals here include, but are not limited to deer, foxes, coyote, raccoon, skunks, and sometimes black bear though we havent seen any yet! The birds that surround us are migratory geese, quail, wild turkeys, hawks, ospreys and eagles. The fish that call the Illinois River their home are the Salmon People, Steelhead & Trout along with their friends the otter and ducks. The Land is a no-hunting zone so the animals here are abudant and safe. The plant life here is incredibly diverse. This land is home to many native grasses, ferns, and berries, wild flowers, as well as many other edible and medicinal plants and fungi such as mugwort, self-heal, soap root, and a variety of mushrooms. The tree population is a blend of hardwoods like Manzanita, Madrone, and several kinds of Oaks along with mature Fir, Pine, Cedar trees, Alder, Maple and Apples. With special attention to management of non-native and invasive plants, Spirit Weavers is committed to maintaining a well balanced forest ecosystem with high biodiversity. CHECK IN & CHECK OUT Please clean up and check out of your site by 12:pm on the day of your departure. You can check in by 2:pm on the day of your arrival.  We do not offer day passes at this time.  CLIMATE & THE ILLINOIS VALLEY Cedar Bloom holds the heart during the summer. Temps can range from 75-95 during the day and generally cools down to the 70's during the evenings. Swimming in the summer months is delicious. We have mostly pebbly beaches and a jagged rock and sand beach right where the Swimming hole is. The river is chilly until late June and it cools down again in late September.  NEIGHBORS There is another campground right next door but since we have 100 acres, you never really see a soul besides us! Please use our pathways to travel property next to us, and respect the privacy and tranquility of our neighbors by not keeping late hours or playing loud music.  EMERGENCIES If someone needs to reach you in an emergency, Cell phones work great on the land. If you don't get service and need to contact someone our land phones are available. SHOWER HOUSE & SAUNA We have twelve showers total.  The first shower house is open showering with 4 showers and the 2nd shower house has 8 stalls. You are also welcome to use the sauna throughout your stay.   COMPOST TOILET The "Honeydew Station" is our two chamber composting toilet.  It looks like a tiny house and you will see it on your right as you drive in.  Instructions are inside!  FOOD & WATER Please bring your own food to camp. Town is close so if you need to run errands to grab food its a short drive away. All of our water is on a well and is super clean and ran through a UV light. Please keep food and garbage out of the reach and smell of animals so we don’t have animal visitors at night.   GARBAGE If you pack it in, please pack it out when you leave. FIRES Depending on the time of year, cooking fires are permissible in the fire pits provided. June-Sept there can sometimes be fire bans in the county.  Please NO bonfires. We have fire wood in the forest around the meadow for use for cooking fires but please bring your own wood to the land. We also have wood available for purchase in the Camp Store.  PETS  If you must bring your pet, please message us before hand.  We ask that you clean up after your pup while here.  We have doggie bags in the camp store.  THE RIVER & SWIMMING HOLES We have a mile of river frontage and there is tons of space for all.  Keiki Beach located down the trail from the sauna is the more shallow and flatter part of the river.  This is a great spot for families!  Mermaid Rock which is located down the trail to your left of the main house is our large swimming hole with deeper waters.  This part of the river is clothing optional.  Please be aware of the rocks down at Mermaid Rock & Dock.  The rocks are tricky to walk on for both adults and especially children.  Please keep your eyes on your children at all times while at the river.  Feel free to bring rafts to play on.   CAMP STORE  If you happen to forget anything we have a camp store that is located in the main meadow.  The Camp store sells everything from supplies to books and trinkets.  If you text Mea she can meet you there anytime.   GRATITUDE We feel honored to be stewards of this land. One of our main visions for this land is to protect its cultural and environmental heritage. We are excited to share about the native food forest we will be cultivating for the local community and beyond. We will also be placing the land into a conservation trust so no logging or future development can occur. For the many years to come, we will explore the ways can live in harmony with the natural world for the greater good of people and the plants and animals we depend on. We welcome you to Cedar Bloom!   FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAND AND EVENTS HERE, PLEASE VISIT CEDAR BLOOM FARM & THE SPIRIT WEAVERS GATHERING WEBSITE OR ON INSTAGRAM @cedarbloomfarm @spiritweavers @daughterofthesun_
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
from
$133
/ night
for 2 guests
High demand
River Overlook Dome, Cedar Bloom
96% (144)
Dome · Sleeps 4
Located right off the 199 Redwood Highway, we welcome you to our forest sanctuary. This giant 30' Dome is our newest addition to the land. The dome is just a few min walk down to our own private beach and swimming. This camp is a several minute walk to the main house, private communal kitchen, compost toilets, shower house and sauna.  The dome includes a Queen sized mattresses and linen bedding. The dome is ideal for two to four people but bedding is only included for 2 people. The couch is also an additional sleeping option or feel free to bring extra pads and bedding for the floor if you have children.   Please remember, you are still glamping so debris can get into the dome from time to time.  Being out in nature, it can be hard to keep the dome and it's white couch and additions super clean but we do our best!  The dome includes electricity, a kitchenette, fun machine to make music.  It also has a couch and several hang out nooks to read or rest.   We ask that you use our beautiful big communal kitchen which has all of your kitchen needs to cook your meals if possible! Please no shoes in the dome.  The dome isn't insulated so we cannot guarantee the stove will always keep the dome warm.  We have electric blankets inside and you can always grab hot water bottles for extra warmth.  The Gnome Dome which is a separate listing does have an electric stove inside if your looking for more warmth.   Cedar Bloom has available power and cell phone service. Cell phone service works great if you have AT&T or Verizon. Internet is limited but is available.We have several giant meadows with thousands of trees surrounding. We are right on the Illinois River with a mile of river frontage and 3 incredible swim spots. It's a great place to come and recharge and renew. We are surrounded by beautiful scenery in all directions! We are close to the Redwoods, The Oregon Caves and so much more. We are close to major cities such as Grants Pass, Medford, Crescent City and Ashland. MORE ABOUT CEDAR BLOOM... Cedar Bloom was purchased in the spring of 2017 by Spirit Weavers Gathering as a place of peace and healing, for all walks of life. Spirit Weavers is an annual womens gathering which happens once a year each June. We host over 1,000 women in just two weeks on the land. We are located on the Illinois River just outside Cave Junction, Oregon. Our Main House was built in 1962 and retains the flavor of the 60’s with a beautiful Mid Century Modern feel. It houses a kitchen, dining hall, a living room, five bedrooms and three bathroom with a bathtub. It currently houses Agustin and Mea and their seven year old daughter Naia. Grateful to be voted #1 Staff choice for Campground on Hipcamp this year! FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE OF THE ILLINOIS VALLEY For thousands of years, the Takelma people lived in the Illinois and Rogue River valleys, what is now known as Josephine County. They lived in small bands close to the land. Interior southwest Oregon has pronounced seasons and the ancient Takelma adapted to these seasons by spending spring, summer and early fall months collecting and storing food for the winter season. Salmon was central to their food source and way of life. The salmon diet was supplemented by game, such as deer, elk, beaver, bear, antelope and bighorn sheep. Smaller mammals, such as squirrels, rabbits and gophers, might have been snared by both men and women. They gathered the root of the Camas plant, part of the asparagus family, as well as acorns from the two native species of Oaks, the Oregon white oak and California black oak. Other vegetation included manzanita berries, pine nuts, tarweed seeds, wild plums and sunflowers. The Takelma are also known to have cultivated a native tobacco plant, but otherwise relied on the fruits of the wilderness for their survival. The main utensils included horn, bone and wood-made implements and a great variety of baskets constructed generally by twining on a hazel warp. Stone was used in the making of arrowheads and pestles. The clothing and personal adornment of the Takelma was similar to the tribes of northern California. Notable characteristics include facial painting, red-headed woodpecker scalps for men and basket caps for women. The women also tattooed the skin in three stripes and men tattooed the left arm. European Settlement of the Illinois Valley began by the 1830’s, as the gold and logging industries developed. By the end of 1856, the traditional residents of the Rogue and Illinois River valleys were forcibly removed and relocated to the Siletz Reservation on the central Oregon coast. The Takelma were joined on the reservations by their neighbors, the Athapaskans and the Shasta, as well as tribes from even farther away, such as the Coos and Tillamook. It is reported that by 1906 less than ten Takelma were alive and able to speak their native language.In 1994, for the first time in over 140 years, an ancient ceremony took place to welcome home and give thanks for the returning salmon, on the Kanaka Flats of the Applegate River. People of all heritages were welcomed at the annual Salmon Gathering on the Applegate River until 2006. In 2007, the ceremony was moved to the place where it was held for thousands of years: the Tilomikh (Powerhouse Falls), on the Rogue River near Gold Hill, Oregon. Since then, the ceremony has taken place annually in its traditional location, demonstrating that the Takelma culture is alive and will continue into the future. Today, Takelma descendents continue to reside on or near the Siletz and Grand Ronde reservations. The Pilgrims brought back the Salmon Ceremony to Southern Oregon. Due to the Pilgrim’s contribution in returning the Salmon Ceremony to Jackson County, Agnis Baker-Pilgrim is known to some locals as the ‘Keeper of the Sacred Salmon Ceremony. Agnes, one of the oldest grandmothers of the International Council of the 13 Indigenous Grandmothers, has returned to the Rogue Valley and today her voice can be heard strong and clear, proving that the spirit and blood of her people are still with us. PLANT & ANIMAL RELATIONS We are very fortunate to be surrounded by a widely diverse population of flora and fauna. As caretakers of this sacred land, we feel a strong responsibility to honor our plant and animal allies by not only protecting them and their habitat, but also to help educate others about what lives and grows here by providing people with opportunities to experience the beauty of these plants and animals for themselves. For this reason, We are honored to host the many different groups who will gather here on this land for learning and communing with the nature that flourishes here. We feel very fortunate to be involved in this process of helping promote a sustainable and abundant future for all living things on this planet by sharing knowledge and skills from the human past that can make a sustainable lifestyle a reality for everyone everywhere. The animals here include, but are not limited to deer, foxes, coyote, raccoon, skunks, and sometimes black bear though we havent seen any yet! The birds that surround us are migratory geese, quail, wild turkeys, hawks, ospreys and eagles. The fish that call the Illinois River their home are the Salmon People, Steelhead & Trout along with their friends the otter and ducks. The Land is a no-hunting zone so the animals here are abudant and safe. The plant life here is incredibly diverse. This land is home to many native grasses, ferns, and berries, wild flowers, as well as many other edible and medicinal plants and fungi such as mugwort, self-heal, soap root, and a variety of mushrooms. The tree population is a blend of hardwoods like Manzanita, Madrone, and several kinds of Oaks along with mature Fir, Pine, Cedar trees, Alder, Maple and Apples. With special attention to management of non-native and invasive plants, Spirit Weavers is committed to maintaining a well balanced forest ecosystem with high biodiversity. CHECK IN & CHECK OUT You can check in by 2:pm on the day of your arrival.   *Please clean up and check out of your site by 12:pm on the day of your departure. We do not offer day passes at this time so you must be off the land by noon.  CLIMATE & THE ILLINOIS VALLEY Autumn, Winter & Spring can vary from 20 degrees to 90 degrees.  Best to check our local weather map a few days before your trip to prepare.  Perhaps bring extra blankets and even a hot water bottle if you plan to camp in the Winter months.  Summer: Temps can range from 75-95 during the day and generally cools down to the 70's during the evenings. Swimming in the summer months is delicious. We have mostly pebbly beaches and a jagged rock and sand beach right where the Swimming hole is. The river is chilly until late June and it cools down again in late September.  NEIGHBORS There is another campground right next door but since we have 100 acres, you never really see a soul besides us! Please use our pathways to travel property next to us, and respect the privacy and tranquility of our neighbors by not keeping late hours or playing loud music. EMERGENCIES If someone needs to reach you in an emergency, Cell phones work great on the land. If you don't get service and need to contact someone our land phones are available. SHOWER HOUSE & SAUNA We have twelve showers total. The first shower house is open showering with 4 showers and the 2nd shower house has 8 stalls. You are also welcome to use the sauna throughout your stay. COMPOST TOILETS We have 10 amazing clean Eco Zoic Composting Toilets.  Please remember to put the seat down on the lid after each use to prevents flies from getting in.  One fly in the toilet can destroy the whole eco system we are creating. FOOD & WATER Please bring your own food to camp. Town is close so if you need to run errands to grab food its a short drive away. All of our water is on a well and is super clean and ran through a UV light. Please keep food and garbage out of the reach and smell of animals so we don’t have animal visitors at night. GARBAGE If you pack it in, please pack it out when you leave. TEA HOUSE We have a lovely donation based tea house on the land that has loose leaf tea and coffee for you.  This is a great place to hang out and meet folks or just to have some quiet time alone.  FIRES Depending on the time of year, cooking fires are permissible.  June-Sept there is a fire ban in the county so expect not to have a fire during this time. Instead you can bring a cookstove or use our kitchen. Please be EXTRA careful with any sort of fire use on the land including driving on the grassy meadows and cigarette butts which is the leading cause of fires in the states.  THE RIVER & SWIMMING HOLES We have a mile of river frontage and there is tons of space for all. Keiki Beach located down the trail from the sauna is the more shallow and flatter part of the river. This is a great spot for families! Mermaid Rock which is located down the trail to your left of the main house is our large swimming hole with deeper waters. This part of the river is clothing optional. Please be aware of the rocks down at Mermaid Rock & Dock. The rocks are tricky to walk on for both adults and especially children. Please keep your eyes on your children at all times while at the river. Feel free to bring rafts to play on. CAMP STORE If you happen to forget anything we have a camp store that is located in the main meadow. The Camp store sells everything from supplies to books and trinkets. If you text Mea she can meet you there anytime. DOGS: Please make sure to pick up after your pets on the land. Dogs are not allowed in the kitchen. If your dog gets into continuous barking, please quiet them to not disturb other guests. Please make sure your dog stays on their leash during your time on the land. GRATITUDE We feel honored to be stewards of this land. One of our main visions for this land is to protect its cultural and environmental heritage. We are excited to share about the native food forest we will be cultivating for the local community and beyond. We will also be placing the land into a conservation trust so no logging or future development can occur. For the many years to come, we will explore the ways can live in harmony with the natural world for the greater good of people and the plants and animals we depend on. We welcome you to Cedar Bloom! FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAND AND EVENTS HERE, PLEASE VISIT CEDAR BLOOM FARM & THE SPIRIT WEAVERS GATHERING WEBSITE OR ON INSTAGRAM @cedarbloomfarm @spiritweavers @daughterofthesun_
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
from
$222
/ night
for 2 guests
High demand
Forest Gnome Dome, Cedar Bloom
98% (143)
Dome · Sleeps 2
Located right off the 199 Redwood Highway,  we welcome you to our Dome home. The dome is also just a 2 minute walk to the lands pristine swimming hole.  This dome is also just a 2 minute walk to the shared commercial kitchen, bathroom, shower and sauna.  Cedar Bloom has available power and cell phone service. Cell phone service works great if you have AT&T or Verizon. Internet is limited but is available. We have several giant meadows with thousands of trees surrounding. We are right on the Illinois River with a mile of river frontage and 3 incredible swim spots. It's a great place to come and recharge and renew. We are surrounded by beautiful scenery in all directions! We are close to the Redwoods, The Oregon Caves and so much more. We are close to major cities such as Grants Pass, Medford, Crescent City and Ashland.  MORE ABOUT CEDAR BLOOM... Cedar Bloom was purchased in the spring of 2017 by Spirit Weavers Gathering as a place of peace and healing, for all walks of life. Spirit Weavers is an annual womens gathering which happens once a year each June. We host over 1,000 women in just two weeks on the land. We are located on the Illinois River just outside Cave Junction, Oregon.  Our Main House was built in 1962 and retains the flavor of the 60’s with a beautiful Mid Century Modern feel. It houses a kitchen, dining area, a living room, five bedrooms and three bathrooms.  It currently houses Agustin and Mea and their seven year old daughter Naia. Grateful to be voted #1 staff pick on Hipcamp this year!  FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE OF THE ILLINOIS VALLEY For thousands of years, the Takelma people lived in the Illinois and Rogue River valleys, what is now known as Josephine County. They lived in small bands close to the land. Interior southwest Oregon has pronounced seasons and the ancient Takelma adapted to these seasons by spending spring, summer and early fall months collecting and storing food for the winter season.  Salmon was central to their food source and way of life. The salmon diet was supplemented by game, such as deer, elk, beaver, bear, antelope and bighorn sheep. Smaller mammals, such as squirrels, rabbits and gophers, might have been snared by both men and women. They gathered the root of the Camas plant, part of the asparagus family, as well as acorns from the two native species of Oaks, the Oregon white oak and California black oak. Other vegetation included manzanita berries, pine nuts, tarweed seeds, wild plums and sunflowers. The Takelma are also known to have cultivated a native tobacco plant, but otherwise relied on the fruits of the wilderness for their survival. The main utensils included horn, bone and wood-made implements and a great variety of baskets constructed generally by twining on a hazel warp. Stone was used in the making of arrowheads and pestles. The clothing and personal adornment of the Takelma was similar to the tribes of northern California. Notable characteristics include facial painting, red-headed woodpecker scalps for men and basket caps for women. The women also tattooed the skin in three stripes and men tattooed the left arm.  European Settlement of the Illinois Valley began by the 1830’s, as the gold and logging industries developed. By the end of 1856, the traditional residents of the Rogue and Illinois River valleys were forcibly removed and relocated to the Siletz Reservation on the central Oregon coast. The Takelma were joined on the reservations by their neighbors, the Athapaskans and the Shasta, as well as tribes from even farther away, such as the Coos and Tillamook. It is reported that by 1906 less than ten Takelma were alive and able to speak their native language.In 1994, for the first time in over 140 years, an ancient ceremony took place to welcome home and give thanks for the returning salmon, on the Kanaka Flats of the Applegate River. People of all heritages were welcomed at the annual Salmon Gathering on the Applegate River until 2006. In 2007, the ceremony was moved to the place where it was held for thousands of years: the Tilomikh (Powerhouse Falls), on the Rogue River near Gold Hill, Oregon. Since then, the ceremony has taken place annually in its traditional location, demonstrating that the Takelma culture is alive and will continue into the future.  Today, Takelma descendents continue to reside on or near the Siletz and Grand Ronde reservations. The Pilgrims brought back the Salmon Ceremony to Southern Oregon. Due to the Pilgrim’s contribution in returning the Salmon Ceremony to Jackson County, Agnis Baker-Pilgrim is known to some locals as the ‘Keeper of the Sacred Salmon Ceremony. Agnes, one of the oldest grandmothers of the International Council of the 13 Indigenous Grandmothers, has returned to the Rogue Valley and today her voice can be heard strong and clear, proving that the spirit and blood of her people are still with us. PLANT & ANIMAL RELATIONS  We are very fortunate to be surrounded by a widely diverse population of flora and fauna. As caretakers of this sacred land, we feel a strong responsibility to honor our plant and animal allies by not only protecting them and their habitat, but also to help educate others about what lives and grows here by providing people with opportunities to experience the beauty of these plants and animals for themselves. For this reason, We are honored to host the many different groups who will gather here on this land for learning and communing with the nature that flourishes here. We feel very fortunate to be involved in this process of helping promote a sustainable and abundant future for all living things on this planet by sharing knowledge and skills from the human past that can make a sustainable lifestyle a reality for everyone everywhere. The animals here include, but are not limited to deer, foxes, coyote, raccoon, skunks, and sometimes black bear though we havent seen any yet! The birds that surround us are migratory geese, quail, wild turkeys, hawks, ospreys and eagles. The fish that call the Illinois River their home are the Salmon People, Steelhead & Trout along with their friends the otter and ducks. The Land is a no-hunting zone so the animals here are abudant and safe. The plant life here is incredibly diverse. This land is home to many native grasses, ferns, and berries, wild flowers, as well as many other edible and medicinal plants and fungi such as mugwort, self-heal, soap root, and a variety of mushrooms. The tree population is a blend of hardwoods like Manzanita, Madrone, and several kinds of Oaks along with mature Fir, Pine, Cedar trees, Alder, Maple and Apples. With special attention to management of non-native and invasive plants, Spirit Weavers is committed to maintaining a well balanced forest ecosystem with high biodiversity. TIMES Please clean up and check out of your site by 12:am on the day of your departure. You can check in by 2:pm on the day of your arrival. CLIMATE & THE ILLINOIS VALLEY Cedar Bloom holds the heart during the summer. Temps can range from 75-95 during the day and generally cools down to the 70's during the evenings. Swimming in the summer months is delicious. We have mostly pebbly beaches and a jagged rock and sand beach right where the Swimming hole is. The river is chilly until late June and it cools down again in late September.  NEIGHBORS There is another campground right next door but since we have 100 acres, you never really see a soul besides us! Please use our pathways to travel property next to us, and respect the privacy and tranquility of our neighbors by not keeping late hours or playing loud music.  EMERGENCIES If someone needs to reach you in an emergency, Cell phones work great on the land. If you don't get service and need to contact someone our land phones are available. SHOWER HOUSE & SAUNA We have twelve showers total.  The first shower house is open showering with 4 showers and the 2nd shower house has 8 stalls. You are also welcome to use the sauna throughout your stay.   COMPOST TOILET The "Honeydew Station" is our two chamber composting toilet.  It looks like a tiny house and you will see it on your right as you drive in.  Instructions are inside!  TEA HOUSE We have a lovely donation based tea house on the land that has loose leaf tea and coffee for you.  This is a great place to hang out and meet folks or just to have some quiet time alone.  FOOD & WATER Please bring your own food to camp. Town is close so if you need to run errands to grab food its a short drive away. All of our water is on a well and is super clean and ran through a UV light. Please keep food and garbage out of the reach and smell of animals so we don’t have animal visitors at night.   GARBAGE If you pack it in, please pack it out when you leave. FIRES Depending on the time of year, cooking fires are permissible in the fire pits provided. June-Sept there can sometimes be fire bans in the county.  Please NO bonfires. We have fire wood in the forest around the meadow for use for cooking fires but please bring your own wood to the land. We also have wood available for purchase in the Camp Store.  PETS  If you must bring your pet, please message us before hand.  We ask that you clean up after your pup while here.  We have doggie bags in the camp store.  THE RIVER & SWIMMING HOLES We have a mile of river frontage and there is tons of space for all.  Keiki Beach located down the trail from the sauna is the more shallow and flatter part of the river.  This is a great spot for families!  Mermaid Rock which is located down the trail to your left of the main house is our large swimming hole with deeper waters.  This part of the river is clothing optional.  Please be aware of the rocks down at Mermaid Rock & Dock.  The rocks are tricky to walk on for both adults and especially children.  Please keep your eyes on your children at all times while at the river.  Feel free to bring rafts to play on.   CAMP STORE  If you happen to forget anything we have a camp store that is located in the main meadow.  The Camp store sells everything from supplies to books and trinkets.  If you text Mea she can meet you there anytime.   GRATITUDE We feel honored to be stewards of this land. One of our main visions for this land is to protect its cultural and environmental heritage. We are excited to share about the native food forest we will be cultivating for the local community and beyond. We will also be placing the land into a conservation trust so no logging or future development can occur. For the many years to come, we will explore the ways can live in harmony with the natural world for the greater good of people and the plants and animals we depend on. We welcome you to Cedar Bloom!   FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAND AND EVENTS HERE, PLEASE VISIT CEDAR BLOOM FARM & THE SPIRIT WEAVERS GATHERING WEBSITE OR ON INSTAGRAM @cedarbloomfarm
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
from
$155
/ night
for 2 guests
Vintage 66' cozy Trailer
85% (13)
Vintage trailer · Sleeps 2
Located right off the 199 Redwood Highway,  we welcome you to our forest sanctuary. These tiny A-Frame cabins are a favorite for  campers. The river is just a few min walk down to our own private  beach and swimming. The camp is also just a 3 minute walk to the lands prestine swimming hole.This camp is a 1 minute walk to the main house, private commercial kitchen, cute compost toilet, shower house and sauna.  This listing is for our cozy vintage 66 Trailer. We love a great refurbished trailer and this one is a perfect forest gem. Comes with a sink, gas stove and propane heater and electricity. There is a picnic table, fire pit and overhead shelter for you to use as well. This site is also close to the bathrooms for convenience. Winter Camping: Temperatures can drop into the 20's at times throughout the winter months.  Though the cabins have linens and wool blankets provided we recommend bringing an extra blanket, warm sleeping clothes and maybe even a hot water bottle if you have one!  Cedar Bloom has available power and cell phone service. Cell phone service works great if you have AT&T or Verizon. Internet is limited but is available.We have several giant meadows with thousands of trees surrounding. We are right on the Illinois River with a mile of river frontage and 3 incredible swim spots. It's a great place to come and recharge and renew. We are surrounded by beautiful scenery in all directions! We are close to the Redwoods, The Oregon Caves and so much more. We are close to major cities such as Grants Pass, Medford, Crescent City and Ashland. MORE ABOUT CEDAR BLOOM... Cedar Bloom was purchased in the spring of 2017 by Spirit Weavers Gathering as a place of peace and healing, for all walks of life. Spirit Weavers is an annual womens gathering which happens once a year each June. We host over 1,000 women in just two weeks on the land. We are located on the Illinois River just outside Cave Junction, Oregon.  Our Main House was built in 1962 and retains the flavor of the 60’s with a beautiful Mid Century Modern feel. It houses a kitchen, dining hall, a living room, five bedrooms and three bathroom with a bathtub. It currently houses Agustin and Mea and their seven year old daughter Naia. Grateful to be voted #1 Campground on Hipcamp this year:  FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE OF THE ILLINOIS VALLEY For thousands of years, the Takelma people lived in the Illinois and Rogue River valleys, what is now known as Josephine County. They lived in small bands close to the land. Interior southwest Oregon has pronounced seasons and the ancient Takelma adapted to these seasons by spending spring, summer and early fall months collecting and storing food for the winter season.  Salmon was central to their food source and way of life. The salmon diet was supplemented by game, such as deer, elk, beaver, bear, antelope and bighorn sheep. Smaller mammals, such as squirrels, rabbits and gophers, might have been snared by both men and women. They gathered the root of the Camas plant, part of the asparagus family, as well as acorns from the two native species of Oaks, the Oregon white oak and California black oak. Other vegetation included manzanita berries, pine nuts, tarweed seeds, wild plums and sunflowers. The Takelma are also known to have cultivated a native tobacco plant, but otherwise relied on the fruits of the wilderness for their survival. The main utensils included horn, bone and wood-made implements and a great variety of baskets constructed generally by twining on a hazel warp. Stone was used in the making of arrowheads and pestles. The clothing and personal adornment of the Takelma was similar to the tribes of northern California. Notable characteristics include facial painting, red-headed woodpecker scalps for men and basket caps for women. The women also tattooed the skin in three stripes and men tattooed the left arm.  European Settlement of the Illinois Valley began by the 1830’s, as the gold and logging industries developed. By the end of 1856, the traditional residents of the Rogue and Illinois River valleys were forcibly removed and relocated to the Siletz Reservation on the central Oregon coast. The Takelma were joined on the reservations by their neighbors, the Athapaskans and the Shasta, as well as tribes from even farther away, such as the Coos and Tillamook. It is reported that by 1906 less than ten Takelma were alive and able to speak their native language.In 1994, for the first time in over 140 years, an ancient ceremony took place to welcome home and give thanks for the returning salmon, on the Kanaka Flats of the Applegate River. People of all heritages were welcomed at the annual Salmon Gathering on the Applegate River until 2006. In 2007, the ceremony was moved to the place where it was held for thousands of years: the Tilomikh (Powerhouse Falls), on the Rogue River near Gold Hill, Oregon. Since then, the ceremony has taken place annually in its traditional location, demonstrating that the Takelma culture is alive and will continue into the future.  Today, Takelma descendents continue to reside on or near the Siletz and Grand Ronde reservations. The Pilgrims brought back the Salmon Ceremony to Southern Oregon. Due to the Pilgrim’s contribution in returning the Salmon Ceremony to Jackson County, Agnis Baker-Pilgrim is known to some locals as the ‘Keeper of the Sacred Salmon Ceremony. Agnes, one of the oldest grandmothers of the International Council of the 13 Indigenous Grandmothers, has returned to the Rogue Valley and today her voice can be heard strong and clear, proving that the spirit and blood of her people are still with us. PLANT & ANIMAL RELATIONS  We are very fortunate to be surrounded by a widely diverse population of flora and fauna. As caretakers of this sacred land, we feel a strong responsibility to honor our plant and animal allies by not only protecting them and their habitat, but also to help educate others about what lives and grows here by providing people with opportunities to experience the beauty of these plants and animals for themselves. For this reason, We are honored to host the many different groups who will gather here on this land for learning and communing with the nature that flourishes here. We feel very fortunate to be involved in this process of helping promote a sustainable and abundant future for all living things on this planet by sharing knowledge and skills from the human past that can make a sustainable lifestyle a reality for everyone everywhere. The animals here include, but are not limited to deer, foxes, coyote, raccoon, skunks, and sometimes black bear though we havent seen any yet! The birds that surround us are migratory geese, quail, wild turkeys, hawks, ospreys and eagles. The fish that call the Illinois River their home are the Salmon People, Steelhead & Trout along with their friends the otter and ducks. The Land is a no-hunting zone so the animals here are abudant and safe. The plant life here is incredibly diverse. This land is home to many native grasses, ferns, and berries, wild flowers, as well as many other edible and medicinal plants and fungi such as mugwort, self-heal, soap root, and a variety of mushrooms. The tree population is a blend of hardwoods like Manzanita, Madrone, and several kinds of Oaks along with mature Fir, Pine, Cedar trees, Alder, Maple and Apples. With special attention to management of non-native and invasive plants, Spirit Weavers is committed to maintaining a well balanced forest ecosystem with high biodiversity. CHECK IN & CHECK OUT Please clean up and check out of your site by 12:pm on the day of your departure. You can check in by 2:pm on the day of your arrival.  We do not offer day passes at this time.  CLIMATE & THE ILLINOIS VALLEY Cedar Bloom holds the heart during the summer. Temps can range from 75-95 during the day and generally cools down to the 70's during the evenings. Swimming in the summer months is delicious. We have mostly pebbly beaches and a jagged rock and sand beach right where the Swimming hole is. The river is chilly until late June and it cools down again in late September.  NEIGHBORS There is another campground right next door but since we have 100 acres, you never really see a soul besides us! Please use our pathways to travel property next to us, and respect the privacy and tranquility of our neighbors by not keeping late hours or playing loud music.  EMERGENCIES If someone needs to reach you in an emergency, Cell phones work great on the land. If you don't get service and need to contact someone our land phones are available. SHOWER HOUSE & SAUNA We have twelve showers total.  The first shower house is open showering with 4 showers and the 2nd shower house has 8 stalls. You are also welcome to use the sauna throughout your stay.   COMPOST TOILET The "Honeydew Station" is our two chamber composting toilet.  It looks like a tiny house and you will see it on your right as you drive in.  Instructions are inside!  FOOD & WATER Please bring your own food to camp. Town is close so if you need to run errands to grab food its a short drive away. All of our water is on a well and is super clean and ran through a UV light. Please keep food and garbage out of the reach and smell of animals so we don’t have animal visitors at night.   GARBAGE If you pack it in, please pack it out when you leave. FIRES Depending on the time of year, cooking fires are permissible in the fire pits provided. June-Sept there can sometimes be fire bans in the county.  Please NO bonfires. We have fire wood in the forest around the meadow for use for cooking fires but please bring your own wood to the land. We also have wood available for purchase in the Camp Store.  PETS  If you must bring your pet, please message us before hand.  We ask that you clean up after your pup while here.  We have doggie bags in the camp store.  THE RIVER & SWIMMING HOLES We have a mile of river frontage and there is tons of space for all.  Keiki Beach located down the trail from the sauna is the more shallow and flatter part of the river.  This is a great spot for families!  Mermaid Rock which is located down the trail to your left of the main house is our large swimming hole with deeper waters.  This part of the river is clothing optional.  Please be aware of the rocks down at Mermaid Rock & Dock.  The rocks are tricky to walk on for both adults and especially children.  Please keep your eyes on your children at all times while at the river.  Feel free to bring rafts to play on.   CAMP STORE  If you happen to forget anything we have a camp store that is located in the main meadow.  The Camp store sells everything from supplies to books and trinkets.  If you text Mea she can meet you there anytime.   GRATITUDE We feel honored to be stewards of this land. One of our main visions for this land is to protect its cultural and environmental heritage. We are excited to share about the native food forest we will be cultivating for the local community and beyond. We will also be placing the land into a conservation trust so no logging or future development can occur. For the many years to come, we will explore the ways can live in harmony with the natural world for the greater good of people and the plants and animals we depend on. We welcome you to Cedar Bloom!   FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAND AND EVENTS HERE, PLEASE VISIT CEDAR BLOOM FARM & THE SPIRIT WEAVERS GATHERING WEBSITE OR ON INSTAGRAM @cedarbloomfarm @spiritweavers @daughterofthesun_Show less
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Cedar Bloom Open Camping
98% (1602)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 5 · Vehicles under 35 ft
OPEN CAMPING: Located right off the 199 Redwood Highway, we welcome you to choose from 100 acres of forested camping located right on the Illinois river with a short walk down to our own private riverside beach and refreshing swimming hole. This listing means that you provide your own tent, van or RV. You can also sleep right out under the stars if you wish! The camp is also just a short walk to the shared commercial kitchen, bathroom, shower house, sauna and tea house. We have sites located right on the river but you cannot drive down and need to cart your goods. Hipcamp gives a "site number" but there are no designated camping spots. Just lots of open beautiful forest that you can choose from to camp. Children under 5 are free. For more images and info visit our Instagram @cedarbloomfarm THE RIVER: We have a mile of river frontage with lots of great swim spots. Keiki Beach is the more shallow and flatter part of the river and is great for families. Mermaid Rock is our swimming hole with deeper waters. This area is clothing optional. We are close to the Redwoods, The Oregon Caves and so much more. We are also close to major cities such as Grants Pass, Medford, Crescent City and Ashland. CHECK IN and CHECK OUT: Please clean up and check out of your site by 12:pm on the day of your departure. You can check in by 2:pm on the day of your arrival. We do not offer day passes at this time. CLIMATE: SUMMER Season: (May-October) Typically sunny with a rare rain. Daytime: 70-95. Nighttime: 60-75. Swimming in the summer months is delicious. We have mostly pebbly beaches and a jagged rock and sand beach right where the Swimming hole is. The river is chilly until late June and it cools down again in late September. WINTER Season: (November-April). Typically crisp & cloudy with occasional rain & sun. Daytime: 45-65. Nighttime: 30-50. Please come prepared if you plan to camp in the winter. Things like hot water bottles and blankets are extra helpful. SHOWER HOUSE & SAUNA: We have twelve showers total. The first shower house is open showering with 4 showers and the 2nd shower house has 8 stalls. You are also welcome to use the sauna throughout your stay. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAND AND EVENTS HERE, PLEASE VISIT the CEDAR BLOOM FARM WEBSITE.
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Cedar Bloom Weddings: Open Camping
95% (20)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 5 · Vehicles under 35 ft
This listing is for GUESTS OF ALREADY BOOKED EXCLUSIVE LAND USE WEDDINGS at Cedar Bloom only.  Please do not book this site if you are not already part of a Wedding Party here at Cedar Bloom.  This listing is for guests staying in Tents, Camper Vans or Rv's or in one of the Rentals only. If you need to book day(s) before or after the wedding, this is the listing for you! The day of the wedding is covered for camping.  If you are only staying Friday night then you will just need to book for 1 extra night as Saturday is covered. If you are booking for multiple nights around the wedding, you will need to book for those additional nights. Example, once for Friday and once for Sunday.  If you need to book two consecutive days such as Thursday and Friday you can just book once and add in for 2 nights.   If you are renting a tent from us, please choose the ADD ON option for your tent in addition to the rental. Please choose quantity for how many nights you need the tent INCLUDING the Wedding day.  You may have already booked your tent rental with us for Saturday night on our Cedar Bloom site and if that's the case your covered for Saturday but you may still need to book the extra night(s) and rental if needed.  Example for 2 nights stay with us: If you are staying Friday and Saturday nights, you will just book the Camping spot here ($55.00) but ADD ON your choice of tents as quantity (2) One for Friday and one for Saturday.  Saturday Camping is covered but the tent rental for Saturday isn't.  Example for 3 nights stay with us: If you are booking Thursday and Friday nights, plus the Wedding Saturday, you will choose two nights open camping (Thursday and Friday $55 x 2) but for your ADD ONS you will choose your tent for quantity (3).  Same as Friday, Saturday and Sunday night Camping.  To inquire about booking a wedding here at Cedar Bloom, please visit Cedar Bloom Farm dot com
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Reviews
98% Recommend2757 ratings · 1818 reviews
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Adeline M.
2 months on Hipcamp
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· May 2025
A Magical Stay at Cedar Bloom
We stayed in one of the domes at Cedar Bloom in May, and it was absolutely beautiful. The dome itself was cozy, well-equipped, and thoughtfully designed — we had everything we needed for a comfortable and memorable stay. The land is truly stunning. Nestled in nature, peaceful and serene, it felt like a retreat from the world. Even though the river was chilly, we couldn’t resist a refreshing cold plunge — totally worth it! The common kitchen was a highlight. It has everything you need, from a Vitamix for smoothies to all the essentials for making avocado toast and more. It felt like a home away from home, but with the added magic of being surrounded by nature. It was quiet, calming, and the perfect place to unplug. My kids felt free and safe to explore the area, which made the experience even more special for our family. We left feeling recharged and connected — to each other and to the land. Highly recommend Cedar Bloom for anyone looking for beauty, comfort, and a little bit of magic in Southern Oregon.
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Kelly W.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· May 2025
The land is so serene with deer and turkeys in abundance. The hot tub is beyond worth it! And being able to get out and meditate on the deck is amazing. Thank you to Amy for our fantastic stay! We are so grateful and can't wait to return.
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Bri F.
2 reviews
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· May 2025
absolutely beautiful experience can’t recommend enough!
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Sam D.
1 month on Hipcamp
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· May 2025
Great spot!
Such a peaceful forest getaway! The river is beautiful and so are the accommodations. Friendly hosts and great local community and nature to explore.
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Kayla J.
3 reviews
Such a beautiful place, and they’ve really thought of everything!! Tea house, sauna, river access, tons of cute little touches to the property that makes it so special. We stayed in the dome, which was incredible. The acoustics are amazing and they have a synthesizer in there so you can make your own music!! Amy met us and showed us around, prepared our hot tub session, and was just so nice and helpful. There are two cute little kitties who are very friendly and roam the flower covered property. Truly a dream!!!
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Hannah R.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
The sweetest stay
Such a sweet place. The host, Amy, made us feel so welcomed and went out of her way to help us with everything we needed. I enjoyed every moment I was there very much!
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Cave Junction, Josephine, Oregon, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Mea (May Ah) C.

Joined in July 2017
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