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The Edge
1. The Edge
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45mi from Myre - Big Island State Park · 7 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
This 160 acre farm used to be a sod farm, and then a Christmas tree farm. Camping provided is in the remnants of the uncut Christmas tree forest which is about 6 acres. Small little get away from Rochester. Airport traffic, but it is enjoyable. 10 minutes to downtown Rochester. PLEASE KEEP DOGS OFF OF THE BEDS IN THE CABIN.
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Hidden Spring Hideaway - Glamping
2. Hidden Spring Hideaway - Glamping
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41mi from Myre - Big Island State Park · 1 site
Hidden Springs Hideaway is a little oasis, nestled in the woods. Located in southeastern Minnesota's driftless region, where you are surrounded by rolling green hills, the Zumbro River and limestone bluffs.
Only a half-mile to the quaint town of Mantorville (some call it the Stars Hollow of Minnesota) where you'll find a cute coffee shop, antique stores, a breakfast spot in an old school house, a park on the river, a restaurant built in the 1850s and a saloon with drinks and live music.
The Hidden Spring Hideaway is an off-grid, sustainable glamping experience set on a 25-acre working homestead just 15 miles west of Rochester, MN. Along with forest views and trails, don’t be surprised if a few friendly chickens wander by to say hello. Enjoy a pot of coffee or a bottle of wine, among the trees.
The bell-shaped canvas tent provides private sleeping accommodations for two (a real queen bed, not an air mattress), an outdoor kitchen space and a gravel patio to relax with a campfire. The property offers walking trails throughout the 25-acre woods with mature trees, an array of birds, flowers, a food forest, wildcraft medicinal herbs and the Zumbro River for guest enjoyment. If you would like a tour of the woodland property, one of the site hosts - Steve (a tree expert), would gladly show you around the land. Please send a message and we will arrange this for you.
Please note, the Hidden Spring Hideaway has no running water or electricity. Everything is run on solar, rechargeable batteries and propane. There is adequate lighting inside and outside, plus lanterns, flashlights and headlamps for your use. For drinking, cooking and washing, there is a three-gallon cooler full of water for you. You're welcome to bring more of your own water as well or there is a convenience store a half-mile down the road (Casey's). There is a new outhouse on the property that includes a bench seat toilet. There is compostable material provided to sprinkle in after you finish your business. Handwashing supplies are provided.
Firewood is available for purchase. $5 a bundle. Please message me at least a day before your stay to reserve and it will be delivered to the site.
Add-on a sauna + cold plunge experience for $75.
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1854 * 7th Gen Farm * Cowboy Casita
3. 1854 * 7th Gen Farm * Cowboy Casita
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44mi from Myre - Big Island State Park · 3 sites
TINY HOME BARN APARTMENT ON 25 ACRE NATURE PRESERVE with 5 miles of trails on site.
LOCATED IN MINNESOTA, 30 MINUTES WEST OF ROCHESTER. 1 hr. from MSP.
Delight in the design, beauty, and authenticity of our 171-year-old family farm; now organic, sustainable, solar-powered and chemical free. Stay comfortably in the Cowboy Casita, a small handcrafted tiny home apartment built into the 75-year-old barn we call THE OUTRIDER.
Established in 1854, we're one of only a handful of Century Farms that remain in Minnesota. This Pioneer Property boasts 25 PRIVATELY OWNED acres for you to freely roam.
Homesteaded since 1854, the Farm has been chemical free since 1985. We are closing in on 2 centuries here.
Certified as a National Wildlife Habitat. We plant food plots with our wildlife friends in mind. We produce our own honey. We cater to pollinators. Some foraging is ok.
Enjoy the abundance of animals and birds in the heavily wooded pristine moors at the bottom of the hill. Bluffs, creek, Medieval Forest; pastures are used
for organic, chemical-free hay farming.
You have access to privately owned portion of the Richard Dorer Memorial Hardwood Forest.
Authentic experiences on trails, cliffs, creek, meadows, wetlands, moors, prairie all in their natural state. Leave no trace. Be mindful of wildlife and considerate of others.
Mountain bikes are allowed on the trails. We can host horses in Guest stalls and space for trailers for endurance equine sports.
Learn more about this land:
* 1 bed/1 bath 5* rated rustic tiny
* Highest cleaning protocols.
* Entire unit is yours; not shared.
* Unit is a small apartment built into a barn.
* Access to shared laundry, shared gym. Private patio with firepit/grate/BBQ
* 25 acres of farm has been carved out as Nature Preserve.
* 5-star Airbnb when not a Hipcamp spot
* Good Internet
* Self-Check-In.
Enjoy locally sourced snacks - WHEN AVAILABLE -- provided by your Hosts.
Whimsically curated decor with a tongue-in-cheek nod to cowboy roots.
Put on sturdy shoes and stroll down to the scenic creek; you've been transported back in time.
Nearby Mantorville: coffee shop, saloon, nice dining room, ice cream, antiques. Pine Island is the start of the Douglas Trail for bikes.
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Whispering Winds Retreat
4. Whispering Winds Retreat
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46mi from Myre - Big Island State Park · 2 sites
Immerse yourself in nature and experience the magic of the lush gardens, free-roaming bunnies, fairy walkway, stargazing area w/ telescope, meditating in the Soul Garden, fishing in the fully stocked trout stream and more. 5 minute walk to City Park w/ frisbee golf, less than 0.5 miles to local restaurants & shops. Come relax, rejuvenate, and live out your best life at Whispering Winds Micro Retreat!
(420 & pet friendly)
Whispering Winds is a holistic healing micro retreat specializing in nature-based self-care. We believe in caring for the land and ensuring it’s just as magical for future generations as it is for the current ones. And that is incredibly important — this place really does have a certain magic to it. Guests are constantly commenting on the healing energy that seems to blanket the farm.
The Fairy Walk sparkles with solar lights in the evening. Hammocks for afternoon naps, a nature trail you can walk barefoot, and an outdoor meditation/yoga area. The Soul Garden includes sound healing with outdoor gongs, wind chimes, bird song, crickets, frogs, and the evening dance of the fireflies, in season. Whispering Winds is also home to many animals and features a horse pasture, ducks, bunnies, cats, chickens, and a fully stocked trout stream.
The centrally located Community Kitchen is a shared space with lots of options for cooking: Gas & charcoal grills, wood powered pizza oven, dutch oven, solar cooker, fire pit w/ grill grates, chiminea & a rocket stove. The Kitchen is equipped with a sink, Berkey for filtered water, and has prep & dining areas.
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Cindy
October 2025
With pets
Great camper cabin. We loved our weekend getaway with the dogs. We would definitely stay here again!
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Kathy
October 2025
With pets
Third time at The Edge charming rustic cabin since earlier this summer. It was wonderful to see the seasonal differences of the surrounding corn and soy bean fields over the months. Other than the host Edward stopping by on the day of arrival to show me the ropes of the wood stove, my dog and I had complete solitude for four nights. Like my last two visits, I hit the weather jackpot with sunny breezy days near 65-70 degrees and mild nights. Hard to imagine tiring of this sweet place. Edward has been timely in responding to all my questions and for those who aren't familiar with the general area, everything you can imagine for your camping/cabin/food needs are about 10 minutes away (Fleet Farm, Menards, various fast and slow food restaurants, etc.).
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Valeria
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Hidden Spring Hideaway - Glamping
This site has everything you could possibly need and more! The yurt has a beautiful set up inside, very cozy and comfortable. It was so nice to have a clean outhouse to use whenever needed. The trails nearby are absolutely stunning, especially with the pretty fall colors. Amanda provided so much helpful information- it is clear that they care for this land and we thank her for sharing it with us!
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Kendra
September 2025
2 nights at Hidden Spring Hideaway - Glamping
This was a great place to escape to for some time in nature, while being close to town if you need to run and get anything! The campsite is set up so well with a lot of nice amenities. Loved the decor and set up in the tent. The lavender spray was a great touch! And the property to explore and immerse yourself further into nature was so wonderful! I heard and saw so many different bird species at the site and further into the property. When I was relaxing by the river a blue heron flew by a few times, also a juvenile bald eagle and adult bald eagle, I heard some turkeys and I saw 2 deer! It also rained for a little bit and it was sooo relaxing to read my book and listen to the drops hitting the tent. It was the perfect place to spend some time reconnecting to myself and nature!
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Leslye
September 2025
3 nights at Whispering Winds Retreat
From the moment my husband and I arrived with our two pups at Whispering Winds Retreat, we knew we’d found something truly special. Tucked into this lush corner of nature, the land feels alive—towering trees, gentle textures of grass and the rustle of leaves instantly set a peaceful tone. Beverly has created such thoughtful spaces, like the outdoor meditation area, that invite you to pause and breathe.
We stayed in the Fantasy Woodland Haven, which was the perfect balance of rustic and comfortable. It felt off-grid enough to be an escape, yet had all the amenities to make our stay relaxing and restorative. Every detail—from the cozy fairy décor to the privacy of the space—was intentional.
One of the best parts was how much our dogs enjoyed it, too! Whispering Winds is incredibly dog-friendly, with a private dog park, wooded trails, and little touches that made our pups feel just as welcome as we did. Watching them run, explore, and settle in so happily made our experience even more meaningful.
Beverly, the host, is a gem. Her warmth, authenticity, and passion for creating a place of renewal shine everywhere you look. She made us feel so welcome, and we left not only refreshed but inspired.
Plan to unplug and let nature set your pace. Bring good shoes, watercolors, maybe a fishing pole—but also be ready to leave expectations behind. Whispering Winds is a rare treasure, and we can’t wait to come back!
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Kathy
September 2025
With pets
This was my second trip to the cabin at The Edge; it will likely not be my last. This is one of my favorite places to visit! First, a few things to consider: The entire property has no electric or potable water. The ceiling lights inside the cabin are VERY dim, so bring good supplemental light. The exterior light over the door is also VERY low light. The lovely hanging garden lights around the parameter of the site are lovely but dim solar lights. Second, bring something to use for curtains. There are four windows in total; I use a cut up light weight canvas painter's cloth cut into quarters and they work really well! I tie them back during the daytime for added light. Third, this cabin in RUSTIC, in that there are well-used (not fresh) sheets on the beds and is quite dusty. I bring my own fitted sheet and blankets/pillows. Some folks might like to use a sleeping bag instead. Fourth - there was recent rain and lots of mud; one family using a tent site got stuck - they were driving a van rig and pulling a car - ultimately, they had to call a pro towing service and it ate up a couple of hours of their day and a few hundred $. I imagine this can be remedied by contacting the owner first to hear about conditions. This is a beautiful little area that I cherish. There is airplane and car noise, but I was easily able to block it out and enjoy the birds. On the edge of a wooded area and up-close-and-personal to acres of corn and soybean fields. I can hardly wait to return.
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Heather
July 2025
With pets
Such a cute little place to stay! Cozy and comfy. My pups loved having an area of their own to run and play. Loved visiting the goat 🐐 and the horse 🐎 too❤️
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Jess
July 2025
2 nights at Whispering Winds Retreat
I really enjoyed camping the air conditioner was really nice to have there was lots of space for my dog to be off leash i thought the toilet with running water was really a neat way to save on water and be able to wash your hand ls RJWas nice I will definitely come back again
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Barb
June 2025
Weekend Trip to Whispering Winds Retreat
Whispering Winds was the weekend away we didn't know we needed.
The dog park was incredible for our tripod who we have difficulty taking to actual dog parks!! She loved the resident and non resident animals!
The lands are beautifully curated and designed with the human and dog in mind. We loved the paths, the community kitchen is such a great bonus! We can't wait to come back!
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Kathy
June 2025
With pets
Host Edward always answered my questions very promptly. The property is a patch of wooded area surrounded by corn fields. It was beautiful! The small cabin is located at the edge of the wooded area and the front porch faces the corn fields. I did hear traffic in the distance and a few airplanes every day; the sounds did not bother me at all. Lots of birds to listen to and watch! The cabin is quite cute on the exterior and basic and rustic on the inside; no electrical or water, although there is a main outhouse and I think a non-potable water source; I had self-contained equipment and supplies so can't speak to either. There is a wood burning stove that I did not need to use because I was plenty warm at night. The windows (4) do not have window coverings and I knew this in advance, so just brought cloth and pins to take care of that. I originally booked two nights and loved the experience so much, I was able to stay a third night (and will be returning for four nights in the fall!) If you like rustic, you will likely love staying at Edward's place! PS while I stayed in the cabin and also no one else on the property, I got to peek at the camp sites as well. I would definitely be delighted to tent camp on any one of the sites; a couple were quite spacious and all had sturdy fire pits.
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Matt
June 2025
Weekend Trip to 1854 * 7th Gen Farm * Cowboy Casita
This is a Great place. Ashley and Terry were great hosts. we loved it.
we would stary here again and again. they made sure we had everything we needed.
thanks again.
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Greg
May 2025
Weekend Trip to Hidden Spring Hideaway - Glamping
We were looking for seclusion and that's what we found here! Absolutely amazing experience. The tent, bathroom, battery and solar-powered lights and the whole property was so clean and well maintained. The mattress in the tent was Very comfortable! I forgot my fan, but there was a battery powered fan in the tent that provided the perfect sound i needed to sleep. The walking trails down to a creek and River were breathtaking, encountered a deer and several beautiful birds on our hike. I would highly recommend this campsite to anyone looking to escape this busy and crazy world. Find the trail map in a folder in the tent, explore the trails A Find The Oasis! You won't regret it.
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Donavan
April 2025
Weekend Trip to The Edge
Super barebones but that's what makes it so great! Nothing in the cabin but essentials. Looks to be very kid friendly as well. Multiple play areas and a tree-to-tree zipline. The firepit isn't too far away, but there's also a communal firepit halfway between the outhouse and cabin. Outhouse lights weren't working when we were there but it was plenty clean for an outhouse. One gripe about the actual cabin, no curtains/shades. This makes the cabin pretty open, but don't expect much privacy during your stay. We ended up hanging a couple blankets that we had. Arguably, the most comfortable cabin bet we've slept on though!
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Andy
January 2025
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Theo
December 2024
Weekend Trip to The Edge
The land was absolutely beautiful and the cabin was lovely and comfortable. We had a great stay and would love to return.
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· February 2017
If you paddle into the canoe in sites , bring DRY wood with you . There will be some wood at the sites for you but it could be wet . Cover your wood with a garbage bag or tarp to keep it dry for your stay . OR , just make sure you have your backpacking stove along so you can cook your food :) This lake is very shallow and I didn't think the fishing would be good .
Paula B.
8 years on Hipcamp