Riparian Buffer Wooded Creek Oasis

This was a wonderful stop in beautiful country! Kristen was very welcoming, communicative and accommodating with my last minute booking. I opted for a hammock setup right alongside the creek - which was so soothing and peaceful. There was plenty of land to explore, photograph and hike around the following day - I even met 2 friendly horses! While I did not go out on my bike, Kristen said the area roads are great for biking around on.

Kristen's home and property are absolutely beautiful. I really love that she is utilizing her space to help her community and and all kinds of people (like us!) have a place that is relaxing and conducive for reflection and allows for reconnecting with nature. Very thankful to have found Kristen and Respite in the Round :)

Beautiful location with a babbling creek and plenty of space. Kristin was incredibly welcoming and it was a perfect place for the weekend. The tent platforms are both right next to the creek and we felt very safe here.

A group of us needed a last minute place to stay after performing in Durham—Kristen was so quickly welcoming to us. We rolled in in the wee hours of the night and found it with no trouble whatsoever. I only wish we had more time to explore the property! Stunning, lush and peaceful to no end. We cannot wait to see how Respite in the Round is utilized in the years to come and feel so lucky to have been able to experience it.

It's a beautiful place! A great place just an hour away from Raleigh for a perfect weekend getaway..

We needed a quick getaway from the pace and the noise of the city, and Kristen's place was perfect for that. Due to the time of year, the stream didn't have much flow, but despite that, it was very pretty. We chose to camp in our van in the field near the barn, cooked over the fire pit, and enjoyed coffee while watching the horses and the donkey in the adjacent field. Just the relaxing getaway we needed.

Wow. Super positive and flowy energy vibrating from this sacred land. K is amazing soul and is creating such a magical place to come, sit, play, sing , dance and just Bee. Peace to ya and all the love you are harnishing. Link up another time. Ps please put more compost/mulch in the garden beds.

This place was fantastic. We tent camped at a secluded site on the creek. Our host Kristen was overly generous, very kind, and offered a level of hospitality rarely seen anymore. Her property was relaxing and very woodsy just like we were hoping. Even though it was August the cool fresh air at night put us right to sleep. We even had a sweet black lab that kept us company during the trip. If it sounds good so far then I would definitely recommend you checking it out. Kristen we are wishing you the best with this special piece of land....Marco and Mercedes

Respite in the Round was so homely! During our stay, Kristen wasn’t there, but even so she was open and welcoming! Her directions were great, she was super accommodating, and she answered ALL of my questions (I had several, haha!)

The fire pit was great, AND when we arrived she already had the tinder set up to get the fire going, talk about hospitality! Kristen opened the house for us to use the restroom and kitchen, and I have to say that her home is absolutely stunning. Small and quaint, with beautiful and inclusive small bits of art everywhere!

The camp site itself was private since we had the site to ourselves. We camped by the fire pit, but there were several spots to choose from, including spots near the creek. The only thing I can even think of that might be considered negative is the light in her neighbor’s yard that stays on, but if you stayed by the creek, I don’t think you’d even notice it, and since we arrived later than we intended it ended up REALLY helping us out in terms of setting up. There are dogs nearby and horses that give this place a homely feel as you hang out by the fire. Also, if you’re a person who cannot live without a cell signal, I have Verizon and I had reception and signal. I’m the early morning before everyone else woke up, I took a walk and explored. What a beautiful property. It was like being in my own little escape as the sun came up.
Honestly, if we need to camp in the Raleigh Durham area again, we will definitely be at Respite in the Round. It’s a little bit of extra driving to get out there, but VERY well worth it!