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United Plant Savers Sanctuary

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· Rutland, Meigs, Ohio
379 acres hosted by United Plant Savers B.
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The 379-acre UpS Botanical Sanctuary situated in the rolling Appalachian foothills is home to a network of trails through protected forest and native prairie in one of the most biodiverse temperate forests in the world. Historically known as "Payne's Woods", this land was a local source for plants used in herbal medicine in the nineteenth century. By 1994, the land was purchased for protection and United Plant Savers was established to promote conservation and education of at-risk medicinal plants of the US and Canada. Many of the species on UpS' "At-Risk" and "To-Watch" lists are endemic to the Sanctuary and surrounding region.
Activities
Fishing
Hiking
Paddling
Climbing
Natural features
Forest
River, stream, or creek
Swimming hole
Mountainous
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29 ratings · 24 reviews
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Brandyn F.recommends
October 18, 2021
Screened Gazebo Campsite at UpS
Truly magical and cozy place! Definitely hope to visit again.
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Sheryl T.recommends
September 7, 2021
Garden Campsite at UpS
We loved camping at United Plant Savers! It was a very beautiful space, very close to a (super cool) compost toilet, and shower. The trails were very well-marked and easy to hike. The only FYI is that there is no campfire ring at the campsite (the one from the picture is no longer there), and the materials say that campfires are only allowed with staff permission, so we did not make a fire. I guess plan ahead if you want to have a campfire per house rules!
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Linda A.recommends
September 5, 2021
Screened Gazebo Campsite at UpS
Beautiful peaceful nature retreat
I loved my stay in the screened gazebo! The site was clean, very comfortable, and surrounded by a beautiful wildflower meadow! The pond was wonderful to swim in, nice and deep with very clean cool water and not at all mucky. The night was peaceful, made better by the sounds of insects and the rain on the metal roof. The walk out to the gazebo from where you park took maybe five or so minutes. It was easy and the wagon in the barn helped. I also had time to hike through some of the woodland trails and enjoyed that very much. And I strolled around looking at the other gardens up by where you check in. Lots to see if you like plants and gardening and bird watching! I highly recommend staying here.
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Carrie H.recommends
August 24, 2021
Lee's Pond Site at UpS
My visit was even more than I had hoped for, and so peaceful. I cannot wait to go again and continue exploring the trails.
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Kristin F.recommends
August 23, 2021
Screened Gazebo Campsite at UpS
We loved our stay at UpS! Floating in the pond was a real highlight. Though it rained at night and into the next day, we were dry and cozy in the gazebo.
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Sarah D.recommends
August 15, 2021
Garden Campsite at UpS
Beautiful and peaceful setting. Clear directions provided via text and email for a comfortable arrival. Definitely recommend.
Location
Rutland, Meigs, Ohio, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage), Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee), Kaskaskia, Hopewell Culture, and Adena Culture First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by United Plant Savers B.Joined in January 2018
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