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Grey Owl Hollow

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· Rochester, Thurston, Washington
20 acres hosted by Seth & Yvonne M.
1 tent site
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Once a working farm, Grey Owl Hollow sat fallow for over 20 years. In 2017, Seth left the corporate world and he and Yvonne dedicated themselves to the stewardship of this charming locale.  The densely planted lumber forest was trimmed and thinned, allowing deer and other wildlife migration while providing shady campsites for nature lovers. Seth has begun planting a redwood grove in the high meadow and Yvonne is adding hazelnut and walnut trees to the 80-year-old apple orchard. Grey Owl Hollow is in trust and is intended to remain a nature sanctuary for future generations.  Our 20 acre piece of heaven includes a fir tree forest for cool camping in the heat of summer. Romp with your dog through the rolling meadow, meditate or play in the 35' labyrinth and - in early fall - help yourselves to blackberries and apples in the orchard. Black-tailed Columbian deer are regular visitors, while coyotes, owls, and frogs may serenade you in the evening. We are firm believers in the value of time in the woods as a balm for physical, psychological, and emotional distress.  Seth, your host, is a certified Forest and Nature Therapy guide, and two-hour guided walks are available as an extra with your booking. At Grey Owl Hollow, we are dedicated to providing a delightful camping experience with whimsy, wonder and tranquility.At Grey Owl Hollow, we are dedicated to providing a delightful camping experience with whimsy, wonder and tranquility. At present, we are only available for a limited number of group-bookings each year.  Please contact us to arrange an open booking. Our 20 acre piece of heaven includes a fir tree forest for cool camping in the heat of summer. Romp with your dog through the rolling meadow, meditate or play in the 35' labyrinth and - in early fall - help yourselves to blackberries and apples in the orchard. Black-tailed Columbian deer are regular visitors, while coyotes, owls, and frogs may serenade you in the evening. We are firm believers in the value of time in the woods as a balm for physical, psychological, and emotional distress.  Seth, your host, is a certified Forest and Nature Therapy guide, and two-hour guided walks are available as an extra with your booking. We are within easy driving distance of a number of bike trails, river access and are about 45 minutes from the front gate of the Olympic National Park. Grey Owl Hollow is actively working on habitat restoration, forest health, and fire resiliency.  We are committed to helping these 20 acres thrive and heal from decades of exploitation.
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Jason Q.recommends
September 9, 2021
Grey Owl Hollow
Had a great time! Very quiet, lots of fun things for kids to explore.
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Jody R.recommends
August 30, 2021
Grey Owl Hollow
Utterly magical! We absolutely adored our first stay last year, but since then, Seth & Yvonne have added multiple new giant swings, a handdrawn map full of secret lands and treasures for kids to hunt down and discover, and a group campfire/gathering area. The privy is as adorable as ever and we used the whole grounds for a giant game of hide and go seek with both kids and adults. We have gone two years in a row and hope to make this an annual trip. It is also the perfect spot for Seattle and Portland friends to meet up. Yvonne brought the goat by to say hello and he frolicked with my 8-year-old, and Seth dropped by at just the right time and pointed us to a perfect hiking spot for our group of adults and kids (Porter Creek Falls in the Capitol State Forest). Highly recommend.
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Lisa G.recommends
August 30, 2021
Grey Owl Hollow
A wonderful camp-ground. Lovely touches all around with fun places to explore. Access to drinking water, bathrooms are simple but great, sites are roomy. Looking forward to returning!
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Morgan J.recommends
August 27, 2021
Grey Owl Hollow
What a magical place!! Feels like your inside a fantasy novel! So much care & love has been put into the place. There are little treasures everywhere. Such a great place to just wander. I would highly recommend the Nature Walk. Seth is a kind soul & his connection to the land is contagious. I will definitely return!
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Karen L.recommends
August 25, 2021
Grey Owl Hollow
Came back for another stay
We like the campground so much, we took our friends with us for another stay. Our kids all had a great time exploring the campground and finding the hidden items on the campground scavenger hunt. We picked blackberries, and not only did the kids try out all the various swings in the campground, a couple of us grownups did too! (The exhilarating swing in the Tarabithia site is agreed to be our favorite... especially when ridden in the dark!) The owners are friendly and engaged us and the kids multiple times. We will definitely be back!
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Mary B.recommends
August 24, 2021
Grey Owl Hollow
Such a beautiful place and rare find! Our friends and I enjoyed staying here so much. This place is clearly a labor of love and we're so lucky Seth and Yvonne have opened it up for public use.
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Rochester, Thurston, Washington, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla and Sq’ʷayáiɬaqtmš (Chehalis) 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 Seth & Yvonne M.Joined in August 2017
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