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Thanktuary Retreat RV-Tent Site

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· Gualala, Mendocino, California
5 acres hosted by Veena N M.
3 lodging sites · 1 Caravan site · 3 tent sites
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Creature comforts
Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
Learn more about this land: The winds whisper through the redwood trees and provide respite from the hot sun. Here on the ridge above Gualala, lies nestled a lovely and serene campground called Thanktuary Retreat. Skunks, jackrabbits, deer, foxes and very rarely a mountain lion or bear can be found on our 5 acres of forested land. There is a fishpond with water lilies, mini golf course and pétanque court (both with equipment in a useful shed close by), a horse shoe ring and beautiful, natural secluded spots in the redwoods perfect for meditation and vision questing. Huckleberry bushes and ferns grow abundantly. The place lends itself to self-reflection and introspection. There is space for 1 RV with a patio table and chairs and some sun loungers. There are also 2 tent sites available on the property, located in one large area, further away from the RV sites. Barely 7 minutes away is downtown Gualala, with amenities such as 2 supermarkets, pharmacy, bakery, restaurants and more. There is a beautiful holistic gift store, The Sea Trader, Four Eyed Frog Bookstore, and some lovely art galleries in town.   Kayaking is available at the Gualala River. Hiking at Gualala Regional Park, the Bluff Trail, The Sea Ranch public access beaches, Stump Beach, Salt Point Park with a petrified forest, Bowling Ball Beach with its amazing natural formations (can only be seen fully at low tide of more than -0.2m), Manchester State Beach, Elk Beach, and more. Swimming at the Navarro River, and various bays. It is a place of incredible scenic beauty all along CA 1. Watch whales spouting during whale season. (Gray whales and orcas is December to May. For humpbacks, visit May through November, and for blue whales, the largest animal on Earth, plan your stay between July and October). Bower Park, just 0.5 miles away with a lovely lake, tennis courts, a baseball field, a basketball court, and two separate playgrounds. Play disc golf or hike along the nature trail/fitness course. Anchor Bay is 5 miles up CA 1, with a supermarket, a few cafes, restaurants (including a great Thai place!) laundromat, hair salon, and more. The quaint town of Point Arena is 12 miles north, with a supermarket, Frannie's Cup And Saucer, The Bird Cafe, a beautiful historic lighthouse, a theater, a pier, a mini-safari park (B Bryan Preserve with zebras, giraffes and more. Tours need to be booked in advance). Also visit Roots, a natural pharmacy for herbs, teas and supplements.  There are also spots like Occidental, Bodega Bay, Jenner (with the Russian River to kayak and swim) and Timber Cove, all on the way to Gualala from the south. Bodega Bay has lovely spots to eat, with clam chowder, fish and chips. Enjoy wind and water sports, and walk on the pier.
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Biking
Boating
Fishing
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Forest
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River, stream, or creek
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80 Ratings · 68 reviews
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Becca L.recommends
October 21, 2024
Thanktuary Meadow Campsite
Veena’s land truly was a respite on our camping trip on the Sonoma Coast. If you’re not into campfires (as we are not since the West’s firestorms became commonplace) and need a peaceful place to park your van or RV for a night or more, Thankuary may be just the ticket. Great bathhouse, with clean toilets and showers and private hot tub. We appreciated the night-sky views and birdsong (including owl calls) and quiet.
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Mark F.recommends
September 28, 2024
Thanktuary Retreat RV Site
great coastal spot
Cedar hot tube was great and the site was private and nestled in the woods. We had water and electricity too.
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Johnny S.recommends
September 17, 2024
Thanktuary Meadow Campsite
What a lovely private site! We were lucky to have the place to ourselves. The stars were amazing and the hottub relaxing. Thank you!
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Andrew H.
September 15, 2024
Thanktuary Meadow Campsite
Good spot, but they overbooked
We camped here over Labor Day weekend. We booked two nights. The first night was nice, the space was clean, the bath house was clean and useful, we used the sink to do our dishes. Second night however wasn't so enjoyable: They overbooked the camp area to 4 separate reservations in the camping lot and 1 RV spot. We asked kindly for a little bit of a refund since the area was overbooked and they said they would look into it. They never responded after that and didn't acknowledge their error, which made us not want to return in the future. For $56 it was not as advertised. It felt very crowded and we had to accommodate to move cars, allow a tent to go right next to ours. Luckily, everyone camping was friendly or it would have been more challenging.
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Brent O.recommends
September 14, 2024
Thanktuary Meadow Campsite
Comfy Camping on North Coast
This site offers a wide range of options… houses, cottages, rv and tent camping. Great location minutes from CA-1 and Guala. There is a modern bathroom/shower cabin attached to a deck w nice hot tub. Definitely the most upscale roughing it stay I have done.
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Santiago R.recommends
August 18, 2024
Thanktuary Retreat Serene Treehouse
Absolutely wonderful, quiet, idyllic, and relaxing oasis from city life. Very private, very quiet, surrounded by redwoods, fantastic cedar hot tub. Would absolutely come again.
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Gualala, Mendocino, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Southern Pomo 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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