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Garden of Eating

94%

· Meaford, Grey, Ontario

143 acres hosted by Ivan C.

1 lodging site · 1 RV/tent site · 2 tent sites

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

Private sites

96% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

Our ecological farm is your chance to enjoy nature. Planted with 100+ edible perennial species in the orchard garden, beeyard, hayfield, and forest with shiitake mushroom logs. We have 4 sites to choose from: Private Field Tenting @edeninseason - 3 sites available for a variety of campers. Choose from a large private hayfield, or closer to the house for easier vehicle access and proximity to the compost toilet and house wifi. Let us know in advance if you would like firewood, outdoor solar shower access, water, outlets to charge your devices. Tiny Cabin @ Eden in Season - 8' x 20' cabin overlooking a private field. There is a hiking trail that extends along the entire property and an on-site pond. Complementary ecological farm tour available. Seasonal fresh produce and berries for sale. Located steps to Tom Thomson Trail, 2km to Irish Mountain Lookout, and within minutes of Meaford, multiple Bruce Trail trailheads, and Georgian Bay beaches. The hay field was cut August 2nd 2024 so access is unimpeded and you can enjoy the large open fields.

Activities

Biking

Fishing

Hiking

Swimming

Natural features

Forest

River, stream, or creek

Swimming hole

Field

94%

104 ratings · 52 reviews

Joe C.recommends

September 8, 2024

Site 5 Tiny House

Arrived late at night and took me a while to locate the cabin in the dark which is on the right side in a lower corner of the tree lines, the second grass field, after the outhouse, RVs, shower and main house. Map on site not very helpful, but I'd arrive in the daytime. Cabin is exactly as photoed. There's solar power but no lights inside. I charged my power station with the 100W solar panel. Plug and play. A furnace is not set up so don't use it. Use the firepit outside. Lots of firewoods. Cellphone reception is dismal, but you get the best reception near the RVs where there is a cellphone tower not far from there. Oh and there's warm shower during the day. Host was patient and friendly. Thanks for the stay.

Debby L.recommends

September 8, 2024

Site 1 Hive

If solitude is what you are looking for, you have found it. Ivan’s massive property goes on forever. There was not another person to be seen and only the faint sound of the occasional car in the far off distance. Yet it is only a short drive away from the lovely town of Meaford and many beautiful hikes. Relax and enjoy.

Jordan H.recommends

September 2, 2024

Site 2 Tree Island

Outstanding

Amazing place and was extremely peaceful... Ivan was an outstanding host and made sure we were taken care of and had everything we needed... will definitely be trying to get back soon

Marielle L.recommends

August 20, 2024

Site 3 Lookout

Thank you Ivan for your hosting :) We were really comfortable up in our tent site. We enjoyed the proximity with nature, the views of the sky, the birds...we even saw a heron !! Our dogs were happy too

Jae B.recommends

August 6, 2024

Site 5 Tiny House

Great host, private and peaceful

Ivan was so patient and helpful when planning our trip. We were coming with three dog-selective dogs and wanted to ensure we would be far from other guests with dogs. Ivan was quick to respond and suggested which site would be best. We chose the tiny house to offer an option for the dogs to have some time away from each other and although unfinished it was clean and comfortable and offered a good night sleep when I discovered my dog was not a tent sleeper lol. There is a forested area but otherwise it’s a field so a shade tent is recommended on hot sunny days (and rainy days too!). You can hear the guns from the neighbouring gun club but otherwise it is quiet and peaceful. I am directionally challenged and found the map to be a bit confusing, signs would have been helpful. The toilet is a ways away from a few of the sites, so be prepared. My dog adored running through the field, it ended up being perfect for him and gave him the freedom he doesn’t normally get. Meaford proper is only a few mins away and offers a beach and cute downtown worth checking out. Would come back and would recommend!

Sara P.

August 4, 2024

Site 1 Hive

Ivan was great at providing directions and making us feel welcome. We had a great time! The site description fails to mention the there are bee hives directly beside the camp site which is fine unless you have a curious dog or kid. The drive on the property to the site is a bit rough on your car if you have a regular car and not a truck. There were also loads of fire ants at our site which made it uncomfortable for us (especially the dogs). Also very limited shade. That being said, that's part of camping and those things aren't necessarily manageable so no fault to the host at all. The outhouse was clean and firewood was super convenient and a great price. Very private and loads of room for dogs and kids to run and play.

Location

Meaford, Grey, Ontario, CanadaTraditional, ancestral territory of Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ, Odawa, Wendake-Nionwentsïo, and Mississauga First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking