Archmage Sanctuary

100%

16 reviews

· Wassaic, Dutchess, New York · 18 acres

Hosted by Jessica B.

Tent pitch

· 8 guests max

Jessica is a Star Host

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Our land is 18 acres of a wooded hill, surrounded by hundreds more acres of trust-preserved land. A brook glitters from across the street, visible from most spots on the hill. The preserve land can be hiked, though there are not always paths. Macedonia and Kent Falls state parks are nearby by car, as well as an entrance to the Appalachian Trail just five minutes down the road. We are just six minutes away from the Tenmile River Metro North station and can pick you up with advance coordination. The town of Kent, Connecticut is a 7-minute drive and has lots of shops, dining, and an art gallery. The town of Amenia, New York is a 12-minute drive and has a drive-in movie theater, and some restaurants. Historic Downtown Wassaic is a 7-minute drive and is home to the Wassaic Project art gallery.This is a two level campsite that can accommodate up to four tents. There is a gorgeous stone fire pit with stone seating. The site is a five minute hike uphill from parking, up a lush, green, wooded path (please note the path is steep in places, but can accommodate a wagon or cart). The area is completely private and very quiet, with some occasional road sound. These woods are surrounded by hundreds of acres of preserved land, which can be hiked, but does not always have paths. Macedonia and Kent Falls state parks are nearby by car, as well as an entrance to the Appalachian Trail just five minutes down the road. The town of Kent, Connecticut is a 7-minute drive and has lots of shops, dining, and an art gallery. The town of Amenia, New York is a 12-minute drive and has a drive-in movie theater and some restaurants. Historic Downtown Wassaic is a 7-minute drive and is home to the Wassaic Project art gallery.

What to expect

Tent pitch

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

8 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firewood provided, firepit, private

Toilet available

Composting toilet. Please be prepared to pack out the bag in the composting toilet, and dump the liquid contents. Bring extra bags for stays longer than a couple of days. Instructions for use will be available inside the tent.

Pets allowed

Please note that there are no fences on the property. Only bring animals that can handle hills, other people, and other animals. Please curb your pets, thanks!

Potable water available

Bottled water or jugs. We will provide one five gallon water jug of our well water.

Picnic table present

No showers

Pack it out

Please pack your trash out with you. You may not use our private bins to dispose of your bags.

Cooking equipment absent

No wifi

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Early or late check-in may be available

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Access: Moderate walk

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 6 months out

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

2WD accessible

The site itself is not vehicle accessible, but parking is available at the bottom of the hill.

During your trip

Follow the

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

ExtrasAvailable at checkout

Train pickup and drop offexperience

$10.00

If you would like to travel up from NYC on the MetroNorth, we can pick you up from the train and drop you off after your stay. Pick up and drop off times will need to be determined based on train times and meeting schedules, so please do reach out in advance to make sure we are able to accommodate this during your stay.

Carafe of Hot Coffeegood

$10.00

We will deliver fresh brewed hot coffee to your campsite each morning at 8am, and it will stay hot for several hours. The carafe holds 4-6 cups of coffee. Please return the carafe to our stoop by 6pm to receive the next morning's coffee.

Reviews

100% Recommend21 Ratings · 16 reviews

Tamara L.

4 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· November 2024

Tent

Kind hosts, Really quick responses, Easy to find, Beautiful property. Thank you!

David V.

2 reviews

Recommends

· October 2024

Perfect weekend getaway

Tent · With pets

I had a great time camping with my dog. The hosts were very kind and the site was clean and well prepared with water and firewood. The stone fire pit and surrounding bench were beautiful. I also liked that I was deep enough into the woods that it felt private, but I was still close enough to the road and host’s home in case there were some kind of emergency.

Nathan K.

6 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2024

Tent · Group trip

Awesome camp site! Really pretty spot with a well-built fire pit and nice grounds to explore. Plenty of space for our group of four. Great communication from the host!

Kelsey V.

2 reviews

Recommends

· October 2024

Tent

We really enjoyed staying on Sarah’s land! The campsite was very well prepared for our arrival with firewood and drinking water. We really enjoyed having a fire in the fire pit at the site. The toilet tent was an unexpected plus. Sarah was very helpful and even offered to help us carry up our gear. We’d definitely come back!

C D.

2 reviews

Recommends

· October 2024

Tent · Group trip

Terrific host, terrific location. You’ll love it.

Adam S.

8 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2024

Peace and Privacy on a Wooded Hill

Tent · Group trip

The hosts were very nice and responsive, and supplied plenty of wood and water. This camp site offers excellent privacy. A lot of care went into the rock seating and fire pit. The hosts also gave extra attention to the portable tent-toilet (but you must bag it out yourself), and have a fairly serious mosquito trap nearby to keep the bugs at bay. The main challenges to be aware of, is the hike up to the camp site from your car is brief (5-7 minutes), but is somewhat steep and twisty, and can be a little daunting if you have a lot of heavy gear. (A pull wagon helps some). Also, tenting space felt a little limited for large groups, due to slope and various rocks in a few inconvenient places, but we made it work pretty well (as a group of 5) with 3 tents. Also keep in mind, there is little to no cellular coverage at the camp site, although you can usually get a few bars of cell reception where you park your car. (Some may regard this forced-disconnect a plus) The surrounding forest/woods at the site are fairly thick with a heavy canopy, which I like, but it can be a little darker and take a little longer to dry out after a rain, so keep that in mind too. Overall we enjoyed our weekend at this site, despite a few challenges.

Location

Wassaic, Dutchess, New York, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Mohican, Munsee Lenape, and Schaghticoke First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking