Wildheart Homestead

96%

· Goldendale, Klickitat, Washington · 5 acres

Hosted by Sarah B.

4 motorhome/tent pitches

Our humble homestead sits on five beautiful acres of combined oak forest and wildflower prairie in a region of Washington state so renowned for its recreational opportunities that it's referred to as "Sportsman's Paradise". We're just getting started here, but have big plans for establishing a self-sustaining intentional community centered around teaching visitors about primitive skills such as hide-tanning, herbalism, wilderness survival, and wildlife tracking; as well as important modern homesteading skills like managing a composting toilet system, growing gardens, setting up alternative power sources, and raising livestock. We have the astounding privilege to live within just 20 minutes of the Columbia River Gorge, world-famous for its numerous fishing, wind-sports, and adventuring opportunities. This is a region famous also for big game hunting (deer, elk, bear, cougar), wild-foraging of edible mushrooms (morels, in particular), wineries, art museums, and more! Located just a 10-minute drive from the heart of Goldendale, Washington, you can enjoy the seclusion of our land while remaining close to restaurants, bars, grocery stores, laundry service, a community pool, mechanics services, and many other amenities. Learn more about this land: Pitch your tent in our beautiful oak grove, or in the heart of our wildflower prairie in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. You'll have easy access to potable water, a composting toilet, and can take advantage of the unique opportunity to learn about primitive skills and the homesteading lifestyle from your hosts, Danny and Sarah. Danny is an herbalist and studies plant medicine extensively, often utilizing materials foraged from the property or from the nearby woods. Upon request, Danny can lead herb walks and foraging talks to interested campers. Sarah is an accomplished survivalist and taxidermy artist, who teaches hide-tanning, skinning, and butchering. She has been featured on national television for her primitive survival skills, and can teach classes on tracking wildlife and tanning animal skins. Let our homestead serve as your home base while you fish, hunt, hike, and explore the stunning Columbia River Gorge! Pitch your tent in our beautiful oak grove, or in the heart of our wildflower prairie in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. You'll have easy access to potable water, a composting toilet, and can take advantage of the unique opportunity to learn about primitive skills and the homesteading lifestyle from your hosts, Danny and Sarah. Danny is an herbalist and studies plant medicine extensively, often utilizing materials foraged from the property or from the nearby woods. Upon request, Danny can lead herb walks and foraging talks to interested campers. Sarah is an accomplished survivalist and taxidermy artist, who teaches hide-tanning, skinning, and butchering. She has been featured on national television for her primitive survival skills, and can teach classes on tracking wildlife and tanning animal skins. Let our homestead serve as your home base while you fish, hunt, hike, and explore the stunning Columbia River Gorge!

Vehicle details

Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, Class C RVs, Campervans, and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 20 feet allowed

Pull-in site

Accommodates slideouts

Surface type: Loose Gravel

Surface levelness: Flat

Generators allowed

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

What to expect

Motorhome/tent pitch

Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.

3 guests max per site

Toilet available

Composting toilet. We have a full composting toilet set-up on the homestead that we encourage campers to learn about and utilize!

No campfires

Fires are allowed, but Goldendale has enacted very strict fire bans from May to late October to prevent the risk of field and forest fires. It is imperative to honor these bans, as they act to protect not only our homestead, but also Goldendale's farming/homesteading community at large. Propane cooking appliances are permitted year-round, but we ask that they be utilized only in marked areas.

No pets

Service and therapy dogs are welcome, but must remain on-leash whenever possible. We have several large-breed high-drive dogs on the property who are securely contained at all times, but our boys can be picky about introductions to other dogs. As such, we discourage canine companions aside from task-trained service and therapy canines.

Potable water available

Bottled water or jugs. Potable water can be obtained by means of easily-accessible barrels near the bath house. We also have a portable cistern filled with potable water ready for you upon your arrival.

Bins available

Compost bin, recycling bin, trash bin. We have a designated area for garbage, recycling, and compost. A Wildheart Host will show you where each is located upon your arrival.

Picnic table present

No showers

Our solar shower is currently under construction! In the meanwhile, Goldendale's community swim center has public shower options available.

No wifi

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 9:00 AM

Check out: Before 1:00 PM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 3 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

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

Homestead Living Tourexperience

$25.00

Ever wanted to learn about what it takes to be a successful homesteader? Sarah and Danny can show you the ropes, from milking goats to managing off-grid amenities, caring for chickens, and wrangling pigs. We'll provide hands-on learning opportunities for people of all ages and skill level! Pick the brains of two full-time homesteaders and possibly find yourself inspired to start your own off-grid adventure!

96%

12 Ratings · 10 reviews

Laura B.

4 years on Hipcamp

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· September 2020

PROS: The location was nice and private. Sarah was a very responsive host. the animals were wonderful. Propane grill and picnic table available made cooking a breeze. CONS: We didn't realize how rough the roads into the homestead would be. My Nissan Sentra did just fine, but not appropriate for a low clearance vehicle. The pond was only seasonal and since we went in the dry season it had evaporated!

Karen M.

7 reviews

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· July 2020

I was lucky to have the camp area to myself. I slept under the stars - no tent needed. I got the tour of the homestead which enabled me to see all the animals. It was a great spot, I liked the privacy and the picnic table area was a short walk and very nice. The bathroom is also a short walk. I’ll stay there again if I decide to revisit the Goldendale area.

Clarke H.

3 reviews

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· May 2020

Relaxing stay

Had a great stay at wild heart.

Shelby S.

4 years on Hipcamp

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· May 2020

Relaxing and easy stay!

Relaxing and easy stay with great exposure to homesteading.

Kyla R.

5 years on Hipcamp

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· September 2019

We had a hard time finding the place, the town doesn’t recognize the address, so our gps only brought us to the street but once we got there, it was pretty neat and a cool experience. I’d stay there again if I’m in that neck of the woods.

Jade R.

2 reviews

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· September 2019

Lovely and welcoming

Sarah was a fantastic host. She showed us around and allowed us to get involved with the farm. Her animals are lovely. The camp site is basic but perfect for what we needed. There is a toilet and a shower as well as a fire pit area with propane barbecue available. Sara lives an amazing lifestyle we are envious of and is so welcoming. We would stay here again and recommend it to others.

Location

Goldendale, Klickitat, Washington, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla and Yakama First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

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