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Svatantria Boutique Retreat

90%

· Julian, San Diego, California

15 acres hosted by Stuart & Janel H.

4 lodging sites

Romantic

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.

Private sites

100% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

Welcome to Svatantria, a serene retreat nestled on 14 acres of enchanting landscape in the charming community of Julian, California. Here, meandering creeks, a tranquil pond, ancient oaks and vibrant native flora and fauna create a haven of natural beauty. Our retreat features four charming cabins and eight picturesque camping areas, ideal for both day-use and extended stays. Each accommodation is thoughtfully equipped with amenities such as BBQ grills, mini-fridges, and bathrooms with invigorating hot showers. Depending on your choice of rental, amenities may be either private or shared. During your visit, immerse yourself in the tranquil surroundings by exploring our on-site labyrinth, hiking through the peaceful canyons, dipping your toes in the seasonal creek, or observing the diverse wildlife. Julian has been designated as a national dark sky community, making it a perfect spot for stargazing enthusiasts. Every year between mid-July and the end of August, visitors can view the spectacular Perseid meteor showers, adding an extra touch of magic to your stay. We also invite you to join our yogis for practice on the meditation platform, or unwind to the soothing sounds of a nearby seasonal creek and waterfall. Private and semi-private yoga sessions are available—please contact us for more details. Svatantria honors the Kumeyaay, the First Peoples of this area, who have stewarded the sacred land for more than 1,000 years. As it's current custodians we are are hopeful that you will join us in preserving its beauty, spirit and nurturing essence.

Activities

Hiking

Wildlife watching

Natural features

River, stream, or creek

Waterfall

Canyon

Mountainous

90%

15 ratings · 14 reviews

Christian A.recommends

November 6, 2024

Shakti Cabin + tent sites

Had a really wonderful weekend with the Janel and Stu. They were very accommodating for my weekend stay with my friend Richard. It was a very nice to be in this space as we needed time to digress and relax, and the stay was fantastic. Packing light is recommended as the cabin is a bit of a distance, and although we needed everything we brought, there is a little ways to get to the cabin. The hosts offered a cart and help, but we figured we could handle it on our own. There are lots of rocks and it's hilly at times, and the cart was hard to pull. It was a lot of muscle work to get our things to and from the cabin. Although the hike to the cabin is beautiful to walk on... Maybe a proper paved pathway would be so useful. They mentioned it is a work in progress, so maybe in time this will be easier to get to.

Jolyne K.recommends

September 18, 2024

HELLYA (MOON) CABIN

Awesome property - it was very peaceful & easy to find! Not only were Stuart & Janel extremely kind, but they also thought of everything. I wouldn't change a thing about the site & will certainly be back again!

Ryan B.recommends

September 5, 2024

Shakti Cabin + tent sites

We loved camping here. Nice little outdoor spot, for my family of 4. You’ll definitely need a tent if you have over 2 people. Private land. Fun little creek for the kids and plenty close to everything in-town. Its a bit of a hike, to the camp ground so pack light. Have fun. We did.

Katarina C.doesn't recommend

August 23, 2024

Shakti Cabin + tent sites

This is the first time leaving a review and unfortunately i have to do it. Staying at this cabin was terrible experience for me. There was no lock on a cabin and no description about that! I was staying alone and i just had a horrific first night at the cabin. I felt very unsafe and i kept hearing noise as someone was approaching my cabin, i could not sleep at all! There was no way of me locking myself or blocking the doors. I was praying all night to see the light of day. The next day I tried to calm myself and I tried giving a cabin another chance but even during the day i had an very strange feeling, i did not have any peace and I just had to leave immediately, just a thought of spending another night there gave me chills. I am very sad how everything turned out because i had payed and took time to go to this cabin with goal to relax and reflect but unfortunately i experienced the worst night of my life.

Liana B.recommends

August 1, 2024

HELLYA (MOON) CABIN

HELLYA = HELL YA(S)

I had some rather warm days while staying in the Hellya cabin, and Stu & Janel were more than accommodating and supportive. I appreciated their absolute hospitality and genuine hearts. This land is special and they have created a peaceful retreat center, full of love and joy. An added bonus was the daily love I received from their two pups! I would hands down visit again :)

Claire W.recommends

June 13, 2024

Shakti Cabin + tent sites

We had a great time at the Shakti cabin. The space was cozy and we loved stargazing at night.

Location

Julian, San Diego, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Kumeyaay/Kumiais First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking