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Mt Hood Government Glamp

This is the mountain ski in/out A-Frame vacation of your dreams! The cabin will be the hub of your Mt. Hood Adventure - it is steps from Skibowl East, Timberline Lodge, a short drive to Mt. Hood Meadows and a brisk walk to downtown Government Camp. Gather your friends and family (furry ones too) and cozy up in this 7 room cabin. This location is prime in snowy conditions - located on a flat road.

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WindWoodRivers

One of the oldest original homesteads in the area, for nearly 150 years this gem has been in the family. We have shared it with many people over the years and would love to share it with you!

These beloved woods are the remaining part of the once vast, St. Martin homestead-started in the late 1800s. Our family ties and our roots grow very deeply in these woods-we've been born and raised here and continue to strive to be good stewards of these lands.

Pristine woods, trails, river access, and more! Located in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge, 60 minutes east of Portland, 25 minutes west of Hood River.

A truly tranquil place to enjoy exclusively, or to use as a basecamp for the unlimited adventures possible in this scenic area. Welcome and enjoy!

After coffee we took a walk down to the hots pring for a morning dip.

Nadja's Hideway

Happy New Year! 
We’ll be ready to open up again this spring, so start planning for the 2024 season. Hope you can be our guest this year. 

Play in Hood River during the day, relax in the country at night. We're 6.5 miles up in the hills, called High Prairie, above the sleepy town Lyle.

Enjoy the peace on our 5 acre hideaway, wake up with the chickens - we have a rooster just FYI -

(and yes we sell fresh eggs :). Take a walk to look at Mt. Adams which is just around the corner. Hiking, biking, kite boarding, windsurfing all within a few miles of reach with never ending opportunities to get your exercise. Just ask for tips.

The land has mostly Oak trees where you can take your nap in your hang matt. The place is easy accessible, far away from all but still close to all Gorge attractions during the day. The town has a nice little convenience store, breakfast place and the Sandbar that has good food and some entertainment.

Grocery shopping is best done in Hood River, White Salmon or

The Dalles. Once up here, there isn't much, so come prepared.

The site (loft) is separate from Nadja's house. 

You can see Mt. Rainier from the backyard!!

Nadja's cute yellow home on the prairie. 

Nadja's home, the site (loft) is on the right. 

Waterwheel Park

Once an old homestead.

Learn more about this land:

     Hello Hipcampers.  We do NOT sell firewood.  Bring your own.  Please read the whole description and understand the car/trailer length limits before booking.  32' (thirty-two feet)  means car and trailer, not just the trailer.   Smaller trailers like the teardrops or fifteen footers can be backed in easily, but if you're over 32 feet with vehicle the space to maneuver is too small.

     Your camp site is under tall fir trees on fairly level ground.  The site is next to a county road (see pictures), but traffic is very light.  Next to your camp site is a 12x20 foot deck by a clear pond with beautiful trout and a running creek.  A large picnic table is provided.  It is a semi private location as the owners (us) also enjoy the pond and creek, and use the driveway.  You can see the main house from the campsite but it's very quite.  There is absolutely NO fishing allowed in the pond!  The large trout in the pond are for your viewing enjoyment.  25cent fish food dispenser.  

     There is a clean privy; it's not fancy but it works and we use it when we're working outdoors.   We think you'll find it quite acceptable.  It's only a few yards from your camp site.

     There is a fresh water spigot between the main house and the privy to fill water bottles or water for cooking.  Just lift the handle for water to flow.  Pour gray water in bushes away from the camp site.

     Hipcampers ARE WELCOME to walk our big garden.  Simply walk past the privy, over the wooden bridge and through the white gate to see flower gardens, ponds, fruit trees, and berry bushes.   We love to share our space with you, however, we ask that you limit your garden walk to one time so that your walking experience is balanced with our desire for privacy.  Keep gates closed and stay out of sheep paddocks.  

     Children:  This is a wonderful and fun place for children, but the waterwheel and ponds deserve your attention.  Keep children safely away from the waterwheel, and be next to them when viewing it.  You must be diligent if your children don't have experience with open water.  Please do not allow them to throw our landscaping rocks into the ponds as I have to dig them all out later.  For some reason kids love to throw rocks into ponds!  Just down the road only 100 yards, is a school playground with swings, basketball courts, tennis courts and a huge field to play on!  So bring your frisbee, soccer ball or any other field toys.

     Don't leave food out at night!  That could attract unwanted furry visitors.  There is a healthy population of bear and cougar in this area.  These animals generally stay away from humans, but you should carry a horn or bear spray when hiking in the woods of the Columbia Gorge.  

     Go right to your camp site.  We may come greet you when you arrive if we're home, but then leave you alone to your own peace and quiet.  

     There is parking at the campsite for two vehicles side by side, or a car and trailer.   We may accommodate a third vehicle with prearrangement.

     Camper Trailers:   The driveway is circular, so you can pull in at either entrance, get out  and take a look at how best to back your trailer into its spot.

     Live music at your campsite is an experience we offer.  Great for kids!

The waterwheel was built to generate power for a battery bank in times of need.  At the moment it is only serving as a kinetic sculpture, but we love the sight and sound.

Two of three ponds next to your camp site

Trout pond next to your camp site with deck.  You are welcome to enjoy the deck and the fish pond.  It's a lovely place to hang out and relax!


The Forest Cupcake

This unique place in Lyle, Washington - part of the Columbia River Gorge scenic area - is magical and utterly beautiful. The property is set in a magnificent meadow as far as the eye can see with soft rolling hills, edged up to a deep oak woodland/ponderosa pine forest. Wildlife, stars, trails, and rivers all abound here.

We think it is one of the finest, most precious and beautiful places on the planet. For outdoor recreation, this area is a windsurfing and kiteboarding mecca. Mount Adams and Mount Hood, await hikers and skiers, and kayaking is popular on the Klickitat and White Salmon Rivers.

Heart-stopping beauty and peacefulness whichever way you turn. You will feel like you have gone to your own little Shangri-La and you will not soon forget the experience. Even sleeping is special here, as you look up into the dome of the yurt and behold the stars, while twinkle lights gently illuminate the interior.

We live in a slice of heaven, and we want to share it with others.

This is the glorious meadow you will view from your lodging in the yurt. Watch red-tailed hawks soar overhead, hear the song of the meadowlark.

Here is the Farm Cottage.  It is super nice.  

The "Farmer For A Day!"

Our property was homesteaded in 1919 by L.T. (Toot) and Doris Evans.  We began working on our non-profit, children's program in 1992 and opened to serve kids in 1998.  Old McDonald's Farm, Inc. utilizes Farm Program animals, agriculture, gardens and beautiful, natural resources to "teach and reach" children and youth.  We offer many programs and "The Farmer For A Day Program" is just one.  This one is open to older children and their families.  We look forward to meeting you and having you join us as our guest!   

Gurara and Kousseri goats are fun and you can enjoy them too.  

There is a nice view of the forest and it is very private.

The Horse/Cow Barn. The Barn apartment is inside here.

Kirby, one of five horses or equine.  We have two horses, one Welsh pony, two miniature donkeys and one miniature horse.  

These are the bunk beds with really good mattresses for you.  All the sheets, pillows and linens are provided.  

Enjoy the forest and get peek of the creek depending on what is growing. You can definitely hear it!

Kokopelli sheep is happy to meet and greet you.  

This is the Outhouse building.  They are "port-o-pottys" but they are quite nice.  Please use the one marked Farm Cottage only.  

The Barn Apartment has a nice kitchen set up for you.

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