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18+ Artists' Nature Retreat

94%

· Tombstone, Cochise, Arizona

24 acres hosted by Terraform Together T.

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

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

PLEASE NOTE: We live about 10-15 minutes down a dirt road. The rainy season has torn up our road and our site may not be suitable for everyone. Please consider this before booking. 2 wheel drive is totally fine, but a vehicle with reasonably high clearance is highly recommended. Subaru's, SUV, Trucks, and similar vehicles will be totally fine. Standard passenger cars should be fine but use caution and you should be comfortable driving dirt roads. Low clearance vehicles or trailers bigger than 16 ft should not book our site. The county typically grades our roads in October, but at this time they have not been repaired. We will update our profile once the county repairs our roads. ___ Come stay a while on our earth-building based-artists' retreat homestead! We host people with all sorts of passions, and provide a space for growth, creativity, and memory making! Owned and operated by a nationally renowned artist and earth-building expert, Richard Ward, and managed by longtime nomad and entrepreneur Thea Margaret. There are thousands of opportunities to tour, learn, create, and get your hands dirty! The Homestead is directly next to hundreds of acres of BLM land, full of hills with an astounding history, hiking trails on ancient coral reefs, and wildlife abound! Speaking of historic, we are very conveniently situated between the old mining towns of Tombstone, Bisbee, and Sierra Vista, Arizona! See where and how the wild west was forged! Explore the Homestead, the land, or the towns! And come home to safety and comfort in one of our various sites. There is something for everyone here! Our available sites include the micro-home cottage, a developed primitive campsite designed for solitude, and tent / RV / Van sites within our community. Micro-Home cottage: From a touring tiny home on wheels to a remodeled tiny cob cottage, this space has all of the amenities travelers need for comfort, relaxation, and adventure! It comes with a comfortable, full-sized bed with a memory foam mattress, an outdoor kitchen, a refrigerator, seating area, and incredible views. Improved tent sites: Includes a platform to pitch your tent, access to camp kitchen, and a communal fire pit. "Primitive" tent site: It is secluded from the rest of the commune, nestled among the creosote and Ocotillo with stunning night skies, mountain views, and wildlife viewing opportunities galore! You have the option of visiting the main property or not see anyone at all during your stay. All sites include access to our shower house with on-demand hot water, community space with Wi-Fi and a composting commode and some pretty stellar views of its own. Laundry facilities, firewood and water fill-ups are available on the property as add-ons. ______ THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK • We are 2 miles down a dirt road. It is not recommended for low-clearance vehicles or trailers over 16 ft as it can be tight and a bit rocky. • We are a nudist/naturalist/clothing-optional friendly community. There is no requirement to participate, but please know that others may and to be respectful of everyone. • Pets that are people and animal-friendly are welcome. For people with pets, do be mindful that we are off-grid in the wild of the desert and have every creature imaginable wild on the property. Including coyotes, javelina, rattlesnakes, scorns, and bobcats. You are responsible for the care and cleanup of your pets. • We are an 18+ property and can not host children. • We are a pack-in-pack-out leave no trace campground! We do not have septic or flush toilets on the property. We use a composting toilet system and do require any self-contained units to have black and grey water tanks. Please plan on taking all of your trash with you. • For our shower, laundry, and kitchen facilities we ask that you only use biodegradable soaps to protect our plants and trees. If you do not have biodegradable soaps we can provide them for you. • We offer paid private classes for you and your group covering everything from nature plant walks, to pottery and ceramics, to off grid building and education. If you are interested in learning more about off-grid living send us a message and we can let you know what we have available during your stay.

Natural features

Desert

94%

16 ratings · 16 reviews

Matthew G.recommends

October 6, 2024

Tent Platform

Beautiful views, quiet nights

Richard was a great host, very helpful and informative. We loved tent camping on his land. The views are incredible- sunrise, sunsets, the stars! Beautiful.

Monique K.recommends

June 8, 2024

Van/Car Camping Site

I truck camped on this property the day before a class on homesteading. What a fascinating destination. Though it was hot, I was able to find shade and thoroughly enjoyed speaking with Richard. This site easily accommodated my voluminous girth with ease and aplomb. Fabulous views to be had from the plumbing facilities...be sure to bring binoculars! Thanks Richard!

Rick M.recommends

May 20, 2024

Adobe 54 Sq Ft Micro-Home

Last night in the AZ wilderness

Beautiful quiet spot, great long distance views. Short trip to Tombstone or Bisbee. Comfortable bed. Responsive friendly hosts. There are other larger lodging options on the same property. Directions are clear but I’m not sure I’d want to drive in in the dark the first time. But it’s fine after you’ve been there.

Zev W.recommends

May 10, 2024

Private Desert Walk-In Camp Site

Thea and Richard were very welcoming and the rustic camping spot was just what I was hoping for. Lovely trails to walk and I fell asleep in the hammock. Very quiet and peaceful place for those who enjoy solitude and appreciate simplicity.

Emma Ruth S.doesn't recommend

May 5, 2024

Adobe 54 Sq Ft Micro-Home

This was not the experience we were expecting. We were unhappy with the experience to the point where we ended up leaving about an hour after we got there. The site is definitely not accessible for a standard car and should only be accessed by a higher vehicle. The first mile of the dirt road was fine, but there were a lot of very large rocks that constantly hit the undercarriage of my car. Although the listing states that there is a composting toilet available, there was no mention that it was a few hundred yards away from the site and was completely open air. In the pictures, it looked like it was much closer to the site. We also didn’t realize that the bed was lofted and one member of our group was unable to get on it. We were really disappointed and will not be coming back.

Connor C.recommends

May 5, 2024

Private Desert Walk-In Camp Site

This place is awesome.

I have enjoyed so much my time on Richard’s property… it is quiet, beautiful, and amazing all the buildings and projects he has been working on on the property over the years. If you are into natural building techniques, living off grid, being resourceful, finding and using free/cheap materials to build and create, then you will find plenty of that here. Richard is also very welcoming, easy to get along with, chill, and happy to share with you what he’s done and what he’s learned in his endeavor of creating a home out in the desert. I highly recommend!

Location

Tombstone, Cochise, Arizona, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Chiricahua Apache, O’odham Jeweḍ, Ópata (Tegüima-Eudebe-Hoba), and Tohono O’odham First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking