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Thanktuary Retreat RV-Tent Site

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· Gualala, Mendocino, California

5 acres hosted by Veena N M.

3 lodging sites · 1 RV site · 3 tent sites

Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

Learn more about this land: The winds whisper through the redwood trees and provide respite from the hot sun. Here on the ridge above Gualala, lies nestled a lovely and serene campground called Thanktuary Retreat. Skunks, jackrabbits, deer, foxes and very rarely a mountain lion or bear can be found on our 5 acres of forested land. There is a fishpond with water lilies, mini golf course and pétanque court (both with equipment in a useful shed close by), a horse shoe ring and beautiful, natural secluded spots in the redwoods perfect for meditation and vision questing. Huckleberry bushes and ferns grow abundantly. The place lends itself to self-reflection and introspection. There is space for 1 RV with a patio table and chairs and some sun loungers. There are also 2 tent sites available on the property, located in one large area, further away from the RV sites. Barely 7 minutes away is downtown Gualala, with amenities such as 2 supermarkets, pharmacy, bakery, restaurants and more. There is a beautiful holistic gift store, The Sea Trader, Four Eyed Frog Bookstore, and some lovely art galleries in town. Kayaking is available at the Gualala River. Hiking at Gualala Regional Park, the Bluff Trail, The Sea Ranch public access beaches, Stump Beach, Salt Point Park with a petrified forest, Bowling Ball Beach with its amazing natural formations (can only be seen fully at low tide of more than -0.2m), Manchester State Beach, Elk Beach, and more. Swimming at the Navarro River, and various bays. It is a place of incredible scenic beauty all along CA 1. Watch whales spouting during whale season. (Gray whales and orcas is December to May. For humpbacks, visit May through November, and for blue whales, the largest animal on Earth, plan your stay between July and October). Bower Park, just 0.5 miles away with a lovely lake, tennis courts, a baseball field, a basketball court, and two separate playgrounds. Play disc golf or hike along the nature trail/fitness course. Anchor Bay is 5 miles up CA 1, with a supermarket, a few cafes, restaurants (including a great Thai place!) laundromat, hair salon, and more. The quaint town of Point Arena is 12 miles north, with a supermarket, Frannie's Cup And Saucer, The Bird Cafe, a beautiful historic lighthouse, a theater, a pier, a mini-safari park (B Bryan Preserve with zebras, giraffes and more. Tours need to be booked in advance). Also visit Roots, a natural pharmacy for herbs, teas and supplements. There are also spots like Occidental, Bodega Bay, Jenner (with the Russian River to kayak and swim) and Timber Cove, all on the way to Gualala from the south. Bodega Bay has lovely spots to eat, with clam chowder, fish and chips. Enjoy wind and water sports, and walk on the pier.

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Beach

Forest

Lake

River, stream, or creek

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72 ratings · 63 reviews

Santiago R.recommends

August 18, 2024

Thanktuary Retreat Serene Treehouse

Absolutely wonderful, quiet, idyllic, and relaxing oasis from city life. Very private, very quiet, surrounded by redwoods, fantastic cedar hot tub. Would absolutely come again.

Elizabeth G.recommends

August 6, 2024

Thanktuary Meadow Campsite

This was the best Hipcamp experience. Beautiful area, amazing soaking tub, new bathrooms, everything clean.

Anne Christina M.recommends

August 2, 2024

Thanktuary Meadow Campsite

Veena's land is just far enough away from the coast, that you might get lucky and be out of the fog with incredible star watching! The hot tub was a real treat, the bathroom very clean. Much appreciated!

Anna L.recommends

July 30, 2024

Thanktuary Retreat Serene Treehouse

Beautiful, clean, quiet, hot tub under the stars was such a treat!

Kathleen M.doesn't recommend

July 27, 2024

Thanktuary Meadow Campsite

Ok, camp here in fall & negotiate

Great showers & flush toilets-note they are uphill from camp area. We camped during hot days in July & left to go to coast each day, after long drive to get there, because we thought we'd relax & swim in stream, never saw stream & no 1 around to ask. Thought we'd go in Redwood hot tub, it was too dirty, until last 2 days, when 2 young workers cleaned it. Then it was warm, never hot. The photos showed put put golf, etc & they must've been taken some time ago. Paid $60 & felt too high of a price, booked at another campsite for next year.

Laura S.recommends

July 7, 2024

Thanktuary Retreat RV Site

Camping in the trees!

Peaceful wooded stay with hookups on a pretty level spot. Quick ride down to town. Hosts were very responsive.

Location

Gualala, Mendocino, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Southern Pomo First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking