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Wendy & John Farm

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· Ferndale, Humboldt, California

80 acres hosted by Wendy L.

4 RV/tent sites · 1 tent site

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Wendy is a Star Host

Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

Romantic

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.

For Ferndale, the village: check out https://www.visitferndale.com/souvenir-edition About our property: There is a gentle spirit throughout these beautiful 80 acres of evergreen forests and pastures. What can you expect? Quiet, beauty, birdsong, ocean roar, widely spaced campsites (only 5 on the 5 acres set aside for camping), extra stuff if you need or want it (fresh bread, soup, cobbler; free firewood, local tips on travel and where to hike or what to visit), etc. Or total solitude if you want it. Bring your (most breeds) dogs if you wish. Starlink internet means you can Zoom in the forest. Walk to the beach along a no-shoulder country road (or drive). Teach your toddler how to build a dam in the shallow creek. Read. There are no visible neighbors, no ambient light or sound. The air is clean and clear and the water is potable from an artesian spring on the property. No electricity at the sites, no generators allowed. (Charge your electronics at the farmhouse.) My aunt and uncle bought the property in 1947 from the first European settler, Paolo Gabrielli, who immigrated in early 1914 from northern Italy with slips of his grapevine in the lining of his coat. (The grapevine still grows over the back deck.) Paolo's wife Felicita and their three children stayed behind; they were to follow within the year. In the country outside of Ferndale, California, Paolo purchased the property one mile from the ocean and built a Tyrolean-style house, a chicken house (with a grappa still under the main floor), an outhouse, a corral, and a barn. He purchased 7 cows. And then, it was August 1914, and the War to End All Wars broke out in Europe. Felicita and the children, living in their village on the Austrian border, were interned in a prison camp in Austria with the rest of the village's residents. The Gabriellis' young daughter died there. Six years passed before Felicita and her sons, Virgil and Louis, were able to join Paolo in America. In 1938, Virgil--Fr. Gino--became the first Ferndale boy to serve Mass in his hometown church. Felicita died in 1940, and Paolo closed the dairy and moved into Ferndale. In 2013, we invited the people who had been children in the 1920s and '30s and who had come to this ranch after Sunday Mass to gather with other Italian families for polenta, wine, and music. These old-timers came to our house with photographs and maps and Mass cards and diaries, and shared their memories of a childhood in this place that still embraced them. What can you expect? Quiet, beauty, birdsong, ocean roar, widely spaced campsites (only 5 on the 5 acres set aside for camping), extra stuff to purchase if you need or want it (fresh bread, soup, cobbler). Free firewood, local tips on travel and where to hike or what to visit. Or total solitude. Bring your (most breeds) dogs if you wish (males must be neutered). Starlink internet means you can Zoom in the forest. Walk to the beach along a no-shoulder country road (or drive). Read. There are no visible neighbors, no ambient light or sound. The air is clean and clear and the water is potable from an artesian spring on the property. No electricity at the sites, no generators allowed. (Charge your electronics at the farmhouse.)

Activities

Biking

Fishing

Hiking

Paddling

Natural features

Beach

Forest

Redwoods

River, stream, or creek

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400 ratings · 337 reviews

Tom G.recommends

September 25, 2024

Quiet, private, at forest edge

Wendy's large open paddock made a great place to camp. The bathhouse with hot shower was a bonus. Her fruit cobbler delivered with fresh cream and antique china by John was a new experience for us! A must do!

Bill W.recommends

September 17, 2024

Tucked away by stream, ocean 1 mile

Wadnering Hippie and Gypsy

This is the best example of what the HipCsmp community is about. Hosts Wendy and John have made heaven on earth on their property. If you're lucky enough to stay here...you're lucky enough. Great place, great hosts. Highly recommend

Curtis P.recommends

September 16, 2024

Tucked away by stream, ocean 1 mile

The drive up to Wendy’s property is just spectacular. First you get to see Ferndale then the meandering dirt driver to your camp spot is a perfect place for solitude - exactly what we were seeking. I would highly recommend stopping if in the area. Seamless access and checkin.

Dan J.recommends

September 9, 2024

Tucked away by stream, ocean 1 mile

This location was beautiful and amazing. John and Wendy really have a beautiful setup. Quiet location with quick access to the beach. These hosts make you feel at home. Plenty of firewood, great showers and access to water. The experience was amazing and we’ll be sure to return. Recommend to anyone looking to camp near the ocean in Ferndale!

Hillary T.recommends

September 5, 2024

Tucked away by stream, ocean 1 mile

Great communication

For unforeseen reasons, I ended up a no-show. Wendy was very responsive and kind. I wish I could have made it! Cheers!

Meme O.recommends

September 2, 2024

Quiet, private, at forest edge

Magical Dragonfly Dancing

I will forever have the memory of watching dragonflies dancing in the sunshine in the open field at Wendy and John’s place. It is a true treat to be able to camp and enjoy such beautiful land. Both Wendy and John are kind, attentive and gracious hosts. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay and I’m looking forward to my next trip.

Location

Ferndale, Humboldt, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Wiyot First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking