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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

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at some sites.

Wendy is a Star Host

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

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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392 ratings · 330 reviews

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!

Diana M.recommends

August 25, 2024

Quiet, private, at forest edge

We loved Wendy's land and found a lovely spot in shade for our trailer. There was even a tent for guests and a Picnic table with four chairs a fire ring and some starter and firewood for the evening. Lily. Our pup. Loved the big open grassy area to play Frisbee and ball. Other campers there but not many, each nestled back into the shade in their own private spot. A real bonus for hipcamp, there was an adorable, clean bathroom and a shower. 5 star rating for Wendy's land!

Lavender J.recommends

August 25, 2024

Tent, Q-bed, hot shower, beach 1 mi

Camping with Comforts & Privacy!

We loved tent camping on Wendy & John's Land. The hosts were charming, helpful and fun to talk to. I made friends with another couple staying there. The bed was very comfortable, especially compared to our usual camping set up. Both bathrooms are very clean. Massive shower that I personally didn't have any trouble with. We could see all 4 camp spots, but we still had plenty of distance for privacy and we couldn't hear anybody. John brought us a Baguette two mornings in a row that was delicious. My only regret was not ordering any of the meals in the Hipcamp selection. Wendy is an amazing cook, and instead of eating out in town (food was mediocre & overpriced), I should have bought any of the food options offered by the host. Highly recommend camping there!

Harley W.recommends

August 25, 2024

Beautiful Creekside

One of the best Hip Camp sites we have been to. The property and amenities were stellar as well as the baguettes. 👌

Sarah K.recommends

August 23, 2024

Tucked away by stream, ocean 1 mile

Pleasant, quiet, beautiful location, easy drive to ferndale and eureka. Dogs loved running free in the field, and my 5-year-old counted the banana slugs in camp each morning.

Amber B.recommends

August 21, 2024

Quiet, private, at forest edge

Highly recommend

Wendy and John are terrific hosts and made sure we had everything we needed. We felt right at home and loved Wendy’s soup!

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