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Sunbird Homestead

Blue Hill, Hancock, Maine · 5 acres

Hosted by Heather ☁.

Cabin

· 2 guests max · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 toilet

Near Acadia National Park

Within a 60-minute drive from the Thompson Island Information Center.

Nestled within a space tended by an at-home practicing monastic, with respect for all life and the more than human world, Sunbird Homestead is home to an amazing variety of flora, fauna, and varied ecosystems. Wetlands, cedar grove, apple orchard, and boreal forest line the outskirts of a large meadow. Trails wind their way through these spaces and provide privacy to those who stay here. In spring you will awaken to the redwing blackbirds and amphibian chorus. In summer, fireflies and birds of every sort flutter about. In autumn, dragonflies fill the air and crickets lull the space into a sleepy hum. The perfect tune to meet 'round the communal fire pit. Please note that the land sits off of a main road and the sound of traffic is present.This wooden yurt, designed by Bill Coperthwaite (author of Handmade Life: In Search of Simplicity), sits within a pine grove next to wetlands. This retreat space is offered for self-guided retreats (meditative, writing, etc), with intention around fostering mindfulness and deepening connection to the more than human world. The yurt is minimally furnished with a desk, meditation cushion, and a lamp. You will also have access to an outdoor picnic area, fire pit, outhouse, and water spigot (water is very fresh and drinkable from the tab). Firewood is provided. Please note that the space is not heated and there are no windows, just screens. Food is not permitted in the yurt in order to discourage hungry creatures from visiting you. There is a shed by the parking area where you can store food and charge your phone. Please also note that the yurt sits back from the main road, so the sound of traffic is present.

What to expect

Cabin

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

2 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firewood provided, firepit, communal

Toilet available

Composting toilet. There is a very nice outhouse with a bucket system near the yurt.

No pets

Potable water available

Spigot, bottled water or jugs

Picnic table present

There are wooden benches around the communal fire pit and a seating area up by the shed where food can be stored. There is no picnic table by the yurt to discourage wildlife.

Wifi available

No showers

The ocean is 10 minutes down the road. Walker Pond is 20 minutes away. Both are great spots to dip. There is also an outdoor hose, which you are welcome to use to rinse off.

Pack it out

Please carry out what you carried in.

Cooking equipment absent

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Check out: Before 11:00 AM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 3 months out

Short walk

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

4WD recommended

During your trip

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Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

ExtrasAvailable at checkout

Firewood bundlegood

$25.00

Start your trip off right with a bundle of firewood waiting for you at your camp for your first campfire.

Breakfastgood

$25.00

Warm breakfast; happy to accommodate dietary needs and preferences. I am experienced catering to gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, and vegan diets. Ingredients are locally sourced, organic, and minimally processed.

Mindful Walkexperience

$25.00

I'll take you on a mindful walk at one of my favorite preserves.

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Location

Blue Hill, Hancock, Maine, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Passamaquoddy, Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy), N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis), and Penobscot First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking