Heaven Comes to Earth

92%

· Kent Cliffs, Putnam, New York · 278 acres

Hosted by Kim B.

4 RV/tent sites

We are tucked into a hidden slice of heaven on earth and situated up a ninth-of-a-mile driveway, on 2 acres with a pond, in front of an early 1800s cemetery, on the south side of 276 acres of NYS DEC White Pond Multiple Use Area, giving us the feel of 280 acres of heaven on the edge of a one-mile fresh water spring fed pond that is open to the public as a carry in-carry out recreation area in use summer and winter. We have great blue heron and eagles and otter and hawk and deer and owl and all sorts of critters and flora here with us. This is country. 53 miles north of NYC in the Croton-Harmon Watershed District. Learn more about this land: We are on the north side of Nimham Mountain, complete with its firetower to climb and see the Hudson River Valley and its 1126 acres of NYS DEC Multiple Use Area of mountain bike & equestrian & hiking trails. Some of the only petrogylphs on the east coast are a 2 minute drive and a hike from here to Hawk Rock. The largest effigy of Buddha in the western hemisphere is nearby at 2020 Route 301, Town of Kent, at the American Association of Buddhists headquarters and open to the public 9am - 5pm with its' temple, library, schools, meditation rooms, monastery, grounds to walk, Kwan Yin koi pool, and a free meal on weekends. The Appalachian Trail & Fahnestock State Park are both 20 minutes away, as are the Taconic Parkway or the Town of Southeast MetroNorth train station, or Danbury, CT, or The Great Swamp or Thunder Ridge in Patterson, NY, or the village of Pawling, NY. We are right on the edge of 1 mile, freshwater pond perfect for kayaking, sailboats, paddle boards, canoes, fishing (anyone over 12 needs a permit) and SWIMMING, with no motorboats allowed, except 5 HP electric. We are 20 minutes from Thunder Ridge Ski Slope and Paintball. Also 25 minutes from the Hudson River and the village of Cold Spring for access to Breakneck Ridge hiking, river kayaking, motor boating, river cruises, shoppes, restaurants, farmers' market on Saturdays 8:30am to 1pm at Boscobel, Hudson Valley Shakespeare in Garrison, & Philipstown Depot Theater & Garrison Art Center in Philipstown - just across the river from West Point, & More ! We are easy to reach from the Taconic Parkway or i84, 53 miles north of NYC, on this east side of the Hudson River - 40 minutes from the Bear Mtn Bridge, and 45 minutes southeast of Poughkeepsie, 40 minutes from Peekskill, 1 hour southeast Kingston or Saugerties & the Catskill Mtns in NY or the Berkshire Mtns in MA & their MassMoCA & Mahaiwe or Jacobs Pillow, 30 minutes from Newburgh, 90 minutes to Troy and Albany or Woodstock.We are on south side of White Pond's 276 acres 1 mile long White Pond , on north side of Nimham Mountain; it has 1123 acres (for mtn biking; horseback riding trails), both are NYS' Dept. of Environmental Conservation's Multiple Use Areas. We are right on the edge of 1 mile, freshwater pond perfect for kayaking, sailboats, paddle boards, canoes, fishing (anyone over 12 needs a permit) and SWIMMING, with no motorboats allowed, except 5 HP electric. We are 15 minutes from Fahnestock State Park and from the Appalachian Trail. 20 minutes from Thunder Ridge Ski Slope and Paintball. Also 25 minutes from the Hudson River and the village of Cold Spring for access to shoppes, restaurants, farmers market, Boscobel, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, Phillipstown Depot Theater, Breakneck Ridge, with kayaking and motor boating on the Hudson!

RV details

Travel trailers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, Class C RVs, Campervans, and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 6 meters allowed

because of the size of the turn around space, 15 to 20 ft long campers are the maximum length for optimum navigation.

Pull-in site

because of the size of the turn around space, 15 to 20 ft long campers are the maximum length for optimum navigation.

Accommodates slideouts

because of the size of the turn around space, 15 to 20 ft long campers are the maximum length for optimum navigation.

Surface type: Loose gravel

There are 2 or 3 spots fairly level, as we have driveway to park in or sometimes small camper trailers can be parked on the west lawn overlooking heart shaped pond..

Surface levelness: flat

There are 2 or 3 spots fairly level, as we have driveway to park in or sometimes small camper trailers can be parked on the west lawn overlooking heart shaped pond..

No Fifth wheels and Toy haulers

Electrical hookup available

not sure the amps - we are a typical raised ranch house with a couple outdoor outlets - one on front porch, one in back of house

No water hookup

We have an artesian well and pump. There are spigots on outside of house - one in front, one in bac. We have to be careful with (continual - i.e. we avoid letting water just run & run) water use because of that electric well pump; we are not on a municipal water grid. Our water is sweet and clean; we are in the NYC watershed, so no industry is allowed in our County.. We encourage short 3-5 minutes or no showers only to protect that pump housing.

No sewage hookup

We are in the watershed of NYC; half of their drinking water comes form the reservoir systems in our County. We are rural, although residential. We have a septic tank & leech field, which means we are very careful with how much water we "flush." We encourage folks to being their own portable camp poddies, and we are investing in a composting toilet as an "outhouse" for our guests. When using the house toilet, all toilet paper (& non-biowaste) goes in a trash can in the bathroom to help protect the septic system & thus the watershed.

No TV hookup

We have wi-fi, but got rid of television some time ago. We have a new outdoor movie screen setup we need to try out - could be fun outdoor movie night if weather allows & if the screen lives up to its promises.

Generators not allowed

the exception to generator use would be if we have lost power due to a storm, which does happen in winter storms or severe wind storms.. We do not own a generator.

What to expect

RV/tent site

Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.

6 guests max per site

Campfires allowed

Firewood provided, firepit, communal. Due to the ever changing NYS open burn laws - which are dependent on the weather conditions, we have only the communal firepit. Campers may bring their own camp cookstoves.

Toilet available

Flush toilet. we prefer campers bring their own camp toilets. We will very soon have a composting toilet & "outhouse" for our guests.

No pets

The property already has an 8 year old female husky living here., who is always on either her front or back tie-out swivel chain or on a leash, due to Town of Kent Dog Laws & because she loves to run & is an escape artist who can run faster than we can catch her & in an area of coyotes, skunks, racoons, black bears, deer, & the occasional moose, and plethora of other critters & birds, plus traffic on these country roads with no shoulders nor street lights, it is safer for our pup & for the wildlife for dogs not to run free.

Potable water available

Spigot, tap, hose, pump or well. Because we have an artesian well, people should come prepared with their own water in jugs. Of course, we will provide emergency water & it is potable & delicious, but because it is a well, not on a public water line, we must be frugal with our water usage to help the life of the electric wellpump housing.

Wifi available

for a fee, folks can plug in to electric

No showers

Bathe in lake. You may swim in White Pond, the one mile pond on the NE corner of our property, but we avoid using soaps or chemicals in it as it is part of the Croton-Harmon watershed for NYC's drinkling water. There are no motor boats allowed on White Pond, just kayaks, canoes, sailboats, & boats with a 5HP electric motor. Fahnestock State Park 20 minutes away & may have public facilities open - depends on season (you can find info on their state park website. In town of Carmel 8 miles away is a NYS Sports Club; in Mahopac 7 miles away are other sports clubs, as well as over in Fishkill or Pawling, 15 minutes away. Check with your sports club membership to see if there is a branch near us - zip code 10512.

Pack it out

Please pack out all your trash and recyclables. We are rural residential with no municipal trash/recycling pickups. We do belong to NYS' only all-volunteer Town of Kent Recycling Center, which is only open Wednesdays 10 -1, & Saturdays (for trash) 8 - 12. You have to be a Town of Kent resident to belong. We do not have a carting service. At exit 58 Ludingtonville Road off i84, both gas stations have public trash cans.

Cooking equipment absent

Due to the water, septic, trash considerations in the watershed and to the different NYS laws about open burns (for example, camp fires) and the unpredictability of weather conditions, please come as self-sufficient as possible. There are many great restaurants, & all do take out, only a few minutes drive away: Gappy's on Rte 52 at Exit 58 off i84, Boyd's Corner Deli on route 301 at intersection with Peekskill Hollow Road; Cutillos up on Farmers Mills Road just before it intersects with Route 52. Of course there's a slew of good eatins in Carmel, Brewster, Mahopac, Cold Spring, Beacon, Garrison, Hopewell Junction, Pawling, Danbury - all near by.

Picnic table absent

We do have some chairs for around the firepit and we have some fold out 6-8ft tables should you need them. We have a toddler's Playskool picnic table.

Laundry absent

There are many laundromats in the Town of Carmel 8 miles away. Four miles or so to the end of Farmers Mills Road (where it Ts at Route 52), there is Kent [dry] Cleaners in the small shopping plaza.

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 11:00 AM

Check out: Before 1:00 PM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Strict

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

During your trip

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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

Art Nature Self Primitive Retreatsexperience

$185.00

Immerse yourself in an exclusive Art & Nature primitive retreat led by your host, a NYS & NH certified Teacher & Jump Start with Arts' Program Director (the 501c3 neé www.hgfairfieldarts.org). You'll be camping, meditating, doing art, swimming, writing, watching beavers build and otters play and herons hunt, working with medicinal plants, eating well, and recharging. Save over 30%, save $90.00, off the a la carte full menu of extras offered at our Heaven Comes to Earth HipCamp site, and give yourself (or another) the gift of exploring, creating, and rejuvenating all while immersed in nature: 2 days/2nights, all you. Included in this package (a $275.00 value): 1st day & night: - arrive & set up camp - a short hike & a swim - light supper - communal firepit 1st morning; - Mindful Meditation - breakfast - Living with Medicinal Plants Workshop - short hike & swim - lunch - Art Party with Kim - seva or volunteer project of your choice - Writing, Dreaming in Nature Workshop - short hike & swim or free time 2nd night: - BBQ - communal fire pit - acoustical music jam around the firepit 2nd morning: - Mindful Meditation - Breakfast - bag lunch - in case you want to hike, or spend afternoon at White Pond, or go explore the area: largest Buddha in Western Hemisphere is 3 miles down the road, Breakneck Ridge is 30 minutes west on Rte 9D, Appalachian Trail or western horseback riding (reservations suggested for riding) are both 10 minutes away, Nimham Mountain Fire Tower is a mile or so & a short hike away,....) - Free Time: hike, swim, do more art, write, meditate, Otter Watch, do Medicinal Plant Seva; it's all up to you! - pack up camp site (flexible checkout time) Immerse Yourself in Art & Nature Retreat: A $275.00 value for $185.00; a $90.00 savings. Immerse yourself in Art & Nature and re-connect with You. No previous art, writing, gardening, nor meditation experience needed. Note: HipCamp overnight camping fees are paid for separately and are not included in the above Retreat menu. Dates available are: 1.) Fri. Aug. 11 - Sun.. Aug. 13, 2023 2.) Sun. Aug. 13 - Tues. Aug. 15, 2023 3.) Thurs. Aug. 17 - Sat. Aug. 19, 2023 4.) Sun. Aug. 20 - Tues. Aug. 22, 2023 5.) Thurs. Aug. 24 - Sat. Aug. 26, 2023 6.) Sun. Aug. 27 - Tues. Aug. 29, 2023 7.) Wed. Aug. 30 - Fri. Sept 1, 2023 8.) Fri. Sept. 1 - Sun. Sept. 3, 2023 9.) Sun. Sept. 3 - Tues. Sept. 5, 2023 10.) Thurs. Sept. 7 - Sat. Sept. 9, 2023 Please indicate which Retreat # and the dates you wish to attend. Please contact the Host immediately after booking your retreat, with any dietary considerations or food allergies. Contact the Host for family and group rates. There is a strict 1-week cancellation policy, due to grocery shopping for meals, planning, etc. Please keep an eye on weather apps for the 10512 zipcode for the dates you've chosen & gauge your (rain/weather) cancellations carefully, to make sure you are outside that week cut-off. Should you need it, there is a parking lot at White Pond, so you can drive to go swimming, instead of the short hike over land.

Early Morning Mindful Meditationexperience

$10.00

Start your morning off by centering, grounding, leaving the city behind, with your feet on the ground, otters splashing in front heart-shaped pond, and a guided mindful meditation to be here now. You are a part of nature. Breathe that in. Contact the Host for Family and group and birthday party discounts.

Firewood bundlegood

$20.00

Start your trip off right with a bundle of firewood waiting for you at your camp for your first campfire. Please note: Campfires are communal if more than one group has booked for the same night(s).

Writing, Dreaming in Natureexperience

$40.00

What if you gave yourself permission to write with abandon? What if you woke with the great blue heron as your neighbor? What if you wrote honestly, tossing aside fears and internal censors? What if you could just breathe, just be,; who would you be? Bring your favorite pens & pencils and journals and we'll go places you may've only dreamed of. Heaven comes to Earth awaits your creative sparks. Your host will be your guide into the unknown. Contact the Host for Family and group and birthday party discounts.

Growing & Living w/Medicinal Plantsexperience

$40.00

Learn what is a weed & what isn't. Tap into ancient knowledge of the earth and what it can mean for your physical & mental health to live and work with medicinal plants. Learn how you can grow a garden even on your apartment fire escape or in your cellar. No prior experience needed. This will be a hands on continuing workshop following the life of the plants. Invite your friends to a unique group camping and gardening event & maybe even turn it into your birthday party! Be sure to watch weather reports to know how to dress! Heaven comes to Earth is waiting for you to experience the peace of plants and water all around you. I've been gardening since 2 with Guiseppe, then my Granma Hazel & my mom, and even in college with my friend Toni! In New Mexico I had terraced gardens & learned about water conservation & growing food. Lately, I apprenticed to master cultivator Nancy Baldwin McNamara, proprietor of Honey Locust Farmhouse in Middlehope, NY - a 100 year old organic and biodynamic family farm specializing in medicinal plants. Contact the Host for Family and group and birthday party discounts.

Art Parties with Kimexperience

$40.00

Ever wanna just get out of your head? Create Art. Never done it before? Need some prompts? Wanna try? Let your head go and see what your hands can do in 60 minutes of focussed Art time. Good for any age, any level of "ability." Indicate when booking the medium you wish to explore: oil pastels? acrylic paints? colored pencils? watercolors? mixed-media? photography? pencil & ink? charcoal? collages? Bookings preferred with 2 weeks notice, Bookings available as per host's availability. The price is for each participant, max 6 participants per workshop from 1 group of campers. Contact the Host for Family and group and birthday party discounts.

a BBQ experience

$25.00

Briquet BBQ fare (typically, & served family style): roasted sweet corn on the cob w/butter; bowl of fresh salad greens (& assorted dressings); grill-roasted zucchini &/or yellow summer squash; meat on the grill - hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, veggie dogs, chicken thighs & legs, or turkey burgers (please state preference when booking - for buffalo burgers add $5.00 ); herbal teas (iced or hot), coffee, water; watermelon or fruit in season for dessert. and 1 week notice required

Gourmet Breakfast farmfreshorganicgood

$14.50

2 farm fresh happy hens' eggs from Sunshine Farm (omelette, scrambled, over easy, or sunnyside up) w/cheese optional; Or 1 bowl of granola or muesli – your choice of milk – cow or oat, or yoghurt – cow or goat; with 1 fruit bowl (in-season fresh organic); 2 pieces multi-grained toast (or baguette, or croissant as available), butter, fruit jam (or apple butter); coffee or tea and water. Please state any allergies (nut, dairy, wheat, etc.) or preferences - cf. vegetarian, vegan. Please contact the Host to confirm your menu preferences & breakfast time.

Reviews

92% Recommend24 ratings · 23 reviews

Camping at Kim's property offers a peaceful retreat with a warm and attentive host. The area is scenic with a lovely pond and convenient access to a nearby lake, perfect for swimming or canoeing. Guests appreciate Kim's hospitality, often citing her delicious breakfasts and helpful local tips. While the campsite is close to her house, the welcoming atmosphere and beautiful setting make it a favored stop for many travelers.

Summary AI-generated from real reviews

Edwin T.

2 reviews

Recommends

· November 2023

Second stay at Heaven comes Earth

20 ft campervan

Kim had her beavers give us entertainment and her electric hookup kept us warm. Great stay, peaceful and pretty. We will return on other trips Thanks

Edwin T.

2 reviews

Recommends

· November 2023

Kim is a great host.

20 ft campervan

We van camped at her place on the way to Thanksgiving with our family in Cape Cod. She supplied electricity to warm the cool night, suggested a great place to eat and a less traveled route to the Cape. We will be staying with her on our return trip. Thank you very much

Ann W.

2 reviews

Recommends

· November 2023

The space to park is great- quiet and level. The best part is Kim! She is so accommodating and friendly. She is a gem of a host. We will be back!

Dodd M.

2 reviews

Recommends

· October 2023

23 ft Class C

The host is very attentive and very good at communicating with customers.

Carolyn C.

8 reviews

Not recommend

· October 2023

16 ft campervan

There's a nice hiking trail next to White Pond which you can walk to and breakfast was delicious.

Mariana D.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· September 2023

My friend Lucie and I had a great time camping at Kim’s place.. our tents had a view of a peaceful pond; we especially enjoyed going to the nearby lake for swimming and hanging out with Kim, who was very welcoming. The breakfasts Kim prepared were delicious and I also highly endorse Kim’s recommendation to visit Cappy’s Restaurant where the half size portions are big enough for 2 or 3 meals!

Location

Kent Cliffs, Putnam, New York, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Mohican, Wappinger, Munsee Lenape, and Schaghticoke First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

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