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Stergelandia

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· Angelica, Allegany, New York

10 acres hosted by Jennifer S.

3 lodging sites

Private sites

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Jennifer is a Star Host

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Welcome to Stergelandia-the place you want when you need it most. We take the work out of camping for you! Come experience open fields, dark skies and forest deep in Amish country. We've all had difficulties in our lives that required us to regroup and reset. With this in mind, we designed and created the glass sanctuary for our guests, an on-site store for gifts to take with you, walking paths for you to immerse yourself in the woods and quiet, contemplative spaces for you to sit and reflect. Love nature but don't want to immerse yourself in the fields and woods? Enjoy stargazing and sunbathing on our elevated viewing platform and field-level cabana deck! Love wildlife? Stergelandia is teeming with life. We are home to white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, rabbits, chipmunks and our beloved frogs! At night, hear the chirping of the peeper tree frogs and the howl of the coyotes. Enjoy a more manicured setting than the woods and fields? You'll enjoy our small, restored apple orchard surrounding the meditation garden. Coming with friends? From the gathering circle featuring wood benches for your group to sit and talk, to the decks and benches thoughtfully laid out throughout the property, there is plenty of space for you to enjoy the quiet serenity of an overnight in the countryside. Our meditation space, the Glass Chapel and garden, is perfect for intimate ceremonies and gatherings, and our field viewing platform and deck is an excellent place for people to gather under the sun and stars. On weekends we offer pastries and a variety of hot beverage items for guests in a communal setting from the first weekend in June through the second weekend in October. Stergelandia is perfect for stargazing! A remote setting, you’re close enough to amenities to feel at home but deep enough in the woods to get away from it all. We’ve seen deer, foxes, turkeys, hawks, chipmunks and bear on the property-a wildlife lovers paradise! We are 9 minutes from the Genesee River access point where fishing and paddling is plentiful. Want to unplug? Our guests with T-Mobile, AT&T and Cricket have had reliable cell service and we can help with tips to store your cell phone during your stay. Our guests with Verizon report they are offline, leaving you free to use your phone for photos without the interruptions or temptations of outside life. We are close by in our cottage on most weekends if any questions arise and can be reached by cell phone during the week. We offer cozy Mexican blankets, Icelandic Wool blankets, Icelandic Chocolates and other items and souvenirs for purchase on most Friday evenings and Saturday and Sunday mornings. All glamping guests registered through Hipcamp are given complimentary access to scheduled activities in September-October including our amazing 4th annual women's retreat, Chicks in the Sticks, from September 14-15, 2024. We hope you'll join us every year as we continue to our habitat restoration and creation journey at Stergelandia. We can't wait to meet you. Need some ideas for when to visit? Here are some key time periods:  -We have flowering trees from late April-mid May  -Buttercup season is late May-early July -Tadpole season is May-June  -Baby deer sightings are mostly late May-early July and peak in June.  -Firefly season is mid June-Mid July -Weekend pastries are complimentary for guests from the first weekend of June to the second weekend of October -Tiny toads by the thousands are found by the river in late july, early august -Frogs are most active June-August  -Stargazing is year-round, but the best time is July-September -for nighttime weather   -The meteor shower is typically best seen in August -Lavender should be fresh, flush and available in July-August -Pollinators are very active July-September (later in the year is almost exclusively bumblebees) -Dragonfly season is early august -Black raspberries are at their peak in mid-late august -Milky Way season is august-end of September -Wildflowers are best in late August-early September -Salamanders are found under felled logs and rocks August-September -Large toads are found in the woods more frequently August-September -Chicks in the Sticks is the weekend after Labor Day. Just book that weekend and you're ticketed for the event. -Golden hour season is august-October and peaks in September -The best sunsets are mid September-mid October -Fall leaves are at their best the last week of September -Ground mushrooms flush in late September-October. Please note this is a photograph-only property: no foraging or displacement is permitted. -Fall fest is the holiday weekend in October (free pumpkins and apples!) . This themed weekend's activities and snacks are complimentary for our guests. -Seasonal produce will be available the end of June-mid October  -Apple season is September-October -We are closed for the season after the first weekend of November. We are also happy to announce we are now offering small commitment ceremonies and weddings on the premises for registered guests. Please message us for inquiries. Need to know what to bring? Weekend guests (Friday and Saturday arrivals) have sleeping bags provided and complimentary pastries offered Saturday and Sunday morning from June to October. If you have any questions please send us a message and we'll be happy to give you #stergelandiatips

Activities

Biking

Fishing

Hiking

Paddling

Natural features

Forest

River, stream, or creek

Swimming hole

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43 ratings · 25 reviews

Amy B.recommends

August 11, 2024

Gumdrop Junction

Absolutely magical & peaceful property. Jennifer was a fantastic host, the property was exactly as described. Gave us a great chance to unplug and recharge. We most enjoyed the stunning views - especially the morning & evening sky. The rocking chairs & lounges under the observation deck were a great place to relax. We had fun exploring the trails on property. We also headed to Letchworth state park for some hiking & a swim. Our dinner cooked over the open fire was delish. We will definitely be back. The Gumdrop A-Frame was a perfect match to our style & made me smile each time we walked in & woke up there. Thanks again for sharing your slice of paradise Jennifer!!

Megan K.recommends

August 1, 2024

Casa Abuela

beautiful space

Jennifer has created a beautiful space. I came up here from VA to explore an area I’ve never been to and also to take some solo time to myself. Got to see letchworth and Watkins glen state parks. I also journaled, created, and read. The land/camp/trip in general left me feeling inspired. The other two camps on the property were empty during my stay and I really did have the feeling of being TRULY alone which I typically haven’t experienced when solo traveling as I usually stay at camp grounds with other people close by. However I still felt safe and comfortable. Lots of water available, as well as other items to use that you may need for your stay. Definitely be mindful of the bugs especially if your here peak summer like I was (you feel very much in the woods) but if you are someone who spends a lot of time outdoors then it shouldn’t be surprising for you. I did not have cell service (Verizon) but once I got back into the town of Angelica (less than a 10 min drive from camp) - I had good coverage. If I find myself in the area again one day ~ I would definitely stay again.

Sodaroses S.recommends

July 24, 2024

Fri: Your hygge getaway starts now

Jennifer was the perfect host for our first ever Hipcamp. Her property is beautiful and the work she is doing there was a joy to experience. She was able to accommodate a few last minute requests and was very responsive to any chat requests within just a few hours. She even provided some extra equipment in case you forgot some big spray, utensils or any other basic stuff. I would highly recommend checking Stergelandia out as soon as you can! We were treated to a beautiful view of a thunder storm rolling in from the distance at the top of the observation deck and watched as the fog rolled in.

Lisa M.recommends

July 20, 2024

Fri: Your hygge getaway starts now

We had a much needed girls trip for 3 days & it was everything we needed. The host Jennifer was amazing & provided us with everything we needed to make it perfect! The place was clean & so well taken care of & we felt so safe. Would definitely recommend & we can’t wait to come back in the Fall.

Joy R.recommends

June 30, 2024

Gumdrop Junction

You should go!

This place is a true gem 💎 and the owner is absolutely wonderful! Small hiccup once we arrived but over all 10/10!

Becca W.recommends

June 20, 2024

Casa Abuela

Jennifer's property was perfect for my first ever solo camping trip. Arriving to a site with firewood ready to go was a plus. I've never seen so many lightning bugs! We experienced a heat wave during my stay and Jennifer insisted I drank as much of the bottled water they provided as I needed. I can't wait to book here again in the future

Location

Angelica, Allegany, New York, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Ho-de-no-sau-nee-ga (Haudenosaunee) and Onöndowa’ga:’ (Seneca) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking