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Arcadia Sanctuary

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· Buena Vista, Amherst, Virginia

83 acres hosted by Fran P.

1 lodging site · 1 RV site · 12 tent sites

Near Shenandoah National Park

Within a 60-minute drive from the Rockfish(South).

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Family-friendly

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

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Arcadia is the name we gave to our 83-acre mountainside retreat center for Earth-Based Spirituality. It’s nestled on the south-eastern slope of 4000-foot Mount Pleasant in Central Virginia, convenient to I81. (Note, there is a town called Arcadia off I81, but that is not us. Not to confuse.) We have a mountain creek with waterfalls, towering Beech and Sycamore trees, Witch Hazels leaning over the water, trout, crayfish, snakes, salamanders, and all the rest. We have about 2000 feet of the vertical mountainside with trails to explore. (But the stage and most of the camping is down closer to creek-level.) There are more sites higher up the mountain if you like more isolated camping. More of a trek to the bathrooms/showers/freshwater. We have one of the finest private stages on the East Coast with a top-notch sound system and a natural amphitheater which is like a single pie wedge of a Stadium that has regular live performances throughout the spring, summer, and fall. Our yurt is regularly booked as a unique glamping experience. There are chickens, ducks, turkeys, and guinea fowl free-roaming. Two dogs, nine cats, and several humans are blessed to call this home.

Activities

Biking

Fishing

Hiking

Horseback riding

Natural features

Cave

Forest

Lake

River, stream, or creek

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317 ratings · 200 reviews

Zoe C.recommends

November 11, 2024

Glamping experience in a yurt

We had such a lovely time in the Yurt and loved exploring the beautiful land !

Michael M.recommends

November 10, 2024

Spring side - East Village

Exceed Expectations

Staying on Fran's land was wonderful! The amenities were beyond what I had expected, and Fran was super kind checking me in. The property is expansive and goes pretty high up into the hills if you feel like exploring! There's also all kinds of critters roaming around, I got to meet Fran's two dogs and three of the cats (there were more I didn't see) I was able to get to the lower sites no problem in my little Honda Civic. Will absolutely plan to stay again with a couple folks at the lower sites.

Aaron W.recommends

November 4, 2024

Snuggle up corner

We had a fantastic time and it was so beautiful at night! Thank you we would definitely stay again!

Cg G.recommends

November 4, 2024

Stage One

We really enjoyed the property and Fran and her family were great hosts. We will definitely visit again. Thanks Fran.

Andrea L.

November 3, 2024

Pond life - Upper

Bathrooms are amazing. A little bit like the house you wanna buy where the pictures make it look bigger, better and more amazing. Better than a campground but…probably won’t go there again.

Justin A.recommends

October 31, 2024

Glamping experience in a yurt

Beautiful night sky with creek noise to sleep to. The warm welcoming committee of dogs at check in set the stage for the wonderful hospitality of Fran. Battery operated fans/lights were charged, bathrooms clean, drinking water cooler filled, homemade bread and farm fresh eggs for breakfast. We had a wonderful time and would recommend!

Location

Buena Vista, Amherst, Virginia, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Monacan, Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee), and Occaneechi First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking