Earthwalk Ways Retreat

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· Fredericksburg, Stafford, Virginia

1000 acres hosted by Darlene J.

1 lodging site · 1 RV/tent site · 4 tent sites

Private sites

100% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

We are a Nature Retreat bordering Nature Conservancy land along a tributary and up and down the Rappahannock River. You can hike along the stream down to the river and up and down the river. You can fish and float the river. There are no trails so a moderate level of fitness and comfort in the forest is needed. You can follow the water ways but it is wilderness. Camping there is primitive but available or you can camp or glamp at Earthwalk Ways Retreat. We are also adjacent to a 50 acre farm on the other side of the creek that is available for hiking. There is a reservoir nearby as well. We are in the midst of the suburbs not far from Fredericksburg, which has some great historic and community places of interest. Our facilities are private and we only rent to one or 2 guests at a time. You can glamp in a trailer, or car camp in a nice campground with power and water or you can go primitive and pack in. All spaces include access to our classical 11 circuit labyrinth and backyard gardens where you can enjoy zen rock garden and other contemplative nature crafts. There are some great extra's here as well including an outdoor jacuzzi and indoor infrared sauna and massage chair. These spa features are another great way to get your zen on here. I offer Forest Bathing and individual retreat support sessions, an quarterly sweat lodge and also vision quest support if people would like to experience a solo nature immersion feast.

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100% Recommend6 ratings · 6 reviews

Lena H.

4 reviews

Not recommend

· January 2025

Maybe a bad fluke for her but…

Tent ·

Forest Gazebo

I was excited about this trip and was prepared with cold weather gear for the temperatures, and chose the forest gazebo in large part because it was forecasted to rain (since it has a roof). However when I arrived, Darlene was unhappy that I planned to camp in the gazebo, saying I should’ve known to call her to discuss the questions she said I should’ve had, which included I guess asking permission to camp in the gazebo and not the ground below the stairs down to the river. But I was still hopeful about my stay until the next day. Cell reception and wifi were nearly nonexistent at the gazebo (my phone usually read “SOS only”), which was not a big deal, except that Darlene wasn’t getting my replies to her messages. So she came down without warning to the site. She was very upset I hadn’t replied (I have proof I did, but I do believe she didn’t get it—iphone/android messages were the hardest to send) and ranted at me for twenty minutes until I cried about how she hates that people who want to book don’t have to call first, that I should’ve known to call before arriving because if she were staying someplace she would’ve had so many questions and why didn’t I, and then said she would bring me a gun for the bears, and when I said I didn’t know how to use one and really didn’t want a gun, she continued to press me on it over text and hipcamp messenger. Virginia’s wildlife sites say bears aren’t a big threat in the area in December but…it wrecked the trip.

James B.

6 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· November 2024

Great camping experience

Tent ·

Main Campground

I loved tenting at Darlene's retreat. The space was so relaxing and tranquil. I would highly recommend this spot!

Julissa K.

7 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2024

Tent ·

Main Campground

Darlene is great! Such a kind host and very communicative. The grounds were lovely and our only regret is that we couldn’t stay longer! Would visit again!

Sophia M.

7 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· September 2024

A Magical Place

Tent · Group trip ·

Main Campground

We spent the weekend at the main campground and it was lovely. Beautiful trail leading down to the creek and the Gazebo was a beautiful site. The walk to the Rappahanock river was full of excitement and I can see why this is a sacred and spiritual space. It was like walking through a magical forest, Enchanted indeed. Though it rained quite a bit there was plenty of tree cover to keep us dry and our fire going. Darlene was wonderful and made us feel welcomed and comfortable while allowing us to have space and solitude to connect with nature. I will certainly love to travel back and hope to enjoy a forest bathing session in the future.

Angela P.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· September 2024

Tent ·

Main Campground

My friend and I had a great time at the campsite! Even in the pouring rain, we were able to enjoy ourselves under the screened canopy. There were so many amenities on the property that one night wasn’t enough time to enjoy everything. We are looking forward to coming back!

Alysia B.

4 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· September 2024

Tent · With kids ·

Main Campground

We had a wonderful time camping on Darlene’s land! We had our roof top tent and it worked out perfectly. We walked part of the creek during the day and enjoyed a nice relaxing evening next to a fire. Darlene was quick to respond and a very gracious host. This was a much needed peaceful camping getaway!

Location

Fredericksburg, Stafford, Virginia, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Patawomeck and Manahoac First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

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