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Salamander Hollow Healing Habitat

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· Warwick, Franklin, Massachusetts

17 acres hosted by Mary C.

5 lodging sites

Best in Massachusetts: 1st place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Farm store

Offers products directly sourced or produced on the farm.

Family-friendly

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

Best cabins: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Best HipCamp Massachusetts 2023 Best HipCamp USA Finalist 2023 Best HipCamp Massachusetts Finalist 2022 THERE IS WIFI, PRIVATE HOT SHOWER and FLUSH TOILET. EXCEPT FOR THE RECENTLY ADDED TULLY 'THOREAU' ISLAND. Salamander Hollow is a private, evolving honeybee and human being sanctuary on 17 acres of land abutting Massachusetts State Forest. We currently have a one-room, wood stove warmed, cozy sleeping loft for one or two - with two benches below on either side of room - for two sleeping bags; plus, a separate 22 foot Sioux tipi with two cots. There are two chairs in the tipi, which if removed at night, make floor room for four other sleeping bags. 'Forest Bathing' for miles! If you're a larger group booking Salamander Hollow main camp with its Sleeping Library, Tipi & Slovenian Beehive House, you might consider renting this additional Tiny Cabin want to entertain all in glamping style, utilizing its amenities; as well, providing another bathroom/shower and guest bedroom for those who prefer being indoors while in the great outdoors. Note that Kula Bata Tiny Cabin abuts the wheelchair accessible larger bathroom/shower which is available to those at the Salamander Hollow main camp, yet you are secluded with your own private entry points and private bathroom. A ten minute drive takes you to the parking area to hike up Tully Mountain. There is a grill, wood fired pizza oven, two fire pits and a hygienic Incinolet electric toilet on the property for night convenience, with small camp sinks for washing & teeth brushing. Take a short hike off the property to organic Chase Hill Farm for milk, eggs, seasonal veggies, grass fed meat and other goodies. Say hello to their cows, chickens, pigs, goats, pups and kids. Nestled across the road from Salamander Hollow is Timber Haven Farm, where you can schedule your pickup of bacon and eggs, while loading up on delicious Owl Energy Bars for your adventurous excursions. For those interested in the glamping side of camping, you will enjoy a remote rustic experience with a few creature comforts to keep you well read, clean and fed. Please bring your own bedding - pillows, sleeping bags, comforter, teddy bears.There is a wall mounted blue tooth car radio/CD player in Sleeping Library, so bring your pre-digital favorites. Classical CDs to listen to. Lots of eclectic books to peruse.Walkie talkies, a set of 4, are available upon request. Chess & poker sets, too. Electric 2-burner stovetop and griddle upon request. Bring fire-starters/newspaper for tinder. We suggest if you are staying more than a night or two in winter, you bring supplemental wood or we can direct you to a nearby stand. Next season, our own cut and split wood will be seasoned and available on site. We ask that you carry out trash and recyclables. An established Western facing four point sacred Medicine Wheel site being established on Askari Ridge - our name for the slope starting with the two fire pits - 'Askari' being Swahili for night guard. Here is where we envision a great touch-point area for those leading groups to be for a base-camp by day or night, where eventually a multi-use tenting platform/performance stage will be constructed for outdoor entertainment, creating an authentic 'stadium style' seating on the hill. You will see on your way up to Salamander Hollow main clearing - the Kula Bata Tiny Kabin on the left of the dirt road- now available to rent with its small guest room for two, infrared sauna, hot shower, kitchenette, dishwasher and laundry.

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416 ratings · 342 reviews

Shellirose M.recommends

December 15, 2024

Forest Zz Library Tipi & Pizza Oven

Awesome place!! Super cozy. The host was so lovely and responsive. The pizza oven was so fun to use. We definitely plan on going back!

Mallika B.recommends

December 4, 2024

Kula Bata Tiny Kabin InfraRed Sauna

It was such an incredible getaway at Kula Bata! We were cozy, enjoyed snowy hikes, and the amenities were wonderful! Our dog was super happy with the trails and we loved the sauna.

Amelia B.recommends

November 25, 2024

Tully 'Thoreau' Island 1940s Shack

Absolutely loved staying at the shack on Mary’s little “private” island. The shack provided all the shelter necessary, and we found that it was pretty well stocked with necessities from previous campers and such. While the island is very small, it was perfect for a birthday weekend getaway even in the chilly November temps!

Emily B.recommends

November 24, 2024

Kula Bata Tiny Kabin InfraRed Sauna

Absolutely lovely place to spend our 11 year anniversary together with our dog. Mary is wonderful and gave so many great recommendations on where to go ON TOP of putting her heart and soul into the land which is very clearly well taken care of and full of intriguige. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Brian & Patty L.recommends

November 18, 2024

Kula Bata Tiny Kabin InfraRed Sauna

Beautiful, restorative cabin and location. Hiking and just enjoying nature. The cabin is super clean and comfortable.

Andrea G.recommends

November 16, 2024

Tully 'Thoreau' Island 1940s Shack

We didn't end up staying on the island because I had some travel delays that caused us to arrive after dark. Instead, we stayed in the sleeping library at Salamander Hollow! It was wonderful. Mary is an excellent communicator and makes sure you have all the details you may need during the visit. The sleeping library was very cozy, especially with a fire in the wood stove. There's so many unique touches to the place. The bathroom was clean and warm as well! If I take a trip to the area again I would definitely stay here!

Location

Warwick, Franklin, Massachusetts, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy), N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis), and Pennacook First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking