Surrounded by 6000 acres of Shindagin Hollow State Forest, you will hear the owls and the rustling leaves in the comfort of a deluxe hand built yurt. Come enjoy a peaceful retreat in nature with all the comforts of modern life. If you'd like to book a personal retreat including a homestead tour, guided forest altar building or cob oven pizza party, contact host directly for more details. Welcome to the Activated Earth Yurt! Located on our family's homestead, the yurt has its own private driveway into the trees and is surrounded by the quiet of nature, including 6000 acres of Shindagin Hollow State Forest. The cozy roof and round walls of the yurt will keep you protected from the elements, but you can still hear the sounds of the surrounding forest--best of both worlds. There is a private driveway that leads to your door. If there has been a lot of recent rain, you will want to bring shoes or boots for navigating mud. There is a queen memory foam mattress in the loft, and a leather futon mattress (queen) on the main level. Let us know if you prefer one sleeping space over another, and we can make up either bed. Wood stove inside for chilly nights, with firewood provided. Lighting a fire will make the sleeping loft quite toasty, so beware if you choose to make a fire on a warm night ! You will find a compost toilet in the cedar bathroom is available for all purposes. Don't worry, when tended properly there is no smell! A clawfoot bathtub will let you soak off the day. Also a shower curtain for showering. We ask that you use only biodegradable natural products and soaps (Dr. Bronner's provided). The kitchen is cozy with all the modern amenities, luxurious for a camp! Apartment sized gas stove with oven, and full size refrigerator/freezer. We ask you to compost your food scraps (our chickens thank you in advance :) ) and refrain from putting anything unusual down the sink, as greywater goes right back into the Earth. Please wash and separate all recyclable waste. There is a fire pit with grill grates and a picnic table available for your use, firewood provided. Quiet hours after 9:00 pm, please no late night loudness. We will provide a flashlight and natural bugspray in the yurt. Because our family lives on site, we ask that you stick to the area around the yurt. If you are interested in a homestead tour, guided forest altar building or a cob oven pizza party, contact host directly for more details. We look forward to welcoming you to the Activated Earth Yurt!