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Gilles Family Dairy & Woodland

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· Houston, Winona, Minnesota
100 acres hosted by Mike And Joan G.
3 lodging sites · 1 RV/tent site
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Welcome ; Located in southeast Minnesota's Driftless region of hills, valleys, fields and forests, we are a grass based working dairy farm with over 100 acres of woodland, including an extensive trail system and campsites in our wooded acres. What makes this woodland special is it's quiet, secluded setting and over 6 miles of hiking / skiing trails. Our farmstead sits three quarter of a mile off the paved county highway on our well maintained gravel driveway. Each of our campsites are secluded from the others with their own sawdust compost toilets, picnic tables, fireplaces, and firewood. Two of our sites require 4WD with a minimum of 6 inches ground clearance to access, and two are accessible with 2WD. If you do not have 4WD we can help transport your gear while you enjoy the walk in. There are plenty of woodland birds, deer, turkeys, raccoons and squirrels sharing the woods with you. At night it is common for owls to visit the campsite area to say hello, and coyotes talking in the distance. The winding trails through 100 acres of woodland offer a variety of woodland habitats, from Old growth Maple to mixed hardwood, to dense brush, to the edges of open pastureland. Bring your fat bike or mountain bike for an enjoyable ride. For winter users there is a mix of easy, moderate, and challenging winter cross country skiing or snowshoeing / hiking on the property. However the Rock Bottom Cabin is our only heated and insulated site and is available for winter booking. Winter access is walk in only with snow on the ground or in the forecast. We can help transport gear. This property is part of a working pasture-based dairy farm and guided tours of the dairy and cattle are available when scheduling allows. Children 12 and younger are free at our campsites. No need to be counted as guests , but please let us know when requesting to book. We do not allow non-booked visitors to our campsites due to the secluded, remote location, and accessibility.
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Lisa S.recommends
June 25, 2024
ROCK BOTTOM CABIN
Amazing time-will be back for sure!
We had an amazing stay and loved being there. I can’t wait to go back! Mike is an amazing host – super thoughtful, helpful and also let us do our own thing. My kids loved seeing a peek into farm life. The trails are fabulous and it’s such a great spot in general. Huge appreciation to them as a farm family and for being such amazing educators and stewards.
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Dennis B.recommends
June 22, 2024
WOODEN TENT IN THE WOODS
Mike and Joan are some of the most genuine and kind people you’ll meet! Couldn’t be happier to have stayed on their farm! Without us asking, they made very kind and thoughtful accommodations for our stay as it was raining overnight. The fireflies at night were magical, and the hospitality and unique experience this place offered was one to remember! Would highly highly recommend and we’re very excited to come back in the future!
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Nate G.recommends
June 20, 2024
ROUND MOUND CAMPSITE
Round mound is Awesome!
If your looking for true tranquility round mound and the Gilles Family dairy are the place to stay. Joan and her husband Mike make you feel welcome first. I’m new to the RV world and they were both very helpful with tips and hints. The land was so quiet and peaceful. Vibrant shades of green abound. The campsite was very well equipped tables and places for different types of Refuse. There’s an out house and even a place to wash dishes. To top it all off there’s adorable cows and other farm animals- if you have little kids this would be a really neat place for them too see animals. If you’re an adult this would be a wonderful place to have a true “vacation”! Joan and Mike are wonderful hosts - they truly care about their Hippcamp !
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Krystyn C.recommends
June 19, 2024
ROUND MOUND CAMPSITE
Great experience! Pulled up with no reservation Mike was able to get a spot for our RV no issues . My 3 year old daughter loved the cows and the pigs and the baby calves. Great experience!
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Dalton D.recommends
June 18, 2024
ROCK BOTTOM CABIN
Awesome Trails. Secluded cabins. Extremely accommodating host.
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Rebecca T.
June 17, 2024
HILLTOP QUEEN
Too early in summer season
Mike & Joan are super kind and their property is large with many walking paths that are open to the school kids and neighbors. We stayed at the Hilltop Queen. Seemed like we were the first of the season and the boat had not been aired out (musty/mildew smell), there were field mice droppings on the sofa, and the decks and chairs were not wiped off, swept or mopped, so you couldn’t even chill on the deck. I’m sure it’s great later in the season, but unfortunately for us, it wasn’t worth the price since we needed up just sleeping in our tent & never utilized the actual boat.
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Houston, Winona, Minnesota, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of oθaakiiwaki‧hina‧ki (Sauk) & Meškwahki·aša·hina (Fox), Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, and Wahpeton First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Mike And Joan G.Joined in August 2017
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