Golden Rocks Permaculture Farm
5 acres hosted by Brenda Y.
4 lodging sites · 4 RV/tent sites · 2 tent sites
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90% Recommend129 ratings · 70 reviews
Golden Rocks Farm offers a unique camping experience with a mix of rustic charm and community engagement. While some found the accommodations more basic than expected, the farm's communal kitchen and outdoor amenities received praise. Visitors appreciated the friendly atmosphere, opportunities to purchase farm produce, and the beautiful surrounding nature. However, the proximity of campsites and the rough road access were noted as potential drawbacks for some campers.
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Megan G.
8 months on Hipcamp
I was really excited that Brenda opens her property to people, since I’m working on developing my own land using permaculture ideas. She also offered an add-on option in the booking for an herb walk, which is exactly what I needed, I wanted a chance to interface and see how she does it! Even this late in the summer, the gardens were still thriving. I learned so much about how she does it, and about the permaculture community/ethos. I was able to buy some seeds, plants veggies and tincture! She ended up going way above and beyond the herb walk with me, and we spent hours together with her, showing me how she makes the tinctures and telling me her story. I appreciated the generosity of her time, and also happily ended up paying a bit more towards what ended up being way more than an herb walk and more of a personal workshop. I would highly recommend this place to anyone like me, a female traveling alone, interested in alternative lifestyle, permaculture , and self sufficiency. Next time I’m in the area I hope to stop at the Hot spring nearby as well!!
Alexander M.
1 year on Hipcamp
It wasn't what we expected, which doesn't mean that we weren't happy in the end. In our case, we were looking for a getaway last minute on memorial day, my girlfriend and i. We live in sebastopol, so the location was great. And we had a wonderful time overall, and discovered an area of California that we weren't familiar with. This place popped up, and the price was right and there was availability. Our expectations were raised by the website which posited a "farmhouse", and a "barn". But a single level manufactured home is not commonly referred to as refer to as a farmhouse. And a two-story garage is not commonly referred to as a barn. In short: rustic, neglected, and a stretch as a property one could rent. However it was quiet, remote, with friendly fellow guests and lots to explore. I loved being able to poke around, and enjoy the bumblebees building their homes in the cob. We stayed in the main house, in the "Queen suite" which we enjoyed, although the experience resembled more closely crashing at a friend's house (a mattress with a fold in the middle is not a queen), than staying in a permaculture retreat. Not much was growing around, in the garden plots, which was surprising, as I expected to learn something about gardening and growth and permaculture,
On the upside, there were plenty of cooking implements, salt and pepper, good clean water, lots of lovely wildlife,
Guys, if you bring your lady here, be prepared for some initial shock and pushback.
Samuel D.
1 year on Hipcamp
Brenda has a great set-up. Lots of different animals on the way in. I woke up to turkeys running around one morning. She's very hospitable and communicative. The outdoor kitchen works for one's camping needs. There are some good wineries nearby as well. Good scenery!
Kayla W.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· June 2023
I enjoyed my stay at Golden Rocks, but I would've liked to have been able to buy some fresh eggs and produce as was advertised in the listing. Seems that currently, there are no chickens on the farm and not much growing. It sounded like more of a homestead than any type of production farm anyway, so I didn't come expecting much. I'd suggest the host update this listing to reflect what's currently available; otherwise, the view from the campsites was beautiful and I did enjoy my stay!
Laura M.
6 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2023
13 ft RV ·
Golden Rocks Permaculture Farm #1
Such a sweet stay at Golden Rocks Farm! Brenda is so friendly and you feel more like part of the farm community than “just a guest.” Beautiful views, amazing outdoor shower and cozy communal farm house.
Samy V.
2 years on Hipcamp
**Full disclosure** I wasn’t able to make my trip last minute and so this review is based purely off my communication with Brenda.
Brenda was a great communicator with lots of understanding, patience, and kindness when dealing with my chaotic changes in schedule.
I can’t speak obviously to the actual space, however if you’re looking for a host to make you feel at home (even over text), Brenda’s Westfalia is the place to be.
Location
Lower Lake, Lake, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Me-Wuk (Lake Miwok) and Miwok 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 Brenda Y.
Joined in April 2018Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 8 hours
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