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Sierra Circles Sculpture Garden

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· Murphys, Calaveras, California

100 acres hosted by Michel O.

6 RV/tent sites

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Thank you Hipcamper's for many great years of support. The sculpture garden and campground features, continue to grow. Historic Brice Station 100 acres, was a horse stop on the Ebbetts Pass stage line. Horses were fed, watered and swapped here, over 100 years ago. Today, Brice station hosts a ceramics gallery and school, vineyard and tasting room, Blacksmith school, Concert series, Shakespeare performances and Master artist, Michel Olson's, Sierra Circles Sculpture Garden and campground. Born in Berlin, Germany, he has spent much of his life performing, guiding, studying, while travelling and becoming an accomplished artist in wood, stone and iron. Two of his gypsy rigs and several large art installations, are in the meadow next to the forested 6 site campground. Installation include, 100 ft sacred circle, yin/yang, sun dial and calendar. Quadruple Branch Arch. Avenue of art. Glass and Brass over Grass. Stone stage with two bell racks. Wheels of time. Florence the Freightliner. Glass henge. Chain henge. Family altar. Double sand box. Stone spiral Each, of the 6 campsites, have art installations as well. Site 1 is spacious with multiple tent sites, art Steel TeePee, and nice shade oak. Picnic table and some chairs. Parking for 4 cars. Sites 1 and 6 together, with kitchen area, makes a great group site. Site 2, is our largest single site. Multiple tent sites. 2 tables. Branch arch way. Parking for 6 cars. Hammock friendly trees. Site 3, is our cozy site. Multiple tent sites. Wood wizard and frog carving. Picnic table. Parking for 3 cars Site 4, has our second metal TeePee, with melted bottle suncatchers. Multiple tent sites. Picnic table. Parking for 3 cars Site 5, has Wood Henge, made from one enormous tree. Multiple tent sites. Picnic table. Parking for 3 cars. Site 6, has a burningman bicycle fence, and ski lift chair swing. Multiple tent sites. Picnic table. Parking for 3 cars. Brice Station Winery, tasting room. Open Fri. - Sun. 12 to 6pm .Quyle Kilns Pottery Gallery, School and ceramic art studio Wed thru Sunday 10am to 6pm Paul Quyle Blacksmith school. C.B.A. member. First and third Sat 9am. Brice Station Vineyard, tasting room and concerts bricestation.com Simply put, art, nature camping, with a hint of history, at its best. Children are full price and must be attended to. No trailers over 14 ft. No campsite open fires June thru Oct. Communal kitchen/crafts area with large tables, BBQ and cook top available. Propane fire rings and counter top stoves allowed in campsite. Leashed dogs welcome, please pick up after. Please no extra loud music or voices.

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1110 ratings · 509 reviews

Kat E.recommends

June 23, 2024

Site 6 - Burner Bikes

Quite the gem!

If you want a relaxing and different camp experience. This is the place! So much art everywhere!! Since you are on top of the ridge, a nice breeze come throughout the day to help cool you down. Brice Station winery is just a quick walk down the hill and they have live music concerts throughout the summer. Also, if you schedule ahead of time, they have pottery classes at Quyle Pottery across from the winery. Also, Calaveras Big Trees is a short drive up the road. Michael is a great host! It was so great having fresh portapotties to use for the weekend!

Stacey B.recommends

June 21, 2024

Site 1 - Iron Teepee

I already gave an awesome review however Hipcamp didn’t post it or lost it. Please look for the previous review.

Erika W.recommends

June 21, 2024

Site 4 - Teepee 2

Peaceful and relaxing

This was such a comforting place to stay! The sites are large and each one is decorated with sculptures. The portable toilets were handy to our site and I appreciated the dishwashing station (non-potable water). I’d love to come back sometime!

Nadia O.recommends

June 19, 2024

Site 3 - Private & Cozy

Rustic but Artsy

Sierra Circles is beautiful and very interesting. Incredible sculpture gardens and circles made of repurposed goods give this secluded spot a one-of-a- kind vibe. The host and artist, Michel, is super kind and a long time local so full of information. We enjoyed chatting w him. Our dog loved the off-leash experience. ♥️

Aki O.recommends

June 16, 2024

Site 3 - Private & Cozy

4 nights of Solo Peace... Michel & Spot🐾 are fantastic!! Michel keeps ya informed of goings on, and let's ya just be. The art is beautiful and created with love. This site is close to cleaning water, trash & potty.

James R.recommends

June 16, 2024

Site 6 - Burner Bikes

Awesome artsy accommodations

Michel was a great host and concierge! Had lots of intel about the surrounding areas and county and had great recommendations for where to explore the Arnold rim trial on bikes near a body of water for a dip. Sculptures are creative and are especially nice during golden hour. The amenities are clean and as described on the app! We lucked out and got to see a concert at the winery adjacent during our stay.

Location

Murphys, Calaveras, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Miwok and Me-Wuk (Central Sierra Miwok) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Michel O.Joined in June 2019

Response rate: 100%

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