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The winds whisper through the redwood trees and provide respite from the hot sun. Here on the ridge above Gualala, lies nestled a lovely and serene campground called Thanktuary Retreat. Skunks, jackrabbits, deer, foxes and very rarely a mountain lion or bear can be found on our 5 acres of forested land. There is a fishpond with water lilies, mini golf course and pétanque court (both with equipment in a useful shed close by), a horse shoe ring and beautiful, natural secluded spots in the redwoods perfect for meditation and vision questing. Huckleberry bushes and ferns grow abundantly. The place lends itself to self-reflection and introspection. There is space for 1 RV with a patio table and chairs and some sun loungers. There are also 2 tent sites available on the property, located in one large area, further away from the RV sites. Barely 7 minutes away is downtown Gualala, with amenities such as 2 supermarkets, pharmacy, bakery, restaurants and more. There is a beautiful holistic gift store, The Sea Trader, Four Eyed Frog Bookstore, and some lovely art galleries in town. Kayaking is available at the Gualala River. Hiking at Gualala Regional Park, the Bluff Trail, The Sea Ranch public access beaches, Stump Beach, Salt Point Park with a petrified forest, Bowling Ball Beach with its amazing natural formations (can only be seen fully at low tide of more than -0.2m), Manchester State Beach, Elk Beach, and more. Swimming at the Navarro River, and various bays. It is a place of incredible scenic beauty all along CA 1. Watch whales spouting during whale season. (Gray whales and orcas is December to May. For humpbacks, visit May through November, and for blue whales, the largest animal on Earth, plan your stay between July and October). Bower Park, just 0.5 miles away with a lovely lake, tennis courts, a baseball field, a basketball court, and two separate playgrounds. Play disc golf or hike along the nature trail/fitness course. Anchor Bay is 5 miles up CA 1, with a supermarket, a few cafes, restaurants (including a great Thai place!) laundromat, hair salon, and more. The quaint town of Point Arena is 12 miles north, with a supermarket, Frannie's Cup And Saucer, The Bird Cafe, a beautiful historic lighthouse, a theater, a pier, a mini-safari park (B Bryan Preserve with zebras, giraffes and more. Tours need to be booked in advance). Also visit Roots, a natural pharmacy for herbs, teas and supplements.
There are also spots like Occidental, Bodega Bay, Jenner (with the Russian River to kayak and swim) and Timber Cove, all on the way to Gualala from the south. Bodega Bay has lovely spots to eat, with clam chowder, fish and chips. Enjoy wind and water sports, and walk on the pier.
We had the meadow and the hot tub all to ourselves. Veena’s directions and communication were great. We stayed on a rainy night and had to move out of the meadow to avoid getting stuck in mud. We found a dry spot to park up top. Only stayed 1 night. Very quiet and clean.
Jena M.
5 months on Hipcamp
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· January 2025
Great hosts, and we had a little mishap but they went above and beyond to fix it. Lovely property, and very relaxing.
April P.
4 years on Hipcamp
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· November 2024
Quiet space
Tent ·
Perfect quiet retreat. We were the only campers, though there are a few camp sites. The place was quiet and perfect for what we were looking for. The cedar hot tub was beautiful and relaxing, so nice to have a hot shower afterwards as well. Plenty of space to enjoy ourselves and a quick drive to the beach, shops, coffee, etc. Thank you!
Becca L.
2 reviews
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· October 2024
Tent ·
Veena’s land truly was a respite on our camping trip on the Sonoma Coast. If you’re not into campfires (as we are not since the West’s firestorms became commonplace) and need a peaceful place to park your van or RV for a night or more, Thankuary may be just the ticket. Great bathhouse, with clean toilets and showers and private hot tub. We appreciated the night-sky views and birdsong (including owl calls) and quiet.
Mark F.
5 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
great coastal spot
13 ft pop-up camper · With kids ·
Cedar hot tube was great and the site was private and nestled in the woods. We had water and electricity too.
Johnny S.
3 reviews
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· September 2024
Tent ·
What a lovely private site! We were lucky to have the place to ourselves. The stars were amazing and the hottub relaxing. Thank you!
Location
Gualala, Mendocino, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Southern Pomo First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking