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Wendy & John Farm

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· Ferndale, Humboldt, California

80 acres hosted by Wendy L.

4 RV/tent sites · 1 tent site

Romantic

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Off-leash friendly

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Amazing views

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Wendy is a Star Host

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For Ferndale, the village: check out https://www.visitferndale.com/souvenir-edition About our property: There is a gentle spirit throughout these beautiful 80 acres of evergreen forests and pastures. What can you expect? Quiet, beauty, birdsong, ocean roar, widely spaced campsites (only 5 on the 5 acres set aside for camping), extra stuff if you need or want it (fresh bread, soup, cobbler; quilts, free firewood, local tips on travel and where to hike or what to visit), etc. Or total solitude if you want it. Bring your (most breeds) dogs if you wish. Starlink internet means you can Zoom in the forest. Walk to the beach along a no-shoulder country road (or drive). Teach your toddler how to build a dam in the shallow creek. Read. There are no visible neighbors, no ambient light or sound. The air is clean and clear and the water is potable from an artesian spring on the property. No electricity at the sites, no generators allowed. (Charge your electronics at the farmhouse.) My aunt and uncle bought the property in 1947 from the first European settler, Paolo Gabrielli, who iimmigrated in early 1914 from northern Italy with slips of his grapevine in the lining of his coat. (The grapevine still grows over the back deck.) Paolo's wife Felicita and their three children stayed behind; they were to follow within the year. In the country outside of Ferndale, California, Paolo purchased the property one mile from the ocean and built a Tyrolean-style house, a chicken house (with a grappa still under the main floor), an outhouse, a corral, and a barn. He purchased 7 cows. And then, it was August 1914, and the War to End All Wars broke out in Europe. Felicita and the children, living in their village on the Austrian border, were interned in a prison camp in Austria with the rest of the village's residents. The Gabriellis' young daughter died there. Six years passed before Felicita and her sons, Virgil and Louis, were able to join Paolo in America. In 1938, Virgil--Fr. Gino--became the first Ferndale boy to serve Mass in his hometown church. Felicita died in 1940, and Paolo closed the dairy and moved into Ferndale. In 2013, we invited the people who had been children in the 1920s and '30s and who had come to this ranch after Sunday Mass to gather with other Italian families for polenta, wine, and music. These old-timers came to our house with photographs and maps and Mass cards and diaries, and shared their memories of a childhood in this place that still embraced them. What can you expect? Quiet, beauty, birdsong, ocean roar, widely spaced campsites (only 5 on the 5 acres set aside for camping), extra stuff if you need or want it (fresh bread, soup, cobbler; free firewood, local tips on travel and where to hike or what to visit). Or total solitude if you want it. Bring your (most breeds) dogs if you wish (males must be neutered). Starlink internet means you can Zoom in the forest. Walk to the beach along a no-shoulder country road (or drive). Read. There are no visible neighbors, no ambient light or sound. The air is clean and clear and the water is potable from an artesian spring on the property. No electricity at the sites, no generators allowed. (Charge your electronics at the farmhouse.)

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331 ratings · 283 reviews

Sunya S.recommends

July 1, 2024

Quiet, private, at forest edge

Great location. Beautiful. Flexible hosts, so nice and accommodating. Quiet and private. Would come again because it was so amazing!!

Lisa M.recommends

June 23, 2024

Tucked away by stream, ocean 1 mile

We loved staying here. We enjoyed the peace and quiet of the meadow, and the walk to the beach. The property is beautiful!!

Paul L.recommends

June 17, 2024

Beautiful Creekside

A wonderful location just outside of Ferndale. John and Wendy’s farm is a large mown meadow (2-3 football fields or so) surrounded by wooded hills on either side. John and Wendy provided plenty of firewood and our site was perfect for a couple of families. We camped with our two boys 12 and 8 and they spent the whole time running and playing in the field, exploring the back woods, and tending the fire without a single electronic device. We also brought our dog that had a great time roaming free and chasing bunnies. John and Wendy also provided a hot meal, which was perfect on the day we arrived. Highly recommend it. Overall a truly perfect campsite.

Carl B.recommends

June 16, 2024

Beautiful Creekside

Beautiful spacious campsites, surrounded by forest. And close to the ocean so that you hear the waves crashing. The black bean soup and blueberry crumble that we ordered from John and Wendy were delicious!

Kateryna L.recommends

June 15, 2024

Hazelwood: quiet, safe, near ocean

Wendy and John are amazing hosts. Thank you for extra wood and for all the food, two types of soup, pie, and coffee😊 We really enjoyed walking to the beach. We really enjoyed camping at our campsite.

Matthew P.recommends

June 15, 2024

Hazelwood: quiet, safe, near ocean

We camped here one night and really enjoyed our stay. The tent had a bed included inside which was a very nice surprise. The restroom was clean and well kept.

Location

Ferndale, Humboldt, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Wiyot First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Wendy L.Joined in July 2017

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