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Dragons Gate Gardens & Wilds

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· Tenino, Thurston, Washington
126 acres hosted by Kathleen G.
13 RV/tent sites
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Family-friendly
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Tenino, the area we are in is where the First Nations People used as the Gathering Grounds. The Europeans when they came with their railroad chose to continue that tradition. Tenino is ground zero for the measurement of where one is on the railroad. We fell in love with our farm with its much untouched acres (not know any chemicals for the last 30 years) to create a place where people can gather and reconnect with life's natural beauty. We are certified organic, Salmon Safe certified, and pesticide free. Dragons' Gate Gardens is home to many giant crystals and here their beauty works delightfully with the land. The area has gently rolling hills filled with wildflowers during the earlier part of the Summer. Dragons Gate Gardens and Wilds has a hundred and twenty acres to explore. The Skookumchuck River is a little over a mile away where you can enjoy a waterfall and walk along the river with low bank where one can get into the water. Doing so is a great favorite of our guests. There is a giant crystal housed in a gazebo that overlooks the surrounding fields and woods. Time to meditate with the giant crystal in the gazebo can be booked with Kathleen for a fee of $55. We are wild and woolly. We provide a place to experience nature as it simply is. We privilege pollinators above human aesthetics. Wildflowers abound, including various dandelions which many are edible and healing plants. We encourage converting from lawns to meadow lands being supportive of wild birds and insects. If you like it wild we are the place for you. This is not a resort or English style garden. Tall grass, wild flowers and trees fill the land around you to give you a feeling of full immersion in Nature.
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Biking
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Natural features
Forest
River, stream, or creek
Swimming hole
Waterfall
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586 ratings · 242 reviews
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Jess A.recommends
September 5, 2024
Site 4 - Moon Meadow at Dragons Gate
We loved our stay at Dragon’s Gate. The meadows were so peaceful and beautiful. Kathleen shared her animals with our kids, who were thrilled to meet them. They’re still talking about them days later. We recommend staying there.
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Christina V.recommends
September 4, 2024
Site 1 - Moon Meadow at Dragons Gate
We absolutely loved our time at Dragons Gate Gardens! Even when the sites filled up over the holiday weekend, we had so much privacy and had so much fun exploring the property! Will definitely be back! :)
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Chris C.recommends
September 4, 2024
Site 1 - Jessie's Camp at Dragons Gate
Serene meadow camping
Lovely stay on Kathleen's property in Tenino! It was truly wonderful and peaceful. We enjoyed the fresh well water, the quiet meadows, and having enough privacy from other campsites. It was also great to stay under the trees on a hot day. I would come back and visit again with friends and family
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Pundru A.recommends
September 3, 2024
Jessie's Camp site 4
Labor Day Camping.
Great place to detox and connect with nature. Mornings are especially beautiful. The campsites are spread out decently. The host is a great support. She allowed flying of drones too. The Hipcamp has all necessary amenities. All in all, a great experience.
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Larissa J.recommends
August 18, 2024
Site 4 - Moon Meadow at Dragons Gate
Best Birthday Ever
Pure magic!! Watched the stars light up the sky on night one. Saw so many great woodland creatures; even a porcupine on the way down. Wild thunder and lightning storm. Sunny final day. A beautiful surprise by my daughter showing up and Kathleen was so welcoming to her too! Wish I could have stayed longer. Best birthday weekend ever! This land is special. And the hosts are so kind and thoughtful 🩵 what an honor and a privilege to have stayed here. I’ll be back!
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Jessica K.recommends
August 12, 2024
Site 1 - Moon Meadow at Dragons Gate
Loved Dragon's Gate and the meadow field spot. Sites were cleared well with potable water close by and an outhouse. Kathleen was very welcoming and gave my husband and daughter a crystal sound healing. We spent the day at a local state park with a lake. Would come again.
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Tenino, Thurston, Washington, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, Stl’pulmsh (Cowlitz), Sq’ʷayáiɬaqtmš (Chehalis), and dxʷsqʷaliʔabš (Nisqually) 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 Kathleen G.

Joined in September 2017
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