Three Days of Forest,
Fire, and Silence
Nine acres under the cedars in the Sierra Nevada foothills. No schedule. No screens. No pretense.
The Experience
What the weekend looks like
You arrive Friday afternoon. Pick your spot under the cedars. Set up camp. The forest does the rest.
Saturday is yours. Hike the trails. Swim the river. Read. Sleep in the sun. Cook over fire. Talk to people who aren’t trying to sell you anything.
Sunday, go deeper or go lighter — there’s no program. Monday, leave late. Drive home different than you arrived.
The Lodge
The house at the heart of the land
Castile House
The Lodge is open during your stay. Hot showers, full kitchen, fireside common space. The land is wild — the house is your home base.
Gourmet Kitchen
Island, full appliances, forest views all around. Cook what you brought from the market, or share a meal made over fire.
Hot Granite Shower
Wash the day off in a sunken hot shower surrounded by forest light. The way to end a day on the land — clean, warm, looking up.
The Area
What’s nearby
South Yuba River
Swimming holes, granite boulders, clear water. Ten minutes from camp.
Nevada City
Victorian downtown. Real restaurants, local wine, independent bookshops. Twenty minutes away.
Sierra Foothills Trails
Old mining trails and forest roads. Walk as far as you want. See no one, or see deer and hawks.
Make It Yours
Add-ons
River Spa Day
Half-day at the river. Natural pools, hot rock therapy, Hawaiian salt scrubs, face masks, seasonal fruit and tea.
Picnic Lunch
Farm-fresh organic picnic from the local farmers market. Seasonal fruit, light provisions, house-made sauce, lemonade and tea.
First-Timer Camp Kit
Tent, sleeping pad, flashlight, fire starter — yours to keep or donate back. Show up with your clothes and bedding, we’ve got the rest.
What People Say
From guests who’ve been here
“Sleeping in the forest was a total reset — physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually. I actually feel I am a different person.”
“The entire place has a magical feeling to it — total silence and wildlife. It feels like you have the land to yourself.”
Good to Know
Before you book
Vehicles. The road to camp is narrow and winding. Vehicles and trailers up to 24 feet make it without trouble. Larger setups, reach out before booking — we’ll talk it through.
Weather. The forest is beautiful in any weather, and we’ve hosted guests in sun, rain, and wind. The Lodge is always open if you need to come inside, warm up, or wait out a storm with a hot drink. For severe weather — fire evacuation orders, road closures, or lightning advisories — we’ll offer a full refund or a reschedule, your choice. For everything else, the experience continues, and the Lodge is your refuge. Worried about the forecast? Reschedule up to 48 hours before arrival, no questions.
Cancellations. Full refund up to 14 days before arrival. Within 14 days, we’ll convert your booking to a credit good for any weekend in the next 12 months. Life happens, and we’d rather have you come another weekend than have an empty campsite.
Kids. Children stay free. This land is one of the best places they can spend a weekend.
Anything else? The land has its quirks, and we’d rather talk to you than write a hundred rules. Email us with any question — we answer fast.
Book your weekend
Pick your dates, choose your crew size, add what you want.
