Fort Bragg, California
Stay in the Handcrafted Redwood Lodge-like in a forest for a week and allow yourself a break from the hustle and bustle of the busy world. Immerse yourself in a cocoon of privacy, healthy air, cries of birds, and forest creatures. Many visitors have told us that they find they sleep deeper and longer with the windows open and fresh clean air and the perfect silence broken only occasionally by an owl or the hooting of love doves.. Wake to the calls of the Ravens and after breakfast enjoy the sunny deck for yoga or lounging on the recliners and soak up the sun and the restorative forest vibrations. Reconnect with Mother Earth and your inner self with daily walks through the forest trails. And you may find at the end of the visit that your muscles have relaxed, the racing thoughts have quieted down, your conversations with family and friends have become more meaningful, and the evening hot tub gazing at the stars emotionally transforming and transcending.
*15 ACRES OF PURIFIED AIR FROM MAGNIFICENT REDWOODS SURROUND HOME -- NEXT TO 55 THOUSAND ACRES OF REDWOODS IN JACKSON STATE FOREST.= TOTAL PRIVACY!
* AN IDEAL LOCATION FOR A FAMILY REUNION , COUPLES RETREATS, WORK GETAWAY, EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, OR A SPECIAL EVENT!!! CHILDREN AGES 10-17 ARE WELCOME.
* 6000 THOUSAND SQUARE FOOT HOME WITH SIX REAL BEDROOMS PLUS TWO OTHER ROOMS WITH TOTAL PRIVACY BEDS. IDEAL FOR 12 SINGLES YOGA CLASSES OR A COUPLE OF FAMILIES.
*DOUBLE SIZED KITCHEN LARGE ENOUGH FOR TWO TO THREE COOKS COOKING!
(TWO REFRIGERATORS, TWO SINKS, TWO OVENS, TWO RANGES, PLUS PLENTY OF APPLIANCES AND COOKING UTENSILS.).
*ENOUGH SPACE FOR INDIVIDUALS TO TUCK AWAY FOR A PRIVATE CHAT OR WORK IN THE SUNROOM, THE LIVING ROOM, THE DINING ROOM, THE LIBRARY, THE DECK, THE HOT TUB. GREAT PLACE FOR A MEDITATION RETREAT!
*STARLINK SERVICE
*DECKS SURROUNDING MOST OF THE HOME WITH VIEWS OF FOREST AND FENG SHUI LANDSCAPING FROM EACH DIRECTION. BOUNTIFUL FLOWERING YEAR ROUND.
BEAUTIFUL KOI PONDS!
*GROOMED RUNNING TRAILS ON PROPERTY. GATE ON SW OF PROPERTY LEADS DIRECTLY INTO JACKSON STATE FOREST WITH 55 THOUSAND ACRES FOR HIKING, MOUNTAIN BIKING, AND WADING IN HARE CREEK .
*PRACTICE YOGA ON THE DECKS OR STROLL TO MEDITATION SITES.
*WEDDINGS OR OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS ARE ONLY PERMITTED WITH THE EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONTRACTS OF BOTH THE OWNER AND WEDDING PLANNER.
More details about Huckleberry Woods Country Home-- owners words
"Early morning deep in the redwoods of Jackson State Forest, the Eastern sun streams into the large, bright kitchen. As rising sleepers are drawn to the smells of the coffee pot, the first sight out the sliding glass doors are THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD, THE MAJESTIC REDWOODS, surrounding the expansive redwood deck which surrounds the home. Coffee mug in hand the cries of ravens greet visitors beckoning them to the cushioned chairs where they can curl up and embrace the morning sun."
Later explore the large and private property, which boasts no neighbors with the exception of the owners who live here year round in a nearby cottage and are always willing to help with any issues or questions. There are marked running or strolling paths. Jackson State Forest butts on the SW border of the property with 55 thousand acres of trails for hiking, biking, and strolling looking for wildlife and the beautiful Hare Creek that meanders only a twenty minute hike away through the forest."
This generous 6 bedroom multi-level house also includes a Library, Sun room, Dining room, Games Landing , an Atrium, and Living room. The Sun room (optional bedroom #7) and Library (optional bedroom #8) can be closed for privacy and sleep as well. As a social area, the Sun Room is a favorite with beautiful views of the redwoods, and large enough for a group class. The Library is filled with books to indulge in and is a perfect place to tuck yourself into a corner and relax alone. The Atrium, center of the home, is a place to play music and dance or practice yoga. The Dining room is formal and can seat your whole party. The Living room, all of 500 square feet, can be arranged for a group activity, movies, games, Foos Ball, dancing, or an educational seminar.
Have a dip in the new hot tub on the West facing deck overlooking the Zen Garden pond filled with Koi and frequented by a variety of dragonflies: fiery red to blue and black striped ones flitting about the ferns. In June the pond is ringed with lavender and snow white oriental irises. In the evening on a crystal clear night with the deck lights off, the views of the stars are spectacular as there are no city lights! Floating in the hot tub gazing up at the stars, perhaps hearing an owl, it doesn't get more peaceful than that.
The garden and home have been designed with Feng Shui principles for capturing and enhancing energy and creating a peaceful Reconnection to Nature. A stroll through the winding pathways brings one surprise turn after another towards a new view of the garden and its lovely fountains, and beautiful landscaping with blossoms that alter with the changing seasons: daffodils, narcissus, rhododendrons, geraniums, dahlias, hydrangeas, agapanthus, lilies and more. The sound of running water catches your ear, and your eye is drawn to the Quan Yin fountain and other sculptures and meditation areas which abound. Wander the paths to the orchard and vegetable garden. Spring brings cherries/pears and summer a variety of apples.
Owner's Words:
"The home has been designed for utmost comfort, contemplation and beauty with displays of artistic endeavors of local artisans including objects collected by us in our travels. Each room honors Nature and the forest creatures of this land and sky as well as honoring the evolution of earth's peoples' consciousness and celebration of our unity. We welcome Earth's peoples from all over the world and will do our utmost to assist you in having a wonderful visit to the forest and meadows of our home."
Please Note:
This home is ideal for MEDITATION retreats and gatherings of family and friends. The owners live on the property and are available to field questions or issues about the home or local places to visit. Extra guests, weddings* or wild parties are absolutely not permitted. Children under age 8 are not permitted. Pets are also not permitted. (*SPECIAL EVENTS ARE ONLY PERMITTED WITH THE EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONTRACTS OF BOTH THE OWNER).
Nearby Attractions:
A twelve minute drive brings you to lovely and historical Mendocino Village with Victorian homes, beautiful shops, excellent restaurants, and the stunning cliffs of the California coast, a photographer's delight. For the photographers there are hikes to Russian Gulch waterfall, the largest Redwoods of Montgomery Park, Noyo Harbor with its fleet of salmon seeking ships, the crashing of waves on the cliffs and ocean rocks, among so many other beautiful sights.
A seven minute drive from your retreat home, you arrive at downtown Fort Bragg, an artist community with lovely shops and galleries and great restaurants many which offer vegetarian, organic, vegan choices as this community is conscious of sustainability in its local farming and wine orchard, and world famous North Coast Brewery which has won many awards competing against the best German/European beers.
Each season the Mendocino county offers weekends of various activities: Wine Song in Sept., and Mushroom collecting in the fall, January has the famous Crab and Wine festival, Whale Watching in the Winter months. The lovely Botanical Gardens offer Rhododendrum contests and splendor in the gardens of the spring, Dahlias in summer, and Begonias in fall among others. Most fun for the families is Paul Bunyan Days Labor Day Weekend where there is competition among the loggers followed by the Fireman's Battle of Hoses, different fire stations compete to soak each other and the passersby who dare to get too close, lots of fun! For families there is the historical Skunk Train ride and the excellent train models in the old train house. Each summer the circus comes to town plus there are local musicals and drama. Very popular is the Mendocino Musical Festival in July, two weeks of performances each day which is also followed by the Cinema Festival. And did we mention beaches plus beaches: gorgeous Jughandle always sunny when it isn't fogged in, Glass Beach, and our personal favorite, sandy Seaside Beach.
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This house is better called a retreat. We stayed from Mon-Fri. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was amazingly well stocked and left us wanting nothing. Something we all liked was that there are plenty of separate spaces for large parties so that people can gather or have quiet time. The surrounding setting is lush and the decks are well furnished so many people can gather and enjoy the outdoors, beautiful landscaping and we all loved the fountain sounds. We would absolutely book again and have already talked about scheduling another trip. The host was so nice and took care to show and explain the house. She answered all our questions and we enjoyed our conversations. This house was great for our large friend and family group. Cannot recommend enough!
A friend and I celebrated our 50th birthdays this March at Dolores’ amazing property. We were drawn to her listing by the beautiful gardens, the peaceful setting in the redwoods, and the spacious home. The grounds are absolutely beautiful. The weather was a bit cold while we were there, so we took full advantage of the fire pit and the hot tub. What a treat to soak under the stars! The house was spectacular too— it’s definitely not your typical rental! There is artwork and decorative touches everywhere, giving it a personal touch. We were a group of 13, and there was more than enough space for everyone. The beds were comfortable, and we had plenty of linens and towels. The highlight for us was the massive, well-equipped kitchen. We spent much of the weekend making group meals. We also hired a private chef recommended by Dolores to prepare a special 5-course birthday dinner the first night we arrived. The chef was easy to work with and came up with custom menu based on what we were interested in and what was in season. The dinner was amazing and made an already special weekend all the more memorable. Dolores lives on the property, so she was available if we needed anything. When we arrived, she gave us a tour of the house and property, and told us about its history. One morning, she surprised us with locally-baked pastries, which were delicious. She really went the extra mile to make it a memorable stay. Thanks, Dolores!
We could not have selected a better place to enjoy some quality family time with all five siblings and spouses for five days! Dolores was the most amazing hostess any group could want. From the welcoming and overview to the location and history of the house to the guidance on a hike to the special treat at the end of our stay, we could have not been more pleased! Thank you Dolores for sharing your beautiful retreat with us!!! We’ll be back!!!
What a find. Plenty of room for our extended family and the grounds are gorgeous. Dolores was a super helpful host, giving us the tour of the property upon our arrival, including the history of the house as a commune. Our one bit of advice to her was a binder of instructions, hints, recommendations would be great so needn't call her to ask questions (she didn't mind, as she was right there on the property to help us.)
This is a unique home that is perfect for large family/friend gatherings. The property is rich with trees and greenery. Kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need. The rooms were perfect for our group of adults and kids. Dolores is the perfect hostess. Can’t say enough good things about this gem of a retreat.
Comfortable, secluded location. Three families + Siblings and their off spring ages 16 - 12. Spacious, lots of bedrooms and beds for everyone. Kitchen is SUPER very well equipped for any kind of cooking including BBQing in two large grills. Location is close to beaches, Fort Bragg and other recreational opportunities for the whole family. Can also hang out an enjoy the large hottub/spa or local trails through the forest.
Beautiful house and land to getaway from urban hub-bub and still have convenient access to necessities and touristy attractions in nearby Fort Bragg and Mendocino. We had a full house (14 guests) and still there was plenty of room to all congregate or find quiet space whenever desired. There was a variety of things for everyone to enjoy and our host , Dolores, was not only easy to communicate with about the house, she provided helpful suggestions about the surrounding area. Dolores set realistic expectations about phone service, which was important for the group. ATT network is limited on property, we were able to communicate by WiFi and iMessaging in the vicinity of the house. This is truly a place to unplug, and I really appreciated it :) I could go on and on…suffice it to say it was a wonderful way to spend a milestone birthday with family and friends. Dolores was an exceptionally thoughtful host.
Despite sleeping 8 and hosting 13 for meals, I still don't think we came close to spending enough time in all of the rooms and outdoor spaces at the home. The artwork is incredible and Delores spared no detail in the kitchen. This is the most unique and impressive home I've ever rented from VRBO and I'd highly recommend it to anyone looking to unplug and enjoy an immersive experience in a redwood forest.
Our trip was very last minute and we honestly thought we wouldn't be able to find anything. But on my final search, Huckleberry Haven suddenly popped up and I grabbed for it After some communication with our wonderful host, Dolores, it was decided that she could accommodate our little group for a few days getaway in between two larger, longer rentals. We were very grateful. The location is perfect. Our group likes cold and hot, sunny and cloudy - and we had it all. Huckleberry Haven is inland of the marine layer, so we had slightly warmer, sunnier weather than right on the coast, but still close enough to everything we wanted to see. Very handy to Mendocino, Anderson Valley, Fort Bragg and north and of course, right in the redwoods. The property is an oasis for walkers, from the Zen Garden to the Tea House and all through the forest. And oh - those gardens! Silent, serene and perfect for relaxation of the mind and body. The house and decks are very large with plenty of places to congregate or slip off by yourself for a little alone time. Everything is well-stocked and the kitchen is huge; linens are soft, towels are fluffy and abundant and the beds were oh so comfortable. Thank you Dolores for a truly wonderful getaway!
What a stunning home on sacred land. We celebrated several July birthdays and had a wonderful family vacation in Dolores' lovely home. Her care and attention to details made it all the more welcoming. The house is perfect for a large group. We made delicious meals in the kitchen, ate in the dining room and enjoyed the decks and comforts of the sunroom as a family. Everyone had a comfy bed. Dolores went above and beyond for each of us. Highly recommended for a large family gathering.
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