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Serene 5 acre private mountaintop above the white wine country (possibly an extinct volcanic cinder cone) with breathtaking 360 degree views of cattle ranches, vineyards and the 4,000 to 7,000 foot Mayacamas Mountain Range all around in every direction. Each of our glamping tents and campsites are spaced far apart from each other on 5 acres, and each has a various ever-changing view, North, South, East or West, of Daybreak, Sundown and Moonrise as the seasons modification and the Earth spins. Truly you feel a connection with the paradises here in this special, sacred location. CENTER OF CALIFORNIA’S NEW AGE According to legend, a network of seven points of spiritual power forms a ring around Harbin Hot Springs, offering people who take advantage of their arcane energies the power to dream, see visions, and reach “between the worlds.” This is a dormant volcanic region, and among the most active geothermal regions on Earth. It’s possible that this land is one of those points. And we invite you to decide for yourself. Our “knoll”– a little mountain– straight faces Mt. St. Helena, Mount Harbin and the most active geothermal site in the world, The Geysers, can be seen shooting steam towards the paradises. The red volcanic soil has an energy that feels energetic, clear yet still– similar to the power points and vortices in Sedona, Arizona. No surprise a lot of meditation centers and spiritual neighborhoods have been silently growing here since the 1960s. Our residential or commercial property remains in the center of the most active geothermal website in the world– steam noticeable from geysers and literally hundreds of pristine cold and hot mineral springs all around us. Daybreak and Sunsets are amazing, (no exaggeration)– every day is a miracle of ever-changing views of mist rising over the Valley, the mountains covering from Angwin and Napa Valley, to Mt. St. Helena, Harbin Mountain, Cobb Mountain and often, snow-capped peaks of 4,700 foot Mt. Konocti. Rarely visited State Parks all around us without any crowds, no lines, and in many cases– no costs. Clearlake is the oldest lake in North America, and populated by people, including Pomo, Miwok, Wappo, Yuki and Patwin groups, for least 2,500,000 years. And no surprise why– fertile volcanic soil, with a mild year round environment, bristling with over 100 streams, springs, and lakes, and plentiful fish and wildlife– including largemouth bass, and year-round populations of ducks, pelicans, grebes, blue herons, egrets, osprey, and bald eagles. The basin supports deer, bear, mountain lion and raccoon. (Even, according to locals, the elusive Bigfoot.) The native Pomo people are said to have actually planted the forests of Buckeye and California Oak for their seeds and acorns, and likewise planted and cultivated the abundance of medical fruits and wildflowers, consisting of Elderberry, Mulberry, Blackberry and Yarrow. It feels like returning in time– supermarket are in your area owned and still have people working the register, the crafts and pottery at the farmer’s market and local galleries are literally made by hand, and many restaurants and shops here take only money. Kayaking on Cache Creek, teeming with wildlife. We are 25 minutes to Calistoga in Napa Valley, 5 miles from charming Guenoc Valley red wine country and Lake Bordeaux/Lake Burgundy, 5 miles from 6 Sigma Cattle ranch and 6 miles from Harbin Hot Springs. Dog friendly You can walk (with a dog) to a neighboring clean swimming lake with a pet dog beach, go on a canine friendly kayak rental on Clearlake (with 11 complimentary public boat launches!) or a canine friendly red wine tasting trip at 6 Sigma Ranch. Lake County has many pet friendly patio area restaurants, too. Secret white wine nation Explore over 40 wineries in California’s “New Trick White Wine Nation”– numerous are organic and biodynamic, and they are primarily family owned, not big corporate brands as you find in Napa Valley, just over the hill. Check out a saffron farm, flower store and fruit stands on the honor system! Spring – Fall has local farmer’s markets with live music and hand crafts, fresh long fermented sourdough bread baked in somebody’s kitchen area, wood fired pizza (baked over grapevines or oak), local wildflower honey, lawn fed beef. Fishing is world class here– with lots of equipped lakes and some of the biggest Bass on Earth. Lake County reminds me much of the South of France, and numerous immigrants from around the world (consisting of Eastern Europe, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Italy, Israel, South Africa, France, and Mexico) have actually settled here because it reminds them of their homeland. Camping options: – Glamorous and romantic 16 foot “glamping” Stout Pro Belle tent yurt … with electrical fireplace and Bohemian design home furnishings and bedding. As much as 2 queen beds. Porch awning, big personal camping area with fire ring. (Great for couples.) – Chic 14 x 10 foot Retro Classic Jack Springbar camping tent with PANORAMIC MOUNTAIN VIEWS … and Western retro 60s design furnishings– consisting of stone outside fire ring, Winnerwell woodburning stove, approximately two queen beds with memory foam Novilla mattresses, complete cotton and down bed linen, wool carpet, wool Mexican blankets, classic picnic basket, retro lighting, and retro canvas butterfly chairs! Plus electrical power and wifi! (Great for families or working getaway.) – 2 RV/Van Campsites with gravel parking and views – 1 camping tent camping site 16×20 with scenic Mountain View, parking. – 1 Stroll in camping tent camping site in beautiful Mountain View meadow, 9 x 7, overall personal privacy. – 3 Tent/Van campgrounds with farm/ranch view and dark sky for stargazing, stone fire ring, usage of features. ASK United States ABOUT A FULL RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY BUYOUT– with 3 Bed Room Farmhouse Wedding? Household reunion? Birthday for your kids? Ask us about reserving the entire home for groups of as much as 30– consisting of freshly remodelled 50 year old 3 bedroom/2 bathroom “Modern Farmhouse” with panoramic view 30 foot pine ceiling tongue and groove pergola. Perfect for a gathering of 6 sleeping in beds, plus sleeping for additional 12 in glamping tents, and as much as 10 more in camping areas with large fire circle. SHARED AMENITIES – New scenic view well water filled 4 individual jacuzzi – 15 foot cold plunge swimming pool. – Trellino composting toilet – Camplux outdoor hot propane on demand shower – Solar outside shower – 30 x 20 tongue and groove pine shade pergola with spectacular view, picnic tables, barbecue location, patio heating unit, Edison lights, outdoor patio misters, ceiling fan, wifi and Bluetooth made it possible for surround sound/TV big screen. – Vintage Oak Wine barrel Adirondack chairs with terra-cotta chiminea pizza oven and breathtaking mountain views. – Fenced canine kennel with pet dog deck, and enable canines to stroll free on our 5 acres. (Felines can also stick with you here, if you have a cage.) CENTRALLY FOUND TO SOUTHERN LAKE COUNTY, MENDOCINO COAST, SONOMA COAST, NAPA VALLEY Legendary, un-crowded, un-Yelped and undiscovered hiking, mountain cycling, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking and warm springs in the most active geothermal region on Earth, with the cleanest and clearest air in California for dark skies and stargazing. The Geysers of Bottle Rock are visible from our land. Our private mountain is on the edge of open space and wilderness, but in a safe, upscale residential/rural area with high security and fire department/ ambulance simply 2 miles away. If you are searching for “remote” you may be disappointed– but we draw in tourists on the roadway, and lots of who use the Hidden Knoll as a rest stop on long road trips, along with San Franciscans who get here, tired, simply to sleep and renew. We have a strong cell signal and wifi– ideal for “working holidays” for remote workers. Solo Women tourists and busy families specifically appreciate the safe, convenient area. Less than 2 miles from groceries, hardware store, restaurants– yet we also have plentiful wildlife, eagles, hawks, deer, bunny, hummingbirds and native oak forest, and the sounds of hurrying water, crickets, cicadas, cows, horses, donkey, sheep, alpaca, goats and roosters on surrounding ranches. With some of the cleanest air in the USA and no streetlights, we have a really dark sky, intense moon and stars and on New Moon. The Milky Way galaxy shows up with your bare eyes. The property remains in Bortle 4, surrounding Bortle 3 on the North side,– but the clarity of air makes stars brighter. NEAR RESTAURANTS, GROCERIES Guests like that they can leave in the morning and get a shake, juice, or breakfast (even an all you can eat buffet) or a great organic latte 1 mile away. There are Oaxaccan, Wood Fired Pizza, barbecue, classic American, Thai, Chinese and Taco dining establishments nearby. Two supermarket and a natural regional farmer’s market, too. We are 5 miles from 2 popular wineries– 6 Sigma and Langtry Estate., with 40 Lake County wineries to check out, many biodynamic and natural. Also 5 miles (13 minute drive) from Harbin Hot Springs, with hot/cold mineral plunges and sauna offered for day use for $35-55. Pet owners value that they can leave their canine in our Pet Kennel (as much as 3 hours) while they soak. NORTHERN CALIFORNIA’S HEALING EPICENTER Meditation centers, yoga classes, Watsu massage, kirtan, and noise healing treatment concerts are plentiful throughout this area, where San Franciscans have traditionally concerned rejuvenate and restore their body, mind and spirit in the dry, bright environment given that the 1800s and “take the waters” of cold and hot geothermal mineral springs. Due to abundant geothermal activity and deep springs of varying temperatures and mineral content, there stay a century long history of hot spring health spas and yoga/meditation retreats here. A spiritual neighborhood grew in isolation around a number of intentional neighborhoods– including Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, founder of the Transcendental Meditation motion, at (now defunct) Hobergs Resort. There are still thousands of followers here of Vipassana, Osho, and the guru Adidam’s oldest Sanctuary, The Mountain Of Attention. Hare Krishna have actually recently restored Mandala Springs on Cobb Mountain. Additional North, are clothing optional Orr Springs and Wilbur Springs (still redolent of their bohemian roots). There are likewise numerous classy health clubs like Vichy Springs, (with a replica of Monet’s garden), Konocti Harbor Resort, and Indian Springs in Calistoga. This location was integral to the birth of the Human Potential Motion, and the Human Awareness Institute, the development of a number of designs of bodywork, consisting of Harold Dull’s underwater Watsu massage, the early roots of veganism and the “Blue Zone” diet in Angwin– and even the early work of Dr. Timothy Leary at Harbin Hot Springs. A community of craftsmens, visionary painters and energy and sound healers are drawn to the silence, stillness and tranquillity of the land. VIEW CAMPSITES All camping sites have a view, Oak trees, a stone fire ring or Solo type woodstove (when fires are legal in season), classic teak or metal chairs/tables. Plus shared access to: – Rustic camp kitchen area in adorable farm shed stocked with everything a camper needs, plates, pots/pans, fire beginning tools, kindling, barbecue tools, grill baskets, butane and gas stoves, coffee machine, spices, water, dishwashing location– even s’mores and skewers! – Obtained usage of Solo-type stove/grill for grilling over wood. (Sorry, no lp BBQ here! We are providing you a deliberate rustic experience.) – Electricity outlets to charge gadgets – Wifi and cell service – Yummy filtered well water – Fire chiminea – standard terracotta wood fired pizza oven – Hanging macrame hammocks and chair/s in season (not in rainy season) – Complimentary local tea, coffee, and drinking water. – Canine run/kennel – use at your own discretion up to 3 hours while you take in hot spring or golf. Includes canine toys, water bowl, leash and dog bed, with door into protected garage if it gets cold. – 30 foot protected wood pergola with tables/seating for 12, Edison lights and breathtaking view – Big outdoor flat screen TV with Bluetooth sound system on Apple and Chromecast – Shared use of our refurbished indoor guest restroom in our Zen Farmhouse with large walk in stone tile hot shower, two massage heads, flush toilet Dr. Bronner’s soap, Shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and lotion by local business EO made with real vital oils. KEEP IN MIND: We are building an outdoor hot on demand lp shower and Trellino composting toilet a little closer to the camping areas for warmer weather. In the Winter, we GENEROUSLY enable campers to share our warm, clean guest bathroom, which is 50-250 feet away, relying on which camping site you book. The majority of campers are delighted. Nevertheless we got some “Karens” who grumbled that it “wasn’t private sufficient” and they would choose an outhouse. KEEP IN MIND: If you choose a “private” restroom, the Hidden Knoll is not for you. Does camping ever have a private restroom? We have actually camped in numerous camping areas around the world and this restroom is a huge upgrade over ANYTHING we have seen. – Cowboy type plunge pool and outside solar shower. (Great in Summer Season.) – 110 power and water offered by added fee (50 cents/kilowatt hour) for your recreational vehicle or to charge an EV. – Most websites have a stone fire ring, grate, and kindling. We have oak fire wood available for a charge and a Solo type range campers can use, plus barbecue baskets, barbecue tools and skewers. You can also borrow a butane or propane range. Even … complimentary s’mores! STARGAZING Some websites are very peaceful, face wineries and ranches to the North, and have DARK SKY for meteor enjoying– you can see the Galaxy. A few of the websites face East for Daybreak and have twinkling lights of surrounding cattle ranches and homes, and extraordinary views of the Mayacamas Mountains from Angwin/Mt. St. Helena. Some are dealing with West and the view spans 300 degrees all the method to Mt. Harbin, Cobb Mountain and Mt. Konocti to the West There is some remote traffic noise on this side, though the view deserves it. VIEWS ALL AROUND Each campsite at the Hidden Knoll has different motivating ever-changing views above the vines, ranches, and Native oak forests facing Mt. Saint Helena, the Mayacamas Mountains towards Calistoga and the clouds and mist of the Pacific Ocean and Sonoma Coast beyond. Our Moon Dance websites deal with the moon rising over a ridge. Manzanita and Stargazer are quietest with the brightest stars and darkest sky. The Oak Meadow camping areas have a dawn to sunset East to West view, filtered through a native oak forest and a huge fenced space for pets to run. Dawn Site, our most popular Van/RV/trailer area, faces dawn East over Angwin, Napa Valley and Mt. St. Helena Sunset Camp has the most sensational view of all– almost 300 degrees all around and you can see geysers on the mountains. DOGS (AND FELINES) WELCOME Your family pet can go off leash while you are here (at your own discretion) and we have an 8 x 15 foot fenced kennel with a bright deck perch and pet bed for your pet. (3 hour optimum, not monitored, utilize at your own threat, bring a dog crate if you desire your animal to stay warm in rain or snow.) Due to presence of wildlife, we advise that family pets are either crated in your camping tent or kept inside your outdoor camping car during the night. Dog friendly strolling routes close-by and likewise in Middletown and our community. NEAR HOT SPRINGS, GOLF, WINERIES Simply 5 miles from Harbin Hot Springs (available by appointment on a day pass), 1 mile from golf, 5 miles from several swimmable and fishable lakes, like Lake Burgundy and Bordeaux, and long strolling range to Hidden Valley Lake. We are 5 miles from the Guenoc Valley red wine appellation and Langtry Estate winery and several organic and biodynamic wineries and farm-to-table experiences to explore (normally with totally free tours and no reservations or hoity-toity Napa attitude.) GREAT DEALS OF NATURE TO check out Uncrowded dog-friendly walks, hiking and mountain biking all around, swimming holes, waterfalls and other un-Yelped, secret undiscovered treasures. Clearlake is 20 minutes North, with 11 complimentary boat launches and many places to lease stand paddle boards and kayaks. 6 Sigma and Boggs Forest are popular for mountain cycling and hiking. Some swimming and fishing lakes are within 1/2 mile walking distance, others just 5 mile drive. LOCAL ART SCENE Lakeport has a lovely lakefront stroll with galleries, regional crafts, farm to table items, premium regional cannabis stores, brewpubs and amazing brand-new restaurants. Super charming creekside Kelseyville has an up and coming art, maker crafts, food, wine bar and microbrew scene. Cobb has a first-rate ceramics kiln with classes and trips, as well as several public swimming pools in Summer, beautiful golf courses, and uncrowded single track mountain cycling. ZEN FARMHOUSE Ambiance The Hidden Knoll’s structures and landscape are uncluttered and what we call “Zen Modern Farmhouse”– the 40 year old cattle ranch was renovated by master craftspeople in common white wine nation Modern Farmhouse style– sparse, modest, basic, practical– utilizing repurposed and recovered products due to the absence of outside style influences here. The landscaping is sparse, and indigenous native plants– mostly rock in order to secure the residential or commercial property from fire (it did not burn in the 2015 Valley Fire.) WARM DRY MICROCLIMATE Lake County has historically been a retreat from San Francisco’s wet coastal fog. The mountain range and 4700 foot pass over Mt. St. Helena blocks the seaside fog and sea air, developing a dry, warm microclimate isolated from the Bay Area, geographically and culturally. We are amazed that we’re typically above the frost and mist of the valley, with regular warm days in the 60s-70s, even in December! In some cases this feels more like the Desert. The air is clear on the majority of days, (cleanest air in California) and due to the lack of street lights, stars are intense, visitors state they see the Galaxy with their bare eyes on New Moon. EV ACCESSIBLE If you have an EV, you will value that many Recreational vehicles can get here from San Francisco round trip without a laborious recharge– 95 miles each way. There is an EV charging station about 7 miles away at the Twin Pines Gambling establishment, in addition to inexpensive gas here– $1 a gallon less than you will discover in the Bay Location. HAVE YOU DISCOVERED CALIFORNIA’S “SECRET WHITE WINE NATION?” California’s remote and little went to Lake County is somewhere in between the Wine Country, Sonoma County and the Mendocino Coast and only 2 hours North of the San Francisco Bay Location or West of Sacramento. The dry, bright climate, on the 39th Parallel North, perfect for growing grapes, is similar to other gorgeous grape growing climates at this latitude, like Crete, Ibiza, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Sardinia, Turkey and Mongolia. MYSTIC VOLCANIC LANDSCAPE In the Pacific Ring of Fire, the landscape frequently reminds me of the Big Island of Hawaii, or upland Maui. The volcanic landscape has active geothermal and warm springs, and a potent spiritual power similar to Hawaii, Sedona or Mt. Shasta. The red volcanic soils produce a special fertility and character and make it possible for a wider variety of grapes than Napa Valley. Lake County has a long red wine history that dates back to the 1850s when early settlers initially started planting vineyards, which grew in Lake County’s Mediterranean microclimates and soil rich in volcanic ash. In the 1870s, acres of vines were planted by visionaries such as Serranus C. Hastings, the creator of Hastings Law School. In 1888, well-known British actress Lillie Langtry bought 4,190 acres in Guenoc Valley (five miles from us) that included vineyards that had actually been planted in 1854. However due to the seclusion of the high mountains, Lake County has actually remained isolated and iconoclastic, less worried with the outdoors world. Many organizations here still only take money. Many residents are third generation farmers. The food here is amazing– consisting of local wine, honey, pears, turf fed beef, pastured eggs, olive oil, saffron, microbrew beer, and bread. The county has numerous boutique legal dispensaries with a few of the finest sun grown and natural canabis and CBD on Earth. There is an Italian and Mexican heritage– so you will discover wood-fired pizza, Mexican food and markets, and in your area baked sourdough bread and pastries– as well as old fashioned American wood grilled barbecue and roadside smokehouses. There are couple of store– most companies are little and in your area owned. Numerous just take cash– so bring cash. RING OF FIRE The volcanic field, part of the Pacific Ocean’s Ring of Fire, consists of seven volcanic vents from 10,000 to 2.5 million years of ages. The Xa-Ben-Na-Po Band of Pomo Indians occupied the area as many as 12,000 years back– 4,000 years before Egyptian civilization. In 1874, steamers started ferrying residents and travelers from town to town around Clearlake. Hotels and retreats were constructed at a feverish pace throughout the area, succeeding although the Clear Lake Railway never ever made it to Lake County, keeping the region separated. By the 1880s, the hills were dotted with glamorous resorts built around mineral springs. Wealthy visitors and stars from San Francisco frequented the resorts, taking a trip to “take the waters” and delight in extravagant celebrations at establishments such as Hoberg’s Resort. It is believed that the 1906 earthquake triggered many of the hot springs to stop, decrease, or go underground due to the fact that a lot of springs changed around that time and in the years that followed, fires damaged the majority of the resorts that stayed. We fell deeply in love with Lake County, the people and this land, and are thrilled to share it with you. We’re simply getting going. 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