★ GAIA — Return to the Living World at Wildfern Grove
Welcome to Wildfern Grove, an intentional community and forest sanctuary nestled on 40 acres of Pacific Northwest beauty. Gaia is where the land speaks loudest.
The furthest yurt from the main house, Gaia sits in its own quiet corner of the forest, the choice for guests who want to feel genuinely, completely away. Here, the only sounds are the ones the land makes: wind through the cedars, birdsong at dawn, rain on the canvas at night.
The door alone is worth the journey. Hand-painted in the traditional Mongolian style — orange, teal, and gold — it is the most beautiful door on the property. Step through it and you step into a space that honors the plants, animals, and living systems you share this land with. A tree of life tapestry hangs above the bed. A colorful kilim rug in teal and salmon anchors the floor. A turquoise wind chime sings from the crown of the dome.
Outside, a paver patio and fire pit await. And beyond the fire, through the trees, territorial views open to the northwest horizon and the distant town of South Prairie.
★ THE YURT | GAIA ★
Inside you'll find: ✓ Comfortable Queen Size Bed with Metal Frame & Wood Accents ✓ Cozy Comforter, Pillows & Decorative Blanket ✓ Pullout Twin Sleeper Sofa (sleeps 3 total, third person requires extra fee) ✓ Colorful Kilim-Style Rug ✓ Wicker Baskets · Bistro Table & Stools ✓ Tree of Life Tapestry ✓ Turquoise Wind Chime at Crown ✓ Rechargeable Lanterns & Fairy Lights (no electricity — off-grid) ✓ Mr. Heater 9,000 BTU Propane Heater: very effective in winter ✓ Hand-Painted Artisan Door & Interior Crown (Mongolian-style, one of a kind) ✓ Fire Pit · Paver Patio · Adirondack Chairs ✓ 1 Parking Spot
No electricity — a feature, not a limitation. Charge your devices in the community space and let the lantern light do the rest.
★ ABOUT THE SECLUSION
Gaia is a 5-minute walk from the community spaces, indoor bathroom, outdoor showers, and hot tub. Composting toilets are 100 feet away for the middle of the night. That 5-minute walk through the forest is, for most guests, one of the favorite parts of staying here, especially after dark with a lantern.
★ CEDAR HOT TUB Melt into our luxurious 7' cedar hot tub located on the deck of the Geodesic Dome Home — 5 minute walk from Gaia. Soak beneath the trees while listening to the forest. ✓ Forest Views ✓ Clothing Optional (applies only to those in or near the tub) ✓ Towels Provided in Community Space ✓ Please Rinse Off Before Entering ✓ Chlorinated ✓ Open 24/7 ✓ Quiet Hours 10pm–8am
Please note: The hot tub is shared and clothing optional — this only applies to those in or near the tub, not the property at large. We ask all guests to honor consent, respect, and community values. Anyone behaving inappropriately will be asked to leave.
★ GYM & MOVEMENT SPACE Our converted 4-car garage offers a fully stocked movement sanctuary. ✓ Power Rack · Cable Machine · GHD · Dumbbells · Punching Bags ✓ Pull-Up Bar · Yoga Mats & Blocks · Aerial Silks · Small Trampoline ✓ Medicine Balls · Hula Hoops · Jump Ropes · Inversion Table ✓ Resistance Bands · Large Open Mat Space ✓ Open 24/7
★ COMMUNITY LOUNGE Located on the lower level of the Geodesic Dome Home is a cozy shared space for relaxing, connecting, and recharging. ✓ Large L-Shaped Couch · Chairs & Bench Seating · Pillows & Blankets ✓ WiFi · Charging Stations · Board Games · Books & Coloring Supplies ✓ Musical Instruments (Guitars, Ukulele, Didgeridoo & More) · Piano ✓ Smart TV · Coffee Table ✓ Quiet Hours 10pm–8am
Please note: WiFi does not reach the yurts. It's available in the community space at the dome house.
★ KITCHEN & DINING Our spacious shared kitchen is fully stocked for cooking everything from simple breakfasts to full community meals. ✓ Stove & Oven · Microwave · Coffee Maker & French Press · Coffee & Tea ✓ Toaster · Blender · KitchenAid Mixer · Instant Pot · Electric Kettle ✓ Refrigerator/Freezer · Dishwasher · Pots, Pans, Plates & Glasses ✓ Spices & Oils · Compost & Recycling ✓ Dining Table for 6 · Kitchen Island Seating for 2 ✓ Quiet Hours 10pm–8am
★ BATHROOMS & OUTDOOR SHOWERS Indoor Bathroom (Community Space) — a 5 minute walk: ✓ Walk-In Shower · Sink & Mirror · Toilet · Towels Provided · Essential Toiletries · guest favorite: Outdoor Showers ✓ Hot & Cold Water · Propane Heated · Shampoo & Conditioner · Forest Views
★ THE GROUNDS — WILDFERN GROVE ✓ 40 Acres of Lush Forest · Walking Trails · Cedar Groves ✓ Tree Hammocks · Wooden Swing Overlooking Meadow ✓ Sunset Viewing Spots · Wildlife Encounters ✓ Outdoor Furniture · Compost Toilets · Ample Parking ✓ Territorial Views to the Northwest Horizon ✓ AWD/4WD or Chains Recommended in Heavy Snow ✓ Buckley: 12 min · Bonney Lake (Costco, all groceries): 15–20 min
★ ADD-ON EXPERIENCES (Optional) ✓ Add-on Breakfast or Charcuterie Boards ✓ Bodywork & Massage · Energy Work & Somatic Sessions · Breathwork ✓ Guided Nature Experiences · Workshops & Ritual Spaces ✓ Cacao Ceremony · Astrology & Card Readings (Availability varies — inquire after booking.)
★ WHO THIS SPACE IS PERFECT FOR ✓ Solo Retreats & Deep Rest Seekers ✓ Nature Lovers Who Want True Quiet ✓ Small Families or Friend Trios (sleeps 3) ✓ Anyone Who Needs to Disappear Completely — in the best possible way
★ PET POLICY ✓ Dogs Allowed (max 2) · Please Keep Leashed · Please Pick Up After Them ✗ NO CATS
★ GUEST ACCESS ✓ Self Check-In · 24-Hour Access · Gate Code & Instructions Provided Before Arrival ✓ Check-in: 3pm · Checkout: 11am
★ ABOUT WILDFERN GROVE Wildfern Grove is a living intentional community and agritourism farm — a place where 20 people have chosen to build a life rooted in the land, in community, and in conscious living. As a guest, you are welcomed into that world. You may find a Thursday community dinner to join, an open event on the calendar, or simply the warmth of people who have chosen to be here on purpose.
★ A NOTE ABOUT THE VIBE Wildfern Grove is rooted in mindfulness, consent culture, earth stewardship, and open-hearted living. Guests are asked to arrive with respect for quiet hours, shared spaces, and the gentle spirit of the land.
If you're looking for a place that feels more like a forest sanctuary than a campground, Gaia is waiting to welcome you home.