Big Oak Flat, California
Wondernut Farm
About Wondernut Farm
Wondernut Farm is an upstart, entirely off grid, working farm-stead being built from the ground up. We breed milking goats and sheep, heritage pigs, and are in the process of converting to a grade A dairy and creamery! We use organic practices, management intensive rotational grazing, and dryland pasture management. We sell our animals locally so that others can have their own milking and meat animals. Our 110 year old hay barn and the roof of the former lumber mill were all we had to work with in getting off the ground. Being first and foremost a functional farm, we can't help but offer a somewhat warts-and-all look into everything it takes to be working to our goals. Our hearts are, and always will be, educational and local community focused, and we work closely with farmers and friends alike in better understanding our innovative animal husbandry, power, pasture and water systems. Whenever we have time, we'll afford the same time and opportunities to interested hip-campers. Our location is stunning and historic, and the beauty of the wild, natural landscape is powerful, yet offers easy access to both Yosemite Valley and the San Francisco Bay area. The area features excellent road and mountain biking in the immediate vicinity, vast access to hiking and backpacking trails, a huge variety of rock climbing in the area, the best whitewater rafting in California on the Tuolumne River, with some tasty places to eat or drink coffee in the nearby town of Groveland, just 10 minutes away. Accommodations at the farm are certainly rustic, and private but not secluded, with occasionally heavily project-exploded shared kitchen and living space, showers, and airy flush toilets. Do be advised that animals are pooping, hammers are hammering, sometimes we need to look into a health or animal injury related issue. Sometimes there is blood in an animal birth or slaughter, and our working guardian dogs have been known to be noisy some nights. Water and electricity are both very limited (though we reuse all our water), waste must be carefully sorted into a number of different categories, and there is always evidence of ump-teen projects unfolding at once. The most difficult condition during much of the summer are nuisance flies, which are always gone at night. We have almost no mosquitoes or ticks. Depending on the exact situation and time of year, guests may have the opportunities to snuggle with baby animals and run our herd to or from pasture, and maybe even get their hands dirty picking veggies in the garden.
Accommodations on the property
- Primitive site
Location
Big Oak Flat, California
Open in Google MapsWhat people say about their stay at Wondernut Farm
Synthesized from 34 review mentions across 5 aspects.
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Setting & Nature
“Wondernut Farm offers a unique and welcoming farm stay experience, with hosts Matt and Eve frequently praised for their hospitality. The farm's animals, including friendly dogs, go…”
13 mentions
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Host & Communication
“The hosts, Matt and Eve, along with their team, are repeatedly highlighted for their warmth and hospitality. Guests appreciate the balance they strike between offering guidance and…”
10 mentions
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Comfort & Sleep
“the little Wilderness Bridge Cabin was very cozy”
5 mentions
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Bathroom
“Wondernut Farm's bathroom facilities have left guests pleasantly surprised. The semi-outdoor toilets and the twinkling shower with expansive views are consistently praised for thei…”
4 mentions
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Family-Friendly
“The kids loved helping around the farm”
2 mentions
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Recent reviews
[hipcamp aggregate summary]
I loved staying at Wondernut farms- wanted a disconnect from the fast, urban life. The life at the farm is simple and somehow enjoyable. Def recommend 10/10
We had a great time here! The lookout was not too cold even in the winter, the common spaces were amazing, we loved the atmosphere and the people were very friendly!
Amazing place! Highly recommend! So close to Yosemite and fun weekend getaway
An incredible experience A welcoming warmth and intro tour A thoughtful design and a community atmosphere Clearly earned comfort that was shared with guests Efforts made towards environmental protection and care A special and unique glimpse into a genuine and authentic community connection
We had an amazing stay at Wondernut. Matt and Eve were incredibly welcoming and friendly, and they truly made us feel at home. Having spent most of our lives in the city, this experience was especially inspiring. It felt like we were really living on a farm. We saw many goats and their kids, along with pigs and chickens. Their guardian dogs were also very friendly and added to the charm of the place. We highly recommend Wondernut, and thank you, Matt and Eve, for such a memorable weekend. Emily & Toto
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Wondernut Farm located?
Wondernut Farm is located in Big Oak Flat, California.
What types of accommodations does Wondernut Farm offer?
Wondernut Farm offers Primitive site. Specifics vary — verify the exact unit availability with the operator before booking.
How is Wondernut Farm rated?
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