EarthWell Retreat Center

From US$40 For 1 night, 3 adults
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  • Secluded eco-friendly retreat within 140 acres of natural land
  • A half-hour drive from Ann Arbor; two state reserves close by
  • Spring-fed swimming pond, shared kitchen and yoga sessions available
Feeling a little frazzled? A stay at EarthWell Retreat Center should go some way to sorting you out. Stays at this serene Michigan park for guests aged 16 and over are within 40 acres of natural prairie, forest and wetland, surrounded by a further 100 acres of Washtenaw County Nature Preserve. This is a peaceful spot indeed… How you choose to relax is entirely up to you – you could just sit quietly to breathe the fresh air and take in the scenery, or get involved with yoga and meditation sessions. Or you could work those stresses out of your system with walks on the hiking trails that run through the park and nature reserve, followed by a cooling dip in the spring-fed swimming pond. You can also launch canoes or kayaks on the pond if you’d like to paddle off to the far corners, or borrow a flotation device to experience a slower pace. There’s quite the community atmosphere at this place – guests all have access to the modern common house for a shared kitchen and dining area and a gathering space/yoga studio. This building also houses the bathrooms and showers (they’re accessible 24 hours a day with a key code) and there are solar-powered compost toilets a short way from the accommodation too. Two families live on the property who are quiet and respect your privacy; handily, the can be called upon should any issues arise. Look around you and the peaceful vibe will probably have you believing you’re out in the middle of nowhere – but in fact it’s only a 10-minute drive to either Manchester or Chelsea to pick up supplies in the shops or dine out in restaurants and cafés. Central Ann Arbor is a 25-minute drive away.

Site type

Tent pitches 4
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 6
Open all year
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 5 consecutive nights.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 1 different households.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Due to the centre's special use permit with the township, alcohol is not permitted on the retreat grounds and public areas are non-smoking. Smoking up to 10 feet away from your unit/pitch is permitted.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Tents for hire

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Lake and/or mountain

Leave the car at home

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Communal freezer

Communal fridge

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

EarthWell Retreat Center

18580 Grasslake Road

Manchester

Michigan

USA

48158

Directions

Timezone

America/Detroit Eastern Daylight Time (GMT-04:00)

GPS

42.23777°N
-84.06581°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Once you’ve conquered all the trails at EarthWell, you’re not done – there are plenty more miles awaiting at Waterloo State Recreation Area (15 minutes' drive) and Pinckney Recreation Area (25 minutes), with trails for hikers, bike riders and horse riding. If all the relaxation time of your retreat has left you craving an adrenaline hit, how about jumping out of a plane with Skydive Tecumseh (25 minutes)? At the opposite end of the spectrum, more chilled-out days can be had on an outing with Tecumseh Paddling Company, strolling around Hidden Lake Gardens or perusing the art at Ella Sharp Museum (all half an hour). A day out in Ann Arbor (half an hour) is a good idea too – this small, friendly city has some great places to eat, plus sights including the Michigan Museum of Art, the Nichols Arboretum and the gorgeous buildings of the Law Quadrangle.
  • Does EarthWell Retreat Center have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is EarthWell Retreat Center dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near EarthWell Retreat Center? Once you’ve conquered all the trails at EarthWell, you’re not done – there are plenty more miles awaiting at Waterloo State Recreation Area (15 minutes' drive) and Pinckney Recreation Area (25 minutes), … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of EarthWell Retreat Center?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    Although you are not able to to occupy your cabin or pitch until after 3pm, you are welcome to arrive from 11am for a walk or lunch.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at EarthWell Retreat Center? From £32.08 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.