EarthWell Retreat Center
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Add your business details- 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
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6Open all year
Languages spoken
English
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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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
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.
(within 6.2 mi)
Cashpoint (within 10 mi)
Food and drink
- Fair Restaurant 5.2 mi
- Clear Lake Grill Restaurant 5.9 mi
- Smokehouse 52 BBQ Restaurant 6 mi
- The Common Grill Restaurant 6 mi
- Stivers Restaurant 6.2 mi
- The Village Tap Pub 6.2 mi
Groceries
- Bitter Old Fecker Rustic Ales 6 mi
Parks and play
- Goose Lake State Game Area 3.3 mi
- Sharon Mills County Park 4.6 mi
- Fairgrounds 5 mi
- Cavanaugh Lake County Park 5.4 mi
- Pierce Park 5.4 mi
- Palmer Commons 5.8 mi
- Chi-Bro Park 6.1 mi
- Timber Town Park 6.2 mi
Other nearby
- Pierce Lake Golf Course and Park 5.1 mi
Local services
- Comerica Bank Cashpoint 6.2 mi
- CP Federal Credit Union Cashpoint 7.2 mi
- BP Fuel station 3.7 mi
- ChargePoint Charging station 4.3 mi
- Shell Fuel station 4.6 mi
- Sunoco Fuel station 4.6 mi
- Speedway Fuel station 5.3 mi
- CVS Pharmacy 5.3 mi
- Chelsea Family Practice and Specialty Services Clinic 5.5 mi
- Chelsea Professional Office Building Doctors 5.6 mi
- Chelsea Hospital 5.6 mi
- Mobil Fuel station 5.8 mi
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- 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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