This places deserves all five stars. The one bad thing about it, is that it's so far from seattle! I wish it was closer so I could stay with them more often! I was looking for a last minute weekend getaway for my one year wedding anniversary and I'm glad I found this! This was our first glamping experience and it was wonderful. The tipi's were so cute and comfortable. They all have stone floors, a queen sized bed and lamps! All you have to bring are your clothes, they provide bedding and towels! We stayed plenty warm at night, and I am always cold! One tipi has a firepit inside, I hope we can get that one next time! There's also a large one that has two queen beds in it and can sleep up to about 8 people if you wanted! There are two bathrooms, each with a toilet, sink and shower. Our tipi (Sacagawea) was the farthest tipi, but the distance to the bathroom was not bad at all! Even at night, the trail between tipi's and to the bathroom is lit with lights so you really don't even need a flashlight (we forgot one)! Did I mention there's a hot tub?! It's a built in hot tub made of tile. It's quite a good size. Our last night there we had 8 people in it! Bugs were not really a problem like I thought they would be. We didn't see a single bug in our tipi, even with the top flap open so we could see the stars! And believe me, I am not a bug person! They provide a great breakfast, included in your stay! Pancakes, oatmeal, bread, fruit, eggs, yogurt, potatoes, lox, cheese... And of course coffee and tea! You can pay extra for dinner, which was amazing as well. We had grilled salmon, veggies and rice the first night. The second night we had a Spanish paella. Ken so kindly accommodated everyone's diet restrictions leaving things out for those who requested. They do not serve alcohol, but you are welcome to bring your own beer and wine. No hard liquor though. This is such a great place to getaway from city life. It's so peaceful. There are plenty of sitting areas throughout the property as well as several hammocks, which we took a siesta in before dinner! The creek runs along the edge of the property which is so calming to hear and you can walk/play in it. They do have wifi, but it only works close to the main building, which is where the meals are served. No one seemed to mind about the lack of Internet since we were all looking for an escape from reality. Tipi village is a gem. I cannot wait to return with friends next time! I recommend this place to anyone who wants to relax and get away from life, even if you don't like the outdoors, this is very comfortable glamping! read more

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Wife booked reservations for us. We made the reservation online, and we had them for over a week. My wife was then called and told our reservation had been cancelled because they booked a wedding. We were told that the online reservation system wasn't updated properly, and that's why we were able to make the reservation even though they booked the whole place for a wedding. We were also told they had to cancel two other reservations. Sorry, but I call bullshit on this. I believe that the wedding was requested after we made our reservations. Of course a wedding party that books the entire place is way better financially than a few reservations, so we and the other people got bumped. Pure and simple. Luckily my wife found another teepee place and we will go there instead. We will never make another reservation here. read more

I would write a novel about how awesome this place is but my wife already did! Great food, beautiful surroundings, pleasant tepee's, and the other guests there the weekend we went made our time there even better. Highly recommend for a weekend getaway with your partner or a group of friends! read more

We enjoyed our stay with Ken and Janet. We were in the Sacajawea tipi. It was peaceful. Ken had coffee made first thing. I was the first one up and enjoyed reading by the river. Ken has done an amazing job building the place. Their breakfast and dinners were delicious with fresh eggs, fish and veggies. The hot tub was a great way to relax after my morning coffee. They have a system down and it works. They are very concerned about their guests and work hard to ensure they have a great stay. Linda R gave an epic review so I'll refrain from adding more. A few things that are out of the owners control but you may want to be aware of... The bed was more like a futon not a mattress and it was pretty hard for us. We had to pop aleve-this is probably not a problem for the younger guests. I was pretty cold at night. If the weather gets in the low 50s ask for another blanket. They will gladly get you another one. There was no heat source. Lastly, Sunday there were some gun shots because someone was shooting on what I think was BLM land near by. Not a huge deal. They were far enough away and luckily started after my afternoon siesta. read more

Been going for years, Ken is absolutely the best of the best. They treat me like an old family friend. Each year the kids get older and it's been a wonderful tradition. The grounds are amazing and the Tipi's are so much fun. The food is superb whether you join for breakfast or dinner. We are looking forward to coming back this summer. read more

This place was amazing! Ken and Susanne were so sweet and accommodating. My husband and I had a great time sitting around the group fire pit late at night and the food was delicious! We had breakfast each morning on the lovely patio overlooking the yard. The property is gorgeous and well maintained. We stayed in one of the larger tipi's called the Chief Seattle which features a campfire -- we loved having the campfire in the middle of the tipi at night when the temperature dropped, it was so fun! Definitely will come back again, I highly recommend this place. If you are looking for something to do closeby-- we had a great time rafting down the McKenzie River which was only an hour's drive away. read more

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If it's good enough for Running Bull, it's good for me. I forgot to ask if these tippis are authentic, but I believe they are. Bath emenities are rather nice and clean. It is such a unique experience and one you will not forget too soon. A river runs through it ( the grounds ) which adds to the tranquility. Your hosts (l.a. escapees) are very accommodating and personable. Home cooking for a paid dinner ( in the lovely outside kitchen area) with all the guest invited should you please; a great way to meet and socialize with new people from all over. Since it is a rather intimate setting and feels as though you are an invited guest at their home...some may feel that they don't have 100% privacy. This is not a bad thing, just something to note. This location is a out on a country road; toooo long a walk to Eugine...but that may be a good thing. Make sure that they insure your reservation by phone (NOT EMAIL) due to what I read below regarding a wedding situation. read more

What a great little escape! Nice water creek running and amazing food and staff. Cant wait to tell everyone and have my friends and family experience it as well. Just one note after you book on line you must wait to get confirming email from owner. Other than that it was great and cant wait to go back again. My niece is in college at Eugene so now every time I visit her I can stop by at the resort since its only 20 minutes away. read more

I've never went camping and I hate being out in the wilderness with bugs and whatnot, but this was the best sleep my boyfriend and I have ever gotten! read more

This past year, 2016, we held a gathering with Grandmother Flordemayo at Tipi Village Retreat. Ken and Janet were so gracious and accommodating to Grandmother Flordemayo and to all the guests. Their food deserves all 5 stars. The location offers everything needed for ceremony and gatherings. The creek, meadows and forest offer a perfect location for a retreat or short get away. We were so happy with the weekend that we have planned another 3 day retreat with Grandmother Flordemayo at Tipi Village Retreat for August 4th-7th 2017. Thank you Ken and Janet for your gracious caring. read more

Two weeks ago my sister and I stay at the Tipi Village Retreat, we loved it and can't wait to go back! Ken and Janet are such nice people. The tipi's are beautiful and well maintained. And the whole ground is just pure relaxation. Also Ken makes really good pancakes. If you're in need of a little escape only hours from Portland, this is the place you should go. read more

Ken cancelled our reservation for the weekend of the solar eclipse, after we'd booked the last available tipi. He claimed that he'd accidentally double-booked, but he waited 3 weeks after our reservation was booked to cancel, so we had to scramble to find another place, which was 3x the cost, and is just a spot in a field. Our kids were so looking forward to staying in the Tipi, and I know that these things happen, but he didn't even take the time to contact us directly to explain the situation, he just cancelled with no apology. I feel like this was highly unprofessional. If you want to have your reservation honored, I'd stay somewhere else. read more

This was a very uncomfortable expierence. The host appeared indifferent, and perhaps a bit annoyed by our presense from the minute we stepped out of the car. We were not served the promised dinner, and light excuses were made as to why. The owners had personal guests over at the same time as us. We were treated like an afterthought or an imposition. We left early because the host made us feel very awkward and unwelcome. It was like crashing in someone's yard uninvited, only we got to pay for the expierence. read more