The Meadow View is the only Rustic Screened in Cabin with Electric and Wifi. This one room cabin sleeps two with two twin beds. It's screened windows w/curtains face East allowing it to warm up quickly with the sun rise. A great affordable little cabin which allows you to charge your phone and/or laptop. Includes mini-fridge, microwave and fan. It is located in a small Woodland Campground, Camp Earth Connection, in the middle of the Hammond Hill State Forest. Adjacent to 20 miles of trails for Mountain Biking and Hiking trails which also connect to the Finger Lakes Trail System. Just 12 miles from Ithaca, home of Cornell and many gorges and trails.
We had so much fun staying in Meadow Vole. It was the perfect spot for my 8 year-old and me to stay while visiting friends in Ithaca. We loved the setting, the convenience of the cabin, and my daughter was especially taken with Eshay's Red Eft Cafe in the pavilion and the pancake breakfast. We hope to return next year!
My life's work has included designing and implementing outdoor spaces and activities that are inclusive and anti-biased for families, children and adults to connect with nature and each other. Camp Earth Connection started as a children's camp and in 2015 evolved into a Woodland Campground & Retreat and Environmental Educational Center. Camp Earth Connection provides a welcoming space to all, with a warm welcome to individuals who identify as LGBTQ, as well as people from the BIPOC Community who may not have always felt safe in wilderness settings; And to all people who want to share a peaceful and amazing experience in nature.
Camp Earth Connection is a beautiful and serene camp, nestled in the middle of the Hammond Hill Forest. Your hosts Eshay and Druid(camp pup) will greet you when you arrive and give you an orientation to the camp to help you get acclimated. Camp Earth Connection(CEC) is a small campground with just 18 camp/cabin sites, plus adjacent to the camp, in Eshay's Forest, there are 3 additional cabins/cottages with full amenities. When you stay at CEC, you have the opportunity to camp at your comfort level (or challenge yourself with less amenities) and experience nature in the raw.
Guests can choose to have some peaceful alone time or be more engaged in our small community during our community campfires, Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Camp Earth Connection offers a free Saturday Morning Campfire Pancake Breakfast.
CEC offers individuals and families a chance to connect with each other and nature in a peaceful beautiful setting. Alcohol and drugs are prohibited to ensure this peaceful atmosphere and to allow folks to find serenity through our natural environment. CEC welcomes and values people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We do our best to make sure our guests feel safe, cared for and respected. We of course expect the same in return.
At CEC we are environmentally conscientious and do our best to preserve the natural surroundings and natural resources. We incorporate composting and recycling into our daily routine. We understand the importance of reducing the amount of resources we use, and re-using and re-generating whenever possible.