The broom closet
The clearing has decided to offer a minimalist Glamping Motel for the overstressed energetically sensitive person or couples. Located about 30 minutes north of Asheville at the base of Mt Mitchell, we will have a glamping rental experience for all camping levels; from “I have a pillow and toothbrush” to “ I want to camp in my van”. The experience is built to allow the more sensitive among us a chance to stop, slow, reconnect and ground with nature for a night or two. To spend a day watching the river rush around you as you soak in some sun or an evening looking up at the universe in clear view. With the limited ability to reserve ahead, and a shifting schedule around longer-term and group rentals, our locals or the last-minute travelers will not have to fight for a spot with the tourists or scheduled vacationers. You can’t plan a nervous breakdown or an overwhelming day, we hope with these policies to support our local community first in the moments they really need a balanced and connected spot to rest.
All of the western North Carolina region, where the Clearing is located, took a physically and mentally beating. The trauma, the stress, the political environment, the need to survive where costs are skyrocketing, and jobs haven’t come back for many people. Lives lost of person, pets, livestock, the wild animals. Many lost their homes, their roads, lifetimes and generations of family heirlooms and precious moments. We are all a little overwhelmed at best and hanging on by a thread to our sanity at worst. The land doesn’t judge, it embraces all of humanity, all religions, all races, all backgrounds and all forms of love as part of its own system. It wants to share its comfort, its grounding, its river and stream, its viewing platform to the universe. It wants to heal people.
The clearing has powered raised tent platforms and a heated bathhouse. Our three-season tents with cots, table and chairs allow for the non-camper to show up with the bedding and toothbrush rent just a platform if you have your own gear. Have a van or scamper? We have one hookup spot.
We are offering one, two or three night stays for the overwhelmed, the creative who needs to unplug, The couple having a special moment, or anyone having a the last-minute need to breathe clean air, build a fire, look up at the universe and feel the land accept them.
The land boosts private river access with side stream on the north toe river. Dark sky certification skies ensure no ambient light to interfere with your view of the universe on clear nights, a huge fire pit with stone patio, and a groomed path down to a private river beach and a HUGE rock formation jutting out into the river. In the other direction, a stormed damaged hiking trail runs up the river to state land where you can see an amazing beaver damn and a mica mine. This area took a HUGE amount of damage so if you want to explore in that direction, be ready for some exercise!
Reservations for these glamping spots can only be made up to 2 days beforehand and up to 3pm for that night. Each night is listed independently. If you want to stay for 2 nights, you must add to your cart each night separately. This experience is sporadic around our 1-3 week THOW, Schoolie, Vanlife, Class A staycation rentals and small group rentals on the property. I have made the choice to advertise the nightly glamping experience in only local outlets and not on the main site. For these reasons the locals should have a decent shot at getting a spot when they are open. We will have a newsletter if you want to be aware of open days in the coming week.
We have three accommodation types:
All three include access to a shared heated three-piece bathroom located inside a small temperature-controlled storage house. WiFi available in the bathhouse. Cell service is available but sporadic and pour. No wifi or cell at the river. Available at the bathhouse will be a shared fridge/freezer, coffee pot and kettle, a pot, a pan and a convection top cooker. The water is well and was last tested in December 2024 and found to be perfect. I have a maximum of six guests on three spots at any given time. Tent spots are all raised powered platforms with individual circuits to handle the power needs of individual tent heaters.
Firepit is open for use. Power and water with hose available on site, check community board for area burn restrictions. We suggest you bring your own dried wood for the firepit, although if you want to drag over our already downed fallen trees, you are more than welcome to them.
Out three experiences:
Nationally registered Service Animals are always allowed. PSD is allowed with national group certification OR canine good citizen certification. A simple ESA is not acceptable without a GCC. We also accept nationally accredited therapy animal registrations.
We do have active natural wildlife near the camp area including large birds of prey who hunt the river. We highly recommend you always keep animals close to you and under your watchful eye, especially if the animal is small or colorful (Example, Therapy retile or bird).
General Rules –
1. All State and local laws apply to guests. Yes you need a fishing license to fish off the property, there is no hunting on property.
2. No Foraging. The land is not large enough for everyone to pick a plant.
3. No open flames in the tents.
4. Respect your neighbors if you have any, No music unless you have asked permission from our other guests or use Bluetooth. Please sit downwind if you are going to smoke. Don’t’ expect everyone to want to talk to you. Friendliness is great and there are shared areas, but respect everyone’s desire to commune with nature in their own way. Many people are here for the sound of nature alone. Here alone? Go wild.
5. No food or food trash in the tents. The bathhouse area is large and there is plenty of room for you to keep your food. The car park area is equally as close if you wish to keep food or food trash in your car. Food attracts wildlife!
6. If you are using the coffee maker, the pot or pan, clean up after yourself!
All of the western North Carolina region, where the Clearing is located, took a physically and mentally beating. The trauma, the stress, the political environment, the need to survive where costs are skyrocketing, and jobs haven’t come back for many people. Lives lost of person, pets, livestock, the wild animals. Many lost their homes, their roads, lifetimes and generations of family heirlooms and precious moments. We are all a little overwhelmed at best and hanging on by a thread to our sanity at worst. The land doesn’t judge, it embraces all of humanity, all religions, all races, all backgrounds and all forms of love as part of its own system. It wants to share its comfort, its grounding, its river and stream, its viewing platform to the universe. It wants to heal people.
The clearing has powered raised tent platforms and a heated bathhouse. Our three-season tents with cots, table and chairs allow for the non-camper to show up with the bedding and toothbrush rent just a platform if you have your own gear. Have a van or scamper? We have one hookup spot.
We are offering one, two or three night stays for the overwhelmed, the creative who needs to unplug, The couple having a special moment, or anyone having a the last-minute need to breathe clean air, build a fire, look up at the universe and feel the land accept them.
The land boosts private river access with side stream on the north toe river. Dark sky certification skies ensure no ambient light to interfere with your view of the universe on clear nights, a huge fire pit with stone patio, and a groomed path down to a private river beach and a HUGE rock formation jutting out into the river. In the other direction, a stormed damaged hiking trail runs up the river to state land where you can see an amazing beaver damn and a mica mine. This area took a HUGE amount of damage so if you want to explore in that direction, be ready for some exercise!
Reservations for these glamping spots can only be made up to 2 days beforehand and up to 3pm for that night. Each night is listed independently. If you want to stay for 2 nights, you must add to your cart each night separately. This experience is sporadic around our 1-3 week THOW, Schoolie, Vanlife, Class A staycation rentals and small group rentals on the property. I have made the choice to advertise the nightly glamping experience in only local outlets and not on the main site. For these reasons the locals should have a decent shot at getting a spot when they are open. We will have a newsletter if you want to be aware of open days in the coming week.
We have three accommodation types:
All three include access to a shared heated three-piece bathroom located inside a small temperature-controlled storage house. WiFi available in the bathhouse. Cell service is available but sporadic and pour. No wifi or cell at the river. Available at the bathhouse will be a shared fridge/freezer, coffee pot and kettle, a pot, a pan and a convection top cooker. The water is well and was last tested in December 2024 and found to be perfect. I have a maximum of six guests on three spots at any given time. Tent spots are all raised powered platforms with individual circuits to handle the power needs of individual tent heaters.
Firepit is open for use. Power and water with hose available on site, check community board for area burn restrictions. We suggest you bring your own dried wood for the firepit, although if you want to drag over our already downed fallen trees, you are more than welcome to them.
Out three experiences:
- Have a mini camper or Van with no bathroom? Parking spot with 30amp power hook up next to the bathhouse. Max 2 people and 1 vehicle. Hose attachments available.
- Have your own tent? Set up on a platform, bring your own equipment. Max 2 people – 1 vehicle.
- Just have your blankets and a toothbrush? We have two three season tents available, two-person max. Each tent includes two wood and canvas cots (no mattress or bedding), two camp chairs, one night table, an extension cord run inside, string lights and a space heater. Max 2 people – 1 vehicle.
Nationally registered Service Animals are always allowed. PSD is allowed with national group certification OR canine good citizen certification. A simple ESA is not acceptable without a GCC. We also accept nationally accredited therapy animal registrations.
We do have active natural wildlife near the camp area including large birds of prey who hunt the river. We highly recommend you always keep animals close to you and under your watchful eye, especially if the animal is small or colorful (Example, Therapy retile or bird).
General Rules –
1. All State and local laws apply to guests. Yes you need a fishing license to fish off the property, there is no hunting on property.
2. No Foraging. The land is not large enough for everyone to pick a plant.
3. No open flames in the tents.
4. Respect your neighbors if you have any, No music unless you have asked permission from our other guests or use Bluetooth. Please sit downwind if you are going to smoke. Don’t’ expect everyone to want to talk to you. Friendliness is great and there are shared areas, but respect everyone’s desire to commune with nature in their own way. Many people are here for the sound of nature alone. Here alone? Go wild.
5. No food or food trash in the tents. The bathhouse area is large and there is plenty of room for you to keep your food. The car park area is equally as close if you wish to keep food or food trash in your car. Food attracts wildlife!
6. If you are using the coffee maker, the pot or pan, clean up after yourself!