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Our Story
Our Story
Moonshine Cabin was renovated and enjoyed it for many years before we added the farmhouse. We have worked to preserve almost 400 acres of the property with the help of the Western Reserve Land Conservatory and the Cleveland Museum Of Natural History in Cleveland, Ohio.
Adrienne & Morgan
Owner
We have been working with the Natural History Museum of Cleveland to help save the West Virginia White butterfly (Pieris virginiensis) a small, white butterfly found in wooded habitats of the northeastern United States.
The adult butterfly flies only in April and May, relies on spring wildflowers, such as toothwort, trillium, and violets, for its survival. Current threats include forest fragmentation, deer overpopulation, and the spread of invasive species, such as GARLIC MUSTARD. The butterfly is just one of the native residents of the forest that will be affected if we lose our natural areas and these spring wildflowers.
We work every spring from April through May to pull up the Garlic Mustard. If you should see this plant please pull it up and bag it if it has flowers. Thank you for your help with this evasive plant.
We have just opened three bell style tent in the woods. Looking to the future we are hoping to add a Yurt, a tepee, an “A” frame tiny cabin. We are privileged to call Sawdust home and are glad to share it with you!
About
sawdust preserve
About
Naturalist Isabelle H. Klein wrote a collection of seasonal letters from her home of Sawdust (named from the sawdust left by the loggers of the early 60’s) for the Cleveland Museum of Natural History’s Explorer Magazine from the winter of 1969 to the summer of 1976. They then were published as the book “Letters From Sawdust” by the Press of Case Western Reserve University for the Museum.
Sawdust Farm camp
sawdust
It is a lyrical voyage through the seasons at the Sawdust Tract. She details encounters with the wildlife of the area as well as the changing seasons and plant life. Reminiscent of Thoreau’s writings about Walden. In 1978 an additional house was moved onto the property from Sidley’s gravel pit and joined with the existing Klein farmhouse.
Isabelle’s Cabin; where the she wrote her works also known as the “Jug House” is located next to the pond.
The original small family farm and surrounding woods are currently being restored and updated; renovations of the two connecting houses are almost completed.
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Your Journey Starts Here
Starts
The city of Geneva, OH is 15-min, Geneva-on-the-Lake, OH is 25-min.
Sawdust Farm Camp is a short drive to Thompson Ledges & Thompson Speed Way.
Debonne Winery, Grand River Winery and many more within 3.5 miles.
Enjoy a meal on Thompson Square near the Ledges at 'Stockers on the Park'.
'Trumbull Lock Plant', the local grocery, is 8-min.
Moonshine cabin
Cabin
Moonshine Cabin is a rustic one room space with room enough for up to four guests. Filled with the comforts of home; cast iron cook stove, propane heat, solar lighting, USB charging and food cooler available. We have a collection of books for all ages and interests along with games, art supplies and toys. Outdoor cafe table, hammock hooks on the porch, fire pit, picnic bench, plus new custom port-a-toilet. Outdoor propane heated shower behind the cabin. Drinking and wash water provided.
bell glamping tent
glamping
Escape to a furnished bell style canvas tent in Ohio’s Wine Country at the woods of Sawdust FarmCamp for a glamping experience! Surrounded by the 400-acres of Sawdust Preserves creeks and valleys. Relax in a hammock and read from "Letters From Sawdust", written about these woods. Enjoy a fire in the fire pit with wine from one of the local wineries. Tent is furnished with a queen size air mattress on a frame, a memory foam topper. Linens are provided. Composting Toilet is an Amish built outhouse with a solar camp shower. Washing & drinking water is provided.
Double Bell Tents
double
Wake up to an open sky in two furnished bell style canvas tent in Ohio’s Wine Country at the woods of Sawdust Farm Camp. The tents are located on a man-made hill above our 3.5-acre pond with stunning views of the sun rise. One tent has a queen air bed, the other has two padded cots with a bunk, for up to 5 guests. Bring your own bedding or book ours for a fee. LED lighting in both. Fire pit with cooking grate and picnic benches that convert to a table are on site. Basic cooking utensils and dishes are provided as well as a propane cook stove.
Pond View Tent Site
Wake up to a misty pond view, surrounded by the Sawdust Preserve woodlands in a primitive camping oasis. A picnic table, two Adirondack chairs, a fire pit with a grate, and port-a-potty. There is a small picnic shelter with a grill for your use. Wagon provided for the 3-min hike along the bank of the pond to the sites grassy clearing. Site sits mostly full sun during the day, shade at dawn/dusk. Campers bring their own tent, drinking water, & charcoal for the grill.
tent site
Private events
Private
New gathering tent now available! The entirety of Sawdust Farm Camp can be booked for your next event or private retreats. Contact us for availability and pricing information.
future
future farm
Renovations are underway to the old Kline family house. The farm will potentially help feed anyone that comes to stay and provide some experiences for renters; merging the farm and camp into a all inclusive glamping retreat.
Testimonial
guest
We are priveledged to call Sawdust Farm Camp home and are glad to share it with you!
Here's what our most recent guests have been saying about their experiences.
Best camping experience in NE Ohio. Perfect getaway from the noise of the city. It’s tucked away into the woods making it peaceful, private, and relaxing. The cabin and site is clean and maintained perfectly, we can’t wait for our next trip!
Our second stay at Sawdust Camp exceeded our expectations once again! The cabin is cozy, perfect size for us and our dog...I would highly recommend this location if you’re looking for a quiet and private wooded getaway.
Beautiful tent surrounded by beautiful valley. It's a 5 minute walk from the cabin on the grounds, we rented both and it led to a wonderful experience. Both sites are private, in a very wooded beautiful area. Amazing gems of Geneva, OH
We really enjoyed our stay at the Pond View Tent Site at Sawdust Camp. There was excellent birding right from our campsite and plenty of peace and quiet. The bats swooping over the pond catching insects at dusk was a special sight.
