Secluded Tiny “Wild Mustard” Art/Spiritual Retreat

WE ARE ON WINTER BREAK - CLOSED UNTIL MARCH 2026. "The Wild Mustard"- Secluded off-grid tiny house in Wild, Wonderful, West Virginia. Beautiful views. Quiet, peaceful valley. 180 acres of private land and two miles of beautiful Buffalo Creek to enjoy. Queen bed in loft and a double futon. Extra guests may pitch a tent by the creek for $10/night/person. One of the most wish-listed properties in West Virginia! (see below). Pets welcome $35/pet - see pet policy. The space Stay in a work of art! Handcrafted tiny house built from solid hardwoods cut and milled by us on our farm. Awarded by Airbnb guests as one of the top airbnbs in West Virginia! Quiet, relaxing, private, inspiring. These are some words that describe your unique retreat on Redbud Hill Farm. You just won't find this kind of seclusion in most state parks or private venues. There are only two other cabins (about 1/3 mile away), on the 180 acre property that is entirely surrounded by Buffalo Creek. You don't have to be an artist to rent the cabin, but we guarantee you will leave with your creative batteries recharged and a renewed sense of focus and inspiration. This non-smoking cabin sits 2/3 mile from our home through the woods on the edge of a 40 acre field that borders Buffalo Creek. A new 400 watt solar system with 24 volt battery bank provides decent electricity for lights and small appliances - depending on sunshine. Very clean outhouse. Rainwater catchment with filtration system for all cooking, washing, and drinking. Secluded and private, with a lot of charm. All built by us out of wood salvaged from trees on our farm and processed into lumber on our sawmill. If you like to camp, without the hassle and hardship, you will enjoy having a tidy cabin, two comfortable beds, indoor kitchen, a full porch, and a setting all to yourself. There is no refrigerator, so you will need to bring a cooler for your food. There is a wonderful old-time country store 1 mile away where you can purchase ice, food, and other supplies. We supply all basic cookware, propane, and utensils. You can have a campfire, hike the trails, birdwatch - kingfishers, ducks, geese, turkeys, bluebirds, even a nesting pair of bald eagles that live on our adjacent property one mile away, canoe, kayak, or swim Buffalo Creek - depending on water levels, or enjoy some smallmouth bass fishing. The cabin has a loft with a comfortable queen inner-spring mattress. There is also a high quality solid wood full-size futon with an extremely comfortable double mattress that easily sleeps two. (PLEASE NOTE: Access to the loft requires climbing a set of ladder stairs that require agility and strength to climb. If you have trouble with heights, balance, or navigating ladders we request that you stay off of the ladder and sleep on the futon since there is an inherent risk of injury that you assume by climbing into the loft. Only do so if you are very comfortable with your climbing skills. Especially, do not climb into the loft if you have been drinking alcohol or are on medication of any kind. In addition, the weight limit on the ladder is 200 pounds. Persons weighing more than 200 pounds should sleep on the first level fold out sofa). The one room cabin is insulated, clean and comfortable. It has beautiful oak and maple flooring, and black cherry ceiling, and white pine walls, milled from logs on our sawmill. There is a nice wooden kitchen table and chairs in front of a picture window for you to catch sight of some deer, turkeys, fox, or even a bald eagle. A small woodstove provides heat for warmth or cooking. A stocked wood bin has plenty of fire wood for free use in the wood stove. (There is a $5 fee per 8 piece bundle used in the fire pit). The kitchen is inside the cabin, with a sink, supplies, propane stovetop and counter space. Make no mistake, this is a rustic, secluded experience. The outhouse is about 50 feet from the cabin. We provide toilet paper and paper towels. Rainwater catchment and filter system for cooking, cleaning, and drinking, or you are welcome to bring bottled water for drinking. EGGS and MAPLE SYRUP - (NONE AVAILABLE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF REPLACING OUR LAYING HENS AND OUR MAPLE SYRUP PRODUCTION WAS VERY LOW THIS YEAR. HOPEFULLY WE WILL HAVE EGGS AND SYRUP NEXT YEAR). Depending on availability we may have some farm fresh, colorful eggs for sale at $5.00/dozen. We also make and sell maple syrup for $10 for an 8 oz bottle. If you are interested please let us know in advance and we will set some aside for you if we have any available. PETS ARE WELCOME - Please see our pet policy under "Other things to note." CELL Service - No WIFI is provided, but there is a cell tower on a neighboring farm so Verizon and ATT have strong signals. We have heard mixed results about T-Mobile. CLEANING - Please be prepared to thoroughly clean the cabin and leave it in the same condition in which you found it. Our $50 cleaning fee is mostly used for maintenance - several thousand dollars a year for gravel to maintain our farm roads - so we rely on our guests to help us keep our prices low by helping with some cleaning. Thanks! NO FORGAGING - We practice sustainable forest farming practices. This means that we maintain and protect edible and medicinal plant species such as mushrooms and wild herbs. These plants are very susceptible to over-harvesting, and it takes a lot of care to maintain their viability. Because of our many guests, just a few foragers here and there can easily wipe out an entire colony. For that reason we ask that you do not pick any wild mushrooms or wild herbs during your stay. Feel free to collect creek stones, beach glass, wildflowers, black berries, black raspberries, etc. But please, no wild plant foraging. We will assess a $50 fee for violating this policy. Thanks. COVID19 VIRUS - Because of the unique nature of our properties - isolated tiny homes with minimal human contact, we believe we can continue to provide safe and enjoyable stays for our guests. However in order to operate responsibly we abide by the Airbnb safety guidelines. 1. All tiny homes will be left vacant for a minimum of 24 hours before a new guest arrives. 2. Guests will be asked to either walk or drive their own vehicles (high clearance AWD) to their tiny home. We can transport luggage in our ATV for those without AWD. For those who need a lift we are OK with you riding in the ATV if you feel comfortable doing so. 3. Bedding: We provide mattresses, mattress covers, comforter, and pillows. Guests should bring their own sheets, pillow cases, towels, and/or sleeping bags. (Freshly washed linens can be provided if you let us know in advance. There is a $25 fee per bed for freshly washed sheets, pillow cases, and two bath towels). 4. We will thoroughly clean each tiny house according to CDC guidelines as prescribed by Airbnb. Guest access No smoking permitted inside the building. Some amenities include a campfire pit, porch, propane stove for cooking, basic dishes and cooking supplies. If you need something, we can get it for you. Our farm is called "Redbud Hill Farm" because of all of the beautiful redbuds that bloom around our property during the spring, which we make into delicious jelly! We invite you to hike the trails on the property through woods and fields. You can also enjoy our 2 mile private access to Buffalo Creek for fishing, swimming, canoeing, or skipping stones. We have a lot of wildlife to observe, including bald eagles, blue herons, whitetail deer, wild turkeys, grouse, rabbits, foxes, and birds of all kinds. You will hear coyotes yipping at night, but they are very reclusive and are not a threat to humans. KAYAKS - There are two kayaks available for you to use. We keep them in a boat house near the Lower Cabin (Wild Mustard), for safekeeping, but all guests are allowed to use them. PLEASE SHARE THE TWO KAYAKS WITH OTHER GUESTS BY LIMITING YOUR USE TO ONE HOUR INCREMENTS. Paddles and adult life jackets are with kayaks and should be worn at all times by anyone using the boats. (You will need to provide your own life jackets for children under the age of 12). You will carry the kayaks about 50 feet down to the creek and return them to the boathouse when you are finished. The best thing to do is to paddle upstream for as far as you can go and then turn around and come back. You can go downstream as far as the bend, but we don't advise going much past the bend because the creek can get shallow and paddling back upstream can be a chore. NO UNREGISTERED VISITORS - Our insurance only covers registered paying guests so if you want to invite additional guests you will need to check with us first so we can register them as paying day use customers ($10/person/day). Hunting privileges do not come with the cabin rental. Also, no discharge of firearms without permission. EVENTS - The space is exclusively meant for the lodging and enjoyment of our renters. No events or groups of guests not listed on the rental are permitted. Other things to note FIREWOOD - Each tiny house comes with a wood stove and a wood bin stocked with a supply of dry, split hardwood for the wood stove. Firewood is free to use in the cabin wood stoves to keep warm, however there is a charge for using the wood in the outdoor fire pit - $5 for a bundle of 8 pieces. BUFFALO CREEK - SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK - The Homeowner is not responsible for any accidents, injuries or illness that occurs while on the premises or its facilities. Buffalo Creek completely surrounds the property and there are two kayaks available for guest use. Guests are completely responsible for any accidents or incidents related to the creek or the use of the available watercraft. Water can be fun, but it can also be dangerous. Be safe at all times. Guests assume all liability for any interaction with the creek. CLEANING - Please be prepared to thoroughly clean the cabin and leave it in the same condition in which you found it. Our $50 cleaning fee is mostly used for maintenance - several thousand dollars a year for gravel to maintain our farm roads - so we rely on our guests to help us keep our prices low by helping with some cleaning. Thanks! PET POLICY - If you are bringing a pet please make sure to check the Pet box under Guests when you book. Thanks. Pets are great. We have pets. We love pets. If your pet is not mean or harmful to other pets and/or people then he/she is welcome on the farm. However some of our guests have pet dander allergies (not to mention a dislike for pet smells, fleas, and ticks), so we prefer to have pets stay on the porch or outside the cabin. Pets may stay inside the cabin, especially in cold weather, under the following conditions - 1. They should be very well behaved - no gnawing or scratching the floors or furniture. 2. They should be pre-treated for fleas and ticks. 3. Guests must do a thorough job cleaning up any hair, footprints, or other messes. 4. Of course, the dog should be house trained. 5. No pets on the bed or sofa. You may bring bedding for your pet, or you are welcome to use one of our portable pet carriers at no charge. ALSO, You will be living in the woods with wild animals, such as raccoons, opossums, foxes, etc., that your pet may encounter. Your pet may also feel the call of the wild and run off (though we have not lost any yet). It will be your responsibility to take care of your pet and make sure it is safe. Our pets know our property and run free, so we don't tie them up. Bringing your pet with you is one of the perks of staying with us, but you will need to do whatever it takes to keep your pet under control and safe. Some people bring pet carriers, leashes, or run lines. Some let their pets run free. CHECKOUT by 11:00 AM. If we are carting your belongings, we will not arrive with the ATV before 8:00 AM. If you are driving yourself, you may check out as early as you wish.