Down-to-Earth EcoShire 41051 Cactus Valley Road, Hemet, CA 92544

"County permits? Camp host on site? Sensible rules re fire safety in wildland campsites? Water / hydrants / fire protection on site in case some city people decide to have a bonfire during high winds? Ask before you cone. If "No" to any of these then avoid. Bulldozing a few camp spots on private property does not make this a safe or legal camping area. Respect nature. Respect wild land. Respect neighbors."

"Excellent place to camp! (We were tent camping). Assuming it’s a quiet weekend, it’s extremely relaxing & peaceful (they do also have gatherings sometimes, which sound like fun too). I liked that we could either socialize with others around the table, or retreat to our quiet spot way out back. Our site was secluded, had a shade sail, picnic table, and water spigot. There are composting toilets, and if you’re willing to cruise down a bit further to the central area, there are flush toilets and showers. If you’re feeling social, they have welcoming shared areas for cooking, eating, and connecting. This place is nurtured by really good people, they appreciate and enjoy meeting new people, and that was the best part… along with the serene & beautiful nature of the property of course. It’s a little oasis for the soul and I can’t wait to go back."

"Welcome to Hemet, California where you are surrounded by desert mountains, boulders, and a big open sky. Just a little over two hours from Los Angeles and about an hour and a half from San Diego heading east, we drove onto Jim and Dawn's Ecoshire. Our hosts have created an oasis nestled in the hills from the reclaimed land they acquired. The property is being used as an educational ground for permaculture practices and self-sustaining, eco- friendly structures. If you want to learn how to reuse water and provide your own solar energy, be sure to ask Jim as he can take you around the property and teach as you go. We arrived as the sun went down and the full moon started to rise up. As you walk through part of the 35 acres of land, you may hear neighboring horses and cows. As the sun goes down, you will hear the owls and the resident coyotes in the night. Our site was cozy and nestled in front of a hill. The emphasis on community can be felt as the vision is well underway at the Ecoshire with communal buildings. You will find an old boxcar that is being restored with reclaimed materials. They have turned it into a beautiful bathroom with a well-lit shower. Rustic luxury in the desert, simple yet sustainable. In the morning, we walked through the Peace Garden and ate our fresh picked snap peas and added new starts to the garden as well. The hens provided eggs for our morning scramble and everything from our breakfast was harvested on site. If you are lucky Jim and Dawn will share some of their delicious home-brewed mead with you! They plan on expanding their operation, as it is very environmentally friendly and will bring more honey bees to the land. If you want a desert oasis experience with a wild, wild west feel, AND get a bit of inspiration out of the whole thing be sure to visit the Ecoshire."

"Absolutely love this place to the bottom of my heart. Watching you folks constantly changing your land and making it better. It's amazing how fast you all can do it. I loved all the wildlife there. From the owl stretching to the wild coyote howling. Dawn and Jim this place wouldn't be the same without you two, so thank you so much for your beautiful space."

"Amazing covid safe group camping experience at private space here. Owners and staff were so welcoming. Really, you could come here with just your sleeping and hygiene supplies because they have adobe homes/room, cooked food, ice, and more for purchase. Compost toilet, shower and water access makes its luxury camping. Spacious, and far from other campsites."