Experience a Magical Winter Farm Stay at Our LGBTQ-Owned🌈, Dog-Friendly Riverfront Cabin. Choose this hidden riverfront cabin at our massive 30-stunning acre Farm. Bring your dog 🐶, or a lover, or enjoy with a friend! Our Farm Cabin Offers: → 2 different forest hot tubs → Cozy firepit & chairs → S'mores & coffee bar → Scenic river trails → Private river & creek with 3 private beaches → Visit w/Piglets, goats, & chickens 🐖 🔥 Cozy up next to the campfire under the stars. Cheers! The space ⚡Download our Guidebook App ⚡ 🌈 LGBTQ Owned & Operated “Where are we going?!” Squealed my 8-year-old son from the back of the car with toys littered around his feet. As my 2 year old throws another toy on the floor suddenly he twists his head as he gets distracted; his eyes widen as they meet the massive trees filling the view of the windows. “I don’t know, I think we’re lost” my wife anxiously muttered as she white knuckles the wheel on the bumpy gravel drive. I popped my whole body around and exclaimed “We’re going somewhere no one knows about. A hidden place. The Secret Land!” That little car ride became an important day as we made our way nervously down the overgrown ½ mile driveway with keys in hand in December 2022. We decided shortly after moving onto the 30-acre riverfront property that we had to share it with others! Hello there! I'm Jewel. My wife and I are the owners of the property we lovingly call The Secret Land. We started with a massive clean-up of hoarded belongings left on one side of the property and a demolition process of over 10 outbuildings that month and hauled away tons of trash, cars, boats, buildings, and more. We started in the old farmhouse on the property making a home for our 2 children to enjoy. We then switched to the riverfront side of the property hand cutting trails, limbing thousands of trees, and slowly, painstakingly in the February snow building an intentional space for guests to enjoy. We drove nails into reclaimed lumber, we shed blood with many…many injuries, and we doubted if it was possible. We made mistake after mistake and believed that if we just got up in the morning and did what was in front of us, we could welcome just one person to enjoy a still moment by the river, with campfire warming their boots, to sit and just be. This property was a hidden gem for over 100 years and as the new caretakers of the land, it was up to us to make it come to life! We welcomed our first guest April 1st, 2023 and the rest is history. In 2023, we welcomed over 400 guests onto the land and are learning with each guest, and each conversation how important it is to keep working on this space for others. We’ve welcomed guests of all ages and backgrounds with stories that have kept us motivated, allowed us to celebrate, evolve our approach, change our vision, and opened our hearts. Some moments particularly memorable have been a girlfriend who booked a stay while her boyfriend wanted to enjoy a day in the mountains after being diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer. A sweet family from the UK that was visiting Washington for the first time and spent 2 days cuddling our dogs asking to stay for a while longer, even offering to help us build our little cabin resort. A loving couple from Seattle who came back many times with gifts and food for our son. They helped us rehabilitate one of our rescue dogs and even jumped on our tractor to create a new area for the chickens. And lastly, all the questions, comments, and stories we’ve gotten from so many couples that ask us how to do what we’re doing. Those many conversations with young couples that want land, and space, and to share their passions but feel a little lost on how to start have really been a driving force. All these guests have held a large space within our hearts and kept us going. All that’s missing is you! We’re looking forward to entering the next chapter of our little woodsy resort and in 2024, we want to welcome you to enter a place that’s been waiting for you. We invite guests onto our land with acceptance and kindness always. This is a safe space that my wife and I found to be one of the first places we can freely hold hands without stares from anyone; well beside a deer or owl. This land is particularly important as I have autism and it provides me with an important sensory experience. We support you as you are. We invite you to the freedom of strolling this land owned by a loving couple who'd love to share our happiness and warmth with you today. We invite you as friends and hope you leave as family! Cheers, Jewel and Maile ⚡Intimate Resort Promise: A Couples-Only Space In April 2023, we opened doors and welcomed our first Airbnb guest. I couldn't have imagined how we would evolve. We licensed as a wedding and event venue and started creating The Secret Land for the wildly in love. We knew starting a wedding venue wouldn't be fast, easy, and cheap--especially with purchasing a 30-acre fully hoarded property with no car access, no equipment, and without any savings to help build this vision we cooked up one night sitting on our beach. We thought about renting our little spots on Airbnb to help develop our reputation and a little revenue while we build our venue and undertake the massive challenge we signed up for that chilly January day skipping rocks along the river. What we discovered is that we were meant to welcome guests! We decided to skip the fuss of a wedding venue as Enumclaw boasts many amazing places and stick with what we know best—intimate 5-star getaways! ⚡ At The Secret Land, we prioritize three core values in our vision: Intimacy for LGBTQ couples like us, privacy throughout our spaces, and casual relaxation under the stars, next to a warm campfire. ⚡ We forged a space for guests to rent for: → Proposals → Birthdays → Anniversaries → Solo guests to unplug & recharge → Friends to reconnect → We even rent to guests who need one last trip for their pup before crossing over the rainbow bridge–wow how special is that! Seeing our old doggies waddle around the land is one of my favorite sights to behold! Welcoming short-term guests was exactly what we wanted to do. And we’ve got you covered with a few options! Here are our accommodations: → RV on Red Creek → Three off-grid cabins with bed accommodations → One off-grid cabin with camping pads (no bed) → One off-grid cabin with camping pads (no bed) → Two Riverfront spaces for day use, tent spaces, and picnics. We understand that we could heavily develop the land but we don't want to---like ever!! We're a debt-free business and cash flow is everything so we're a bit more intentional than other landowners. Our facilities must be able to ensure guests' experiences that align with our vision and each site is carefully planned with guest restrictions in mind. We're declaring an intimate resort promise so that we let others know that we're a small resort right now and forever! If your getaway vision is with ample guests, large parties, or social events such as inviting impromptu guests, The Secret Land is not the best place for your getaway. This intimate resort promise is near and dear to our hearts and it means we can come closer to living out our purpose on the land and in our family business. Thank you for allowing us to honor our vision of intimacy on our land. Welcome to the "BITTEN PINECONE" off-grid camping cabin! This unique rustic cabin is located in the beautiful Elk Cove on our 30-acre property. ⚡ Why choose this cabin?: Our most popular cabin by far! This cabin is nestled in a canopy of trees while overlooking the river and with its whole front wall opening you’ll enjoy one of the most unique woodsy stays! “There’s something magical about the way this cabin greets you. Walking between the massive trees hugged by moss. My favorite part is when you hear the creak of the door opening as it reveals the cabin for the first time. Every time, I'm like wow! It’s so quaint and cozy!” Jewel, Owner of The Secret Land 🌄 Land Amenities → Amazing views of our scenic property → A cozy firepit with seating → Private beach & island access → Miles of picturesque trails → Lazy river with floaties ⚡Shared Amenities → Outdoor Kitchen (private kitchens opening August 2024 in Elk Cove) → Outdoor Shower Facilities (located near Fern Hot Tub) → Access to Two Shared Forest Hot Tubs ⚡Cabin Utility Amenities This is an off-grid cabin without WiFi. 😊 → Powerbox for phone charging upon request ($5 rental fee) → Propane heater for warmth → LED interior lights, solar outdoor lights, two flashlights, a lantern, and headlamps ⚡Cabin Extras → Indulge in our s'mores Bar, complete with giant marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate for a classic campfire treat. We also offer a Vegan S'mores Bar, ensuring everyone can enjoy this sweet delight. S'mores sticks, lighter fluid, and lighters are included in your stay. → Start your day right with our Coffee Bar, featuring a French press, creamer, and an assortment of hot teas with honey. → You'll also find fresh eggs from our free-range chickens, adding a farm-to-table touch to your breakfast. → Dishware, including plates, bowls, cups, champagne glasses bottle openers, and utensils are provided for your convenience. → Fully stocked kitchen with utensils, dishes, pots and pans, foil, cooking oil, salt and pepper. Can and wine opener along with various cooking utensils, lighters, soap, and sponge. → Fresh Towels for a late-night hot tub dip → Full-size bed with four pillows, fresh linens and comfy blankets → Miscellaneous outdoor essentials: flashlights, lighter, lighter fluid, and bug spray → Bathroom essentials and extras, including toilet paper, soap, period products (organic tampons & pads), and first aid kit. ⚡ Outdoor Facilities → Outdoor bathroom with composting toilet private to each cabin. → Outdoor kitchen with large cooler, grill, stovetop, prep table, pots, pans, cooking utensils, soap and water for dish/handwashing, oil spray. Fuel is provided for all cooking. (private kitchens opening June-July 2024 in Elk Cove) → Two Hot tubs (5 min walk, shared with 3 cabins), third opening in June 2024. → Outdoor shower located near the bamboo hot tub (5 min walk). ⚡ Cabin Upgrades Summer 2024 We're working super hard to bring you an elevated outdoorsy experience. Check out what's coming next on our project build, just in time for Summer! ⛺ Private Bathroom Upgrades: → Sleepy Snout Cabin: Completed May 10th, 2024. → Snapped Twig: Completed June 1st, 2024. → Bitten Pinecone: Completed May 25th, 2024. ⛺ Private kitchenettes in each cabin: Stay tuned for exciting updates, as we'll be adding private kitchenettes for each cabin starting August 2024, further enhancing your culinary experience. Parking & Loading → Nature-Friendly, Walk-In Experience → 95% car-free land ensures a peaceful, preserved environment → Park in the designated parking lot just 500 feet away → Unloading spot located 300 ft from your cabin for convenience → Wagons provided for easy transportation of belongings We're here to help make your stay unforgettable! Experience the beauty of our property and enjoy the unique amenities our cabin has to offer. We can’t wait to see you under the stars! Guest access You'll have access to miles of riverfront and heavily forested trails, exciting amenities such as two hot tubs, an inflatable play area on the creek, many beach loungers placed throughout the land, and 30 lush acres of complete wilderness. Other things to note You must view our guidebook app before and after booking with us for important information, policies, and FAQs.