Camping
ALL CAMPING CONCLUDED 2025 SEASON
A peaceful and rejuvenating stay in the garden may be just what you need for a getaway with your family. Whether you are looking for a deluxe experience with all you need included, a personal tent excursion, or a multi-day adventure paddling and camping on the river, we are happy to be your outfitter!
The Deluxe Camping Experience
Our deluxe outfitting tents sit on wooden platforms comfortably sleeping six individuals. The package comes fully equipped with cots & sleeping bags, solar shower bag, firewood, camp kitchen, camp kitchen kit, 5-gallon water jug, a grill, a small firepit with cooking grate, picnic table with umbrella, 20x20x20'" stand-up cooler, and tent lights. In close proximity is a porta-potty with a handwashing station and an outdoor shower for use of your solar shower bag. These sites offer private access to the Connecticut River and Artisan’s Park, situated next to the communal fire pit. For a relaxed stay accommodating your every need, this is the premium option. Opt for a picnic add-on to avoid cooking!
Deluxe Camping Sites are represented in the map below E-H**
We would be delighted to assist you on your outdoor adventure immersing yourself in the glory that is nature!
We offer pre-determined multi-day camping river trips for up to a 105-mile stretch of the Connecticut River starting 60 miles North (of our location) at Ryegate Dam in Bath, New Hampshire and ending 45 miles South (of our location) at Putney Landing in Putney, Vermont. Depending on the length of trip you are looking for, we can accommodate between these portage points or do longer trips for an additional shuttle charge. This service includes outfitting of boating equipment (i.e. -boat, paddle, PFD, dry-bags), river map(s), briefing, and shuttling of your group and your equipment to the put-in where you start your trip and from the take-out where you end. **Camping gear available as an add-on.
Multi-Day Paddle & Camp on River
Personal Tent Camping
In the Path of Life Garden we have 13 available campsites that can accommodate up to 12 individuals (up to 5 medium-sized tents) in most sites. Each of these sites has trash cans, fire rings, cooking grates, fire pokers, firewood, and access to porta-potty & a solar shower.
Personal Tent Sites are represented in the map below A-D, I-L, M-P, and a private smaller campsite Bee-Cove**
FAQ
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Depending on the camping selection that you make can vary the necessary equipment you may need. Generally, we recommend each person has his/her own pillow, change of clothes, swimsuit for the river, shoes you can get wet and a towel. We also ask that guests please use environmentally responsible soaps for solar the shower and that you dispose of your items appropriately between trash and recycling receptacles.
Click HERE for a printable list.
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Unfortunately, we do not permit dogs into our camping areas for overnight stays. However, dogs are allowed to visit the garden with guests for a garden tour if they are leashed and owners bring their own bags to dispose of excrement in one of the various trash cans located throughout the garden.
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No. There is no running water in the garden, but there are portable outdoor sinks for hand-washing at the porta-potty stations throughout the garden. Campers are also given a 5-gallon jug to fill with water at our hose for drinking.
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Currently we have 4 pre-positioned porta-potties in the garden. Two can be found along the main access road and two additional potties are located along the outer edges of the garden path.
Click HERE for a camping map with restroom callouts.
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Yes. Every site has its own box full of firewood that is for use in the fire cooker ring also provided at each campsite. DO NOT use firewood at the large fire ring at Creativity and DO NOT move the fire cooker rings. Separate pallet wood is provided at the communal fire ring at Creativity for a night bonfire.
DO NOT bring your own firewood. In accordance with state law, we use locally sourced Vermont wood in prevention of insect infestation or plant disease from out-of-state wood.
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Please refer to our full list of policies using this link HERE.
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GRO/POL is situated inside of Artisan’s Park which has several options. There is Harpoon Brewery, Silo Distillery, Stone Leaf Dispensary, Blake Hill Preserves, and Simon Pearce. There are also hiking trails and other offerings in Windsor, Ascutney/Brownsville, Quechee, Woodstock, and more. Take a look HERE for some of our suggestions.
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We do have many campsites that we offer and try to keep groups relatively secluded from one another if there are not many bookings. However, if there are more sites booked, it is possible you will have a neighbor in the campsite next to yours. There is an option to book neighboring campsites or the campsite area as a whole.
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All campers are expected to follow the Windsor town ordinance for quiet hours which is observed between 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM on Sunday-Thursday & 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM on Friday-Saturday. Please be respectful of others, as is also highlighted in our camping rules & regulations agreement that all campers receive a copy of. Campers in violation of quiet hours could be asked to leave the premises at GRO/POL discretion.
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Quiet hours are expected of all guests after 10:00 PM as per Windsor town ordinance. If a nearby guest is not respecting this policy, please call Craig Carmody’s cell at 802-345-8248 as they may be asked to leave.