Ludlum House

We loved it but there were lights missing and the road was so bad we probley won't beable to drive in there again we wanted to start making it a Thanksgiving tradition. It was a great Thanksgiving a few repairer would make it do able for the cost of 125 .

I recently hosted a retreat at Ludlum House, and I can honestly say — this place is one of a kind. Hidden deep within the forest yet just a short drive from the city, it’s the perfect balance between accessibility and complete disconnection. The moment you arrive, you feel like you’ve stepped into another realm — where time slows down, the air feels alive, and the trees seem to breathe with you.

The amenities are beyond what you’d expect for such a private and secluded space. The house is fully equipped — cozy, warm, and spacious, with everything you need for comfort. There’s a large kitchen perfect for preparing nourishing meals, beautiful bedrooms surrounded by forest views, and inviting outdoor spaces for morning meditations and sound healing under the canopy of ancient trees.

What makes Ludlum House truly magical is the privacy and sacred energy. There are no distractions, no noise — only the sound of the river, the wind, and your own heartbeat aligning with nature. It’s a sanctuary for deep connection — to yourself, your group, and the Earth.

Our dog was mauled and killed by a mountain lion in the parking lot. Campground is overgrown and needs to be cleared out, the mountain lion has a spot across the road up on the hill that is uses to stalk all the rabbits you will see early in the morning in the yard around the house.

Beautiful house located in a beautiful location.

Beautiful house and property! River easily accessible with many fire pits and horse shoe pits. We brought a volleyball net which kept the gang more than occupied.

This is a very special place for us, but unfortunately has been continuously neglected every year. The cabin is rustic, and have been coming here for 11 years. That being said last year someone stole the battery for the solar lights and it was very dark inside. This year the fixed the battery but the main light over the inside table wasn’t working. We did come prepared at least this year for that. But one window has been boarded up, I suspect someone vandalized it again. So this made it darker inside. It is very sad that people have to ruin so many things.
It is just hard for us since the price has tripled since we started visiting the house, and it has become more run down.
The outhouse was missing the toilet lid to help keep the smell and bugs down, the lock is also broken and needs replaced. The deck needs some TLC, and inside the cabin needs a nice deep cleaning at least once in a while. I know I am expecting too much but with the price, and lack of care it’s hard for me to justify going. I keep hoping that it will get some improvements every year, we try to do some cleaning up while there but we are on our family vacation. It is one of the kid’s favorite places to go every summer.
This is not a place for everyone, our family enjoys the lack of Wi-Fi, the rustic camping experience, the cold river, and being in nature. I just wish it would get some TLC and bring the Ludlum house back to how it was.

Everything was really good except no camp host and it would have been nice if the lawn mower guy (really nice) could have been there before we showed up instead of as we were leaving.

Overall it was a great stay. Although the grass needed cut and the trail to the river needed to be cleared as there is poisen oak peeking through in many places.

Great place, but getting a little run-down. The nearby toilets were locked so everyone had to walk to the other end of the campground to use the only pit toilet that had to serve the entire campground and the house. There used to be a picnic table near the back of the house that has been taken away, so there is no outdoor picnic table near the house. The solar lights and woodstove make it very homey, particularly on a cold, rainy night.

It's always a blast going there. We go every year if not a couple times a year.