Richard Wizardy's Cynosure Project
4.25 acres hosted by Richard F.
4 RV/tent sites · 1 RV site
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85% Recommend148 ratings · 128 reviews
Loved staying a Richard’s property! He’s super nice and welcoming. Even gave us some duck eggs for breakfast. The river spot at Beaslie flats is super close and was a great time as well
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Bryce C.
1 month on Hipcamp
We loved staying on the art farm!!! Art installations + active farm ? Count me in! This lovely property is full of imagination, personality and love—- my favorite was the jaguar sculpture next to our site. I especially loved the ducks, goat babies, and dogs. Zorro is a total snuggler! It was super nice to have a safe place for a few days. Boondockers paradise. I also loved the swing in the trees. Close to Jerome, cottonwood ands great jumping off point for all our adventures without all the off-roading. Thanks for the amazing hospitality and keep the spark alive !
Ashley B.
4 reviews
We absolutely loved staying on the art farm !!! Art installations with a farm twist? Count me in. Lovely quirky property full of personality, imagination and love- my favorite creation was the Jaguar right next to our site. It was so nice to have a safe place as well for a few days in a row. I especially loved the ducks and goats and dogs. Zorro is a total ham. Shade a swing in the trees made it extra cozy. Boondockers paradise. Close to Jerome, Cottonwood and a great jumping off point for adventures without all the off-roading. Thanks for the amazing hospitality Richard! Keep the spark alive.
Ashley B.
4 reviews
Richard is a generous and kind host, as is his tenant/assistant. The entry into the property is a bit off putting, but the sites are well maintained. It’s like camping in a grove and very lovely. Richard has two huge livestock guardians dogs that look very intimidating, but are both lovely creatures. The older would lay outside our door like she was guarding it. It is a very quiet location.
Susan S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
15 ft campervan ·
Verde Goats, Cheese and.Arts - Tent
One of my favorite stays! I got some much needed rest and really enjoyed the art and animals. Can’t wait to come back!
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Chloe M.
4 reviews
This place was absolutely filthy. I did not stay. There are multiple permanent residents in campers literally surrounded by garbage. There were four piles of dog feces on the “campsite” the host assigned me and goat poop literally everywhere. The bathroom was pointed out to me as an old garage, not the outhouse in the pictures. Unsure what the condition was as I did not choose to check it out.
The host was very clear that I was not to ask neighbors for help finding his property, which I found odd. There is trash and poop everywhere. It felt like a commune of some type, which was not clear from the listing as I thought I’d be camping in a quiet area and meeting a goat farmer and his herd. In reality it’s a large property with lots of people living on it, trash piles everywhere, loose animals and a lack of hygiene/cleanliness. The vibe was very off and I did not feel safe sleeping there. I’m all for art and freedom, even communal living, but I draw the line at tetanus and parasites. This place seems risky.
Erin H.
10 reviews
Richard was absolutely lovely! From the second we pulled in he was helpful and friendly. He offered us a full tour of his space and the chance to meet all the animals. He even offered us food or to take some duck eggs with us in the morning. The camping area was such a cool space filled with metal pyrotechnic sculptures and a creative energy. Richard is quite the artist and we are greatful to have been able to stay and meet him.
Frankie B.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2025
16 ft car ·
Verde Goat, Cheese, and Arts - RV
Richard and his space is nice and relaxing. You can enjoy his animals and art his Turkish livestock guardian dogs kept the wild animals away and for that I’m really glad about and felt safe. He shared some fresh duck eggs and offered to share fresh goat milk - he’s a great host and has some cool stuff and stories! I’d stay there again.
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Kirsten B.
3 months on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· February 2025
Great for my spouse and I. We felt safe and loved all the animals. I’m not sure i’d bring my family though as there was a lot of stuff on the property that I know my kids could wreck. Richard was extremely welcoming even on what was a difficult personal day.
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Sarah M.
8 reviews
Recommends
· January 2025
17 ft campervan ·
Verde Goats, Cheese and.Arts - Tent
I had never been into the Verde Valley before, it was fun to go down into the neighborhood and see what's there. We just spent a quick night and moved on early the next day but the location was perfect. Fell asleep to coyote howls nearby.
Jessica M.
9 reviews
Recommends
· November 2024
If you like outsider art, goats, sweet dogs, and are pretty self reliant this place is for you. Richard was a super sweet host, and made sure I had any questions answered before he left me to my own devices to get my cooking fire started. Sleeping under the light of a full moon filtering through the mesquite was truly magical.
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Venessa G.
2 reviews
Recommends
· November 2024
“Rustic”—welcoming—YMMV
24 ft Class C · With kids ·
Verde Goat, Cheese, and Arts - RV
We Alaskans felt right at home on the property, but Your Mileage May Vary. If you felt the need to keep your shoes clean at all times, this is not the right spot for you. But, if you like meeting unique people or have a hippie lean, I think you’ll like it here. Our 2 year old loved seeing the goats and the sculptures.
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Tara S.
7 months on Hipcamp
My wife and I love this place and we love Richard. My wife got really sick the morning we were leaving and Richard let us come back and break down our stuff after she got better. Awesome camping spot with an amazing host. We will be returning for sure!
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Rhett F.
2 reviews
Interesting place. Richard the host was welcoming and very laid-back, and his three watchdogs Zorro, Eiden and Barka were sweethearts once we were introduced. Noisy place, though; lots of barking through the night, not recommended for light sleepers. All the animals looked to be very well cared for. Campsites could do with some fire-rings and the bathroom needs definite renovation.
Suzanne B.
5 years on Hipcamp
My wife and I had an amazing time and Richard is a wonderful and friendly host. His land is right by the river and he has dogs, goats, ducks and turkeys! He is an old school Burning Man artist and sculptor and is really a genuine and nice man with funny stories. We will be going back there again for sure!
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Rhett F.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2024
I love this place! 2nd time staying here and it’s a great location with fun art and even an actual bathroom! Richard is a fantastic host and I highly recommend this lovey spot!
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Karisa B.
17 reviews
Art was interesting; however, the camp just looked like trash laying everywhere. One of the dogs peed on my son while we were trying to eat. Goat poo was all over the ground where we needed to pitch our tent. Owner was more than just "eccentric". The whole experience was not great. Booked 3 nights, but only stayed one because we didn't feel comfortable. Someone else came in after us and they also left because something was just off. There was a dog on property who had to be locked up because the other campers had a young child with them and apparently, the dog is aggressive to small children and other dogs.
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The Artful Chef M.
1 year on Hipcamp
The original Burning Man spirit is well and alive at Verde Goats.
Richard is a welcoming host. He even took me to swim at a nearby river.
No shower, and a basic restroom, but a beautiful spot to set your tent.
Don’t miss Richard’s metal art and his friendly dogs and goats.
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Hernan M.
3 reviews
I had such a great time here! The animals and art were super fun! The location is central to some good trails, beautiful swimming or paddling spots but it’s also so beautiful and peaceful that it’s hard to want to leave the campground! Richard, the host even took me on a quad ride down to the river from the property! I highly recommend this spot and will be back.
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Karisa B.
17 reviews
Recommends
· May 2024
It was a unique campsite and we loved all the quirks associated with the place. The place had all the essentials for camping. One of our favorite thing about the campsite was all the animals.There was goats, ducks and guard dogs. The dogs are really friendly and we felt safe in the gated area. We recommend this spot to anyone who wants a unique camping experience.
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Skye P.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2024
Cool spot, Richard is an eccentric guy, had a nice time chatting with him. The animals were cool, everyone was friendly, we had a good time.
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Justin N.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2024
Had an amazing night here. Wish we could have stayed longer. The baby goats were so adorable and Zeus gave my partner a good, muddy hug to welcome her. 💚 We loved every minute here and can’t wait to come back again!
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Ian D.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2024
20 ft campervan ·
Verde Goats, Cheese and.Arts - Tent
Rural Arizona at its finest!
Lots of interesting old vehicles being recycled as living quarters and many big metal sculptures
scattered around the property which is also home to many dogs, chickens, turkeys, ducks etc
It was a very peaceful spot for parking my RV overnight
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Louise H.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2024
Off grid and laid back for families
25 ft campervan · With kids ·
Verde Goats, Cheese and.Arts - Tent
Richard was a nice host to our family. Our 4 & 6yo girls loved feeding the goats, following around the ducks and turkeys and petting the sweet dogs. He even shared some of his home made goat cheese and in the morning let us grab a couple of duck eggs to make breakfast. Was a very memorable night for our family. Excellent stargazing with a new moon and campfire next to some cool sculptures made for a unique experience. Wish we had more time to check out the river just outside the property.
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Drceci10 P.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2024
21 ft campervan ·
Verde Goats, Cheese and.Arts - Tent
Richard was fabulous! I had a great time staying here. The animals were amazing and dogs were so friendly once they got to know you. Looking forward to coming back one day when I’m in the area again.
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Alan O.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2024
26 ft travel trailer ·
Verde Goat, Cheese, and Arts - RV
if you love animals you will enjoy your stay and Richard was thoughtful and kind and other friends were nice.
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Gary K.
1 year on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· March 2024
Upon arrival noticed a huge dog. I saw this in the photos but what I didn’t expect was the place to be double gated. Doesn’t sit well with me that a place has two gates whether you can come and go as you please.
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Dillon K.
1 year on Hipcamp
What an incredible experience- playing with baby goats, the ducks and turkeys and having the 3 dogs hanging out. An ADVENTURE camp! Richard shared some of his cheese with us and we learned so much about the animals from him.
This is probably one of the most unconventional Hipcamps in the catalog. Do not expect a "regular" camping spot. The art is spread throughout the space, as well as future inventory for art projects. The 3 cattle-protection dogs roam the space day and night. These are large dogs. They are incredibly sweet, but if you have big-dog aversion, you would not be a fit for the space. The goats also wander freely during the day. Richard has either the female or male goats out at any given time. The turkeys and ducks also roam the property much of the time. You can tell that these animals have a fantastic life!
How do I explain the bathroom? Let's say that it is in the spirit of the entire space- adventure!
I was so thankful to have an opportunity to share this farm-art-camp-recycling-commune with Richard and his friends.
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Andrew B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· February 2024
Giant Dogs, Ducks and Goats
13 ft campervan ·
Verde Goat, Cheese, and Arts - RV
This place is amazing if you’re open minded. Richard was a very generous host and his big girl (140 lb shepherd) protected our Campervan all night. Art everywhere, much of it from Burning Man.
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Tim L.
6 reviews
Richard was nice and responded quickly and even made me feel comfortable and at home. I really enjoyed my stay. this day is definitely for the open-minded person. he has two beautiful dogs, ducks, goats and turkeys. being around that many animals is definitely what I needed.
Angel G.
2 reviews
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Camp Verde, Yavapai, Arizona, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Richard F.
Joined in November 2017Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 4 hours
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