Camp Rules & Guidelines
As we open our doors to visitors, Windfarm Nature Escape set some rules and regulations for every guests and campers to make your camping experience safe and worthwhile. These rules were made to prevent unnecessary accidents, preserve nature, and to promote relaxing outdoor experience to all visitors.
As with every large group, rules have to be put in place to promote a conducive environment for the co-existence of all campers and guests. Wether seasoned or novice campers, you are assured to have an enjoyable and peaceful stay if you willingly follow these sets of rules.
As with every large group, rules have to be put in place to promote a conducive environment for the co-existence of all campers and guests. Wether seasoned or novice campers, you are assured to have an enjoyable and peaceful stay if you willingly follow these sets of rules.
I. Setting Camp
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When camping at Windfarm Nature Escape, the fundamental rule is to respect the set rules. There is a maximum number of people allowed per campsite or even the number of pets allowed.
With regards to your stay at our campgrounds, be sure to: |
Set Up Camp In Established Places
It might seem like common sense but setting up camp isn't second nature to everyone.
There are areas in campgrounds that have been set aside for the sole purpose of building camp sites. Where established, do not try to alter these sites and create sites of your own. Simply set up your tent to your designated camping slots only.
Adhere To Posted Speed Limits
Please be mindful when driving towards your designated camping areas within the site. Keep your speed slow, our campgrounds are public areas set for recreation and are therefore filled with children playing or riding bikes and people walking their dogs.
It is imperative that these limits are obeyed as exceeding them can mean life or death for you and fellow campers. Other than endangering lives, you may also end up kicking up dust against other campers.
Just keep it slow and you'll be good to go.
It might seem like common sense but setting up camp isn't second nature to everyone.
There are areas in campgrounds that have been set aside for the sole purpose of building camp sites. Where established, do not try to alter these sites and create sites of your own. Simply set up your tent to your designated camping slots only.
Adhere To Posted Speed Limits
Please be mindful when driving towards your designated camping areas within the site. Keep your speed slow, our campgrounds are public areas set for recreation and are therefore filled with children playing or riding bikes and people walking their dogs.
It is imperative that these limits are obeyed as exceeding them can mean life or death for you and fellow campers. Other than endangering lives, you may also end up kicking up dust against other campers.
Just keep it slow and you'll be good to go.
II. Noise Control
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One of the main reasons why people go camping is to get ample quiet time away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Ironically, noise is usually one of the biggest complaints from campers. As such, as a responsible camper you should: |
Keep Reasonable Noise Levels Even During the Day
As a civilized human being sharing space with others, the reasonable thing to do is to acknowledge their presence and be thoughtful about your actions.
You should therefore always keep noise at a minimum unless you are out in the forest, during which it is advisable to make noises to keep wild animals at bay.
While playing music is not prohibited, you should practice your own enjoyment without imposing on others. There's a good chance your neighbors may be non-music lovers or they simply may not have the same taste as you in music.
Furthermore, while you might be out there with friends, you need to consider that some have their kids with them. In the same manner, you should also be thoughtful when carrying out your early morning activities so that you do not interfere with campers who intend to start their day much later.
Also take note that Windfarm Nature Escape is situated beside a church which regularly perform masses every Sunday from 7am to 10am. Please bear with the church’s noise as it can be tolerably heard within our campgrounds.
Obey Quiet Hours
If you are staying at a campground, the designated quiet hours usually run from 11pm to 6am. During this period, most campers want to sleep in order to be well rested for the next days' activities.
As a responsible camper, you ought to be aware of your noise levels when talking or laughing way into the night. Voices usually carry as tents do not have the ability to contain noises so refrain from raising your voice.
Additionally, noise from electronics be it a radio or a television should not emit beyond the restrictions of your campsite. Remember that you are sharing space with others so be sure to keep the volume to a minimum.
Alternatively, you may leave the electronics at home and choose to enjoy the serenity that camping offers. As for early risers, pack up as much as you can the night before to avoid and waking people with your noise the next morning.
Generators
Windfarm Nature Escape forbid the use of generators at the camping areas. Needless to say, generators are usually obnoxiously loud and interfere with the tranquility. However, we do allow battery packs as source of power to your gadgets and electronics. A good alternative would be using solar panels in their place.
As a civilized human being sharing space with others, the reasonable thing to do is to acknowledge their presence and be thoughtful about your actions.
You should therefore always keep noise at a minimum unless you are out in the forest, during which it is advisable to make noises to keep wild animals at bay.
While playing music is not prohibited, you should practice your own enjoyment without imposing on others. There's a good chance your neighbors may be non-music lovers or they simply may not have the same taste as you in music.
Furthermore, while you might be out there with friends, you need to consider that some have their kids with them. In the same manner, you should also be thoughtful when carrying out your early morning activities so that you do not interfere with campers who intend to start their day much later.
Also take note that Windfarm Nature Escape is situated beside a church which regularly perform masses every Sunday from 7am to 10am. Please bear with the church’s noise as it can be tolerably heard within our campgrounds.
Obey Quiet Hours
If you are staying at a campground, the designated quiet hours usually run from 11pm to 6am. During this period, most campers want to sleep in order to be well rested for the next days' activities.
As a responsible camper, you ought to be aware of your noise levels when talking or laughing way into the night. Voices usually carry as tents do not have the ability to contain noises so refrain from raising your voice.
Additionally, noise from electronics be it a radio or a television should not emit beyond the restrictions of your campsite. Remember that you are sharing space with others so be sure to keep the volume to a minimum.
Alternatively, you may leave the electronics at home and choose to enjoy the serenity that camping offers. As for early risers, pack up as much as you can the night before to avoid and waking people with your noise the next morning.
Generators
Windfarm Nature Escape forbid the use of generators at the camping areas. Needless to say, generators are usually obnoxiously loud and interfere with the tranquility. However, we do allow battery packs as source of power to your gadgets and electronics. A good alternative would be using solar panels in their place.
III. Fire Safety
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Fire is one of the biggest camping hazards that makes both campers and non-campers wary. Much like in any other public area, fire should be handled with caution in the campgrounds.
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Observe Fire Restrictions
Before arming yourself with campfire supplies, you should inquire in advance to find out if a fire ban is in effect at your campground of choice.
Although campfires are one of the biggest delights of camping, it is strongly advised to follow any fire restrictions. These restrictions are usually set to protect you and the environment at large from wildfires. A good example of prime time for fire restrictions is in extreme drought conditions where the risk of a wildfire is high.
Windfarm Management prohibits unsupervised campfires to discarded lit cigarettes, burning trash in campfires and arson. Because of this, you should make no attempt at building a camp fire without management supervision. You never know how the turnout will be. Such an act, rather than merely providing you with warmth, may end up wiping out the entire forest if things go out of hand.
If you are however unsure about any restrictions, then pack a camping stove as a good back-up. Your cooking needs will be met by this gear.
Never Build Open Fires
Windfarm Nature Escape designated bonfire areas with fire rings and pits. The purpose of these is to contain the flames and reduce wildfire risk.
Do not attempt to make new fire rings. Just take advantage of the existing ones to keep the fire contained. Not only should the fire be small but also supervised at all times.
Never Leave Your Fire Unattended Or Unextinguished
Leaving camp or retiring for the night? Put your fire out or approach one of our camp Marshall to assist you.
The reason why this rule is emphasized by every campground is because leaving your fire unattended endangers you, those around you and the environment at large.
You should therefore see to it that your fire remains supervised at all times. If no adult is around the campfire, put it out and while you are at it, ensure that it is completely extinguished. The basic rule for extinguishing is "… if it's too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave."
That goes for smokers as well. Be sure that the cigarette butt is completely out before retiring for the night. A fire could easily emerge and ruin your trip altogether.
While practicing fire safety be sure to also not bring candles or stoves into the tent. Other than accidental fires, there is also another stealthy killer known as carbon-monoxide poisoning.
Do Not Use the Fire Pit As a Garbage Can
As your stay prolongs, your trash will continue to accumulate. Burning trash in the campfire is not advised as plastic bags and foil emit toxic smoke into air, land and water leading to pollution of the environment.
You and other campers will inevitably inhale or consume carcinogens (cancer-causing substances) such as cadmium, benzene and styrene which pose a threat to your health.
Not only is the activity not environment-friendly but it also ruins the aesthetic of the site. Burning trash in the campfire is entirely messy as more often than not there will be left-over debris. The next visitors will definitely not be pleased to find half burned beer cans in the fire ring a site that they have paid for too.
Furthermore, traces of garbage may attract unwanted visitors such as stray dogs, cats and insects. To avoid this, pack out what you pack in and leave the campfire to cooking and providing warmth.
Before arming yourself with campfire supplies, you should inquire in advance to find out if a fire ban is in effect at your campground of choice.
Although campfires are one of the biggest delights of camping, it is strongly advised to follow any fire restrictions. These restrictions are usually set to protect you and the environment at large from wildfires. A good example of prime time for fire restrictions is in extreme drought conditions where the risk of a wildfire is high.
Windfarm Management prohibits unsupervised campfires to discarded lit cigarettes, burning trash in campfires and arson. Because of this, you should make no attempt at building a camp fire without management supervision. You never know how the turnout will be. Such an act, rather than merely providing you with warmth, may end up wiping out the entire forest if things go out of hand.
If you are however unsure about any restrictions, then pack a camping stove as a good back-up. Your cooking needs will be met by this gear.
Never Build Open Fires
Windfarm Nature Escape designated bonfire areas with fire rings and pits. The purpose of these is to contain the flames and reduce wildfire risk.
Do not attempt to make new fire rings. Just take advantage of the existing ones to keep the fire contained. Not only should the fire be small but also supervised at all times.
Never Leave Your Fire Unattended Or Unextinguished
Leaving camp or retiring for the night? Put your fire out or approach one of our camp Marshall to assist you.
The reason why this rule is emphasized by every campground is because leaving your fire unattended endangers you, those around you and the environment at large.
You should therefore see to it that your fire remains supervised at all times. If no adult is around the campfire, put it out and while you are at it, ensure that it is completely extinguished. The basic rule for extinguishing is "… if it's too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave."
That goes for smokers as well. Be sure that the cigarette butt is completely out before retiring for the night. A fire could easily emerge and ruin your trip altogether.
While practicing fire safety be sure to also not bring candles or stoves into the tent. Other than accidental fires, there is also another stealthy killer known as carbon-monoxide poisoning.
Do Not Use the Fire Pit As a Garbage Can
As your stay prolongs, your trash will continue to accumulate. Burning trash in the campfire is not advised as plastic bags and foil emit toxic smoke into air, land and water leading to pollution of the environment.
You and other campers will inevitably inhale or consume carcinogens (cancer-causing substances) such as cadmium, benzene and styrene which pose a threat to your health.
Not only is the activity not environment-friendly but it also ruins the aesthetic of the site. Burning trash in the campfire is entirely messy as more often than not there will be left-over debris. The next visitors will definitely not be pleased to find half burned beer cans in the fire ring a site that they have paid for too.
Furthermore, traces of garbage may attract unwanted visitors such as stray dogs, cats and insects. To avoid this, pack out what you pack in and leave the campfire to cooking and providing warmth.
IV. Good Neighborliness
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One of the cores of camping etiquette is the practice of good neighborliness. Only when you respect your neighbors' rights will they respect yours.
Ultimately, your experience will be much more rewarding if your behavior is accommodating of your neighboring campers. |
Do Not Trespass
When camping at a designated campground, it is mandatory to respect other people's privacy. Just like you, your neighbors are there to seek quiet and relaxation away from the commotion of the city.
The most unspoken camping rule is to stick to your allotted space and avoid crossing through your neighbor's personal space especially without their authorization. It is simply not polite to cut through other camper's campsite to save a few minutes getting to places beyond. Even if you have to get to the facilities, the polite means is going around their space as opposed to going through.
Think about it this way, "would you mind your neighbors cutting through your backyard at home?" If your answer is in the affirmative, then you should expect that that is the case with a majority of campers as the site is their temporary property.
The rule is simple; if the campsite is occupied you best stay off of it.
Respect Other Camper's Space
You should always keep a respectful distance from other campers such that your belongings are not outside of your allotted space. Big as your tent may be do not assume that your neighbor's whose tent may be smaller will not mind you taking up their space.
Again; just like you, they have paid to have their own personal space. Therefore when setting camp, ensure that both you and your neighbors can go about your businesses privately.
To put it simply, don't be a nuisance to your neighbors.
Keep the Lights Off
Noise and lights should be kept at a minimum, especially at night.
Be sensitive enough to turn the lights off so that they are not glaring at others throughout the night. Lights disturb sleep for some people. Therefore, as common courtesy, keep them off and opt for a flashlight instead.
If you happen to arrive at night and especially after quiet hours, attempt to make your entry stealthy. That means, keeping lights and noise as low as possible. To aid this, unpack the essentials and leave the rest for the next day instead of keeping your neighbors up with glaring lights and loud conversation.
It is not fair for other campers to have their peace disturbed when they have created a conducive environment for you.
When camping at a designated campground, it is mandatory to respect other people's privacy. Just like you, your neighbors are there to seek quiet and relaxation away from the commotion of the city.
The most unspoken camping rule is to stick to your allotted space and avoid crossing through your neighbor's personal space especially without their authorization. It is simply not polite to cut through other camper's campsite to save a few minutes getting to places beyond. Even if you have to get to the facilities, the polite means is going around their space as opposed to going through.
Think about it this way, "would you mind your neighbors cutting through your backyard at home?" If your answer is in the affirmative, then you should expect that that is the case with a majority of campers as the site is their temporary property.
The rule is simple; if the campsite is occupied you best stay off of it.
Respect Other Camper's Space
You should always keep a respectful distance from other campers such that your belongings are not outside of your allotted space. Big as your tent may be do not assume that your neighbor's whose tent may be smaller will not mind you taking up their space.
Again; just like you, they have paid to have their own personal space. Therefore when setting camp, ensure that both you and your neighbors can go about your businesses privately.
To put it simply, don't be a nuisance to your neighbors.
Keep the Lights Off
Noise and lights should be kept at a minimum, especially at night.
Be sensitive enough to turn the lights off so that they are not glaring at others throughout the night. Lights disturb sleep for some people. Therefore, as common courtesy, keep them off and opt for a flashlight instead.
If you happen to arrive at night and especially after quiet hours, attempt to make your entry stealthy. That means, keeping lights and noise as low as possible. To aid this, unpack the essentials and leave the rest for the next day instead of keeping your neighbors up with glaring lights and loud conversation.
It is not fair for other campers to have their peace disturbed when they have created a conducive environment for you.
V. Children
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Windfarm Nature Escape is a family campsite. When camping with kids, it is important to know that parents and guardians are accountable for their children at all times.
It is therefore the responsibility of respective guardians to know the rules that govern camping with kids and to go a step further to ensure that their kids are aware of the camping rules. Go over the campground's rules with them and make them understand that they are for their own good. Some of the common rules pertaining kids include fire safety rules, minimizing noise, respecting campsite boundaries and staying together. |
Stay Together
The rule of two's is the fundamental rule of camping with kids. Regardless of where they are headed, reinforce that kids should do so in groups of two.
Staying together minimizes their risk of danger and getting hurt. This is because, in case of danger or hurt, one of them can call for aid.
Respect Boundaries
Kids have to learn and understand the difference between common areas and private sites so that they don't wander into other people's campsites.
Respect Nature
Windfarm Nature Escape is not just a campsite, its also an integrated farm with different vegetables, Frits and crops planted around the entire property. You should not only coach your kids to respect other campers but to respect nature and the farming areas so as they do not pluck fruits or plants. Its is prohibited to walk or run around the vegetable raised beds and farming areas.
Minimize Noise
Again, when camping with kids you should be aware of what to do to minimize their noise. A good way is to keep them occupied with both educative and entertaining activities such as a scavenger hunt to prevent the chance of them running off and being a nuisance to your neighbors.
Furthermore, playgrounds are designated for all noisy games to enhance a conducive environment for all campers.
Fire Safety
Kids are always at risk of causing fires as they may see fire as a sort of a game rather than a threat. As aforementioned, if using a campfire, an adult should be present at all times to prevent kids from playing with the fire and causing unnecessary fires.
Be sure to reinforce these, and more rules with seriousness so that your kids are aware of how vital it is to follow these rules.
The rule of two's is the fundamental rule of camping with kids. Regardless of where they are headed, reinforce that kids should do so in groups of two.
Staying together minimizes their risk of danger and getting hurt. This is because, in case of danger or hurt, one of them can call for aid.
Respect Boundaries
Kids have to learn and understand the difference between common areas and private sites so that they don't wander into other people's campsites.
Respect Nature
Windfarm Nature Escape is not just a campsite, its also an integrated farm with different vegetables, Frits and crops planted around the entire property. You should not only coach your kids to respect other campers but to respect nature and the farming areas so as they do not pluck fruits or plants. Its is prohibited to walk or run around the vegetable raised beds and farming areas.
Minimize Noise
Again, when camping with kids you should be aware of what to do to minimize their noise. A good way is to keep them occupied with both educative and entertaining activities such as a scavenger hunt to prevent the chance of them running off and being a nuisance to your neighbors.
Furthermore, playgrounds are designated for all noisy games to enhance a conducive environment for all campers.
Fire Safety
Kids are always at risk of causing fires as they may see fire as a sort of a game rather than a threat. As aforementioned, if using a campfire, an adult should be present at all times to prevent kids from playing with the fire and causing unnecessary fires.
Be sure to reinforce these, and more rules with seriousness so that your kids are aware of how vital it is to follow these rules.
VI. Animals
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Pets usually enhance the camping experience for pet-lovers, as they too are considered part of the family. Windfarm Nature Escape is a pet friendly campsite with designated camping areas if you have your four legged pals with you.
However, It is thus upon you as a camper to ensure that your pet does not interfere with that of other campers. Even when welcome, you still ought to abide with the rules set forth when bringing your pets at the campsite. Other than requiring vaccination and official documentation, you as a pet owner must concur on the following: |
Be Mindful of Restricted Areas
Before setting off with your pooch, you ought to be aware of any areas where they are not permitted. Although your pets have been invited, they are not always welcome in areas such as bathrooms that are set aside for human sanitation. You definitely do not want to pay that fine when your dog wanders off into unwanted land. Or worse yet, get kicked out of the campgrounds.
It might come as a surprise to you but not all humans are pet lovers. As such, your campsite neighbors will most definitely not approve of you washing your dog where they too will be showering.
Leash Your Pets
As we are open and welcoming of your four legged pals, your pets must be kept on a leash or a cage for safety purposes.
Your pet should not wander off and cause disturbance to neighbors. Therefore, be sure to keep even the friendliest of dogs on a leash.
Other than being an irritation to some campers, your pet could endanger itself by wandering off into poisonous plants or other animals. Therefore this policy is put in place to safeguard your pet too.
In the same way, do not leave your pet unattended even if it is tied to a leash. It may be sensitive to unexpected noises such as those from thunderstorms or vulnerable to attacks from wild animals when it is tied and defenseless.
Pick Up After Your Dogs
Proper disposal of waste is one of the fundamental rules of camping with dogs. Your pet's waste is your responsibility. Dog litter in a public environment is usually frowned upon. Therefore ensure that you clean up after them be it at camp or on trails.
While you are still on that camping etiquette, ensure that your dog does not go to the bathroom on someone else's site. This is a practice of good neighborliness. If they happen to do so, ensure that you pick up after them. Failure to abide by these policy may result in a fee penalty or immediate evacuation.
Before setting off with your pooch, you ought to be aware of any areas where they are not permitted. Although your pets have been invited, they are not always welcome in areas such as bathrooms that are set aside for human sanitation. You definitely do not want to pay that fine when your dog wanders off into unwanted land. Or worse yet, get kicked out of the campgrounds.
It might come as a surprise to you but not all humans are pet lovers. As such, your campsite neighbors will most definitely not approve of you washing your dog where they too will be showering.
Leash Your Pets
As we are open and welcoming of your four legged pals, your pets must be kept on a leash or a cage for safety purposes.
Your pet should not wander off and cause disturbance to neighbors. Therefore, be sure to keep even the friendliest of dogs on a leash.
Other than being an irritation to some campers, your pet could endanger itself by wandering off into poisonous plants or other animals. Therefore this policy is put in place to safeguard your pet too.
In the same way, do not leave your pet unattended even if it is tied to a leash. It may be sensitive to unexpected noises such as those from thunderstorms or vulnerable to attacks from wild animals when it is tied and defenseless.
Pick Up After Your Dogs
Proper disposal of waste is one of the fundamental rules of camping with dogs. Your pet's waste is your responsibility. Dog litter in a public environment is usually frowned upon. Therefore ensure that you clean up after them be it at camp or on trails.
While you are still on that camping etiquette, ensure that your dog does not go to the bathroom on someone else's site. This is a practice of good neighborliness. If they happen to do so, ensure that you pick up after them. Failure to abide by these policy may result in a fee penalty or immediate evacuation.
VII. Nature
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People set out to camp so as to be able to commune with nature. Arguably one of the most important rules of camping is thus to be mindful of the environment and not to disturb flora and fauna. In addition, Please refrain from touching or picking fruits or vegetables without permission. Windfarm Nature Escape is basically a farm and all visitors and campers must respect the boundaries between farmlands and campgrounds.
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Respect Nature
Practice eco-friendliness by acquiring firewood at the camp ranger station only. If you need additional firewood, just approach our camp Marshall and they will assist you. You should not seek firewood from standing trees nor should you break branches for roasting sticks.
We prohibit guests to bring your own firewood, we have firewood for sale at the ranger station. We strictly enforce this policy to avoid bringing in foreign species that may be contaminated and can spread diseases and pests threatening the fruit bearing trees, the forest and undermining all vegetation and crops around the farm.
Do not pick or try to eat wildflowers or fruits as this may threaten your health. Picking and moving wild fruits is equally as detrimental as moving firewood, thus, you should leave what you find including any attractive rocks and plants as they belong in the wild.
Refrain from carving your names into trees, in the name of leaving a mark, as well. This ruins the aura of the place. Leave
it as you found it so your successors can have an equal rewarding experience.
When setting camp, don't dig trenches or hang hammock without the proper authorization. If you have to, be sure to fill them in.
Lastly, do not disturb the land by creating new trails. Stick to the existing ones.
These acts will guarantee that you will still have a forest to enjoy in the years to come.
Respect Wildlife and Farm Animals
Windfarm Nature Escape also raise livestock and farm animals. Being respectful to wildlife and farm animals and their habitat goes a long way. We strictly prohibit wild animal or bird hunting.
In the same manner, make no attempt at feeding or touching farm animals without supervision. As tempting as it may be to pet farm animals, refrain from doing so as you may scare them and trigger a hostile reaction from them.
Feeding farm animals encourages them to keep coming back for more and they may eventually turn vicious. Even the harmless-looking ones may become aggressive therefore getting too close puts you at harm's way.
Be mindful of litter as well. You should not litter food, wrappers and containers as they are harmful to animals. Farm animals may eat the plastic bag before it decomposes. This may in turn be harmful to their health.
Proper Storage of Food
Food should not be stored in the tent as the smell will more likely than not attract wild animals such as rats and cats.
Even if it is wrapped, because of the strong sense of smell that wild animals have, their nostrils can still smell food from afar. Wild animals can hurt humans when in search of food therefore proper storage is necessary.
Instead, secure the food in air-tight containers, built to conceal the smell and then store it in your car overnight.
Water Supply
One of the major challenges and backlash of our campgrounds is the lack of free flowing water. All water are being delivered almost on a daily basis to provide ample water supply for the guests and for the farm water requirements.
We strongly promote conservation of water during your stay and it is good practice as well to teach our children the importance of water management.
Windfarm Nature Escape is located at the summit of the Pililla mountains and water is one of the challenges we are trying to mitigate. Please bear with us on this but we are doing our very best to keep our water supply at ample levels.
Properly Dispose of Human Waste
When you feel the need to do your number 2, avoid doing so at the camping areas. We have designated toilet instead. A short walk is worth the sacrifice rather than contaminating the campgrounds and invite unnecessary insects or animals.
Practice eco-friendliness by acquiring firewood at the camp ranger station only. If you need additional firewood, just approach our camp Marshall and they will assist you. You should not seek firewood from standing trees nor should you break branches for roasting sticks.
We prohibit guests to bring your own firewood, we have firewood for sale at the ranger station. We strictly enforce this policy to avoid bringing in foreign species that may be contaminated and can spread diseases and pests threatening the fruit bearing trees, the forest and undermining all vegetation and crops around the farm.
Do not pick or try to eat wildflowers or fruits as this may threaten your health. Picking and moving wild fruits is equally as detrimental as moving firewood, thus, you should leave what you find including any attractive rocks and plants as they belong in the wild.
Refrain from carving your names into trees, in the name of leaving a mark, as well. This ruins the aura of the place. Leave
it as you found it so your successors can have an equal rewarding experience.
When setting camp, don't dig trenches or hang hammock without the proper authorization. If you have to, be sure to fill them in.
Lastly, do not disturb the land by creating new trails. Stick to the existing ones.
These acts will guarantee that you will still have a forest to enjoy in the years to come.
Respect Wildlife and Farm Animals
Windfarm Nature Escape also raise livestock and farm animals. Being respectful to wildlife and farm animals and their habitat goes a long way. We strictly prohibit wild animal or bird hunting.
In the same manner, make no attempt at feeding or touching farm animals without supervision. As tempting as it may be to pet farm animals, refrain from doing so as you may scare them and trigger a hostile reaction from them.
Feeding farm animals encourages them to keep coming back for more and they may eventually turn vicious. Even the harmless-looking ones may become aggressive therefore getting too close puts you at harm's way.
Be mindful of litter as well. You should not litter food, wrappers and containers as they are harmful to animals. Farm animals may eat the plastic bag before it decomposes. This may in turn be harmful to their health.
Proper Storage of Food
Food should not be stored in the tent as the smell will more likely than not attract wild animals such as rats and cats.
Even if it is wrapped, because of the strong sense of smell that wild animals have, their nostrils can still smell food from afar. Wild animals can hurt humans when in search of food therefore proper storage is necessary.
Instead, secure the food in air-tight containers, built to conceal the smell and then store it in your car overnight.
Water Supply
One of the major challenges and backlash of our campgrounds is the lack of free flowing water. All water are being delivered almost on a daily basis to provide ample water supply for the guests and for the farm water requirements.
We strongly promote conservation of water during your stay and it is good practice as well to teach our children the importance of water management.
Windfarm Nature Escape is located at the summit of the Pililla mountains and water is one of the challenges we are trying to mitigate. Please bear with us on this but we are doing our very best to keep our water supply at ample levels.
Properly Dispose of Human Waste
When you feel the need to do your number 2, avoid doing so at the camping areas. We have designated toilet instead. A short walk is worth the sacrifice rather than contaminating the campgrounds and invite unnecessary insects or animals.
VIII. Cleanliness
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Your experience will only be enhanced if you have a clean site. Maintain cleanliness during your stay and be sure to leave the spot just as spotless as you found it.
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Dispose of Dirty Water Appropriately
You should keep the communal kitchen clean at all times. Remember when we mentioned bathrooms being built solely for human sanitation? Yes, that also means that the bathrooms are for your bodies and not dishes. As with every shared space, cleanliness is mandatory for the promotion of good health.
Washing your dishes in the bathroom apart from taking up bathroom space that is already compact to begin with, is also unsanitary. Dirty dishes should not be cleaned in the same sink where your face and hands are cleaned. Furthermore, bathroom sinks are not designed to handle food waste.
To promote hygiene and good neighborliness, you should instead do the dishes at the designated area.
You should keep the communal kitchen clean at all times. Remember when we mentioned bathrooms being built solely for human sanitation? Yes, that also means that the bathrooms are for your bodies and not dishes. As with every shared space, cleanliness is mandatory for the promotion of good health.
Washing your dishes in the bathroom apart from taking up bathroom space that is already compact to begin with, is also unsanitary. Dirty dishes should not be cleaned in the same sink where your face and hands are cleaned. Furthermore, bathroom sinks are not designed to handle food waste.
To promote hygiene and good neighborliness, you should instead do the dishes at the designated area.
IX. Leave No Trace
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It really doesn't get any simpler than this. Just ‘leave no trace' as you leave your site. Leave as little trace of your existence as is possible to not only protect but also preserve the environment.
The next crew should have no evidence that you were even there to begin with. |
Clean Your Site
The best way to keep animals at bay is to practice cleanliness. If there are no dirty dishes, leftovers or litter to attract wild animals then sighting them near your site will be almost impossible.
Dispose of trash appropriately in bins that are designated for this task. If they happen to be full, pack the trash and leave with your trash rather than disposing it in the fire pit.
Practicing ‘Leave No Trace' ethics entails taking out what you bring in. hence, you should use trash bags for storage of trash to avoid littering the site. If possible, leave the site cleaner than you found it. If you do so, fellow campers will follow suit.
Put Everything Back In Its Place
The basic rule is to return everything you may have relocated to its original position when leaving camp. To avoid moving items such as logs when backpacking, bring camp chairs. Not only are they comfortable but this also does not interfere with the forest.
If you happened to have moved the picnic tables, be sure to put them back in place. Notify the staff of any broken parts as well so repairs can be done. It would be unfair for the next camp group to find unfit resources yet you were welcomed with perfectly functioning resources.
Remember that more often than not, violation of the rules set up by campgrounds usually prompts a fee. Conforming to them is thus in your best interest.
The best way to keep animals at bay is to practice cleanliness. If there are no dirty dishes, leftovers or litter to attract wild animals then sighting them near your site will be almost impossible.
Dispose of trash appropriately in bins that are designated for this task. If they happen to be full, pack the trash and leave with your trash rather than disposing it in the fire pit.
Practicing ‘Leave No Trace' ethics entails taking out what you bring in. hence, you should use trash bags for storage of trash to avoid littering the site. If possible, leave the site cleaner than you found it. If you do so, fellow campers will follow suit.
Put Everything Back In Its Place
The basic rule is to return everything you may have relocated to its original position when leaving camp. To avoid moving items such as logs when backpacking, bring camp chairs. Not only are they comfortable but this also does not interfere with the forest.
If you happened to have moved the picnic tables, be sure to put them back in place. Notify the staff of any broken parts as well so repairs can be done. It would be unfair for the next camp group to find unfit resources yet you were welcomed with perfectly functioning resources.
Remember that more often than not, violation of the rules set up by campgrounds usually prompts a fee. Conforming to them is thus in your best interest.
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The Leave No Trace Principle
Wrapping It Up!
Due to the large number of campers and visitors that Windfarm Nature Escape attract, we imposed strict rules and regulations to make your camping experience worthwhile. It is designed to promote the well-being and privacy of each campers so we can co-exist and enjoy nature altogether. Following the camp rules and regulations will make your outdoor experience much more rewarding.
Do:
Respect boundaries.
Completely extinguish any fires.
Keep it clean.
Keep it quiet.
Take only pictures, leave only footprints.
Adhere to camp pet policy.
Respect nature.
Properly dispose of human and pet waste.
Follow rules specific stipulated by Windfarm Nature Escape.
Completely extinguish any fires.
Keep it clean.
Keep it quiet.
Take only pictures, leave only footprints.
Adhere to camp pet policy.
Respect nature.
Properly dispose of human and pet waste.
Follow rules specific stipulated by Windfarm Nature Escape.
Don't:
Infringe on your neighbors' personal space.
Ignore established camp sites.
Violate speed limits.
Ignore quiet hours.
Cook or store food inside your tent.
Wash dishes in the bathroom sink.
Bring in foreign firewood.
Camping is definitely one of the most educative, enjoyable and rewarding outdoor activities. Following these rules will promise you the benefits rather than repercussions of camping.
Happy camping at Windfarm Nature Escape!
Ignore established camp sites.
Violate speed limits.
Ignore quiet hours.
Cook or store food inside your tent.
Wash dishes in the bathroom sink.
Bring in foreign firewood.
Camping is definitely one of the most educative, enjoyable and rewarding outdoor activities. Following these rules will promise you the benefits rather than repercussions of camping.
Happy camping at Windfarm Nature Escape!