About Bellfire in the Catskills

The Property

Bellfire is located in a sparsely populated area of the Great Western Catskills, tucked away on a 10-acre half maple forest, half wildflower meadow property bordering state land, with miles of wild forest to roam.

Minimal light pollution and wide-open skies make for breathtaking stargazing. Beautifully maintained paths and old stone walls joined by a babbling brook that slowly meanders through the generous maple forest canopy makes this an idyllic stay in the Catskills. Our carefully cared for wildflower field creates a perfect oasis for firefly season May – July.

Bask in the sun, picnic, stretch or take in the wide-open sky at our new floating deck in the middle of the wildflower field.

We decorated the dwellings with locally sourced curiosities, art and antiques to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for your getaway.

About your hosts

Mina & Rich

We have been welcoming travelers at Bellfire since 2015 and are passionate about creating unique glamping and off-grid experiences for adventurers. We’ve had the pleasure of connecting with travelers from all over the continental US and abroad some of which we are proud to now call friends. We design, build and maintain all dwellings ourselves. We are your hosts, greeters, wood splitters, flower pickers, and are on the property throughout your stay to make sure you have a wonderful time. We built Bellfire sustainably, from ground up with a deep appreciation for nature and aim to intervene minimally with the land in order to create intimate, camp-like experiences and spaces that enable you to fully disconnect and experience this beautiful landscape where wildlife thrives and wildflowers grow.

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Mina has a background in fine art photography & design, a passion for interior styling and a newfound appreciation for herbology, gardening & natural dyeing. Rich is a master woodworker and a prolific visual artist. His work spans mediums and styles from sculpture, installations, and relief paintings. Their talents combined gave birth to Bellfire, a uniquely built off-grid outdoor inn located in the Catskills Mountains.