Last fall, the Coal Burned Spoon Sanctuary project was announced after Karen and John Bolduc closed on 470 acres of property next to Mt. Abram. Described on their website as, “a food-focused, backcountry, eco-glamping immersion experience, with treehouse and cabin accommodations”, the Coal Burned Spoon Sanctuary will be located amid 500 acres of pristine wilderness in western Maine, USA. Having searched for more than a year to find the perfect location for their site, Karen and John Bolduc ultimately decided upon Greenwood, in Maine. Speaking at the Greenwood planning board meeting in e ..read more

Inspired by the African safari experience, Under Canvas set out to bring the idea to America creating glamping sites full of luxurious safari-style canvas tents in the beautiful surroundings of America’s National Parks. Alongside pop-up events. Under Canvas already boasts an impressive number of sites. Currently the company has seven sites located near the Moab, Zion, Great Smoky Mountains, Grand Canyon, Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone, and Glacier National Parks. Not content with the success they’ve witnessed so far the company are adding a total of 5 new sites to their roster. Under Ca ..read more

Wondering where you could get your hands on a nice woodsy property with 25 acres in New England with well maintained structures and untold opportunities for under $500,000?  This property, located in West Greenwich, Rhode Island, USA offers just that and is situated in the countryside surrounded by nature.  This unique property rises within the hills to provide striking views for miles, features a small babbling brook and offers 25 acres of recreational opportunities.  Zoning may need to be approved for a commercial use, but the main building and barns offer a great infrastructure to suppo ..read more

According to report published by Grand View Research, The global glamping market size was valued at USD 2.1 billion in 2018 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 12.5% from 2019 to 2025. The global  Glamping Market size is expected to reach USD 4.8 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. It is anticipated to register a CAGR of 12.5% during the forecast period. Rising popularity of wellness tourism owing to increasing number of travelers seeking to unwind by connecting to nature while enjoying luxury is expected to drive the growth. Availability of modern ..read more

Located just off the coast of City Island in the Bronx is Rat Island. Owned by Alex Schibli, Rat Island measures 2.5 acres and can be reached via City Island via a 10 minute canoe ride. Having bought the island back in 2011, for a mere $176,00, Schibli now lives there with his wife. However after a phonecall from architect Pablo Jendretski there are now plans to deck the island out with Glamping facilities to create a yoga, canoeing or fishing retreat. While still in the early stages of planning, Jendretski Design are currently in the process of designing ideas for possible structures ..read more

Mendocino Magic – California What’s the history behind Mendocino Magic – how did the land become acquired and was there always camping there?   Mendocino Magic was founded in 2000 when it was purchased. The 600 acre space served as a logging camp through much of the 20th century and a commercial and recreational fishery with its many ponds. The campground had a soft start in the early 2000s but its true launch was in 2015 when owner and operator Mackenzie completed her graduate studies in San Francisco and officially moved to the land to maximize its potential. There is a great conservatio ..read more

Jessica Haden-Walsh Can you give us the background of how you co-founded Lotus Belle?  My home country is New Zealand but I spent a brilliant three years living in the UK. Many Kiwis gravitate there, as we have a strong ancestral connection. With a background in the film industry and PR, my skills found their way into the festival scene in the UK during the years of 2009-2012, when glamping was really starting to take off. With festivals like Glastonbury where the local area housed a tiny population and no hotels; the natural solution was to start creating pop-up hotels.   I teamed up ..read more

Six guided day tours offer guests an all-new immersive park experience; AutoCamp lodging can now be booked directly online via REI Camping Project  With summer in full swing, REI Co-op and AutoCamp are bringing new immersive experiences to Yosemite National Park. REI has launched six fully guided day tours for visitors to fully experience the wonder of one of the nation’s most epic natural places. Guests staying at AutoCamp’s newly opened high-end outdoor lodging property can arrange their REI-led hikes with optional transportation to and from the comfort of their custom Airstream or lu ..read more

Think glamping and you may visualise a trip to a distant land, a countryside retreat enjoyed by those with an Instagram lifestyle. But few of us have the time, the money or the desire to create the carbon footprint that such a holiday requires. So, Robin Staten rethought the model and came up with Tiny Urban Escapes; it’s big on style, small in size and can be accessed from downtown Indianapolis in just 15-20 minutes. This means maximum relaxation time for stressed-out urbanites and an unparalleled opportunity for collaboration with local businesses and suppliers. Robin is a very eng ..read more

Property opens to rave reviews with custom Airstreams, luxury tents, and desirable amenities in picturesque setting just outside of Yosemite National Park AutoCamp, the outdoor hotel experience that makes connecting with the great outdoors easy for everyone, today announces that AutoCamp Yosemite will officially open its full facilities, including its Clubhouse and Pool, on June 10, 2019. AutoCamp Yosemite, located a 3-hour drive from San Francisco and adjacent to the charming town of Mariposa, CA, is the third and largest of the outdoor hospitality properties under the AutoCamp brand. The ..read more