GLAMPING
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What Is Glamping?
Glamping is where glamour, camping, and nature harmonically blend. It’s a way to experience the untamed and unique parts of the world—without sacrificing safety and comfort. You can wake up in a yurt in the mountains or stay in a quaint pod by the sea. Feel free to spend time in a treehouse in the forest or wherever your heart desires! (glamping.com)
Explore different types of glamping & resources below!
Glamping provides the best of both worlds, comfort and adventure. It gives people the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and the benefits of nature as they age. Continue to connect with yourself and loved ones through glamping.
It's time to explore, connect, and relax outdoors while limiting any safety or accessibility concerns you may have. Previous glampers describe it as "a comfortable option while still being outdoors" and "cozy and allows you to still be immersed in nature and animals."
YURTS
Yurts are built using ancient techniques and modern materials to withstand extreme climates and offer dependable shelter in the great outdoors. Yurts are sturdy, portable, and spacious circular structures that produce nearly no carbon footprint. (fieldmag.com)
Glamping in a yurt is convenient as the yurt is already set up with sleeping arrangements and necessities. All you have to do is bring your luggage in and relax. Depending on the size of the yurt, there may be a bathroom in your yurt. The typical yurt will have surrounding sites that share a communal restroom.
Resources for Yurts
What is a Yurt: https://www.fieldmag.com/articles/what-is-a-yurt-guide
LUXURY TENT
Tents can range from big to small sizes. Most luxury tents provide a full to king-sized bed, sitting area, and all necessities required for a comfortable stay. Think of this as a hotel room in a thick insulated tent. Glamping in a luxury tent is optimal for individuals who require assistance for mobility, balance, or coordination issues.
You can expect flat grounds, spacious tents, barrier-free navigation, and optimal lighting for walking during night. The sturdy structure of the tents makes it feel as if it is a home away from home.
Resources for Luxury Tents
Best Luxury Tents: https://coolofthewild.com/best-luxury-tents-for-camping/
Top Luxury Tents: https://theatlasheart.com/best-glamping-tents/
TEPEE
Tepee's, also known as a Tipi, provides a taste of native history and gives an opportunity to connect to the environment in a different way. Tepees are roomy and durable structures that are big enough to house a campfire and several people comfortably. They are usually covered with a variety of materials ranging from cotton to canvas.
Tepee size, shape, and layout are customizable so find one that suits you best. Typically, they have tarps and rugs on the floor to provide an even ground where you don't feel rocks and sticks underneath. However, teepees do not have great insulation and there is not a restroom in the tepee.
Resources for Tepee's (Tipi)
Unique Tipi: https://glampinghub.com/rentalsearch/tipis-teepees/
Glamping Tipi: https://www.glamping.com/accommodations/tipi/
PODS
Pod camping is a new concept that has continued to grow over the last few years. Pod camping is similar to a portable round small home. Pod structures come insulated, fully furnished, and with walls that tend to be soundproof. If you are looking for a modern, spacious, and cozy stay, pods may be a good choice for you.
Pods provide a spacious, minimalistic, easy-to-navigate, and accessible option for camping. This is a highly recommended option for individuals with mobility, balance, vision, or mental challenges. The open, clean, spacious floor plans allow you not to worry about your stay in the pod and focus on your adventure outdoors!
Resources for Pods
CABINS
Forget inflatable mattresses and canteens – we’re talking memory foam mattresses, blender drinks, and single-flush toilets. Cabins provide a convenient, comfortable, and luxurious stay in the wild. Enjoy temperature control, a real bed, and savoring hot showers just feet from the rich natural environment. Cabins can range from smaller cabins with minimal supplies to newly renovated modern cabins with everything you need and more... maybe even a hot tub!
Resources for Cabins
Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/united-states/stays/glamping
Glamping Hub: https://glampinghub.com/rentalsearch/cabins/
Glamping Information: https://www.beyondthetent.com/glamping-101/
Glamping Testimonials
"Flexible and comfortable sleeping arrangements."
"People are there to help if needed. You have a very cushy experience."
"More fancy than regular tent camping."
"It's a very nice and clean option and you still get to be around animals and nature."
"You have all the gear and stuff that you need available so you don't have to assemble anything."
Experience the great outdoors in your own comfort level
Email: m.snyder1@usa.edu
Marisa Snyder, OTS
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