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We Found the Place Where Heaven Meets Earth: The Glamping Collective
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If you’ve ever dreamed of sleeping comfortably under the stars with incredible views on top of a mountain, The Glamping Collective in Canton, NC, under two hours from Greenville, SC, is the place to go.

Thank you to The Glamping Collective for hosting us. All opinions are our own.

Situated high atop a mountain near Canton, NC lies a village of geo domes and glass cabins. You can gaze at the stars while lying on your bed or in the hot tub on the deck, roast marshmallows or grill outdoors, and then relax with your favorite book or play cards and charades with your kids.

The Glamping Collective is where heaven meets earth.

View from our dome

About the Glamping Collective

The Glamping Collective is a 160-acre village of geo domes and glass houses atop a mountain that sits around 4,000 feet.

There are 23 luxury accommodations at the property including geodesic adults-only domes, XL domes that are great for families, and adults-only glass cabins. There are about five miles of hiking trails and views for days and days. The Glamping Collective is only about ten minutes off I-40 but you feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere.

The vision for the Glamping Collective began in 2012 when founders Matt and Christina Bare started dreaming about a mountaintop retreat near Asheville. They went through hundreds of concepts and drawings and plans until they came up with what The Glamping Collective is today.

Our XL Luxe Dome

Our XL Luxe Dome was huge. It had two bedrooms, a bathroom, a pullout couch (the best view), kitchen with a toaster oven, two burners, fridge, dishwasher, and table. There are at least three different ways to make your coffee that I counted, which was just such an excellent way to start the morning.

Our kitchen in our dome

The bedrooms each have a king bed and the sofa bed can fit two people. The XL domes can sleep up to six people total. The best view, ironically, was the pullout sofa because it is right under the part of the dome that you can move the curtains aside to see straight out. It also had the best view for stargazing.

The bathroom is a place of absolute luxury. The floor is heated, which felt really nice in the morning when it was a little chilly. But the toilet seat is also heated. I have to say this: I didn’t know luxury until I sat on a heated toilet seat.

Outdoor Beauty

I have seen photos of places like the Glamping Collective but wasn’t quite sure they existed in real life. You know those beautiful photos of hot tubs overlooking mountain summits and sunsets, coffee in the morning while you watch the sun streaking over the peaks? Yeah, those. I’m here to tell you they do exist.

The views at the Glamping Collective are absolutely spectacular. Gazing at the mountains from the inside of our geo dome and the deck and the firepit and grilling area were just unreal. I thought I was looking at a painting most of the time. I sat and admired such beauty and immensely enjoyed it. The mountains in the distance rolled and peaked and the sun took its time setting behind those peaks.

Our private hot tub

Once night settled in, we could see the stars through the clear panels inside of our geo dome. We just laid back and watched the stars and were in awe that this was happening and that we were there at that moment. I think that was one of our very favorite parts about the trip.

The hot tub is cleaned and sanitized after every guest and instructions are given before you check in. We spent some quality time in the hot tub – which is pretty large at the XL domes – relaxing and soaking up the views.

There’s a big fire pit and chairs at each of the XL domes so it’s very private. This was great because I’m terrible at starting fires and didn’t want anyone making fun of my lack of fire-building skills besides my own kids. If you stay in the adults-only geo domes, there is a community fire pit and several grills you can use. The views there are also unreal – big skies overlooking miles and miles of mountains in the distance.

Views from the dome

My daughters and I enjoyed making s’mores each night outside at the fire pit. Thankfully, the Glamping Collective provides firewood, fire starters, and lighters for their guests so I was able to get enough of a blaze going to toast a few marshmallows.

The grills are propane so super easy to use if you want to do some outdoor grilling while you’re there.

Hiking Trails

There are about five miles of private hiking trails at The Glamping Collective. We did the Sunset Summit Trail, a two-mile round trip hike that takes you to a spectacular mountaintop that has near 360-degree views of Tennessee and North Carolina. We could see the Great Smoky Mountains and all the way out to Mount Pisgah off the Blue Ridge Parkway.

There is a big swing up top to rest at as well as chairs to admire all the beauty. The hike isn’t easy. It’s pretty much straight up the whole way. I’d say it’s a moderate-hard hike. But then you get an easy hike on the way down.

Sunset Summit Trail

I had never stayed at a place that had legitimate hiking trails, much less private ones, at the property. The Sunset Summit Trail was just as hard as many of the public trails I’ve hiked and the best part was that we got the whole summit all to ourselves! It was super cool to have that experience and be able to enjoy a beautiful walk in the woods to reach that private view.

The Creekside Trail was right outside our geodome. It was about a mile total and took us through the woods on a trail loaded with wildflowers. The way we went was mostly downhill. If you start at the bottom instead of the top, you’ll be huffing and puffing most of the way.

If you only have the time or energy to do one trail there, do the Sunset Summit Trail.

Romantic Getaway

The Glamping Collective has adults-only domes and glass cabins that are perfect for your next romantic getaway (or solo getaway!).

Instead of the two bedrooms in the XL domes, these adults-only accommodations have the bed right below the dome, or behind the big glass wall in the cabins, so you get views straight out into the night sky or across the vast mountaintops all day and night. These are just stunning and are really a special place to enjoy time with your loved one. The photo below is of one of the adults-only domes.

One of the adults-only domes at The Glamping Collective

Need to Know About Your Stay

Here are a few things you need to know about coming to the Glamping Collective:
- The road is steep to get there and then the gravel road to the accommodations, once you enter the property, is also steep. During the winter, it’s required you have 4WD if it’s snowing. You’re not making it up there without it.
- There are 4 XL domes that sleep up to six people. The other domes and glass houses are adults-only and sleep two people so if you want to come with your kids, be sure to get the XL domes.
- There are accessible accommodations available.
- It’s a good 15-20 degrees cooler at The Glamping Collective than in Greenville so dress accordingly. It felt pretty awesome staying there during the early summer when Greenville was already sweltering in the high 80s and we were comfortable in the 60s.
- There is an Ingles grocery store right at the bottom of the mountain when you get off of I-40. It’s easy to pick up anything you may need for cooking and s’mores on your way up.
- Stay on a weekday for better rates. Weekends and holidays are going to have the highest rates.
- Accommodations are pet-friendly.
- Except for the ADA-accessible accommodations, you are going to have to walk up short, but kind of steep, paths to get to the front door.
XL Luxe Dome

Nearby Things to Do

If you feel the need to leave your peaceful glamping dome, there are plenty of things to do in the area.

Hiking

Canton, NC is in the perfect location to get in a few good hikes and then come back and rest and recharge in the hot tub. Some of the best ones nearby, along with number of minutes they are away from The Glamping Collective are: Waterrock Knob (39 minutes), Midnight Hole (51 minutes), Max Patch (57 minutes), Black Balsam (one hour), Graveyard Fields (one hour), Mingo Falls (one hour), Soco Falls (34 minutes), Devil’s Courthouse (53 minutes), Mount Pisgah (40 minutes), and Sam Knob (one hour). There are lots more – use the AllTrails or Gaia apps to find others.

Waterrock Knob

Waynesville, NC

I absolutely love exploring small mountain towns. They always have some of the coolest shops, often with only locally-made items adorning the shelves. Waynesville has lots of these great shops plus a Mast General, restaurants, and coffee shops.

Blue Ridge Parkway

The Blue Ridgeway is mere minutes from the Glamping Collective. Take a picnic up there and admire the views! There are also a lot of hikes right off the Parkway.

Splash pad in downtown Canton

There’s a splash pad right in downtown Canton across the river from BearWaters Brewing at 8 Sorrells Street. The Canton farmers market happens there over the summer months every Thursday from 4-8 pm and the splash pad is perfect for smaller kids, especially if they aren’t able to go tubing yet.

BearWaters Brewing

Right on the Pigeon River, BearWaters Brewing serves up a huge Giant Pretzel and other American fare plus lots of great beers on tap. We enjoyed the pretzel and nachos and I tried a delicious Strawberry Wheat beer.

River Tubing

Over the summer, you can go tubing on the Pigeon River with Pigeon River Outfitters or Cold Mountain Tubing. We missed their opening by days when we went or else we would have certainly done this!

Winchester Creek Farm

One of our favorite alpaca and mini-horse and cow farms is right near The Glamping Collective. Winchester Creek Farm offers great tours of their beautiful farm, a gift shop, and seasonal events. Definitely check them out when you’re there!

Lake Junaluska

I have yet to explore this beautiful lake but I do know you can rent kayaks and paddleboards and pay to swim in a pool that is part of the community on Lake Junaluska.

Biltmore

The Biltmore is a 28-minute drive from The Glamping Collective and you can easily spend a day there touring the mansion, strolling through the gardens, doing a free wine tasting, and having lunch or dinner there.

Honest Mom Review

To say I was blown away by The Glamping Collective would be an understatement. The accommodations were so beautiful, relaxing and peaceful. It’s a quiet place. There are no televisions (they do have WiFi) and every aspect of the property invites you to rest and relax and forget about life during your visit.

My daughters really enjoyed our time there as well – from running around at the top of the summit trying to be Julie Andrews in the Sound of Music to roasting marshmallows to relaxing in the hot tub. It was time well spent together.

Staying at The Glamping Collective is a treat. The accommodations are on the higher end of unique stays but my goodness, are they beautiful. There are few places like this in our area and no place I have ever traveled compares to what The Glamping Collective offers.

The views were so pretty

Book Your Own Stay

You can easily make your reservation at The Glamping Collective website. Weekdays are generally priced less than weekends.

The Glamping Collective
2504 Crabtree Mountain Road, Clyde, NC
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June 5, 2024
Glamping is a growing trend. Here are 12 spots to try at or near the NC coast

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German tourists Timo Schneider, left, and Niklas Erfel sit at a camp fire at one of Holden Beach RV Campground’s “glamping” tents.

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If the thought of spending your beach vacation at a hotel makes you claustrophobic but the word “campground” makes you itch, consider a type of accommodation in between.

Glamping — camping with a touch of glamour — continues to grow in popularity, and North Carolina travelers are finding it’s a great way to experience the state’s natural beauty without coming home smelling like wood smoke and insect repellent.

Glamping setups range from rustic to resplendent, so if you can’t start your day without a cup of French-press coffee or sleep without air conditioning, check the host’s provisions before booking your trip. Glamping is loosely defined and notions of luxury are subjective.

Glamping options are now available from one end of the state to the other. Here are some places at or near the North Carolina coast where sleeping is part of the fun.

A bell tent in Calabash

Up to four adults can sleep on three beds inside this tent shaped like a giant water droplet perched on a wooden platform on a private estate outside North Carolina’s favorite seafood town. It features a private bath, a kitchenette with quartz counter tops, and has an outdoor grill.

A houseboat in Beaufort

Why sleep near the water when you can sleep on it? This houseboat on the Intracoastal Waterway near Beaufort can host up to four people in two bedrooms. It boasts plush linens, a full bath and an eye-level view of passing boat traffic. Fish off the front porch and cook your catch in the kitchen.

A vintage travel trailer in Wilmington

If you didn’t get caught up in the vintage camper craze a few years back, enjoy it now even if you don’t have a trailer hitch by renting this 1973 Holiday Vacationer parked in Wilmington. It has a queen bed, a sofa bed, a compact kitchen, a composting toilet and both indoor and outdoor showers. Fully renovated, and Wifi and a window-unit air conditioner bring it up to date.

German tourists Timo Schneider, left, and Niklas Erfel sit at a camp fire at one of Holden Beach RV Campground’s “glamping” tents. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com

Modern trailers near Surf City

▪ Campgrounds are just little subdivisions where the homes are on wheels. If you’ve wanted to try one out, you can rent this 2024 Della Terra model at The Inlet at Lanier Point, a campground across the Intracoastal Waterway from Topsail Island. The camper has a bright interior with a full kitchen, bath and sleeping space for five.

▪ If you don’t want the instant neighborhood of a campground, there’s this camper on a wooded private lot near Hampstead, about 15 minutes from Topsail Island. It has one bedroom, a bathroom and a full kitchen.

▪ At least two owners of campers parked at Surf City Family Campground, across the street from the ocean at North Topsail Beach, rent out their units. This one has room for six guests and is available in winter as well as summer. This one has two bedrooms with a bath and a half.

Pretty on the Pamlico

This modern travel trailer on private property along the Pamlico River in Washington, N.C., can host two people and offers kayakers and fishermen quick access to the water. It includes a fire pit for cool evenings.

Heaven on wheels in Salter Path

Between Atlantic Beach and Emerald Isle sits nearly an acre of land facing Bogue Sound with two camping trailers for rent. One is a 2019 model and the other is a 2020. Each has one bedroom, one bedroom nook and a futon plus a full bath. They share a dock. The kitchens are stocked with “all the basics,” including Starbucks coffee.

The solar-powered interior of a “glamping” tent at Holden Beach RV Campground. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com

On safari at Holden Beach

A couple of years ago, Holden Beach RV Campground carved out a section of woods to install three canvas glamping tents that feel worlds farther away from the rest of the property than they really are. Set on wooden platforms under a canopy of live oaks, the tents bring that on-safari feel with sisal rugs and solar panels. The campground is on the mainland, a short drive to the beach.

Carolina Beach State Park campground has six cabins visitors can rent. How glamorous they are depends on what accoutrements campers bring along for their stay. N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation

Camping cabins: like tents, but drier

Several campgrounds near the N.C. coast offer cabins for rent that provide a different glamping experience. Visitors typically need to bring their own bedding and maybe a camp stove and cooking gear, and be prepared to use a central bathhouse as there is no bathroom. Some, but not all, have electricity.

Think of these as hard-sided tents, but you don’t have to set them up and they don’t leak if you get too close to the walls during a thunderstorm.

How glamorous your camping experience is at these will depend largely on your own creativity.

▪ Carolina Beach State Park has six cabins at its campground along Snow’s Cut. Each cabin can sleep six people in two rooms, and campers must provide bed linens. The cabins have air conditioning. Cooking must be done outside. Pay attention to rigorously enforced gate-closing times.

▪ The Cape Hatteras KOA has a canvas glamping tent on a platform with a queen bed, a set of bunk beds, a partial kitchen and a full bath. This oceanfront Outer Banks campground also has two log cabins with two bedrooms each. The cabins have air conditioning, but no bathrooms and no kitchens except for charcoal grills and fire pits.

▪ Frisco Woods Campground on the Pamlico Sound in Frisco on the Outer Banks has one- and two-bedroom cabins with air conditioning. These have no kitchens or bathrooms but it’s a short walk to a nice bathhouse.

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Martha Quillin is a general assignment reporter at The News & Observer who writes about North Carolina culture, religion and social issues. She has held jobs throughout the newsroom since 1987.

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May 29, 2024
The Cozy Peach in Queen Creek offers midcentury glamping with charm

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The spring sunset and large desert cumulus clouds are perfectly reflected on the mirrored exterior of a vintage Airstream Land Yacht at The Cozy Peach “glampgrounds.” Like an optical illusion, the large classic travel trailers nearly disappear inside their own reflections amid the bucolic landscape of Schnepf Farms…

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April 12, 2024
BookOutdoors Announces Partnership and Integration with Leading Hospitality Management System Newbook

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Partnering with Newbook complements BookOutdoors’ commitment to offering the largest inventory of instantly bookable campgrounds, RV parks, glamping resorts, and other outdoor stays.

DENVER, April 20, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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BookOutdoors, the premier online destination for booking outdoor travel, announced it has officially launched its partnership and integration with Newbook, the industry’s leading outdoor hospitality management system. The partnership comes as BookOutdoors experiences rapid growth and market expansion, and as Newbook completes its branding refresh and launch of its more modern, intuitive, and user-friendly platform.

The partnership gives Newbook’s customers a valuable booking and distribution channel focused on outdoor travel and helps them market their properties to a wider audience. The integration ensures that rates, availability, and reservations are always kept in sync between BookOutdoors and Newbook.

“Newbook’s dedication to integrating with the best marketplaces and distribution channels in the industry, rather than competing with them, is admirable,” said Brian Nolan, co-founder & CEO of BookOutdoors. “It gives owners the best-in-class options to list their properties wherever they choose, while strengthening the industry as a whole. We couldn’t be more thrilled to partner with Newbook.”

Partnering with Newbook complements BookOutdoors’ commitment to offering the largest inventory of instantly bookable campgrounds, RV parks, glamping resorts, and other outdoor stays. Newbook strengthens their position as the leading property management system in outdoor hospitality.

“Offering our customers new ways to drive growth is so important to us at Newbook. BookOutdoors is a progressive platform allowing our customers to maximize their online reach, so we’re really proud to announce this new partnership,” says, Newbook CEO, Shaun Cornelius.

Listing your property on BookOutdoors is risk free, and it works alongside your existing website and booking channels. Those interested in joining can sign up at bookoutdoors.com/partners.

About BookOutdoors

Founded by top leaders in outdoor hospitality, together with proven tech entrepreneurs and backed by leading VC investors and executives from the largest travel and hospitality companies, BookOutdoors makes planning and booking outdoor travel a more joyful, seamless experience, while fueling the growth and success of its partners. Guests can search and book thousands of designated campsites, RV parks, cabins, glamping resorts, and other outdoor stays, all with no membership or booking fees. For property owners, BookOutdoors works alongside their existing booking channels to help eliminate unsold site nights and deliver additional value. For more information or to list your property, visit bookoutdoors.com/partners.

About Newbook

Newbook is a Connected Hospitality Management Solution, providing accommodation operators with a powerful platform to operate their business. Founded in 2010, the company has scaled over the past 13 years into a global market leader with 2 international offices and over 50,000 users. Newbook’s mission is to build high-quality products delivered with passion, so customers can create memorable experiences.

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April 20, 2023
BookOutdoors Announces Partnership and Integration With Award-Winning Reservation Software ResNexus

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With their unique and robust marketplace dedicated to outdoor hospitality, BookOutdoors becomes a valuable distribution channel for ResNexus’ customers by helping them market and advertise their accommodations to a wider audience.

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BookOutdoors, the premier online destination for booking outdoor travel, announced it has officially launched its partnership and integration with ResNexus, a leading provider of reservation management software for the hospitality industry. The partnership comes as BookOutdoors and ResNexus continue to experience rapid growth, on the heels of a booming outdoor travel industry, with a record 63 million Americans projected to go RVing in 2023.

With their unique and robust marketplace dedicated to outdoor hospitality, BookOutdoors becomes a valuable distribution channel for ResNexus‘ customers by helping them market and advertise their accommodations to a wider audience, dramatically increasing visibility and generating more bookings. The integration ensures that rates, availability, and reservations are always kept in sync between BookOutdoors and ResNexus.

“BookOutdoors plays an important role in the campground travel ecosystem by building an innovative platform that increases bookings and helps deliver amazing experiences to guests,” said Nathan Mayfield, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. “We are excited and energized to deepen our relationship with BookOutdoors in 2023 as a key partner in our mission to elevate the campground industry, one business at a time, through service, innovation, and education.”

“We’re thrilled to be working closely with ResNexus on a unified goal of making it easier to book outdoor travel while driving more reservations to the campgrounds,” said Brian Nolan, co-founder & CEO of BookOutdoors. “It’s a win for the guests and a win for the campgrounds, and a positive step forward for the outdoor hospitality industry as well.”

The partnership strengthens ResNexus’ position as an open system and ensures that their customers have the freedom to list their accommodations wherever they see fit, and also complements BookOutdoors’ mission to enable everyone, everywhere to find and book campsites, RV parks, glamping resorts, and other outdoor stays.

Listing your property on BookOutdoors is risk-free, and it works alongside your existing booking channels. Those interested can attend a webinar on April 19 to learn more.

About BookOutdoors

Founded by top leaders in outdoor hospitality, together with proven tech entrepreneurs and backed by leading VC investors and executives from the largest travel and hospitality companies, BookOutdoors makes planning and booking outdoor travel a more joyful, seamless experience, while fueling the growth and success of its partners. Guests can search and book thousands of designated campsites, RV parks, cabins, glamping resorts, and other outdoor stays, all with no membership or booking fees. For property owners, BookOutdoors works alongside their existing booking channels to help eliminate unsold site nights and deliver additional value. For more information or to list your property, visit bookoutdoors.com/partners.

About ResNexus

When it comes to award-winning campground management software, efficiency counts. That’s why ResNexus is an all-in-one solution, helping thousands of hospitality businesses balance all the plates that come with the job, from online bookings and revenue management to powerful reporting and digital marketing. Plus, ResNexus provides industry-leading customer support that brings all these important tools together with a personalized and caring approach that is dedicated to helping your business grow.

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April 12, 2023
Mars Players™ Develops E-Core Equipment to Fulfill Outside-the-RV Needs

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The outdoor equipment enterprise Mars Players™ has launched an electric outdoor gear named The One, and announced a worldwide collaboration with RV communities, campgrounds owners, and other brands associated with outdoor living.

According to their CEO, Leo Li, their goal is to assist customers in experiencing the great outdoors and appreciating nature by using their E-core equipment. The letter ‘E’ denotes electrify, eco-friendly, and elegant, which aligns with the company’s focus on sustainability and style.

Recreational Vehicles have grown in popularity as a mode of transportation for road trips and vacations. It is almost a mobile house with basic amenities that allow individuals to live off the grid, work remotely and enjoy the wildness anytime. However, RV living has the disadvantage of limited interior space. Whether one owns a large fifth wheel or a Class C camper van, downsizing is necessary when living in an RV.

The company believes using outdoor space provides more activities and enjoyment. An inclusive RV companion with modules for cooking, a far infrared heater, lighting, and more is perfect for RV living. The One launched in February 2023, is designed to meet various needs outside the RV.

#1 Gather a New Acquaintance for Supper
Cooking outside the RV and appreciating the wilder nature are two fascinating points. If someone happens to meet someone on the same wavelength or with similar sporting interests at the campsite, Mars Players™ The One is there for socializing and preparing fancy dinners next to the RV.

In seconds, The One transforms into a three-winged, compact cooking station. Three folding panels extend to produce a solid cooking and heating surface. It simplifies outdoor cooking by rapidly boiling freshly brewed coffee, as well as grilling beautiful sausages on the grilling module. With the condensing module, cheese and butter can stay chilled even in summer.

#2 Keep Toasty While Outside the RV.
When the far-infrared heating system in The One is turned on, it is possible to continue enjoying the outdoors even when the temperature drops below freezing. People can do all sorts of jobs from the picnic table next to the RV and keep warm.

Thanks to Red-X technology, the far-infrared heating radiator heats up right away and keeps heat from escaping into the air, so it uses less power and heats up with 98.4% ultra-high thermal efficiency.

#3 Light up the corner out of the RV.
With two LED lights embedded in The One, its adjustable wings allow people to illuminate the corners they want. Even if someone has to work on RV repairs and maintenance after dark, adjust the height of the gear, and lighten the area up. The One’s built-in ultrasonic insect repellent protects from bugs and annoying insects.

CEO of Mars Players™, Leo, said that the company is pursuing worldwide partnerships for collaborative camping or festival events, where resource-sharing, cooperation, and open communication generate synergistic benefits.

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February 24, 2023
A $13,000 Caribbean Private Island Resort Vacation Package for Two Being Raffled Off by St. John Land Conservancy

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St. John Land Conservancy (SJLC), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) community organization dedicated to the preservation of the natural and historic resources of the island, is raffling a Caribbean private island resort vacation package for two, valued at over $13,000. Supporters are entered to win when they make a $59 donation to support the St. John Land Conservancy’s mission of protecting paradise. All are welcome to join the raffle.

The vacation features:

Enter St. John Land Conservancy’s 2nd Annual Love for the Land Fundraiser here: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/L4L2023

St. John Land Conservancy (SJLC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) community organization dedicated to the preservation of the natural and historic resources of the island of St. John, in the United States Virgin Islands.

Right now, on St John, in the United States Virgin Islands, SJLC is quietly working to protect two threatened parcels of land, at Catherinberg and on Bordeaux Mountain, both of which contain important resources for the island. Each parcel is home to native plants, trees, birds and animals. Preserving this land keeps the watershed intact and protects the coral reefs.

Heavy machinery is stripping away tropical forest and all its creatures. Watersheds and views will be irreversibly changed. Endangered species will be lost. Artifacts and ruins lie degrading, losing valuable history in their story. Gates, walls and signs go up, never to allow access again, and changing the feel of the island.

The annual Love for the Land raffle raises vital funds and, in 2022, raised over $85,000. The lucky winner last year enjoyed a private villa vacation with airfare, boat trips, and local dining.

Check out St. John Land Conservancy: www.stjohnlandconservancy.org

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February 3, 2023
Jeep®-branded Edition By ADDAX™ Overland Trailer Named 2022 Global Media Award Winner at the SEMA Show
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Product emerged among thousands as voted on by panel of international judges.

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The Jeep®-branded Edition by ADDAX™ Overland Trailer was recognized with a 2022 Global Media Award this week at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas for its new overlanding trailer co-launch.

“We are thrilled that the Jeep-branded Edition by ADDAX Overland Trailer has been recognized as a global game changer at SEMA,” said ADDAX CEO Kirk Jowers. “We look forward to continuing to engage with the Jeep brand in engineering more award-winning overlanding products that appeal to the brand’s international community.”

“There are hundreds of aftermarket innovations on the SEMA show floor this week, and from them all, we’re proud that the Jeep Branded Edition by ADDAX Overland Trailer is a 2022 SEMA Global Media Award winner because it’s authentic to the Jeep brand,” said Jim Morrison, senior vice president and head of Jeep Brand North America. “Our Jeep enthusiasts are always looking to go further and do more, and this award-winning overlanding trailer will allow them to go further and stay longer as they continue to push the boundaries of adventure.”

Inspired by the U.S. military’s all-but-indestructible surveillance trailers and engineered by the team that set a world land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats, the Jeep-branded Edition has set the new benchmark for off-road overlanding performance, capability and comfort.

Boasting an unprecedented dry weight of just 850 pounds, Jeep adventure-seekers can now tow a 1,200-pound payload up previously unfathomable terrain—all without compromising a Jeep brand vehicle’s signature stability and efficiency. The Jeep-branded Edition by ADDAX Overland Trailer’s high-strength, lightweight engineering makes it the perfect companion for technical rock climbers and beginner off-roaders alike. Thanks to the Jeep-branded Edition’s foldable tongue and compact 5-foot-by-6-foot dimensions, even those adventurers with limited garage space can always be ready to get off the grid.

The Jeep-branded Edition by ADDAX Overland Trailer’s independent torsion axle trailer suspension system provides an aggressive 17 inches of ground clearance for maximum maneuverability, control and comfort. The 3/16-inch military-grade steel chassis and 14-gauge steel body are seamlessly bent, instead of welded, to deliver industry-leading durability.

The Jeep-branded Edition by ADDAX Overland Trailer comes standard with:
- robust 35 cubic feet of storage
- four 8,000-pound stabilizing corner jacks
- foldable tongue
- articulating hitch
- rear receiver hitch
- heavy-duty, custom rack for endless mounting possibilities
The SEMA Global Media Awards (GMA) Program recognizes those companies that manufacture specialty equipment products and accessories that would have mass appeal to consumers in countries outside the United States. The products are voted on by a prestigious group of international journalists who serve as judges.

“Vehicle customization and personalization has been growing worldwide,” said Linda Spencer, SEMA director of international and government relations. “The GMA program taps top international media experts to weigh in on which new products are likely to succeed in their home markets. The global automotive specialty-equipment market is made up of enthusiasts who are passionate about the hobby. This passion can be found not only throughout the United States but also in countless spots around the globe including in Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Melbourne, Australia; and Stockholm, Sweden.”

This year’s program included 11 judges from seven countries. Each judge carefully reviewed and evaluated nearly 2,000 product entries at the SEMA Show before selecting the products that they felt would resonate and appeal most to consumers in their home countries.

The Jeep Edition by ADDAX Overland Trailer was also selected as a “Featured Product” in SEMA’s highly-coveted New Product Showcase.

MOPAR, JEEP®, DODGE, HEMI, PLYMOUTH, RAM, SRT, CHRYSLER and related logos, vehicle model names and trade dress are trademarks of FCA US LLC and used under license by ADDAX Overland LLC.

About ADDAX Overland

Built upon a combined 60 years of off-road industry chops, ADDAX Overland is proud to create the world’s most rugged, reliable, and trailblazing overlanding trailers. Our innovative spirit secured a world land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats. And our thirst for open-air freedom drives our uncompromising pursuit of the ultimate in overlanding performance. We’re based in the backyard of Moab, Utah—Jeep’s home away from home—and we pride ourselves in pushing our trailers to the limit on the iconic red-rock terrain. Forged in the U.S.A. Tested in Hell.™ For more information, visit www.addaxoverland.com.

Jeep Brand

Built on 80 years of legendary heritage, Jeep is the authentic SUV brand that brings capability, craftsmanship and versatility to people who seek extraordinary journeys. The Jeep brand delivers an open invitation to live life to the fullest by offering a broad portfolio of vehicles that continues to provide owners with a sense of security to handle any journey with confidence. The Jeep vehicle range consists of the Gladiator, Grand Cherokee and Wrangler. The legendary Jeep brand’s off-road capability is now being enhanced by a global electrification initiative, that is transforming 4xe into new 4×4 in pursuit of the brand’s vision of accomplishing Zero Emission Freedom. A fully electric Jeep 4xe will be offered in every SUV segment by 2025.

About SEMA and the SEMA Show

The SEMA Show is a trade show produced by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), a nonprofit trade association founded in 1963. Since the first SEMA Show debuted in 1967, the annual event has served as the leading venue bringing together manufacturers and buyers within the automotive specialty equipment industry. Products featured at the SEMA Show include those that enhance the styling, functionality, comfort, convenience, and safety of cars and trucks. Additional details are available at www.semashow.com or www.sema.org, 909/396-0289.

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November 7, 2022
NY Goat Yoga at Gilbertsville Farmhouse Announces 2022 Retreat Schedule

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The all-inclusive retreats offer a variety of unique luxury experiences that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.

SOUTH NEW BERLIN, N.Y., March 16, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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NY Goat Yoga, New York’s first-ever goat yoga operation, has officially announced its 2022 retreat schedule. Each of the three-day, two-night, all-inclusive, luxury farm stays offers uniquely themed retreat experiences that individually make for perfect bucket-list activities.

Named one of the best glamping spots in the world, Gilbertsville Farmhouse is an award-winning, luxury resort-style venue. With glamping safari tents outfitted with high-end king mattresses, designer bedding, cozy heat, and design accessories that rival any luxury hotel experience, guests can expect nothing short of premium accommodations for relaxation and rest. The boutique-style, modern Farmhouse Inn offers private suites as well, and the farm also boasts a one-acre pond with a gazebo island, a one-of-a-kind hammock park, and friendly farm animals that roam the property.

The on-site culinary team prepares fresh farm-to-table style meals that are served in the farm’s stunning barn spaces, and every evening ends with a roaring bonfire and s’mores and the dark mountain skies illuminated by the stars, offering the most incredible stargazing experience on the market today.

“Our retreats are luxurious, self-indulgent, and one-of-a-kind,” said Sharon Boustani, owner of NY Goat Yoga. “They cannot be found anywhere else in the world. We’ve checked.”

Baby Goat and Me is a wholesome experience that includes guests adopting a baby goat for the entirety of their stay. After picking a baby goat to adopt for the weekend, guests can bottle-feed their baby goat, cuddle with it, take family photos, and enjoy bedtime stories and walkabouts with goat babies in baby carriers.

The Summer Food & Wine and Beercation retreats are great options for guests looking to enjoy a few beverages during their stay. The former gives guests the opportunity to kick off their summer with three days of gorgeous New York countryside, multi-course gourmet meals, and amazing wine pairings. An all-white candlelit dinner in a chandelier-filled barn (P. Diddy style) is also a part of the retreat’s itinerary.

Similar to a stay-cation, Beercation is a great choice for those looking to just lounge and drink beer. Upon arrival, guests will be greeted by the farm’s resident beer burro, who will accompany them to their glamping safari tent. At that point, the rest of the weekend is entirely dedicated to being lazy, sunbathing, eating well, and drinking incredible craft beer.

Foliage, Food, and Wine is another engaging option for those looking to participate in an enjoyable drinking experience. With the stunningly beautiful autumn in New York at Gilbertsville Farmhouse setting the scene, guests are surrounded by incredible foliage vistas as they are wined and dined by one of the finest culinary teams in the Northeast. Camera enthusiasts will be ecstatic for the atmosphere alone, as this retreat is held in peak foliage season when the mountains are decorated with bursts of natural colors.

The classic Goat Yoga Retreat is exactly what it sounds like – this retreat is all about the goats and the yoga. Guests start the retreat with a sunset goat yoga class and end it with a nighttime, candlelit, hip-hop yoga class. In between the two sessions, guests enjoy delicious meals, incredible spaces, outdoor movies, hammocks in the woods, pond fun and a plethora of goat cuddles and kisses.

Those interested in feeling like a kid again can participate in Adult Summer Camp, an experience that is focused on helping guests return to a time that was much simpler. Guests can play in the pond, tell campfire stories, make s’mores, run in potato sacks, and conclude the day with an exciting dance party. Guests will not have to put up with camp cots, however. Instead, “campers” will sleep in glamorous safari tents with king beds and luxurious amenities at this bougie summer camp.

Last but not least, lovebirds can register for the Couples Retreat, which has a growing list of annual participants who coined the weekend “the most romantic weekend of the year”. This couples-only retreat oozes romance, with cozy, warm and beautiful lodging, king beds, fur blankets, champagne, chocolates, candles, stargazing, and more. Breakfast is served in bed and dinner is served by candlelight, another reason so many couples return year after year for this amazing experience.

Retreats are now on sale at www.nygoatyoga.com.

About NY Goat Yoga & Gilbertsville Farmhouse

NY Goat Yoga, New York’s first-ever goat yoga operation, is the brainchild of Aldo & Sharon Boustani. It is operated on Boustani’s luxury farm resort, Gilbertsville Farmhouse. The resort, which operates primarily as a wedding and event venue specializing in weekend events, was founded in 2013 by Aldo and Sharon and their four children, formerly of New York City. They extensively repurposed the buildings and grounds on their former dairy farm to create a unique and gorgeous space featuring two stunning barns and their one-of-a-kind Glamping Village. Gilbertsville Farmhouse is only 3 1/2 hours from NYC and the first-ever glamping venue in New York State.

The on-site goat yoga classes take place in their gorgeous barn, which is draped with multiple crystal chandeliers and cafe lighting or outside by their one-acre pond. The venue is also host to one-of-a-kind overnight retreats during the year and an annual Couples Retreat in November.

The NY Goat Yoga goats have been featured on the Drew Barrymore Show, Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Dr. Oz Show, and The Untitled Action Bronson Show, and have done yoga with Tyra Banks and Sophie Turner of Game of Thrones fame. The goats have even rated pizza with Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy. The goats travel the northeast for NY Goat Yoga’s College Tour, bringing joy and stress relief to college students, and they are available for private events too.

Contact:

Vanessa Pellegrino
NY Goat Yoga Coordinator
Email: info@nygoatyoga.com
Website: www.NYGoatYoga.com

Sharon Boustani
Owner
Email: sharon@gilbertsvillefarmhouse.com
Phone: (917) 747-8989

Source: Gilbertsville Farmhouse

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March 16, 2022
USA Toyz Announces Care Package Toy Bundles for Back-to-School and Holiday Shopping

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Save 20% on Brain Booster, Extreme Explorer and Glitzy Glamping gift sets for girls and boys

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BELLEVUE, Wash., August 13, 2019 (Newswire.com)
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This month, back-to-school season is in full stride and early-bird holiday shopping is peaking over the horizon. To celebrate a new school year, USA Toyz, a robust online toy store, announced the launch of their new line of toy bundles. USA Toyz has taken their top-selling toys and curated care packages that include three to four related toys that offer hours of entertainment for kids and their friends and teachers.

When it comes to gift ideas for kids, it can be difficult to know where to start. USA Toyz made it convenient for friends and family to pick out thoughtful, coordinated toys and gifts in one easy selection. And knowing that kids’ interests vary greatly, they offer three bundles to choose from: Brain Booster, Extreme Explorer and Glitzy Glamping.

With back-to-school in mind, the Brain Booster is a gift bundle to get kids back into the spirit of learning. The four STEM toys included can be gifted to kick off the school year, set up the kids’ playroom or for early childhood teachers and homeschoolers.

Kids will encounter valuable STEM engineering and building skills with Boltz building toys and Quarks multilink connectors and spheres. Moosh! molding clay sensory toys are nontoxic, colorful, fluffy, easy to clean – and include four prehistoric dinosaur sand molds. Squish, dig, mold, repeat. All three sets come with a travel tub for easy storage and endless creative possibilities. Completing this educational bundle is the ever-popular world globe that doubles as a night light, showing the constellations.

Regularly $125, this bundle of Brain Booster fun retails for $99.99 on USAToyz.com.

Being in school all day can be confining for kids. When looking for an entertaining outlet for all that energy, USA Toyz assembled the Extreme Explorer Experience. With active kids and active imaginations in mind, this care package set includes Vox Box Walkie Talkies and Binoculars for these intrepid fun-seekers. Great for coordinating backyard missions or playing with friends, these exploration toys are the first thing to add to your playdate checklist.

The included Rocket Ship Play Tent for boys and girls lets them have a blast or serves as a private play space after a stimulating school day. The tent is a cozy space for quiet learning, reading, or just hanging with friends or plush animals. The Explorer toy bundle also comes with a space projector flashlight stocked with galactic imagery from across the Milky Way. And when it’s time to flip the lights off, this pack features 100 LED finger lights for tracing constellations or dancing in the dark.

Regularly $88, the Extreme Explorer bundle of active toys retails for $69.99 on USAToyz.com.

For anyone with an imagination on full throttle, the Glitzy Glamping kit is the make-believe magic missing from common core curriculum. The unicorn princess themed toys and accessories deliver the glamour and glitter. Start with the top-selling unicorn tent, which makes a great headquarters for reading, writing, drawing or all of the above. Next, bring in the princess parade for the most important unicorn toys of all – Unicorn Headbands! A pack of seven unicorn horns for kids and adults lets everyone prance and strut while rocking some serious style. Layer on more style and fun with a treasure trove of 36 Jelly Glow Rings and 100 Princess Party Supplies. These kids prizes, light-up rings and goodie bag toys are quite the plum pile of party favors for home and the classroom.

Regularly $85, the Glitzy Glamping bundle of unicorn princess toys retails for $67.99 on USAToyz.com.

Don’t forget, back to school is not just for the students. Teachers are a huge part, often overlooked, at back-to-school time. Many teachers are preparing their classrooms on a limited budget or self-funded. All of the products included in the toy bundles can be used in the classroom for STEM learning, treasure box prizes, quiet play and making learning more fun. With a 20% discount from regular prices, these make great teacher gifts that give a warm welcome to new students and stock the classroom with fun supplies that last for years.

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About USA Toyz:

USA Toyz is a brand owned by Kaliber Global, a top-tier Amazon seller and the fastest-growing retailer in Washington State (Inc. 500, 2017). They are a locally owned family business based in Bellevue, Washington, that specializes in launching fun, innovative products on the Amazon Marketplace since 2012.

Contact:

Amber Norell

Marketing Manager, USA Toyz

407-432-0522

amber@kaliberglobal.com

Source: USA Toyz

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August 13, 2019
You Can Sleep Under the Stars in a Bubble at This Texas Hotel

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updated: Jan 8, 2019

TERLINGUA, Texas, January 8, 2019 (Newswire.com)
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Welcome to the Basecamp Bubbles, a one-of-a-kind lodging accommodation in the heart of rustic Basecamp Terlingua in west Texas near Big Bend National Park.

Easily one of the most beautiful places in Texas, the Big Bend area offers stunning landscapes with biking, hiking, river rafting, lounging, some of the darkest skies in America and more.

The newly installed bubble rooms – which constitute the only Bubble Hotel in America – are a unique new way to enjoy beautiful starry nights and the public’s response to the debut is out of this world.

The bubbles are located in a private area with stunning views of the Chisos Mountains and minutes from restaurants, bars and more. From their private bubble, guests enjoy a queen-size bed, full bathroom with shower, fridge, microwave, Kuerig coffee, inside seating, heating/AC and more. Outside, the guests enjoy additional seating around a private fire pit and a bonus outdoor shower.

From their climate-controlled bubble, guests enjoy a one-of-a-kind lodging with stunning views of the Texas starry nights.

Guests can check availability at www.basecampterlingua.com and “chat” with property managers online to ask any questions. Bookings have been brisk so call ahead.

Contact:
Heidi Bertels — info@basecampterlingua.com or (432) 290-6507

Source: Basecamp Terlingua

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January 8, 2019
Gilbertsville Farmhouse Announces Dates for Couples Retreat 2017

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Gilbertsville Farmhouse’s annual Couples Retreat has become one of their most highly anticipated events in Upstate New York and this year the romantic weekend retreat will take place November 3rd-5th, 2017.

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South New Berlin, NY, September 21, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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Gilbertsville Farmhouse has just announced that their Couples Retreat 2017 will take place the weekend of November 3-5th, 2017. The retreat is known as the most romantic weekend of the year, and for good reason. This exclusive retreat is available once a year to only ten (10) couples and includes a unique glamping experience in Gilbertsville Farmhouse’s one-of-a-king glamping village, hailed one of the best glamping experiences in the world by The Venue Report and one of the top five glamping spots in the U.S. by top travel blogger, The Points Guy.

Surrounded by the luscious landscape of the Catskill mountains and the meticulously manicured farm where it lives, Gilbertsville Farmhouse’s glamping tents are each a 320 square foot camping paradise. Spacious and beautiful, each tent is appointed with high-end plush king mattresses, luxurious bedding, plush robes, screened windows, electricity, lighting, mirrors, candles, ceiling fans and romantic wood-burning stoves. The common bathhouse is actually not common at all. Welcoming glampers with a lobby area, leather sofas, rustic lighting and double fireplaces, the bathhouse has rainshowers, private dressing areas and beautiful restrooms that put the “glam” in glamping.

“We began as a wedding venue, so our glamping tents were designed for romance. Our Couples Retreat is so successful because romance is what we do best.” – SHARON BOUSTANI, OWNER OF GILBERTSVILLE FARMHOUSE

If glamping on a fall weekend in upstate NY isn’t romantic enough, retreaters have options to book uber-romantic couples massages, professional photo sessions and a private, candlelit and catered four-course meal and wine pairing. Talk about private and exclusive, this dining option is available only to one couple each night of the retreat. The retreat includes continental breakfast with artisan bread baskets delivered fresh to the glamping tent doors daily and nightly campfires and s’mores. New this year will be a “campfire jam session” with a local singer and guitarist.

Gilbertsville Farmhouse will be providing a free luncheon for media/reporters who are interested in covering the retreat on Saturday, November 4, 2017 between 11AM and 3PM. Please contact Sharon via email if interested: sharon@gilbertsvillefarmhouse.com.

Couples who would like to join the retreat may do so via this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/couples-retreat-2017-at-gilbertsville-farmhouse-tickets-37789775235

About Gilbertsville Farmhouse:
Gilbertsville Farmhouse operates primarily as a rustic wedding and retreat venue. It was founded in 2013 by Aldo and Sharon Boustani and their four children, formerly of New York City. In 2004, Aldo and Sharon were looking for a country home for their family — a place to unwind from their hectic NYC lives. They discovered their “little” (125 acres) slice of upstate heaven 3 1/2 hours away from the city, in a town right outside of Gilbertsville, New York. They fell in love.

At first, they would travel almost every weekend to their private getaway. Slowly, the area, the community and the lifestyle dug roots in their hearts. They dreamt of making a permanent life there. After almost ten years, their dream began to look less like a fantasy and more like a reality. Starting in 2013, they repurposed the buildings and grounds on their former dairy farm to create a unique and gorgeous rustic wedding venue featuring two stunning barns and a one-of-a-kind Glamping Village. Gilbertsville Farmhouse was born, a weekend wedding venue only 3 1/2 hours from NYC.

After three years of operating their business and 3 1/2-hour commutes, the former NYC family became permanent members of their small-town community. As the family settles into their new lives, Gilbertsville Farmhouse continues to grow and expand. In early summer 2017, the family added Goat Yoga to their venue offerings. As with every part of their lives and business, Aldo and Sharon most enjoy sharing it with others.

Go to their website:

Contact:
Sharon Boustani
Cell: (917) 747-8989
Farmhouse: (607) 783-9443
Email: sharon@gilbertsvillefarmhouse.com

Source: Gilbertsville Farmhouse

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September 21, 2017
Get Human During Weekend Retreats With Camp Out Yonder

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Unplug from your phones and participate in a full weekend of meditation, relaxation, and healthy living while camping in the Sierra Nevada. Featuring guest speakers Lodro Rinzler, from MNDFL, and Jess Davis from Folk Rebellion.

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Reno, NV, December 13, 2016 (Newswire.com)
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Ditch the electronics and hustle of the city for two nature-infused weekends with Camp Out Yonder. Connect with others among the towering pine trees and bubbling creeks of the Yellow Pine Forest in the Sierra Nevada, outside Portola, Calif.

Camp in the shared canvas tipi village, enjoy freshly made meals, and wallow in the slow-life camp vibes and analog programming. Included on the sans battery-operated agenda are activities enjoyed when things were a bit more unplugged — postcard making, lawn and board games, DIY aromatherapy, film photography, journaling, and more — plus an inspired lineup of speakers and inspiring instructors to help sing the tune of simplicity.

In the days of glamping and mobile hotspots, it’s extremely difficult to step away from those captivating screens to just embrace the natural world. Here we’re providing the opportunity to spend a weekend just being human, enjoying the entertainment of the land and resetting our internal compass.

Nellie Davis, event organizer

WHAT: Camp Out Yonder

WHEN: May 26-28, 2017

August 11-13, 2017

WHERE: Yellow Pine Forest, Portola, Calif.

TICKETS: Early bird registration rate $695 per weekend on campoutyonder.com

“In the days of glamping and mobile hotspots, it’s extremely difficult to step away from those captivating screens to just embrace the natural world. Here we’re providing the opportunity to spend a weekend just being human, enjoying the entertainment of the land and resetting our internal compass,” said Nellie Davis, event organizer.

The camping weekend includes full accommodations, workshops, activities and meals for two days. The lineup of speakers and Camp Out Yonder leaders are:

May Weekend Featured Speaker: Lodro Rinzler, MNDFL
August Weekend Featured Speaker: Jess Davis, Folk Rebellion
Camp Host: Nellie Davis
Writing Instructor: Jonas Ellison
Photo Instructor: Matthew Mciver
Song Writing Instructor: Liam Kyle Cahill

Reservations are required and space is limited.

For more information visit campoutyonder.com.

Source: Camp Out Yonder

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