experiential outdoor hospitality blog + podcast
Glamptuary Review - Open Air Outpost
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE A STAY IN A GLORIOUS TINY HOME NESTLED ON 18 ACRES IN WISCONSIN, A MUSHROOM FORAGING EXPEDITION, OVER THE FIRE COOKING, A LAKESIDE YOGA SESSION, AND A REUNION WITH ONE OF THE STARS OF SEASON 2 OF THE GLAMPTUARY PODCAST.
Glamptuary Review - A-Frame Club
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE A STAY IN A STYLISH A-FRAME, A DELICIOUS DINNER, AND A NEW GLAMPING RESORT LOCATED MINUTES AWAY FROM WINTER PARK SKI RESORT IN COLORADO.
Glamptuary Review - Tennessee Pass Nordic Center & Sleep Yurts
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE A STAY IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS AT AN ALTITUDE OF 10,800 FEET, AN EXCLUSIVE DINNER INSIDE A REMOTE COOKHOUSE, AND A BREATHTAKING CROSS-COUNTRY SKI ADVENTURE
Glamptuary Review - Camp V
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE A STAY IN A HISTORIC MINING CABIN, LIVE MUSIC, AND LARGER THAN LIFE ART INSTALLATIONS THAT HAVE GRACED THE DESERT FLOOR OF BURNING MAN.
Glamptuary Review - ULUM
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE A STAY IN A LUXURY SAFARI TENT, MOUNTAIN BIKING THROUGH BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPES, CANYONEERING IN ANCIENT SLOT CANYONS, AND EXPERIENCING THE BREATHTAKING VIEWS IN MOAB, UTAH.
Glamptuary Review - Royal Gorge Vacation Rentals
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE ZIPLINING, WHITE-WATER RAFTING IN THE ROYAL GORGE, A STAY IN A RIVERSIDE YURT, AND CELEBRATING 7 YEARS OF MARRIAGE - GLAMPTUARY STYLE.
The Sanctuary Experience - Horsemanship
THE ART OF HORSEMANSHIP DATES BACK TO ROUGHLY 2000 B.C. WHEN HORSES WERE TRAINED BY INDO-EURPOEANS FOR USE IN LARGE-SCALE MILITARY OPERATIONS. SINCE THEN, HORSES HAVE BEEN INTRODUCED TO THE REST OF THE WORLD AS A MODE OF TRANSPORTATION, AN AGRICULTURAL WORKER, A SPORTING ANIMAL, AND A COMPANION.
MOST RECENTLY, THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HUMAN AND HORSE HAS COME TO FOREFRONT THROUGH THE PRACTICE OF HORSEMANSHIP.
IN THIS ARTICLE, WE’LL TALK ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE HORSE, THE ORIGINS OF MODERN HORSEMANSHIP, AND THE GLAMPTUARYS THAT OFFER THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONNECT WITH ONE OF NATURE’S OLDEST AND MOST MAJESTIC CREATURES.
Glamptuary Review - Joyful Journey Hot Springs
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE A STAY IN A YURT, SOAKING IN THE HEALING WATERS OF A NATURAL MINERAL SPA, HIKING THE GREAT SAND DUNES, AND A REMINDER ABOUT THE LIFE LESSON - “DON’T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER.”
The Sanctuary Experience - Education
EXPERIENTIAL TRAVEL IS TRENDING, AND THE OUTDOOR HOSPITALITY DESTINATIONS THAT OFFER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE LEADING THE CHARGE.
IN THIS ARTICLE, WE’LL REVEAL THE BEST GLAMPTUARYS AROUND THE WORLD THAT OFFER A DIVERSE COLLECTION OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENLIGHTEN AND INSPIRE.
Glamptuary Review - Beyul Retreat
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE OUR STAY IN RUSTIC CABIN BUILT IN THE 1940’S, AN INTENSE YOGA SESSION, A WINTER WONDERLAND PLAYGROUND, AND A ONE-OF-A-KIND ‘COWBOY CURLING’ TOURNAMENT WHICH INCLUDED A TRIP TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH FOR THE HUSBAND+WIFE TEAM FROM GLAMPTUARY.
The Sanctuary Experience - Wellness
WELLNESS IS THE ACTIVE PROCESS OF NOURISHING OUR MENTAL, PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL STATES SO WE MAY BETTER CONNECT WITH THE ENVIRONMENT AND EACH OTHER. WE’LL HIGHLIGHT SOME GLAMPTUARYS AROUND THE GLOBE THAT OFFER BEST-IN-CLASS WELLNESS EXPERIENCES IN THE MOST NATURAL OF SETTINGS FOR OUR SUPREME ENJOYMENT AND ENRICHMENT.
Glamptuary Review - Avalanche Ranch
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE A STAY IN A SHEPHERDS WAGON, SOAKS IN A COLLECTION OF BEAUTIFUL MINERAL HOT SPRINGS, A VISIT TO THE GHOST TOWN OF CRYSTAL, AND A FATHERS FIRST GLAMPING TRIP WITH HIS SON IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS.
The Sanctuary Experience - Spas
THE WORDS “SPA” AND “SANCTUARY” ARE OFTEN USED TOGETHER WHEN TALKING ABOUT A RELAXING AND REJUVENATING EXPERIENCE. INSIDE THIS ARTICLE, WE’LL EXPLAIN THE REAL MEANING AND ORIGIN OF THE WORD SPA (THINK MINERAL SPRING), AND HIGHLIGHT SOME GLAMPTUARYS AROUND THE WORLD WHERE YOU CAN TAKE A SOAK…IN A SPA.
Glamptuary Review - Mountain Goat Lodge
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE A CHEESEMAKING CLASS, GOATS, CHICKENS, MORE GOATS, AND A STAY IN A RETRO CAMPER NEAR SALIDA, CO
Glamptuary Attends The Glamping Show 2022 - Key Takeaways
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE AMAZING GLAMPING STRUCTURES, HELPFUL VENDOR OPTIONS, AND TIPS ON HOW TO FINANCE A START-UP GLAMPING OPERATION
Spotlight on Glamping Structures - Converted Vehicles
HELICOPTERS, PASSENGER JETS, AND RAILCARS ALL FALL UNDER THE GLAMPING CATEGORY “CONVERTED VEHICLES.” WE’LL EXPLORE SOME GLAMPTUARY DESTINATIONS THAT OFFER THESE UNIQUE GLAMPING STRUCTURES WHICH HAVE BEEN CONVERTED FROM SOME SURPRISING VEHICLES. PEOPLES IMAGINATIONS HAVE RUN WILD - AND WE LOVE IT…
Glamptuary Review - Puma Hills Mountain Retreat
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE A STAY IN A SECLUDED GEODESIC DOME, AN OUTDOOR CAVEMAN GYM, BISON CHILI WITH BACON CORNBREAD, AND GORGEOUS VIEWS ALONG PRIVATE HIKING TRAILS SET AMIDST THE TARRYALL VALLEY
Spotlight on Glamping Structures - Tipis
DATING BACK 10,000 YEARS, TIPIS ARE ONE OF THE OLDEST TYPES OF DWELLING STRUCTURES THAT ARE USED TODAY IN THE GLAMPING INDUSTRY. WE’LL UNPACK THE ORIGIN OF THE NAME, SHED LIGHT ON THE VARIOUS SPELLING OPTIONS, AND EXPLAIN WHY THIS IS A POPULAR AND VERSATILE OPTION FOR GLAMPERS AND GLAMPSITE OWNERS
Glamptuary Review - Badger Creek Ranch
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE COUNTRY LINE-DANCING, MEALS WITH THE RANCH STAFF, HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDES, SHEEP, CHICKENS, AND A EDUCATIONAL TOUR OF THE RANCH RICH WITH HISTORY OF THE UTE, COMANCHE AND APACHE INDIANS
Spotlight on Glamping Structures - Geodesic Domes
THE GEODESIC DOME BRINGS A FUTURISTIC FEEL TO THE GLAMPING WORLD BUT IT’S ORIGINS DATE BACK TO 1926, WELL BEFORE GLAMPING WAS EVEN A WORD. WE’LL DIVE INTO THE GEODESIC DOME’S EARLY DAYS, AND WHY IT HAS BECOME A HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER GLAMPING STRUCTURE FOR BOTH GLAMPSITE OWNERS AND GLAMPERS
Welcome to Glamptuary
My name is Bobby and I love experiencing the great outdoors glamping with my pack mates Christina, Kazan and Wally.
The goal with this blog is to highlight travel destinations that offer amazing glamping accommodations combined with sanctuary experiences.
I hope you enjoy the stories, images and podcasts you find here. Safe travels on whatever journey you may be on in life.
“Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.” – John Muir
