Spotlight on Glamping Structures - A-Frame Cabins

CREDIT FOR THE A-FRAME ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GOES TO AUSTRIAN-AMERICAN DESIGNER RUDOLPH SCHINDLER, AND A LAKE ARROWHEAD, CALIFORNIA HOME WHICH WAS DESIGNED BY HIM AND BUILT IN 1934.

INSPIRED BY THE LAKE ARROWHEAD HOME CALLED “THE BENNATI HOUSE”, ARCHITECT JOHN CAMPBELL DESIGNED AN A-FRAME CABIN IN THE 1950’S DUBBED “THE LEISURE HOUSE”, WHICH LED TO THE A-FRAME TREND EXPLOSION ACROSS THE UNITED STATES.

TODAY, THE A-FRAME IS A POPULAR VACATION STRUCTURE THAT BOASTS A LARGE INTERIOR, INDOOR/OUTDOOR FLOW, AND A SIMPLE AND DURABLE DESIGN THAT WORKS WELL IN ALL SEASONS.

IN THIS ARTICLE, WE’LL DIVE A BIT DEEPER INTO THE DESIGN OF THIS ICONIC VACATION SYMBOL, AND HIGHLIGHT SOME GLAMPTUARYS AROUND THE WORLD THAT FEATURE THIS STRUCTURE AS A BEAUTIFUL GLAMPING OPTION ON THEIR PROPERTIES.

Spotlight on Glamping Structures - Bell Tents

THE BELL TENT IS A DOMINANT FIXTURE AT MANY GLAMPTUARYS BECAUSE IT’S EASY TO PITCH, DURABLE, OFFERS A SPACIOUS INTERIOR, AND IS INEXPENSIVE TO PURCHASE.

WHO DESERVES THE CREDIT FOR THE INGENIOUS DESIGN OF THE BELL TENT? THAT’S AN ONGOING DEBATE.

IN THIS ARTICLE, WE’LL DIVE INTO THE ORIGIN STORIES AND EXPLORE GLAMPTUARYS AROUND THE GLOBE THAT OFFER A STAY IN THIS SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE GLAMPING TENT.

ONE THING IS FOR CERTAIN, YOU’LL WANT TO ADD EVERY GLAMPTUARY FEATURED IN THIS ARTICLE TO YOUR TRAVEL BUCKET LIST!

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.

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