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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.
Spotlight on Glamping Structures - Covered Wagons
THE COVERED WAGON WAS INVENTED OVER 400 YEARS AGO IN PENNSYLVANIA, AND WAS THE MAIN MODE OF TRANSPORTATION FOR 500,000 FOLKS DURING THE WESTWARD EXPANSION OF THE UNITED STATES. TODAY IT’S ONE OF THE MORE POPULAR GLAMPING STRUCTURES USED WORLDWIDE. WE’LL HIGHLIGHT SOME OF THE BEST GLAMPTUARYS THAT OFFER THIS ICONIC CONVERTED VEHICLE AND FEATURE SOME SPECIFIC STYLES THAT QUALIFY AS A COVERED WAGON.
Glamptuary Gratitude - Top 10 Things To Be Thankful For - 2022 Edition
WE’RE ENTERING THE SEASON OF GRATITUDE, AND WE HAVE A LOT TO BE THANKFUL FOR AT GLAMPTUARY. TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION THAT GLAMPTUARY IS ONE PERSON (ME), THIS IS A COMBO GRATITUDE LIST OF PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL THINGS THAT PUT A SMILE ON MY FACE (AND HOPEFULLY YOURS).
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.
Spotlight on Glamping Structures - Treehouses
HUMANS HAVE BEEN CLIMBING TREES FOR TWO MILLION YEARS. RECENTLY, WE HAVE BEGAN LIVING IN THEM. WE’LL HIGHLIGHT SOME OF THE MORE FAMOUS TREEHOUSES IN HISTORY, AND INTRODUCE SOME GLAMPTUARYS AROUND THE WORLD THAT HAVE EMBRACED THIS GLAMPING STRUCTURE IN THE SKY.
Glamptuary Review - Mountain Goat Lodge
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE A CHEESEMAKING CLASS, GOATS, CHICKENS, MORE GOATS, AND A STAY IN A RETRO CAMPER NEAR SALIDA, CO
Spotlight on Glamping Structures - The RV
WE’LL EXPLORE THE ORIGINS OF THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE, DIVE INTO THE DEBATE SURROUNDING THE INCLUSION OF THE RV IN THE GLAMPING WORLD, AND HIGHLIGHT SOME OF OUR BUCKET LIST GLAMPTUARYS WHO OFFER FANTASTIC RVs TO STAY IN
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
Glamptuary Review - Cedar Ridge Ranch
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE A GLAMPING TRIP WITH MY BROTHERS, ALPACAS, GOATS, AND HORSEMANSHIP TRAINING WITH A BEAUTIFUL SUNSET TRAIL RIDE THROUGH THE ROARING FORK VALLEY NEAR CARBONDALE, CO
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
Glamptuary Review - Black Tree Resort
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE DELICIOUS MEALS DELIVERED TO OUR DOORSTEP, OUR OWN PERSONAL GOLF CART, A BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED A-FRAME SAFARI TENT, AND HORSES! MORE PICTURES AND DETAILS INSIDE
Spotlight on Glamping Structures - Safari Tents
THE SAFARI TENT IS ONE OF THE MOST RECOGNIZABLE GLAMPING STRUCTURES. THIS ARTICLE WILL SHED LIGHT ON THE HISTORY AND VERSATILITY OF THIS GLAMPING ACCOMMODATION, AND SHOWCASE SOME POPULAR GLAMPTUARY DESTINATIONS THAT OFFER BEAUTIFULLY ADORNED SAFARI TENTS
The Rise Of Glamping
FROM CHIC TREND TO A SIGNIFICANT BUSINESS MODEL – THE NUMBERS BEHIND THE EMERGING SECTOR IN THE TRAVEL CATEGORY AND THE CHALLENGES FOR CONSUMERS TO TAKE IT ALL IN.
An Introduction to Glamptuary
WHAT IS A GLAMPTUARY? WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO SEE AND EXPERIENCE AT A GLAMPTUARY? IS GLAMPTUARY EVEN A WORD?
ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS ARE INSIDE AND I’LL HIGHLIGHT SOME AMAZING GLAMPTUARY PROPERTIES WE CAN’T WAIT TO VISIT.
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
