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Glamping Event at HorseThief Reservoir

HorseTheif Reservoir, located in Jetmore, Kansas, will be offering glamping to guests.

The reservoir currently has a glamour yurt that is available for rent.

The yurt is there for those who love the outdoors, but want to get away from the heat, bugs and the hard ground.

Guests are still camping by the water’s edge, yet the round yurt is already pitched and has a large comfortable bed and air conditioning waiting for you inside.

Also, they have a rustic cabin that can comfortably fit 5-6 people.

There is no shortage of activities at HorseTheif Reservior, guest can enjoy boating, water-skiing, camping, archery, hunting, kayaking, fishing, biking, hiking and even horseback riding.

In addition, they will be hosting an upcoming glamping event the last weekend in September.

Glampers are people who travel in little vintage campers, the owner of HorseTheif is even restoring her own little glamper for the event, complete with a shabby-chic chandelier.

The first-ever glamping event is scheduled for September 25-26 at HorseTheif Reservoir and the owners are hoping to attract glampers from around the country.

For more information on this destination and event, check out The Hutchinson News article, “Glamour camping at HorseThief Reservoir.”

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Glamping on Navajoland

The Navajo-Hopi Observer talks all about how to experience the Navajoland in style at the Shash Dine Eco-Retreat.

Glampers can visit this glamping retreat and see stunning views of Lake Powell, Echo and the Vermilion Cliffs.

In addition, this resort strives to help visitors get back to nature while enjoying hot meals, high quality canvas tents outfitted with fresh linens, sturdy wood cots, solar lights and a hot solar shower.

The owners Baya and Paula Meehan love to enrich glampers with the local history of their Navajo family ranch land after a day of hiking and seeing petroglyphs, arrowheads and pottery shards scattered throughout the property.

This resort has been getting a lot of attention as the glamping trend takes off, because it offer a genuine Navajo camp experience with spectacular views of northern Arizona.

It also gives guests an opportunity to interact with their ranch animals, which consist of a wide array of animals.

You can interact with Navajo Churro sheep, Nubian goats, horses, chickens, peacocks and even a duck while staying at this glamping resort.

Shash Dine is an easy drive to local attractions including Lake Powell, Antelope Canyon, Vermillion Cliffs, Glen Canyon, Lee’s Ferry, Rainbow Bridge, Grand Canyon, Grand Circle, Little Colorado River, Echo Cliffs and Zion National Park.

This glamping site offers guests the ability to re-connect to nature on pristine land in a spiritual place.

For more information on this resort, check out the Navajo-Hopi Observer’s article, “Shash Dine’ Eco-Retreat: ‘Glamping’ in high style on Navajoland.”

To see what it is like to glamp at the Shash Dine retreat, check out our review, “Shash Dine’ Eco-Retreat: A Glamping B&B in Navajo Nation.”

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Four Hotels with the Best S’more- Worthy Treats

In honor of National S’mores day, the LA Times names four of the best hotels to visit for the yummiest s’mores and some even offer glamping options.

This traditional camping treat has come a long way since it’s first recipe and now you can find a modern twist on this tasty treat in any hotel or restaurant around the world.

To celebrate national s’mores day, plan a trip to any of these four places that do this tasty treat proud.

The Resort at Paws Up, Montana
This glamping resort, located in Greenough, Montana on a 37,000 acre working cattle ranch, offers guests lodging in vacation homes, cabins, glamping tents and five star accommodations. Paws Up plans to make 100-pound s’more Monday in honor of s’mores day. Glampers have have three options when it comes to enjoying a s’more at this resort, guests can order s’mores in the dining room, make their own in a small fire goblet or ask one of the butlers to make you a perfect one.

The Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay, California
The Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay is a secluded resort nestled twenty-three miles south of San Francisco. This breathtaking hotel overlooks the Northern coast of California and will be serving up S’mores all month long. In addition to the traditional s’more, the Ritz Carlton will be offering a s’more cocktail, s’more pedicure and even a s’more romance package.

Hotel Vermont, Vermont
Hotel Vermont is located in downtown Burlington near the shores of Lake Champlain. The Juniper Bar and Restaurant at Hotel Vermont offers guest a twist on the traditional s’more with a s’more like cocktail. This cocktail includes marshmallow effect, made with Frangelico, lemon juice, an egg white and Mad River Distillers Vanilla Rum topped with granola foam.

Omni Grove Park Inn, North Carolina
The Omni Grove Park Inn, hidden awya in the Blue Ridge Mountains, offers guest Southern comforts and modern conveniences. They can also enjoy easy access to shopping, fine dining and the performing arts in nearby Asheville. The inn’s Pink Pig candy store will be making a S’mores Parfait made with chocolate ganache, bourbon custard, graham cracker crumbs and topped with whipped cream.

Check out the LA Times article for more information on all things s’mores.

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