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The Rise of the Wild Spa

Heat and cold. Exposure and shelter. Stillness and sensation. Discover why modern travelers are trading overly engineered spaces for the quiet, unguided luxury of the Wild Spa.

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The Rise of Design-Forward Glamping

Today’s most sought-after sanctuaries don't just offer a place to sleep—they frame the landscape like living artwork. Read how Scandinavian minimalism and eco-conscious design are transforming the way we experience the wild.

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Plainscraft Covered Wagon

After building a thriving electronics manufacturing company and eventually selling the business as he approached retirement, Founder, Dennis and his wife Donna began spending more time traveling and exploring the growing world of glamping. During one of their early stays, they booked an accommodation experience with a "soft canvas top". The concept was memorable, an overnight stay that connected guests with a more modern hotel feel, but still provided an outdoor experience with the sounds and smells of nature that glamping provides.

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Dark Skies

While often confused with stargazing, the two aren’t the same. A dark sky is an environment free from light pollution, where the stars, planets, and galaxies are visible in their natural brilliance. Stargazing is the activity, the joy of looking up once you’re there.

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Timberline Glamping

Eight years ago, glamping was still a relatively unfamiliar concept across much of the Southeast. Traditional camping and luxury travel operated in separate lanes, and few experiences attempted to bridge the two. Travelers who loved the outdoors often faced a choice between rustic simplicity and resort-style comfort, with little space between.

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The Return of Open Air Wellness

Wellness travel has shifted in setting as much as in style. For years, restoration was largely associated with enclosed environments such as softly lit treatment rooms, controlled temperatures, and scheduled sessions. Those spaces offered comfort and predictability.

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