Glamorous camping, also known as “Glamping”, sounds like an oxymoron. If you’ve ever been caught in 36 hours of constant rain in a leaky tent, the concept sounds like hogwash, but it does exist. It is best described on the glamping.com website like, “…meeting breathtaking nature[ing] modern luxury. It’s a way to experience the untamed and completely unique parts of the world, without having to sacrifice creature comforts.
According to qualityunearthed.com, the term glamping became popular in 2007. But the whole concept of luxury camping took off in 2013, based somewhat on how wealthy Europeans and Americans set up their safari tents on adventures in Africa. They dragged Persian rugs, linen sheets and many of the conveniences of their high-end life with them while roughing it in the savannah wilderness.
Ultra-chic camping can now be found in tents, treehouses, yurts, and tepees (also called tepees) all over the world. There are also more than 700 glamping locations in the state of Tennessee, according to glampinghub.com.
One of the original types of glamping is using a safari tent. canopy ridge in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is located in the Smokey Mountains and overlooks the valley below. It’s an Airbnb offering rustic luxury in the woods in the modern version of a safari tent. Instead of sleeping in a sleeping bag on the hard floor, they offer handmade queen-size beds with premium linens.
Treetop Refuges is part boutique hotel, part glamping. There are two unique treehouses located on the Lookout Mountain side. Surrounded by ancient forest, they offer the best of nature and civilization in one place.
Yurts date back to 1100 CE and were first used in Mongolia. Eco-chic mountain yurt retreat in Maryville, Tennessee is surrounded by nature and offers the opportunity to experience a Balinese-style yurt. As Wi-Fi is not available here, it is a great place to disconnect. The retreat center offers a kitchen, bathroom and meditation space.
Thanks to Airbnb, a private tepee rental is available in Morrison, Tennessee. With its own private deck, this teepee is heated and air conditioned, with two queen beds and one twin bed. Lighting is by candles. There is a communal kitchen and an outdoor fireplace. Lots of hiking, kayaking and fishing nearby.
Glamping can be as crudely rustic or as glamorous and elegant as you want it to be. These are just a few of the offers available. One who is off the grid and off the charts is a geodesic dome which is part tent and part treehouse located in Grundy County. It has a view of the valley below, where the sun rises through the morning mist. It was featured on Discovery Network: Building Off the Grid.
Glamping accommodations can be found on several websites including arbnb.com, glampinghub.com, undercanvas.comand glamping.com. The cost of glamping can range from basic, at $50 per night, to ultra high-end which can cost $3,000 per night. The average cost per night is around $160. The price depends on the number of equipment and the location.
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