Lakedale BUnkhouse
Case Studies, Glamping

Elevating Island Hospitality at Lakedale Resort

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On Washington’s San Juan Island, Lakedale Resort has long been a destination for families and couples seeking an escape into nature. In 2007, the resort took a bold step to diversify its accommodations, partnering with Rainier Outdoor to combine the nostalgia of camping with the comfort of a permanent retreat. That collaboration not only transformed Lakedale’s guest experience, but also resulted in the invention of one of Rainier’s most iconic offerings: the Canvas Cottage.
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Design & Layout, Wall Tents

Glamping Tent Floor Plans: Create Your Ideal Layout

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I gave a yurt tour today to a nice gentleman from the Netherlands who had never heard the word “glamping.” But his face lit up immediately when I said, “glamorous plus camping.” I don’t know exactly when glamping became a word - according to Wikipedia, it first appeared in the United Kingdom in 2005. While the word itself is relatively new, the concept goes back centuries. Many cultures strive to have comfortable accommodations while out in the wild with nature at the doorstep. African safari tents were the first iteration of what is now our Lakedale Canvas Cottage.
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Yurt Living, Yurts

Create the Ultimate Yurt Office for Productivity

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In these challenging times, many of you are asked to work from home and create a home office environment. What do you do if you don’t have the space or need to be separate from the rest of the family to attend video conference calls? Thankfully we have to work from home options with many remote yurt home office solutions. Between our two models and 7 different-size yurts, we’ve got you covered. And if you are a current yurt owner, check out some of our favorite home office items for smaller spaces below. 
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