You Should Go Glamping

I’ve always been intrigued by camping- although when the opportunity presented I wasn’t immediately on the frontline. I think a part of me knows that I need good sleep in order to enjoy life to its fullest. I also don’t like bugs, but I tolerate them much more than my husband. 

So I wondered to myself, well how could we spend time fully immersed in nature while enjoying the comforts of the developed world? Glamping. I know it may kind of sound stuck up, but hear me out. Glamping (glam camping) is basically all the benefits of nature while camping, but with the basic comforts of home.

Basic comforts like an outdoor bathroom that has electricity and hot water. Or a tent already in place with electricity and an AC. An outdoor kitchen that is fully functional and doesn’t limit you to just cooking over a fire. Yes, these are small luxuries, but it makes camping so much more enjoyable for me.

We recently went glamping at Yurtopia in Wimberley, Texas. It’s about 1 hour 30 mins away from us and it turned out to be quite a highlight for us. For the record, we stayed at “Sasha Gert” which was one of the many Yurts in the campground.

Glamping at Yurtopia

We drove up a narrow, winding, rocky road and into our small dirt driveway that granted us passage to where we would be spending the next 72 hours of life, our yurt. The idiot in me could not help but yell out “YERRRRRR” when I entered the Yurt for the first time. Iykyk.

The layout of the place was impressive. The yurt is simply an oversized “built in” tent with a super comfortable bed, a couch and a window looking out into the trees. When you exit the door of the yurt, directly across is a small kitchen equipped with a mini fridge, grill, single burner, sink and a table for 2. A hot tub is situated right in the middle of the campsite.

The entire “campsite” is built out of cedar which both looks and feels premium, but is obviously still a natural element within the premise of glamping. 

Along a gorgeous cedar wall to the right of the kitchen is an outdoor shower and nestled within is the toilet. There is something to be said about having a late night shower out in the open. The disrespect I felt from the large gusts of wind was second to none. 

There are winding metal black stairs that lead up to a deck above the kitchen/bathroom structure and the inner kid in me was pleased with the treehouse vibes. Situated above was a gorgeous hammock alongside 2 chairs perfect for stargazing at night.

I may not have mentioned yet the location of the yurt itself. It is surrounded by cedar and oak trees and offers full privacy all around. Through a small opening of trees you get a glimpse of the many hills that surround the general area and also picturesque sunsets at dawn. 

Descending the stairs of your campsite and into your “backyard” there’s a table made out of a tree stump, lounging chairs and another gorgeous hammock within the trees. We spent quite a bit of time out here.

There are hiking trails from your own backyard which was a bonus.

The irony of all this is that there were no bugs in sight. I saw maybe one or two near the showers at night, but for the most part we were able to leave the doors of the Yurt wide open. Being the sleep queen that I am, I will mention that sleeping in a comfy bed while bringing in the outdoor elements is a treat.

One of the things I enjoyed about sleeping in the Yurt at night was how quiet it was and how comforting and calming the wind was.

Our time glamping was one of the most memorable trips for us and we are looking forward to exploring further glamping locations, both in our vicinity and across the country.

Tips for going glamping

In case you decide to go glamping in the near future, here are some things to keep in mind:

• Bring cozy lounge clothes
• Pack various sizes of ziploc bags for leftover foods!
• Turn your phone off (I wish I disconnected a bit more this trip)
• Don’t overpack. Only bring necessities.
• You probably won’t need headphones. The sound of nature is where all the hype is at
• Lock up all food at night so you don’t attract nearby animals
• Bring lots of snacks!

Who should go glamping?

Any and everyone who loves nature, but hates bugs (me).

When’s the best time to go glamping?

I think any time of the year will work (especially in central Texas). We went in the spring so warmer days with cooler nights- and it was perfect. I can also see it being enjoyable in the winter since the Yurts are heated.

What should I pack to go glamping?

Hiking shoes and clothes, swimwear, loungewear and PJs. For food, you should probably plan your meals out ahead of time or you can always get ready-made stuff from your local grocery store. I highly recommend bringing spices for cooking and sugar/cream for your coffee.

How long should I go for?

We spent 3 days and 2 nights and we thought it was the perfect amount of time, but I could see us staying a third night in the future. 

The bottom line is, if you’ve been wanting to go camping, but don’t want to deal with all the extra prep work that is required then you should definitely try glamping. 

Want more travel reads? Check out my Arizona Getaway here.

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Thanks for reading!

Love & Light,

Cindy Natalia