What happens when a bunch of mature females gather at a campground and spend their time doing crafts, exploring nature, and watching movies on the big screen? You find a tribe of glamping grannies, that’s what happens!
Who Are Glamping Grannies?
Glamping Grannies are older ladies who refuse to quit living just because they have reached a certain stage in life. Often grandmothers, and possibly great-grandmothers, these ladies are still active and ready to explore.
Many times, the Glamping Granny will have a spouse at home who is still working, doesn’t like camping, or doesn’t want to spend his free time camping with his wife. That’s okay. Glamping Grannies don’t care. They know there are plenty of women in the same situation. That’s why organizations like Sisters on the Fly and Girl Camper exist. There are also many 60 + and solo women’s camping groups on Facebook. Glamping Grannies are part of a huge tribe of females who like spending time outside in nature and exploring the country.
Glamping: glamp*ing (noun) – a form of camping involving accommodation and facilities more luxurious than those associated with traditional camping. (Oxford Dictionary)
What Is Glamping?
The glamping experience can best be described as glamorous camping. That might mean staying in a cabin, camper, RV, or tent.
Some RV parks and campgrounds offer tent camping in yurts set up that look like the interior of your house or apartment with queen beds, nightstands, lamps, television, heat, and air conditioning.
Some state and national parks offer cabin rentals. The cabins can be as simple as a microwave and mini fridge with a set of bunk beds or as elaborate as a three-bedroom fully furnished home.
One thing all glamping adventures have in common is the unlikely chance you will be spending the night on the cold ground in a sleeping bag.
Some Glamping Grannies have SUV or car camping set-ups. Some own small travel trailers suitable for two. Others go for full-out luxury in spacious Class A motorhomes.
Glamping isn’t about the place you stay. It’s about who you spend time with. It is more of a social event than a nature walk, although nature walks are nice, too.
Another awesome part of glamping is the meal gathering. Almost every event has a meet and greet or potluck meal the first night. This is a time to meet new people, visit with friends you haven’t seen in a while, and fill your belly with a variety of delicious food. These meals are often regionally themed or matched to the closest holiday or event. Even when cooking on your own, a glamping dinner is more likely to be steak and shrimp with a baked potato and salad than a hotdog on a skewer held over the campfire.
One of the best parts of glamping is the group activities. Every event has some kind of itinerary in place, and you can choose the events you like best. Some common activities are potluck dinners, group hikes, kayak or canoe paddles, board games, movie nights, stories around the campfire, and costumed parades through the campground. These activities offer something for each person, and everybody has so much fun.
Why You Should Try Glamping
Glamping is fun. It’s a time to hang out with like-minded people, and it is a great way for ladies who travel alone to find companionship and safety in numbers. Even if you don’t have any camping experience, these ladies go out of their way to help you get set up and make you feel welcome. Often, they have tips and tricks they will pass along, so you have an easier time at your next event. Glamping companions become lifetime friends. They will listen if you need to talk. They will provide a shoulder if you need to cry. They will come lift you up when you are down.
If you want to become a Glamping Granny and join us at an upcoming event, fill out the form below. We would love to have you join our tribe.
