Stout Tent Stories: Rituel Nature Refuge An invitation. When we sat down to talk with Eve Gaines, owner and creator of Rituel Nature Refuge, that was the word that kept coming to me. She has created a breathtaking, 20 acre oasis of invitation for exploration, healing,...
Chasing Julia Wild: Glamping at the Burning Man Festival
by Rebecca Carey | Nov 29, 2020 | Decor, Destinations, Stout Tent Stories
Chasing Julia Wild: Glamping at the Burning Man Festival Let's run away! Each of us with a touch of wanderlust remembers this fantasy that ran through their brains at one point in their lives. Dreaming of climbing to the top of the highest mountains, flying through...
Stout Tent Stories: Domke Farms Glamping Farmstay
by Rebecca Carey | Nov 19, 2020 | Destinations, Entrepreneurs, Glamping, Stout Tent Stories
Stout Tent Stories is a collection of real experiences from real Stout Tent customers who took a leap and brought their dream to life. Stout Tent Stories: Domke Farms Glamping Farmstay Located in Boring, Oregon and nestled in the shadow of Mt. Hood, in a...
Stout Tent Stories: Little Schooner Studios
by Rebecca Carey | Nov 8, 2020 | Entrepreneurs, Stout Tent Stories
Stout Tent Stories is a collection of real experiences from real Stout Tent customers who were bold enough to bring their vision to life. Stout Tent Stories: Little Schooner Studios Who We Are Little Schooner Studios is a creative duo focused on fusing nature and...
Stout Tent Stories: Family Camping Glam Bake
by Rebecca Carey | Oct 19, 2020 | Camping and Glamping, Decor, Stout Tent Stories
Stout Tent Stories: Family Camping Glam Bake Guest Post By: Jessica Medeiros The trip to Bull Point takes us through the coastal downtown of Jamestown, RI: ice cream shops and charming storefronts overlooking boats bobbing on their moorings in the Narragansett Bay....
How I Failed My First Glamping Gig
by CStout | Oct 18, 2020 | Entrepreneurs, Glamping, Stout Tent Stories
How I Failed My First Glamping Gig The Beginning of an Opportunity In the early days of Stout Tent, we were renting tents as a way for people to “try before you buy”. Back then not many people had actually seen bell tents in person! The response was tremendous and it...
ConTENTment Camping is Now Part of the STOUT TENT Family!
by CStout | Oct 15, 2020 | Entrepreneurs, Stout Tent Stories
Camping Connection by Caitlyn Stout I first met Pat, former owner of Contentment Camping, at an Glamping Industry Expo. I had already sold her 60+ tents that year, and was thrilled that I was able to win her business from a direct relationship she had with a Chinese...
How I Started Stout Tent
by CStout | Oct 5, 2020 | Entrepreneurs, Glamping Business, Stout Tent Stories
ORIGINS: The Beginning of Stout Tent Starting Stout Tent changed my life and it was always my dream not just to share these beautiful tents with people, but to share the possibility of what could be. For as long as I can remember I have been excited about a...
Safari Wall Tent vs Bell Tent: 3 Questions to Help You Choose
by Rebecca Carey | Jun 17, 2020 | Canvas, Entrepreneurs, Guides
Purchasing a canvas tent is an investment and if you choose the right one, it can last a lifetime, which is why canvas tents are often dubbed "The Heirloom Tent". So, where do you begin when deciding which canvas tent to buy? Typically, the very first thing people...
Top 5 Glamping Retreats on our Bucket List
by Rebecca Carey | Jun 15, 2020 | Destinations, Destinations
Glamping is officially in the dictionary, confirming that the once trendy word for 'camping in luxury' has proven its legitimacy and it's here to stay. But like most things on an upward trend, a lot of options to try out glamping popped up fast, so how do you narrow...
The Ultimate Father’s Day Outdoor Glamping Gift Guide
by Rebecca Carey | May 22, 2020 | Decor, Gear, Guides, Tips & Tricks
Father's Day is almost here! Get inspired with our favorite things! Jim Stout's Gift Wish List (Owner of Stout Tent) If you're like me, the best gifts are the ones you use outdoors. Camping, hiking, biking, taking the kids out or going solo - there are so many ways to...
Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Glamping Edition
by Rebecca Carey | May 6, 2020 | Decor, Gear, Guides, Tips & Tricks
Mother's Day Gift Guide: Glamping Edition Check out our staff picks in our Mother's Day Gift Guide, Glamping Edition! Treat that special lady with the an outdoor gift she'll love! Stephanie's Gift Ideas (Assistant Director of Stout Tent) One of my favorite Sonnet...
What Kind of Floor You Should Use In Your Bell Tent
by Rebecca Carey | Apr 20, 2020 | Canvas, Decor, Entrepreneurs, Glamping, Guides, How To, Tips & Tricks
What Kind of Floor You Should Use In Your Bell Tent Using a tent is an essential piece to your glamping adventure. We've had SO many customers send us their solutions for rugs (thank you!), and I have to share a few of those that might be interesting to everyone....
How Do You Heat a Canvas Tent?
by Rebecca Carey | Apr 5, 2020 | Camping, Canvas, Dry, Rocky Climate, Entrepreneurs, Experts, Gear, Guides, Hot, Humid, Climates, How To, overland-wilderness-camping, Snowy Climates, Tips & Tricks, Wet/Rainy Camping
3 WAYS TO HEAT YOUR CANVAS TENT There are a few different ways to heat a canvas tent and we're putting them all here for you! We set up thousands of tents each year for music festivals and other glamping events, safe to say we've learned a thing or two about keeping...
Plan a Backyard Camping Adventure
by Rebecca Carey | Mar 29, 2020 | Camping and Glamping, Decor, Destinations, Family Camping, Guides, How To, Tips & Tricks
Plan a Backyard Camping Adventure It's been a strange year and most of us are now staying home. Trips have been canceled and festivals postponed, so now is the perfect time to plan a backyard camping adventure!. Kids (and adults too!) love anything that's different...
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