D E S T I N AT I O N S : G E TAWAY
RUSSIAN RIVER
IT’S TIME TO GO GLAMPING! Starry skies, crackling campfires, and the great outdoors beckon.
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OCTOBER 2020
fter months of sheltering in place, the idea of hitting the open road to go camping could not be more appealing. These days, camping doesn’t have to mean roughing it. Our great Golden State is home to some seriously cool and stunningly beautiful glamping spots. For the uninitiated, glamping is a hybrid of camping—with all its outdoorsy magic and simple pleasures—combined with some of the essential creature comforts of a hotel. From stylishly-appointed airstream trailers tucked amid towering redwoods and yurts with sweeping ocean views, to overlanding off-roading adventures, the following five outfitters deliver the perfect mix of grit and glam. The California-headquartered mini-chain AutoCamp
(autocamp.com) elevated what it means to glamp. They’ve created magical, mid-century modern wilderness oases in stunning places like the redwood-lined Russian River in Sonoma wine country, as well as just outside of Yosemite National Park. Deluxe accommodation options include stylish airstream trailers, cabins, and tents, and all sites have private patios and firepits. The communal spaces are equally inviting between the clubhouses, indoor and outdoor firepits, and hammocks. Daily breakfast and coffee service are included in the room rates, and gourmet rations available for sale include craft beer and local wines. In the charming bohemian town of Ojai, Caravan Outpost (caravanoutpostojai.com) is a collection of
photography by Aubrie Pick
by SHANNON BROOKS
