Luxury camping in New York: an unexpected experience
On Governors Island, in the middle of a green space, free of cars, he opened the first property for high-class camps, where the tents have all the comforts that allow combining luxury and adventure.
Just eight minutes by ferry from the southern tip of Manhattan (five minutes if you're traveling from Brooklyn's Pier 6), Governors Island is a favorite summer retreat for harried New York.
This small island, barely 86 hectares, is one of the most recommended tours for tourists who have already visited the Big Apple on previous occasions. For almost two centuries, it was closed to the public, operating as a base for the United States Army and, later, the Coast Guard.
That is what Collective Retreats is all about, a glamping that offers guests a unique experience and offers privileged views of the Statue of Liberty, the skyline of the big city, and the ships that make the usual route between Manhattan and its surroundings.
What is Glamping
Glamping is a new way of vacationing, and a growing trend around the world. It is for those who love nature but have reservations about giving themselves fully to it due to discomfort or lack of services.
“Collective Retreats was born with the belief that the travel experience doesn't have to be limited to physical buildings,” says Peter Mack, CEO of Collective Retreats and founding co-director. “We do not pave roads, pour foundations, or build permanent structures to protect and respect the environment in which we operate.” His mission, he explains, is to connect guests with the earth, with other people, and with themselves.
Luxury tents and containers in New York
In this luxury camping there are two types of accommodation: the most exclusive are the ten tents that are offered at 500 dollars (425 euros) per night, with a double king size bed, private bathroom and breakfast included.
The most exclusive tents at this luxury campsite in New York start at $500. Then there are the more basic tents, at 150 dollars (127 euros) per night, with a smaller double bed (or two singles) and a shared bathroom.
The campsite will also have eight modules, which are actually sea containers with air conditioning, kitchen, bathroom, king-size bed and glass walls to get better views of the surroundings.
5-fork gastronomy
The accommodation is set around a central park dominated by the Three Peaks Lodge restaurant, which offers hearty and healthy breakfast options, picnic box lunches and delicious dinners. All with a wonderful view of New York Harbor including the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Manhattan skyline.
There's also a repurposed shipping container that's been turned into a bar (they can't sell alcohol yet) and a cafe, while a wooden stage is used for performances and hanging out.
Seeking to preserve the adventure touch of a campsite, they also offer takeaway food boxes for those who want to go on excursions in the surrounding area, or to cook on a grill when hunger strikes.
