The Glamptuary Podcast

In Episode 6 of Season 2 on The Glamptuary Podcast, we dive into the legal side of the outdoor hospitality industry, and how Jesse Roesler has navigated through what can be a complicated process when setting up a new business.

Jesse takes us back in time a bit and discusses the steps he took to set up Open Air Outpost with the proper permitting and required operating structures.

Jesse also speaks about the importance of securing a strong ally at the local county office, and how that can help simplify the often confusing legal side of running a Glamptuary.

In Episode 5, we continue our journey with Etienne White by doing a deep dive into the Airbnb contest she won, and how that has helped make her dreams of sharing her farm with the world a reality.

Etienne discusses what led her to the contest, how she progressed through the process and eventually won, and how she plans to use her winnings to build her first Glamptuary.

In Episode 4, we continue our journey with Jesse Roesler as he readies his Glamptuary property for launch.

As part of his offering, Jesse has designed numerous experiences that his guests can enjoy with the theme of "nature immersion" as the common thread.

Jesse discusses some of the experiences that can be had on-site, what experiences can be created with the brands Open Air Outpost has aligned with, and what his plans are for the future that we all can look forward to.

In Episode 3, we continue launching our single track episode arcs that follow each individual and their respective journey.

Episode 3 features Etienne White with her glamping and farm-stay property - Heartsong Farm.

Before we get to the what, we're spending time on the who and why. We'll talk with Etienne about her background and how that led her to open an outdoor hospitality property. She tells us her "why" and how its helped her connect with nature, align with her values around sustainability, and create a beautiful life for her children.

In Episode 2, we begin our single track episode arcs that follow each individual and their respective journey.

Episode 2 features Jesse Roesler and his glamping property - Open Air Outpost.

Before we get to the what, we'll spend time on the who and why.

We'll talk with Jesse about his background and how that led him to open an outdoor hospitality property. He tells us his "why" and how its helped him connect with nature, and himself.

Enjoy!

We're excited to be back on the Glamptuary Podcast with Season 2!

This season will feel different from Season 1, and for very good reason. In Season 2, we're pulling the curtain back and providing a real-time look at what it takes to open up a Glamptuary.

We'll follow two journeys and two individuals as they work to open up their very first Glamptuary.

Both of them live in Wisconsin and they are both working to open very different types of Glamptuarys, with a common goal. That goal is to share with the world what they are passionate about.

It's our pleasure to introduce Etienne White and Jesse Roesler, our two guests for Season 2.

Buckle up for a fun and educational journey as we see what it takes to open up a Glamptuary!

In this final episode of Season 1, we sat down with a married couple who have been on what most call "the world's longest honeymoon."

Mike and Anne Howard of HoneyTrek have been on the road for 11 years and counting. They've been all over the globe and during their travels, they've developed a love and passion for glamping.

They've written and published books like COMFORTABLY WILD - THE BEST GLAMPING DESTINATIONS IN NORTH AMERICA, they offer consulting for all types of travelers and entrepreneurs, and they took time out of their busy schedule to talk with us - and we're delighted.

Listen in as we talk about the glamping industry, travel trends, and what it's like to live as true nomads.

We hope you enjoy this episode!

LINKS TO FOLLOW MIKE AND ANNE’S ADVENTURES AND THEIR BOOKS

Website

Instagram

Comfortably Wild Glamping Book

Ultimate Journeys for Two

In this episode, we sat down with a couple industry experts who are helping entrepreneurs bring their dreams into reality.

Our guests are Shari Heilala, President of Sage Outdoor Advisory and Connor Schwab, Director of Outdoor Resorts for Sage Outdoor Advisory.

We feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to speak with both of these passionate individuals who power Sage Outdoor Advisory , and its prime objective:

—Act as a resource and primary connection for the outdoor hospitality by providing feasibility studies, appraisals and strategic consulting to help entrepreneurs realize their business goals. —

There are so many exciting things happening in the outdoor hospitality industry and glamping is driving much of it. We’ll talk about these exciting trends, and do a deep dive into what is fueling this rapidly growing industry.

We hope you enjoy this episode!

In this episode, we have the opportunity to speak with John and Lily Kessel, the husband and wife team who founded Puma Hills Mountain Retreat.

Their reason for what they do is simple, heartfelt, and timeless - to provide a place of respite for those looking to heal themselves. What began as a retreat for veterans and first responders, is growing into a beautiful Glamptuary for all to enjoy.

John and Lily believe we can heal through nature and at Glamptuary, we couldn't agree more.

During our conversation, John and Lily shed light on their mission and talk about their "why", and how that drives every business decision they make. They also offer some sage advice for anyone considering a career in experiential hospitality.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy our conversation!

We hope you enjoy this episode!

In this episode, we are excited to have TWO guests on for the first time!

We sat down with Pam and Merrill Johnson who comprise the Mother/Daughter team that runs the show at Cedar Ridge Ranch, which is located in Carbondale, CO. With the support of their Husband/Father Randy, they've been in operation since 1999.

During our conversation we spoke about all the wonderful experiences offered on the ranch, how the ranch has evolved over years, and what inspired the Johnsons to make the move from the big city life in Chicago - to be ranchers in the Rocky Mountains.

We hope you enjoy this episode!