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Happy Campers

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Begin your adventure together with
unforgettable overnight celebrations
under the stars.


Camping trips where you can connect with nature without sacrificing comfort are a thing of beauty. Pulling them off, however, requires a delicate balance of planning and precision.  

Enter the glorious invention of glamping; an immersive outdoor experience with upscale accommodations. These spacious, fully-furnished canvas tents are popping up all sorts of places – even in your own backyard, thanks to clever businesses like GlampADK. Since 2018, they’ve pitched tents at many of the area’s loveliest venues and expanded their mobile rental offerings from just eight tents to more than a hundred.

“It’s something unique and fun to bring to the area,” said GlampADK founder Andrew Percetti. Find out more details by visiting www.glampadk.com. 



Get Toasted 

On 22 acres of sprawling meadow along the Schroon River, Andrew Percetti has also built Adirondack Safari, a village of 45 glamping tents. Located on the former Warren County Fairgrounds, this place is used to hosting large crowds. Re-opened as a campground in 2021, today, guests are invited to enjoy the simple pleasure of sitting around the campfire before retreating into the laid-back luxury of their stylish accommodations.

Ideal for bridal showers, bachelorette parties, or a weekend getaway, you can plan your itinerary around the campground’s activities.  

Float down the lazy river on a 30-minute tube ride, or take it up a notch with their kayak rentals. Try a painting class; play around with outdoor games; watch movies on their outdoor screen; and revel in a variety of free live entertainment (performances have included Bollywood, disco, and Native American dancing and storytelling). 

Open June 20th until September 5th, there’s a 2-night minimum stay required and reservations must be made at least several months in advance. Tents sleep up to six people each. Sites are equipped with picnic table, fire pit, and charcoal grill. 

Adirondack Safari has an event pavilion, an on-site camp store, is handicap-accessible, and offers wi-fi in communal areas. For more information, rates, and reservations, go to www.adirondacksafari.com. 

Exclusive Adirondack Adventures

For the first time in 100 years, beginning in 2023, the public will also have the opportunity to take in the natural beauty of Camp Wakpominee in Fort Ann. Located on 1,000 acres of wilderness, the soaring mountain views overlooking Lake George, and breath-taking foliage are the ultimate out-of-the-box backdrop for your soon-to-be outdoor celebrations.

Andrew Percetti has retooled this previously privately-owned Boy Scout camp to host weddings and events.  Open April to October, there’s the option to reserve a portion of the space, or to rent the entire facility for a secluded private party.

Along the property’s Sly Pond there’s a charming chapel and a ceremony space on the water’s edge. The fully-covered former mess hall, with its substantial stone fireplace, is suited for receptions hosting 200 people. Furnishings and décor have transformed the camp’s nature center into a comfortable bridal suite and the guys will find the former conference room, with its television and fireplace, a great place to get ready for the big day.

Best of all, late-night celebrations are a breeze thanks to the on-site overnight lodging for up to 100 guests in cabins, lean-tos, glamping tents, and traditional tent sites.

Camp Wakpominee is a rich Adirondack Park treasure.

Find out more by following GlampADK on Facebook and Instagram.