What to Bring Glamping this Summer

At Whispering Springs Wilderness Retreat, we have done our best to preserve the essence of the quintessential camping experience - nights beneath the stars, exchanging stories and roasting marshmallows around the campfire, and waking up to the sounds of the forest in the morning. What we have tried to do is remove the comforts that are often inherent, and for many people a deterent, to traditional camping. Erecting flimsy tents, lugging cumbersome camping gear and sleeping on rough terrain prevent many individuals from partaking in the outdoor wilderness experience.

So what exactly do you need to bring glamping? While every glamping destination differs, at Whispering Springs Wilderness Retreat our aim has been to simplify the outdoor camping experience. Each luxury tent and cabin is fully outfitted with fine linens, cozy blankets, plush towels and luxurious robes to enhance your stay. However, you may still want to include a few comforts and necessities from home to make the most of your glamping getaway at Whispering Springs Wilderness Retreat.

Hiking boots to explore the nature trails throughout the forest

We have over 4 km of nature trails for you to explore and discover on the property, including an old-growth forest, remnants of a prairie savannah ecosystem and a unique and secluded black locust grove. We suggest bringing hiking boots or running shoes to protect your feet while exploring the forest trails and do not recommend hiking in sandals or flip flops.

 Life jacket & fishing rod

Bring a life jacket and take advantage of our water sports and activities, including a peddle boat, paddle board and canoe. Our picturesque spring-fed pond is home to otters, a family of Canadian geese and an array of fish. Feel free to bring your fishing rod and see if you can catch some bass or trout to fry up on the BBQ!

 Mosquito repellant & sunscreen

We have done our best to remove the discomforts from the wilderness experience, however we can’t guarantee that you won’t encounter an odd mosquito or two. Each tent has bug netting on all windows and doors, as well as beneath the floorboards. However, we still recommend bringing bug repellant to help keep mosquitoes and horseflies at bay and you’ll want to bring sunscreen to protect yourself on a hot, summers day. We have a selection of mosquito repellant at our camp outpost, ranging from organic options to your traditional hardcore skeeter spray.

 Personal care items & toiletries

While each tent is outfitted with organic shampoo and conditioner, we recommend bringing personal care items & toiletries such as toothpaste, tooth brush and facial care items. 

A good book you’ve been longing to read

Recline in one of our hammock nooks under the forest canopy and delve into the next book on your reading list. In today’s fast-paced world, finding the time to sit back and get lost in a good book is something that happens all too infrequently.

 Warm socks or slippers

Mornings and evenings can be a tad chilly in the forest, so we recommend bringing some warm socks or slippers for your feet.

 Food and cooking utensils (if you plan on cooking your own meals)

One of the traditional camping experiences we most wanted to preserve was the outdoor dining experience. Cooking your own meals in the great outdoors, without all of the conveniences and amenities of your home kitchen, is one of the things that makes camping truly unique and memorable. Each safari tent is outfitted with a mini-fridge and BBQ, as well as a personal outdoor dining area. Either choose to bring your own groceries from home, visit one of our local vegetable markets, or let us do the hard work for you and purchase a Cook-Your-Own BBQ Dinner Basket prior to your arrival.

We look forward to hosting you this summer at Ontario’s Glamping getaway!