You Can Camp Under The Stars On Governors Island This Spring

Governors Island is the perfect day trip from NYC (while still technically being in NYC), but if you want to extend that getaway, Collective Retreats has been hosting the most amazing glamping experiences.

Over the years, they’ve introduced plenty of new and exciting amenities like live music nights, tarot readings, crafting, morning yoga, bike rentals, chair massages, plenty of lawn games, campfires and cocktails throughout the season—and each year, seems to offer even more incredible amenities than before.

The retreat is officially open for booking as of May 1, 2022! Amenities for the season include:

• Daily morning wellness programs including mindfulness sessions, yoga and meditation
• Air conditioning in all accommodations for those warm New York City summer nights
• Complimentary Collective Water Taxi Service (from 4-10 p.m. daily with reservations)
• Complimentary in-tent Continental breakfast
• Complimentary individual evening s’mores at the campfire
• Collective new culinary exploration classes
• Gourmet dining and cocktail service with private dining hideaways
• Abundant activity space designed for comfort
• And of course, unparalleled views of the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan

The accommodations feature three options that visitors can choose from: Summer Tent, Outlook Shelter, and Journey Tent. While all three spaces feature the essentials (air conditioning and electricity) and include complimentary activities, there are a handful of differences between each tier.

The Summit Tents have private waterfront decks and offer:

• King bed or Double Twin beds with 1,500 thread-count linens
• Ample designer lighting, Wi-Fi, full electricity, and bedside sockets.
• Private, in-suite bathroom with rain-style shower, full flush toilet, and hot running water.
• Signature spa bath products and amenities, Frette robes, and plush Turkish towels.

The Outlook Shelter is a “transformational hotel room” with two private terraces, a windowed spa bath, and:

• King bed with 1,500 thread-count linens
• Designer lighting, Wi-Fi, full electricity, and bedside sockets.
• Private, en-suite windowed bathroom with full flush toilet, rain-style shower, and soaking tub opening onto private terrace with majestic views of the Statue of Liberty.
• Signature spa bath products and amenities, Frette robes, and plush Turkish towels.

The Journey Tent is closer to a camping experience, with a communal bathroom and:

• Queen bed or Double Twin beds dressed with 1,000 thread-count linens, down comforter, and designer blanket.
• Attended shared bathroom facilities are cleaned after each use and feature private full flush toilets, showers, and hot running water.
• Signature spa bath products, plush Turkish towels, and Frette robes provided upon request.

All visitors are welcome to dine at their Fire and Water restaurant at Three Peaks Lodge, with the option for in-tent service as well.

Find out how to reserve your space through their site, here.

Also published on Medium.