Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:27:18 -0800WeeblyMon, 21 Jun 2010 18:39:27 -0800http://www.contentmentcanvascottages.com/1/post/2010/06/take-your-summer-vacation-in-the-great-outdoors.htmlCampers are finding new ways to make the great vacation pastime a little less ‘rough’
  One camper said furnished tents saved her marriage. A grandmother brought her six grandchildren to sleep in two tents under the stars. But for motorcyclists Donovan and Bonnie Wilson of Brantford, Ont., camping in well-appointed white canvas became a necessity.

“When you’re on a motorcycle, you just don’t have the room to bring gear,” said Bonnie Wilson, 51. “That’s what’s so good about Contentment Camping. It has everything for you: bed, linens. You have a table and chairs. You’ve got the tent. That’s all the stuff you don’t have to pack on your motorcycle. That gives you more room, so when you come back to Canada, you can bring more clothing.”

The camping industry has called it glamping, this 2-year-old trend toward luxury that can transform campgrounds into camp resorts with theme weekends, flat-screen TVs—and furnished tents. Today’s campers can still roast marshmallows, but after singing around the fire pit they also can curl up in a comfortable bed.  Read more here
http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/06/07/1073780/the-great-outdoors.html]]>Tue, 18 May 2010 10:31:51 -0800http://www.contentmentcanvascottages.com/1/post/2010/05/post-title-click-and-type-to-edit.html-Roughing it gets easier with new way to camp-

 Judging from the increased number of reservations, hauling your own camping equipment is not for everyone. For those who enjoy the outdoors but don't enjoy loading up the car and sleeping on the ground, an innovative solution awaits at selected New York State Parks this summer.

ConTENTment Camping continues its partnership with NYS parks this summer offering a fully furnished safari-style tent on the waterfront. Tents are outfitted with furniture, coolers and real beds to give customers comfortable, care-free camping.

(click here to read more)

]]>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:18:43 -0800http://www.contentmentcanvascottages.com/1/post/2010/04/camping-enjoy-great-outdoors-without-hassle.htmlhttp://rocnow.com/article/our-towns/20104210321]]>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:17:13 -0800http://www.contentmentcanvascottages.com/1/post/2010/04/camping-enjoy-great-outdoors-without-hassle-by-leo-roth-democrat-and-chronicle.htmlCamping is a gateway to the outdoors.

But what if you or your spouse can't stand the idea of sleeping inside musty tents in cramped sleeping bags?


What if the thought of packing and unpacking all that gear sounds like all work and no play?

You may want to consider a new service available in three New York state parks called ConTENTment Camping.

For $60 a night, customers stay in spacious, white safari-style, side-walled tents.

Each is furnished with two real beds, fresh linens and pillows, a round table, chairs and cooler.

Each site comes with parking, fire pit, grill and picnic table.

And if you don't own or don't care to bring other camping accessories like sleeping bags, lanterns, flashlights, camp chairs, a coffee maker — you name it — these items are available to rent as well. So are kayaks and bikes.

Glamour camping — nicknamed "glamping" — is catching on around the country.

Rochester native Patricia Jensen founded ConTENTment Camping last year, making her service available at Evangola State Park in Erie County and Four Mile Creek and Golden Hill state parks in Niagara County. She has plans to expand into other parks.

"I wasn't sure who would be interested, but we're attracting a lot of people visiting their families and cyclists," Jensen said.

To make reservations, call (716) 838-3249 or go to www.conTENTmentcamping.com.

Once food and shelter needs are taken care of, families can enjoy hiking, fishing, swimming and storytelling around a roaring campfire.

There are 8,355 campsites in New York state's award-winning park system, in addition to numerous privately operated campgrounds.

One of the best places to camp in the entire country is just a 35-mile drive south of Rochester at Letchworth State Park.

Nestled on 14,000 acres along the Genesee River, the picturesque park is nicknamed "The Grand Canyon of the East" — that's because the river flows nearly 600 feet below in many parts of the park, offering breathtaking views.]]>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 07:53:18 -0800http://www.contentmentcanvascottages.com/1/post/2010/01/contentment-camping-at-creation-festival-2010.htmlVIP tenting supplied by ConTENTment Camping will be available at the largest Christian Music Festival in the US this summer.  Tents in the safari style similar to our NYS Parks tents will be available for rent for the duration of the Creation 2010 on the Agape Farm in Pennsylvania beginning June 30, 2010.

http://www.creationfest.com/ne/vip_tent.php
]]>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 06:39:57 -0800http://www.contentmentcanvascottages.com/1/post/2009/07/glamping-roughing-it-in-style.htmlLeo Roth from the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle embraces ConTENTment Camping.   Read it here http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20090723/ENT0602/907230320/1052/ENT

]]>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:54:27 -0800http://www.contentmentcanvascottages.com/1/post/2009/07/buffalo-convention-and-visitors-bureau-features-contentment.htmlRead about ConTENTment Camping in the Buffalo Convention Center's newsletter.  http://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/visitors/stories/whatshot.asp

]]>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:58:51 -0800http://www.contentmentcanvascottages.com/1/post/2009/07/contentment-camping-featured-on-msnbc.htmlRead the MSNBC article about Glamping here

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31414112/ns/today_technology_and_money-10_tips/

]]>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 10:33:25 -0800http://www.contentmentcanvascottages.com/1/post/2009/06/roughing-it-gets-easier-with-a-new-way-to-camp.htmlIf you love to camp but don’t have the equipment or the will to haul everything you need to your favorite campsite, the solution awaits at area New York State Parks this summer. 

              ConTENTment Camping is a new partnership with state parks which offers furnished tent rentals Full size safari style tents furnished with two real beds, tables, chairs, coolers linens and blankets are included with the rental fee and everything from lanterns to coffee makers are available at an additional cost. 

  To complete the ultimate camping adventure, kayak and bicycle rentals are available too.  Because parks are less than 30 miles apart, bikers can plan multi night stays without having to worry about bringing their own equipment. Maps for self guided tours are available at the company’s website.

 

The furnished tents open up all kinds of possibilities.  From children’s birthday parties where families can enjoy the outdoors without all the work, to family reunions, biking tours and more.  Being able to sit around the campfire, enjoy the outdoors and spend the night in a real bed are a one-of-a-kind experience.               Single sites, which cost $60 per night, ($50 per night for 7 nights or more) can sleep up to six people.  Group sites, at $90 per night, ($65 per night for 7+ nights) feature two furnished tents. For more information on ConTENTment Camping please see www.contentmentcamping.com or call 716 838-3249 and for tent reservations please call 1-800-456-CAMP (2267) or on-line at: www.newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com

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