The Outdoor Hospitality Podcast

Third-party management gets talked about like a last resort, but that mindset leaves real money and time on the table. We sit down with Rafael Correa, President and CFO of Bluewater, to demystify what a great outdoor hospitality management company actually does, how it creates leverage for owners, and where the common myths fall apart once you look at day-to-day operations. We dig into Bluewater’s growth story, including why brands like Spacious Skies decide to shift from owner-management to a

We sit down with Executive Leadership Simon Smith from Storable Newbook to unpack what the best glamping and RV park operators do differently with their property management software and data. We share the tactics that lift revenue per reservation, protect the guest experience, and help operators stay resilient as the market cools. • extend-your-stay promotions that drive extra nights and higher revenue per reservation • automated guest texting and shopping-cart add-ons that increase upsells wit

Send us Fan Mail We walk through how we picked and built custom A-frame park model cabins for a Flagstaff cabin resort. We share the practical constraints and ROI trade-offs that actually decide whether your glamping units succeed, from zoning and power to transport and premium design details. • pivoting Ponderosa Pines Resorts into a cabin-led nature and wellness resort • sourcing modern park model cabins that stand out online • starting with constraints: CUP, zoning ordin...

Send us Fan Mail We catch up with Lark Elliott one year after opening Tuxedo Falls to learn what it takes to turn a rare waterfall property near Asheville into a high-demand glamping retreat. We dig into design choices like open air soak tubs, heated toilet seats, brutal infrastructure realities, and the operating and marketing decisions that drive reviews, pricing power, and direct bookings. • How exceptional land and location can do your selling • Choosing Bushtec safari tents ...

Send us Fan Mail We talk with Justin Kamm, founder of North Star Farm, about transforming a blueberry farm in New York's Western Catskills into a wellness-focused glamping destination. Justin shares how a personal health journey inspired the concept—and how thoughtful design, authentic storytelling, and intentional guest experiences have become powerful drivers of direct bookings, repeat visits, and long-term brand loyalty. In this episode, we discuss: transforming a working farm into a...

Send us Fan Mail A mile of waterfront, a hillside that photographs cannot explain, and a resort name that dares you to relax. We’re joined by Justin McWilliams, developer and owner of Camp QYB (Camp Quitcherbichin) on Lake Bridgeport near Runaway Bay, Texas, fresh off winning Glamping Resort of the Year from TACO. Justin has spent roughly four decades in construction and land development, and he brings that hard-earned perspective to what it takes to build a real outdoor hospitality destinati...