Lakeside Glamping or Tenting Getaway - Haliburton Highlands

Let's return to the Lakeside Cozy Glamping Camp where we had so much fun a few years ago in the heart of the Haliburton Highlands!

For this trip we will stay in a mix of accommodations: forest glamping domes (great comfort), glamping tents, or you can pitch your own tent. All subject to "first come first serve" so best to get your RSVP in ASAP.

Think lakeside views, fireflies at night, short hikes on the property, water activities, lots of leisure time.

Water activities will be just minutes away with kayaks, canoes, and paddle boats easily accessible. We will swim, go on short hikes, stargaze (the skies should be great for viewing), have a bonfire, tell stories, play boardgames, play outdoor games, listen to music, relax, enjoy nature, sip wine and other refreshments, and enjoy good food together and more! We are going to have so much fun.

Depart Friday after work at 5pm. Everyone should arrange to be at their carpool location no later than 5pm to leave Toronto. We will return on the Monday (Monday is a holiday) That's 3 nights, and about 2.5 days. We will have various carpool departure spots.

There are different prices for each type of accommodation and the options will be first-come first served based on who pays first. We will have up to 25 people or more going on this trip but it won't feel like a crowd as there is lost of space. We are a friendly group and you will feel part of the group in no time if you don't know anyone!

Accommodation Option 1: Forest Dome - $280 to $299 per person (incl. tax and meetup fee) , Price dependent on number of people in dome. Has electricity, short 1 min walk to washrooms/showers, and well-equipped, large, sheltered outdoor kitchen only a short walk.

Accommodation Option 2: Small Glamping Tents - Limited availability - 2 person occupancy at $212 each person sharing Queen bed or $231 with one on Queen bed and $193 for person on thick floor mattress.. No electricity. Washroom with showers and indoor kitchen close by.

Accommodation Option 3: Large Glamping Tents - 2 person occupancy $266 each person on own double bed. No electricity. Washroom with showers and indoor kitchen close by.

Accommodation Option 4: Pitch your own Tent - Most affordable option. (limited availability, the majority will need to be in glamping accommodation) . There are lots of great spaces to pitch a tent in the area with the glamping tents.

About RSVPs: Please read all RSVP instructions further below. Be sure to provide your phone number so the organizer can contact you. No attendance confirmed until payment is received and the organizer has spoken to you. Payment secures your spot.
Responsiveness: Best way to secure your spot on this fun trip is to be responsive if I have contacted you. If I don't hear from you, I'll move on to the next person on the list.

About the Trip: This is an outdoors exploring and camping weekend lakeside with activities, social time, and lots of time for relaxation.

About the Camp: The place we are staying used to be a camp, and there are various facilities available. There are kayak, canoe and paddleboat rentals. The organizer will rent a few of each for the entire weekend, therefore saving on costs and everyone can take turns using them. They have washroom/shower facilities, and outdoor kitchens. However, we will also have an indoor kitchen we will use as well. There are bbqs and firepits for us to use also.

Cost for event:
-Accommodation for 3 nights
- Food - food will be a combination of bringing your own food, or optionally joining group meals (TBD based on feedback/preferences)
- $ to contribute to gas for driving there. Gas costs are determined at the end of the trip. Drivers are reimbursed for their gas.
- $ for any extra activites or parking costs.

WOOT Score: Outdoors 5, Adventure 4, Fun 5, overall WOOT Score - 5++ (I only post events that are a 5 = awesome)

Everybody must answer both RSVP questions to be moved to the GOING list, which you should see when you sign up for the event (everyone goes to the waitlist first):
(1) What is your cell number? (this is private - only the organizer sees this info)
(2) What are your transportation plans?
A. Passenger at carpool
B. Driver (have my own car) at carpool for x passengers - do not say "B" unless you own your own car.
C. Prefer to be passenger, but driver at carpool for x passengers if needed
D. Meet at location (limited spots available, preference given to those commuting from Toronto)

The organizer will monitor the RSVPs.

Hope you can make it!

Hope you can join us!

Rebecca (rphinn)