BUSINESS FEATURE Tipis on theGuadalupe River Road glamping o ers convenient and memorable retreat R iver Road, known for its gentle, winding route and scenic views of the “Because they’re window- less, you can take the mother of all naps. … You go in there and you lose all concept of BY WARREN BROWN
Guadalupe River, is also home to the instantly recognizable Tipis on the Guadalupe resort. The campsite’s eight glamp- ing cabins, opened in 2013 and built to resemble the shelters used by nomadic Native Amer- icans, provide isolation from civilization without the sacri ce of modern creature comforts, according to owner Katie Riedel. “We keep it simple
time and space,” Riedel said of the cabins. “You really do feel like you’ve escaped, even if you come here for one night.” Pre- or post-nap, the camp- site o ers a variety of activities ranging from the relaxing, such as lounging in the river or around a camp re, to more involved activities, such as volleyball and kayaking. Guests can rent kayaks or buy tubes,
Tipis on the Guadalupe’s cabins are built with solid walls andmodern amenities, such as heating and cooling.
PHOTOS BY WARREN BROWN COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER.
CAMPSITE TO DO’S Tipis on the Guadalupe o ers its guests a variety of activities to enjoy on and o the river, listed below. For convenience, kayaks are available to rent, and tubes, rewood and s’mores kits are available for purchase on-site.
out here, but I think that the extra layers of convenience make this place really desir- able for families,” she said. “They can escape into nature and then go back to their regular life very quickly and easily.” The spacious tipis sleep up to six and feature their own camp res and grills
Guests can enjoy scenic views of the Guadalupe River from a natural shelf.
although shuttling back to the camp- site is not o ered. However, Tipis on the Guadalupe is close to several river out tters with trans- portation services. River access is provided through a short hike down a shaded trail called the “tunnel of trees.”
FLY FISHING
KAYAKING
TUBING
"YOUREALLYDO FEEL LIKEYOU’VE ESCAPED, EVEN IF YOUCOMEHERE FORONENIGHT." KATIE RIEDEL, OWNER
GRILLING STARGAZING
CAMP FIRES
• PINGPONG • CORNHOLE • TETHERBALL • VOLLEYBALL
Outdoor games also available:
The “tunnel of trees” provides a shaded walk to the edge of the Guadalupe River.
as well as access to a private bathroom easily navigated to at night with the assistance of campground lighting. Tipis include kitchenettes, air conditioning, heating and cable, while solid walls present guests with a reprieve from society and the outside world, day or night.
Once at the river, a natural shelf yields a shallow area for children and adults to play and relax in. “Even in the o season, you can take your camp chair down there,” Riedel pointed out. “Just sit, have a drink, have a glass of wine, drink your co ee down there and just enjoy nature.”
Tipis on the Guadalupe 12821 River Road, New Braunfels 830-302-8800
www.tipisontheguad.com Hours: daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
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