People are paying up to $700 a night to go 'glamping' in luxury tents with 1,500-thread count linens on an island in New York Harbor
The retreat is on Governors Island, a 172-acre island in New York Harbor that once housed a US Army post.
Governors Island is a car-free island that closes to visitors in the evening.
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Looking in the other direction, guests can get a clear view of the Statue of Liberty.
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Guests choose from two types of Scandinavian-inspired canvas tents: Journey Tents or Summit Tents.
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In the Journey Tent, guests have the choice of a queen bed or two single beds, which come with 1,000-thread count linens and down comforters.
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The shared bathrooms for Journey Tent guests are a short walk from the tents. They have hot running water and full-flush toilets and come with plush Turkish towels and environmentally-friendly spa bath products.
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The tents have electricity and outlets where guests can plug in their electronic devices to charge.
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Guests can relax in a shared outdoor space with lounge chairs and games.
The Journey Tents, described as 'a spirited communal setting,' start at $150 a night.
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The Summit Tent is the more upscale version of the Journey Tent.
Guests sleep on 1,500-thread count sheets with a down comforter and a designer-curated blanket.
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Each Summit Tent has a private, en-suite bathroom with a rain-style shower and Turkish robes 'for optimal lounging.'
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Guests staying in Summit Tents also get a complimentary daily breakfast and a campfire s'mores kit.
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At Collective Retreats, no two luxury tents are exactly the same. The company's interior designer scours antique stores and local markets to find unique furniture and décor.
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Breakfast at the nearby Three Peaks Lodge is included for Summit Tent guests. For those staying in the Journey Tents, it's $19.
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For dinner, guests can enjoy a multi-course meal at the Three Peaks Lodge or at outdoor tables overlooking the harbor for $120.
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If guests prefer a more informal option, they can get a 'BBQ-in-a-box' for between $28 and $32, which includes table settings, drinks, all ingredients, and help with cleanup and grilling.
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Beer, wine, and hard cider are available to purchase in the Three Peaks Lodge.
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Guests can also order from a takeaway menu of sandwiches, salads, and snacks.
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The camp has plenty of open space where kids can run around or adults can relax in the grass.
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If guests want to venture out of the camp, they can head over to Island Oyster for cocktails, lobster rolls, fish tacos, and of course, oysters.
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Other activities on the island include renting bicycles, playing mini golf, checking out art installations, relaxing on a hammock, and catching an outdoor movie.
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Once Governors Island closes—at 6 p.m. weekdays, 10 p.m. Fridays, and 11 p.m. Saturdays, guests must stay on the 6-acre campground.
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