I slept in a luxury tent at a resort with a focus on sustainability. 4 simple details made my stay feel truly glamorous.

Joey HaddenJan 13, 2024, 09:45 IST

The author relaxes in her Under Canvas tent next to the Great Smoky Mountains.Joey Hadden/Insider

I stayed at Under Canvas, a glamping resort next to the Great Smoky Mountains.
Under Canvas partners with The Nature Conservancy and has several sustainability practices.
In my tent, I found a pull-chain shower, a rechargeable battery pack, and a skylight.

Under Canvas is a glamping resort with locations near national parks around the country, from Zion to Yellowstone.

Tents at Under Canvas in the Great Smoky Mountains.Joey Hadden/Insider

I recently spent one night at the resort's Great Smoky Mountains location.

Under Canvas is just north of the national park.Joey Hadden/Insider

I slept in a $520-a-night "stargazer" tent. Six months later, I'm still thinking about how luxurious it was and the sustainable details that made my stay worth the cost.

The author's Stargazer tent.Joey Hadden/Insider

I slept in a $520-a-night "stargazer" tent. Six months later, I'm still thinking about how luxurious it was and the sustainable details that made my stay worth the cost.

Upon arrival, I noticed there was a skylight above the king-size bed in my tent that created the effect of a tranquil nook — and kept me from using lamps during the day.

Inside the author's "stargazer" tent at the Under Canvas resort.Joey Hadden/Insider

Upon arrival, I noticed there was a skylight above the king-size bed in my tent that created the effect of a tranquil nook — and kept me from using lamps during the day.

There was also a private bathroom, which I'd never experienced in a tent before. And inside, there was a pull-chain shower designed to conserve water.

The sink and shower in the stargazer tent.Joey Hadden/Insider

Surprisingly, not having WiFi felt like a luxury, too.

The author spent time reading in her tent.Joey Hadden/Insider

I was able to charge my devices from the comfort of my tent using USB battery packs that the resort provided.

There was a battery pack under my bed.Joey Hadden/Insider

While I selected Under Canvas because of its sustainability efforts, I found that the eco-friendly practices of the resort made it feel more luxurious.

The author snaps a selfie before checking out of the resort.Joey Hadden/Insider

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I slept in a luxury tent at a resort with a focus on sustainability. 4 simple details made my stay feel truly glamorous.

Under Canvas is a glamping resort with locations near national parks around the country, from Zion to Yellowstone.

I recently spent one night at the resort's Great Smoky Mountains location.

I slept in a $520-a-night "stargazer" tent. Six months later, I'm still thinking about how luxurious it was and the sustainable details that made my stay worth the cost.

Upon arrival, I noticed there was a skylight above the king-size bed in my tent that created the effect of a tranquil nook — and kept me from using lamps during the day.

There was also a private bathroom, which I'd never experienced in a tent before. And inside, there was a pull-chain shower designed to conserve water.

Surprisingly, not having WiFi felt like a luxury, too.

I was able to charge my devices from the comfort of my tent using USB battery packs that the resort provided.

While I selected Under Canvas because of its sustainability efforts, I found that the eco-friendly practices of the resort made it feel more luxurious.