cLampin
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yankee cLampin is very similar to glamping except it's actually camping but also awesome.
we {me & my partner with you & your friends} meet in Portland, ME & hit the road!
you & friends have your own tents & sleeping bags {once i get supplies ill be offering full service set-up including tent & accrouts maybe a small camper}
we'll take you to the best spots (food, view, etc) on our way to the best camping spot(s) on the east coast & the best restaurants in proximity to them. i have a proper camp kitchen & pantry, at least half the meals will be sourced/wildcrafted locally & cooked at camp. you do not have to spend the entire day at camp but please let us know what your plans are so we can accommodate, i can also assist with planning day trips.
what it is not ~ white fabric temporary tents & king feather beds, champagne in glasses, RVs
what it is ~ a real tent that may get rained on {although we try to plan for weather} but is super clean & comfy for camping {i use REI tents} , fair trade fresh ground hot coffee {drinking at camp is not allowed but what you sneak in your cup is not my business, please keep it courteous to others}
please be puppy friendly, i have pups they come with.
{please let me know if you have any food allergies. i can plan for pesc, paleo & gluten free meals at camp but not vegetarian or vegan.}
you are responsible for
* bringing items on your camping list {which i will provide} things like a tent, sleeping bag, long pants, long socks, bug spray, a flashlight for each person etc.
* $ for your own meals & drinks when not at camp {dinners usually run $100 per couple for dinner & $25 per couple for breakfast} donations are welcome to contribute to camp dinners
* your own transportation, you do not need 4 wheel drive {for most trips}
* paying for your site ahead of time {sites usually run no more than $25 night, all refund policies are specific to the camp}
we will provide
*a full bug-out box (emergency kit)
* all kitchen supplies including coolers & ice (real plates!)
* camp lights & laterns
* chairs (feel free to bring one if you have one)
* firekit
* screenhouse & tarps
{hammocks coming soon}
activities i offer
sustainable seaside wildcrafting ~ periwinkle picking, kelly trapping, fishing, crabbing, clamming , sea pickle picking, seaweeds for salad
woodside wildcrafting & instruction ~ usnea picking & tincure making, edible berries, edible ferns, wild greens, mushroom foraging, smoking with fruit woods
be a good scout ~ learn to build a proper fire, tie knots, identify poisonous plant, identify invasive insects(for reporting to wildlife officials), disease prevention
Training & Qualifications
30+ years experience
longest camping stint - 6 months
anywhere from PEI to Asheville hopefully extending to Atlanta
{although i would like to start with short camp trips 3 hours driving to camp max}
junior naturalist for life
Availability & Preferences
dependent on the availability of spots & weather permitting, also your preferences for locale
i have no idea what the trade would be for this, it's just something i've wanted to do for years. if you're interested send me a proposal :)
if you're interested in cLamping but not sleeping at camp, just mention it & i'd be happy to recommend local rustic AirBnBs for overnight accommodations.
basic wifi is available at some locations