345: Our Glamping Adventure

345: Our Glamping Adventure

From Crystal Paine Show by Crystal Paine

May 19, 2026 · 25 min · Episode 345

About this episode

Crystal and Jesse share their experiences from a glamping trip that faced unexpected challenges but turned into a memorable adventure.

Jesse and I welcome you this week as we reflect on our recent glamping trip, an anniversary trip that Jesse had secretly planned and that nearly didn’t happen! Hear all about how, after finally figuring out childcare for the kids, we were ready to leave when everything unraveled all at once: sore throats, emergency doctor appointments, positive strep tests, and even an unexpected COVID diagnosis. We suddenly found ourselves trying to decide whether to cancel a trip we had been looking forward to for months while also making sure everyone at home would be okay. Thankfully, the Airbnb hosts were unbelievably kind and let us reschedule which turned out to be the best thing that could’ve happened! What waited for us a few months later was truly one of the most unique places I have ever stayed. Jesse booked this incredible glamping dome tucked into the Tennessee hills overlooking Center Hill Lake, and the entire place felt almost unreal, with clear curved walls open to the sky, decks hanging over the hillside, a hot tub in the middle of nature, and a shower that somehow made me feel like I was outside while still enjoying modern comforts. Listen in as we talk about the hilariously…

People in this episode

Host: Crystal Paine

Topics covered

  • glamping
  • family trip
  • adventure
  • parenting
  • travel

Keywords

  • glamping
  • family
  • trip
  • Tennessee
  • adventure
  • COVID
  • Airbnb

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Tennessee, Center Hill Lake

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