Eco-glamping is a growing trend in the world of ecotourism, offering comfortable and luxurious camping experiences while prioritising environmental sustainability.
Stay Wilder, an eco-glamping site located in Seashells on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, is one such example of this innovative approach to outdoor living.
The team at Stay Wilder has created an off-grid glamping spot that puts the planet first, from building their domes on platforms so they didn’t impact the forest, to using reclaimed wood and biodegradable soaps and shampoos. Furthermore, the domes are powered by nearby solar panels, allowing guests to monitor their energy usage in real-time.
When we looked under the hood of the sustainable forestry industry, we were not happy with what we saw. Misaligned standards make it hard to find truly sustainable wood products. As we learned more about the vital need to protect BC’s old growth forests, we decided to go another route: upcycling.
Stay Wilder
The decks are made of wood from a deconstructed Vancouver Island railway and the furniture and compost toilet rooms are made from wood from deconstructed Vancouver houses. This act of upcycling prevents perfectly good wood from ending up in a landfill, and decreases the need to rely on new raw materials.
“We are currently testing resort-wide systems and processes that will allow us to move towards 100% solar-powered operations. As we test what’s possible, we aim to work with guests to be cautious of their energy use, and offer feedback on how we can improve.”
Stay Wilder
Stay Wilder also focuses heavily on water conservation, as they have to bring in water for every guest. They encourage guests to adopt a mindful bathing ritual that uses less water, hoping to inspire more sustainable habits in their everyday lives.
