With everything going on in the world this year, I was craving a getaway to escape before the winter hit. Somewhere new, somewhere with outdoor activities and- most importantly- somewhere that I would feel safe. As a camping enthusiast, , I began to explore the idea of glamping and stumbled across Terramor. Terramor is a boutique glamping resort nestled in the woods of Mount Desert Island, Maine. It’s close to both the town of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park, and has seamlessly coupled the conveniences of luxury with the tranquility of nature
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The Grounds
The grounds of Terramor are laid out similarly to a campground, except the tents are much more spread out. When you turn into the entrance, the first thing you encounter is the parking area adjacent to the Lodge. To limit light pollution and enhance the in- nature feel, cars must be left at the parking lot and cannot be driven around the grounds. However, the resort has golf carts to take you and your belongings to your tent if the walk is inconvenient. The grounds are well kept and beautiful, especially during the fall foliage.
The Tents
Terramor offers 5 types of tents to choose from. Detailed descriptions and pricing are available on their website here. None of the tents have heating or AC, but most have an overhead fan for hot summer months and space heaters upon request, as the temperature drops in the fall. During my trip earlier this year, I stayed in the Bayberry tent. It was just like the website’s description spacious, luxurious and spotless.
The Bayberry
Leading up to the tent is a small pathway and a private fire pit. As you reach the front of the tent, the first thing you see is the screened-in porch, which has two Adirondack chairs, a bench and a coat rack. It’s the perfect private space to sit outside or to deposit dirty shoes. To enter the tent, there’s a zipper with two large canvas flaps that swing open. Everything- down to the snap closure on the porch netting to the extended zipper pull on the tent- is meticulously designed. This exceptional attention to detail creates a truly elevated experience. The main room of the tent houses the king-size bed, extra blankets, bathrobes, a drip coffee station and a hanging rack for clothing.
By far the best part of the tent is the private, upscale bathroom. Not pictured are the double sinks with a granite countertop and a separate toilet area. The shower is impeccable; great water pressure, endless steaming hot water and great- smelling shampoo, conditioner and body wash. After a long day out hiking, winding down with a hot shower here was truly one of my favorite parts of the trip, as showering is usually impossible on a camping vacation. From hot shower to cozy robe to king -size bed, this was quite an upgrade from washing down with baby wipes before finding the softest spot in your sleeping bag.
Location
As far as location goes, our tent happened to be right across from the Lodge. The pros: close to the parking lot and the lodge. Cons: it could get a little loud at night. There are yard games and chairs set up on the lawn of the Lodge. During our stay guests would often hang out there until quiet hours. We could hear them from our tent, but this didn’t bother us since we were also awake at that point. However, if you’re looking for quiet before quiet hour, I recommend requesting a tent location in a more secluded area.
To see a video walkthrough of the tent, I have a full tour on my Instagram Highlights under “Acadia”.
The Lodge
The lodge is the main feature of the resort and houses the concierge, food service, bar and gift shop. It’s a chic, open space that has an après- ski feel with two cozy fireplaces and family-style seating areas.
Breakfast is complimentary with your stay and is laid out buffet style. Due to Covid, it was limited to items that could be individually wrapped, but still included: fresh baked muffins, oatmeal, assorted pastries, bananas and granola bars. There was also hot coffee and tea provided if you didn’t want to prepare drinks in your tent.
The dinner menu had a variety of options including: burgers, salads, sandwiches and wood-fired pizzas. As a native New Yorker, my bar for good pizza is pretty high. However, I’m pleased to say that for a pie so far outside of the city, this was a solid 7/10.
When it was open, this was our go-to spot at the end of day, relaxing by the fire with a beer and some homemade wild blueberry pie.
Pets
Terramor is pet friendly and thankfully has no weight or breed restrictions so Turk, our 70 pound pit bull terrier, was able to come with us.
Terramor allows dogs in the tents and on the grounds as long as they’re on a leash, and there’s a small dog park for them to run freely. Upon arrival they provide a water bowl for the tent and a personal dog tag, in case your dog runs off. The only snag we faced with Turk was the fact that dogs aren’t allowed to be left in the tent alone or be brought into the Lodge. To get around this, in the mornings Nick and I took turns getting breakfast, and the few nights we ate at the Lodge we left Turk in the car.
Booking
Terramor is currently open for booking May – October 2021. Although there is so much uncertainty right now, hopefully a trip like this will be possible again this summer. This resort is a great place to socially distance and maintain your own space, while still treating yourself to a luxurious getaway. If you’re looking to try out glamping in Maine, Terramor does it right– elevating a classic activity with a modern spin.
-Kira
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