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What makes Molly Rhoades with Into the Wild Retreat a good neighbor?
Ever dreamed of trading your office chair for a camp chair, fluorescent lights for starry skies, and climate control for a fresh mountain breeze? Join Skip Mauney as he welcomes Molly Rhoades, owner of Into the Wild Retreat, who brings glamping to new heights in the pristine mountains of Ashe County, North Carolina.
Molly's journey from dedicated educator to glamping entrepreneur began with a transformative honeymoon experience in Vail, Colorado. What started as a retirement aspiration blossomed into a fully-realized luxury retreat when she and her husband acquired a 100-acre cattle farm positioned uniquely at the corner where North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee meet. Opened in fall 2022, Into the Wild Retreat offers an experience that shatters camping misconceptions with its spacious canvas tents featuring king-sized beds, private bathrooms, upscale linens, and deck-side fire pits.
The educator in Molly shines through in charming details – each tent is named after a beloved wilderness novel, with bedside copies available for guests to enjoy. But perhaps most impressive is the retreat's commitment to sustainability, operating entirely off-grid with solar power and natural mountain water – an achievement that came with significant challenges and learning curves. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the property's privately stocked trout streams, offering perfect opportunities for fishing adventures between moments of pure relaxation.
Whether you're an avid outdoorsperson or someone who typically avoids camping due to perceived discomforts, Into the Wild Retreat creates a harmonious middle ground where luxury meets wilderness. Ready to disconnect from daily pressures and reconnect with yourself, loved ones, and nature? Visit www.intothewildretreat.com to discover how glamping can transform your relationship with the outdoors.
To learn more about Into the Wild Retreat go to:
https://www.intothewildretreat.com/site
Into the Wild Retreat
828-406-2877
Chapters
1. Introduction to Into the Wild Retreat (00:00:00)
2. Journey from Education to Glamping (00:02:50)
3. Dispelling Camping Misconceptions (00:04:42)
4. Farm Life and Fly Fishing Passion (00:06:02)
5. Off-Grid Challenges and Location Benefits (00:07:59)
6. How to Book and Contact Information (00:10:43)
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