Families of children with disabilities say a free “glamping” retreat this week at a resort east of Cobourg, Ont., was an “invaluable” experience, according to Global News.
Located on 200 acres of land in Grafton, Whispering Springs Glamping Resort opened in 2015. The business touts itself as a wilderness escape but mixes traditional camping with “luxury,” including safari tents that feature the comforts of home such as large beds, a mini-fridge, a coffee maker and an in-tent sink and toilet.
Promoting itself for weddings, wellness and corporate events, owners Nancy and John Corcoran wanted to expand to help others who might not normally get the chance to camp or experience the outdoors.
For an event entitled Camp Moonlight, the Corcorans offered their tents and property free of charge from Aug. 13 to 15 to families whose children have a physical disability. More than 50 volunteers, including therapists, helped run the retreat.
