She Left Chicago, Bought 160 Acres, and Built a Glamping Retreat Business That Sells Out in Hours

Podcast: Behind the Stays · Zach Busekrus

Opublikowano: 2026-09-02

Check out Lodgify claim your exclusive discount: https://www.lodgify.com/behind-the-stays/ — In just a moment you'll meet Lauren Blanford from Lost Woods — a glamping retreat and event property built on 160 acres of northern Michigan that started with two bell tents, a porta potty, and homemade bagels hand-delivered at sunrise. Lauren and her husband Jason were living in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood, raising young kids, feeling like two ships passing in the night. They put their condo up for sale, found a property they wanted to buy, and were ready to make the leap...