Northern Arizona’s Premier Wine, Food, Music and Cultural Event Teams with Stout Tent to Give Wine-Lovers the Ultimate Sip, Savor and Stay Package
Clarkdale AZ (April 5, 2019) – The Verde Valley Wine Festival today announced the launch of “River and Wine Weekend,” a new lodging option for Festival ticketholders that offers a high-end “glamping” experience along the banks of the Verde River in Clarkdale. Festival sponsor Stout Tents is curating the two-day glamping experience, providing high-end tents with all the creature comforts of home. The campsite, located at Lower Tapco on the Verde River, is just minutes from the Clarkdale Town Park, where the Verde Valley Wine Festival is located. “Glampers” will have the opportunity to stay on two nights: Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11.
“Each year since the Festival was founded in 2016, the number of attendees has grown, driving the need for more lodging options,” said David Baird, Verde Valley Wine Festival Director. “Many of our ticketholders travel from Southern Arizona and some come from as far as the U.K. and Australia. Accommodations in the greater Cottonwood-Clarkdale-Jerome area are limited, so we decided to try a new approach for this year’s Festival, in keeping with our ‘local’ theme. The Verde River is the lifeline for the vineyards in the Verde Valley. With this Glamping experience, guests have a chance to be a part of the ecosystem that drives the winemaking industry here.”
Baird turned to Festival Grand Sponsor Stout Tent, a Phoenix-based glamping company, for help. Stout Tent is a leader in the Arizona glamping industry, delivering curated, high-end outdoor experiences. For festival-goers who are in town for the weekend of the Wine Festival, Stout Tent will provide a total glamping tent experience in the beautiful riparian environment of Clarkdale, just steps from the Verde River. Guests will enjoy the sound of flowing water, wildlife, and dark skies as they take in all that nature has to offer. The tents will already be set up and ready for guests’ arrival, and each tent comes furnished with all the comforts of home, including a real bed, luxury linens, and more. Camping equipment is not required, but guests will need to provide their own food and beverages. Guests will share a full bathroom with hot and cold running water and flushable toilets.
The $400 weekend glamping package is for both Friday and Saturday night and includes:
- A double-occupancy, 12×10-foot Safari tent
- Choice of 1 Queen or 2 Twin beds
- Fresh down pillows and luxury sheets
- 2 Mexican Blankets
- 2 Lanterns
- Cozy down comforter and duvet cover
- 2 luxury towel sets and handmade soap
- 2 bedside tables
- 2 directors chairs
- 1 Woven rug
- A brass mirror
- 2 Turkish throw pillows
- Ashared bath with a fully functional hot shower, instant hot and cold water, sink and flushing toilet, and plenty of dressing and changing space.
To reserve your “River and Wine Weekend” spot, go to https://verdevalleywinefestival.com/glamping. Tent sites are limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis. There are still general admission and VIP tickets available for the Verde Valley Wine Festival as well. To purchase tickets and make Glamping reservations online, go to http://verdevalleywinefestival.com/tickets for more information.
About the Verde Valley Wine Festival
Now in its fourth year, the Verde Valley Wine Festival is Northern Arizona’s premier wine, food and music event. All wines, spirits and food are grown and produced in the State of Arizona. To learn more about us, go to www.verdevalleywinefestival.com. For real time updates on the Festival, connect with us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.