BY ANNA ROBERTSON HAM
Planning your escape from the everyday but not sure where to begin in the midst of all of the travel bans and state restrictions? Why not escape to somewhere local? Pack your bags and go camping... But not your everyday camping. Pomelo Grove is a boutique eco camp, offering a premier glamping experience with high-end camper rentals. They are partnering with Bloomsbury Farm this summer, providing an unprecedented farm stay experience. The guests stay in chic campers designed with the comforts and finishes you would expect from a boutique hotel room, all while nestled in the rolling hills of middle Tennessee farmland and convenient to Williamson County.
Pomelo Grove Proprietor, Erin Wolff, came up with the idea for the unique, boutique-style camping experience after she and her husband took a four month road trip around the country before moving to Nashville. “I noticed a trend of special spaces – a tree house hotel, a tiny house hotel, a fancy safari tent campground – and I could tell that people were so excited to have these unique experiences,” Erin explains. “There was a sparkle and a joy in the patrons’ eyes and I wanted to be a part of this inspiration! The Nashville area felt like the perfect place to venture into a unique hospitality business with all of its growth.”
When it came to finding the perfect location for the boutique camping experience, Erin says she always had her eye on Bloomsbury Farm - a certified organic farm just outside Nolensville that offers both summer and fall CSA and book events. “Lauren, the farm owner, shares so many of my values - stewardship and respect for the land, cultivating community and fostering amazing experiences,” Erin says. “It felt like such a great fit for my business and luckily the team at Bloomsbury felt the same way. I am very lucky to create this special farm stay experience on their beautiful property.”
So, what can guests expect at Pomelo Grove? “Guests can expect to have a boutique hotel room experience while fully immersed in nature, off- the-grid. Each camper is thoughtfully designed in color and whimsy to inspire a sense of awe and wonder as you experience the space,” says Erin. “We have provided everything you need for a comfortable and luxurious stay: Bath and body products from The Good Fill, a cooktop with all the cookware and cooking essentials, a personal grill with charcoal and lighter fluid, an assortment of games and records for your restful enjoyment, and I build a nightly fire pit for your evening marshmallow roast.”
Each camper is stocked full of local goodies – from a welcome cocktail from WithCo and morning coffee from Stay Golden to an artisan s’mores kit from Bang Candy Co. and morning pancake mix from Something Sweet - plus much more.
Pomelo Grove currently has the option of three campers, each with a queen bed and a convertible bed that can sleep up to two small children. “If you need more sleeping space, we offer an add on safari tent for older kids,” Erin says. “Each camper has the same layout but has its own unique exterior and interior design - people are loving the wallpaper, bold paint colors and unique light fixtures! I am eager to start building more campers once I have this summer under my belt. I am certain there will be some lessons I will need to learn that will improve our next round of builds.”
“My mission is to show people love through hospitality and to nourish souls, provide unique experiences and foster a loving community. I hope that Pomelo Grove will be a place where people can come to rest, rejuvenate and share memories with friends and family. I hope to create a place where communities and groups of all kinds can gather for retreats, events, festivals and celebrations,” Erin explains. “My longer term goal is to build
Pomelo Grove into a multi-location hospitality brand that customers love, that treats employees well through personal growth and economic opportunity, and that respects our planet by thoughtfully measuring our impact in every decision.”
“This time has also reminded me how people are the most precious things in our lives, and how important it is to show ALL people love and kindness. I am proud that showing people love through hospitality was always a core part of the mission of Pomelo Grove,” Erin says. “As I start to grow my business, this moment in time has brought into focus that I have a duty to be thoughtful about whom I choose to be my business partners, vendors and employees, and I am dedicated to support my sister entrepreneurs, the Black community and POC with my privilege, resources and opportunities as I grow.”
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