Thanks to Utah’s new Agritourism Bill (HB 559), glamping is officially recognized as an agritourism activity. That means farmers now have clearer zoning, liability protections, and the ability to diversify their income by hosting guests right on their farms. This is a game-changer for rural communities blending agriculture with tourism to create new revenue streams and unforgettable experiences. Excited to see how Utah farmers embrace this opportunity!

Im going to share the 1-star reviews and the 5-star reviews. Since opening Blue Valley Domes in June 2022, we’ve hosted over 4,000 guests and booked more than 2,000 stays, managed to get 600 five-star reviews. My business partner Will and I had zero construction experience. The property is 3.5 hours from where we live, and we both worked full-time jobs. We built almost everything ourselves and on a tight budget We faced a TON of challenges—zoning changes, permits, drilling a water well, installing septic systems, and building geodesic domes with poorly translated instructions. Then came the floods, leaks, wind blowing the covers off, and freezing pipes—not to mention freezing guests, thanks to our early insulation struggles. A few months later, the domes swung the other way and got so hot our guests were practically melting. But every setback taught us something new and led us to better And smarter ways to build these units. After three years, we finally have systems and people in place, so this is mostly a problem-free investment now 😂 Follow along as we build 5 more units and Comment your questions or what you want to see next!

I’ve built two glamping resorts! I’ve experimented with many different units , including tiny homes, Air Streams, geodesic domes, and stick-built cabins. If you’ve considered or are thinking about building one of these types of accommodations and have questions, feel free to ask! I’d be more than happy to help.

Clear Sky Resorts is the benchmark I look up to as I build my own glamping retreat. Founded by Hal Feinberg and co‑creator Steven Mutsaers, the company launched its first location near the Grand Canyon in 2021 with about 45 Sky Domes, and has expanded to a stunning 62 geodesic glass‑panel domes on an 80‑acre private canyon just 15 minutes from Bryce Canyon National Park . At the Bryce Canyon resort, each dome features full floor‑to‑ceiling dual‑pane low‑E glass walls, climate control, luxury linens, rainfall‑shower baths, kitchenettes, private decks, and blackout curtains—designed so guests can sleep under a canopy of stars without sacrificing comfort . With 62 units, Clear Sky Resorts delivers density and consistency, yet each dome is spaced around 75 feet apart for privacy and immersion. They cater to various group sizes—couples through eight-person domes with lofts, disco lights, slides, and themed interiors—while offering community amenities like the Sky Nova Café Bar & Grill, nightly stargazing tours, yoga, games, live music, fire‑pit s’mores, and projection‑movie nights . This brand demonstrates how design, environment, and guest experience can elevate glamping into something unforgettable.

Below is his story: “When I was 17, I was kicked out of high school and moved to Moab, Utah—a small mining town of about 5,000 people. I worked at seven different mines to put myself through college. In 1980, just a few years after graduating, I bought 40 acres near Boulder, Utah, for $25,000. It was nothing no buildings, no power, no water just sand sage in a beautiful canyon. Friends thought I was crazy. For 25 years, I lived in a trailer on the land without electricity or running water. I ran a horse outfitter business, grew food, and learned to live off the land. In 1995, I started blasting a tunnel into the sandstone. With limited equipment, I envisioned a 4,500-square-foot sustainable cave home. Over eight years, I hollowed it out, carved rooms, shaped the rock, and built a music room I call the “jam room.” After finishing, I planted orchards and installed a 22-foot water wheel to power the pump. I built a bridge to the guest side of the cave, creating what I call “man’s place on earth”a home that blends completely with nature.”