Collective Governors Island is a tent-filled, summer camp-style retreat in New York Harbor that’s no more a break from the city than it is an immersion into one of its essential public spaces.

Collective Governors Island is a tent-filled, summer camp-style retreat in New York Harbor that’s no more a break from the city than it is an immersion into one of its essential public spaces.
The Collective retreats don’t offer glamping. During a recent visit to their campsite in Vail, we learned they actually offer something far more profound.
Glamping is a divisive word, provoking reactions that range from happiness to hostility. Call these tent hotels and luxury camps whatever you’d like — they’re all supremely stylish, and they offer guests a smoother way to rough it.