If you love camping but prefer it with luxurious touches that keep you connected to nature, you’re likely already familiar with Under Canvas.
If you love camping but enjoy it even more with luxurious comforts that keep you immersed in nature, chances are you know Under Canvas—a leader in the world of glamping. With upscale safari-style accommodations nestled within idyllic natural surroundings, Under Canvas properties can be found in eleven locations including in Utah’s famously vibrant Moab and Zion destinations.
Travelers that visit this stunning region typically explore both locations, particularly seeking out the otherworldly red rocks of Arches National Park and the impressive canyons of Zion National Park. Due the strenuous nature of hiking and exploring these national parks, where you stay—and perhaps more importantly where you dine—is crucial to having the best trip out west.
«By providing exceptional onsite dining, we allow guests to spend more time at our beautiful properties – enjoying a leisurely al fresco breakfast, savoring cocktails and appetizers during golden hour, watching the sunset behind the red rock cliffs – and avoid the stress of planning meals», tells Marissa Valdez, Director of Food & Beverage at Under Canvas, when asked about the importance of having healthy cuisine at these properties in enhancing the overall stay.
«Many of our Under Canvas locations share common core dishes and recipes, with unique components woven into the menus to reflect their respective regions of the country.»
With that, here’s a look at Under Canvas Zion and ULUM Moab, and how to refuel at each.Under Canvas Zion
Under Canvas Zion is seamlessly integrated into a red-rock canyon, effortlessly blending into the backdrop of Utah’s radiant beauty. Located on 196 acres bordering Zion National Park, it’s just 20 miles from the main entrance of Zion National Park and the town of Springdale.
This property is fully solar powered, sourcing renewable energy from its own onsite solar array. As an extension of its commitment to mindfulness and overall wellness on property, they have a restaurant for its guests to unwind and fill up on nutritious foods.
«Our love for the outdoors inspires the culinary program at Under Canvas Zion», says Valdez. «Our menu, curated to be delicious and approachable, features products and tastes from around the region.
