Canvas Retreats | Morning Yoga | City Escapes

✨ Ranked #1 in Travel + Leisure’s “Best Places to Go Glamping in New York”

Just 8 minutes from Manhattan, Collective Governors Island delivers skyline views, harbor sunsets, and Statue of Liberty sightings—without city crowds. Sip cold brew, lounge in hammocks, and toast s’mores by the fire. By day, explore island trails or join yoga. By night, it’s wine, stargazing, and harbor breezes. This isn’t camping—it’s glamping reimagined.
✨ Why Book My Official Listing?

• Ride the scenic ferry—your adventure starts before check-in even begins

• Just 8 minutes from Manhattan... yet it feels like miles away from everything

• Roast marshmallows, swap stories, and stargaze by the firepit

• Wake up to sea breeze and skyline views, Lady Liberty included

• Join island happenings: yoga, wine tastings, acoustic sets & more

• No traffic. No noise. Just hammocks, harbor views, and really good coffee


✨ Your Tent, But Bring the Whole Crew

Glamping, but make it a family affair. Or a squad situation. Or a “we’re not sharing a bed, thanks” getaway. This setup combines one king bed in the main tent with two twin beds in separate, cozy canvas additions—so everyone gets a little space, a little privacy, and a lot of fresh harbor air. All just one scenic ferry ride from the city that never sleeps (but you definitely will).

▶ Sleeping Arrangements:

• 1 King bed in the main tent—skyline-facing and dangerously nap-inducing

• 2 Twin beds in separate addition tents—ideal for kids, siblings, or that one friend who snores

▶ Outdoor Vibes:

• Private wood deck with lounge seating—perfect for harbor sunsets, card games, and pretending you're off-grid (but still close to WiFi)

• Soft lantern glow + coastal breeze = instant peace mode

▶ Essentials & Comforts:

• Fully zippered canvas tents with mesh lining—so the bugs stay out and the breeze stays in

• USB ports—because dead phones don’t post sunsets

• Sparkling clean shared bathhouse just steps away—complete with fluffy robes, plush towels, and shampoo fancy enough to Google

• 100% smoke-free, pet-free, and chaos-free (unless your kids bring it)

So yes, it’s technically a tent.

But it’s also the only “camping” trip where everyone gets their own bed, a harbor breeze, and eco-luxe bath products that smell like vacation.


✨ Dining & Culinary Experiences

We’d never ask you to cook. You’re here to eat well, sip slowly, and let the skyline do the heavy lifting.

▶ Breakfast, Delivered to Your Tent

Think flaky pastries, charcuterie, berries, granola, and overnight oats—basically, room service if it studied abroad.

Bonus: it’s included. You’re living right.

▶ S’mores by the Firepit

Because no glamping trip is complete without sticky fingers and a smoky sweater.

Grab your complimentary kit, pull up a chair, and roast like a pro.

▶ Sunset Terrace Bar

Curated wines, craft cocktails, and local brews—poured with front-row seats to Lady Liberty and the Manhattan skyline.

Happy Hour runs 3–5 PM daily, but the views are always top shelf.

▶ Three Peaks Lodge

Wood-fired fare and open-air vibes.

Seasonally inspired dishes served waterfront—like if your favorite Brooklyn bistro moved to an island and got really chill.

▶ Pop-Up Culinary Moments

Rotating chef tastings, surprise menus, and dinners that double as main events.

Ask what’s cooking—we’re always plating something special.


✨ Signature Experiences at Collective Governors Island

We design every moment to connect you with nature, community, and the wonder of the outdoors—while keeping the Manhattan skyline in view.

• Daily breakfast delivered to your tent—pastries, fruit, granola & more

• Two ferry tickets included with your reservation

▶ Live Music on the Lawn
Nightly acoustic sets feature local NYC talent—don’t miss Tom Larson’s bluesy sunset sessions, lighting up the island every Thursday through Saturday.

▶ Wheels Up
Bike the island’s leafy trails past forts, gardens, and waterfront views.

▶ Collective Rituals
Daily yoga, stargazing walks, and guided moments to reconnect.

▶ Picnic-Perfect
Order a curated lunch basket and dine al fresco under the trees or beside the harbor.

▶ Spa Experience (Optional Add-On)
Enjoy preferred rates at QC NY Spa—complete with thermal pools, steam rooms, and stunning skyline soaks.

▶ The Great Lawn
Hammocks. Lawn games. Open sky. Your island living room.


✨ Before You Book – The Fine (but Fun) Print

▶ Check-In & Payment
• Check-in: 4:00 PM | Check-out: 12:00 PM – sleep in, we won’t judge
• A deposit equal to 100% of your stay is required at check-in
• Bring a valid photo ID and a matching payment method (no impersonators, please)
• Must be 21+ to book – we like our glampers legal and legendary

▶ Getting Here
• No cars allowed – this island is strictly ferry, foot, or fabulous bike
• Round-trip ferry tickets for two included in the resort fee
• Ferry runs daily from 10:00 AM to 8:15 PM – don’t miss the boat

▶ Pet Policy
Sorry, no four-legged glampers this time

▶ Parking
No on-site parking, but we suggest rideshare, teleportation, or walking on water (ok fine—just take public transit to the ferry terminal)

▶ Laundry
No washer/dryer on-site, so pack like a pro. Pro tip: leave room for souvenirs and s’mores kits.

▶ The Glamping Vibe
• Think canvas tents, crackling firepits, and open skies—not elevators and lobbies
• Quiet hours keep things mellow, and shared spaces keep it friendly
• We’re a seasonal escape—open spring to fall, then we hibernate


✨ Zip in, zone out, and book now before the last marshmallow melts.

Free breakfast is served. Canvas Retreats | Morning Yoga | City Escapes also features barbecue grills and a garden.

This New York cabin is smoke free.