LIFESTYLE
One of the most distinctive features of Shortgrass Resort is its luxurious tent accommodations. These aren’t typical camping tents; they’re spacious, elegantly-designed structures by De Waard Tenten , and imported from the Netherlands. “Their tents are designed to be highly wind and weather resistant, which was a very important aspect being in South Dakota,” said Rachel. Rachel adds she has trouble calling the structures “tents” as they are canvas- sided buildings built from metal frames, and are paired with large decks. The couple’s styles shine through the tents with Rachel's interior flare, and Cappie’s construction of the stairs and railing leading up to the canopy. But when their individual strengths are combined, the husband and wife are a strong crew. “We’re a great team,” said Cappie. “Rachel has an eye for color and texture, which is something I don’t excel in, while I think about how to push the envelope and the design by using unconventional sources of material.” Each bespoke tent provides a king-size bed, shower, large French-style doors, a Japanese toilet and bidet, and a private front porch. “We wanted to have a mix of absolute elegance, functionality, and uniqueness,” shared Cappie. “They’re very robust, but also have the tasteful theme we’re trying to keep.”
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