How Taylor Swift Accidentally Inspired a 71-Acre Glamping Dream

What do Taylor Swift, a sold-out concert, and a 71-acre property in rural Indiana have in common?

More than you might think.

When Maggie Klein secured tickets to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, she unknowingly set in motion a chain of events that would completely change her family’s future. With the house needed for concert guests, her husband Mark suddenly found himself with an unexpected free weekend and one simple task: find somewhere else to stay.

Instead, he found something much bigger.

What started as a casual scouting trip to explore potential investment opportunities quickly became an emotional connection to a piece of land that neither Mark nor Maggie could ignore. Just days later, they found themselves asking a very different question… not “Should we do this?” but “How are we going to make this happen?”

In this episode, we meet Mark and Maggie at the very beginning of their journey. There’s no polished success story yet. No completed resort. No ribbon cutting. No grand opening.

Instead, you’ll hear the raw, honest reality of what it looks like to stand at the start of a dream.

Together, they share how they discovered a remarkable 71-acre property near Indiana’s famous Turkey Run State Park, why they believe nature itself is the greatest amenity, how they’re balancing family life, careers and business development, and the lessons they’re learning as they navigate feasibility studies, financing, planning and the countless decisions that come with building a hospitality business from scratch.

If you’ve ever dreamed of creating a glamping site, retreat or nature-based business… or you’re simply fascinated by how big ideas become reality… this conversation offers a rare opportunity to follow a project from its very first steps.

Because sometimes the most exciting stories aren’t the ones that have already been written. They’re the ones that are just beginning.

More Information:

Mark & Maggie Cline
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Sarah Riley: Glamping, retreat events and guest attraction
Glamping Academy & Owners Club
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Glamping Marketing Studio
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Glamping Show Americas
Arapahoe County Fairgrounds
Aurora, Colorado
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