Aug 5, 2025
EPISODE 31

Building with Heart: How One Entrepreneur Turned Raw Land into a Soulful Glamping Retreat

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Building with Heart: How One Entrepreneur Turned Raw Land into a Soulful Glamping Retreat

What if your business could be built with intention, on wild, beautiful land, and still thrive without compromising your values? In this episode, we dive deep into the story of Brendan Riley, the visionary behind Marmora Retreat and Boho-Luxe Glamping in Ontario.

A full-time project manager, father of three and soulful entrepreneur, Brendan shares how he transformed untouched land into a wellness-driven glamping destination. We unpack why glamping became his perfect business model and how crowdfunding became more than just a funding tool. In fact, it’s helping him build a community, which is becoming his most valuable investment. But what’s the secret to crowdfunding success? Brendan shares his thoughts on this and much more in this episode.

If you’re dreaming of launching your own site, scaling consciously, or simply want to hear what modern hospitality can look like when built with purpose, this episode is for you.

So hit the play button and discover what it really means to create space that heals, inspires and sustains, while being light on the land, and deeply rooted in intention.

More Information:
Brendan Riley
e: marmoraretreat@gmail.com
w: marmoraretreat.ca

Sarah Riley: Startup Advisor – Glamping Business and Retreat Events, The Glamping Academy
Hosted by Inspired Courses
w: glamping.academy
w: inspiredcoursesvip.com

The Glamping Show Americas
Arapahoe County Fairgrounds
Aurora, Colorado
e: info@glampingshow.us
w: glampingshow.us

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