Illinois’ First Glamping Site Opens Soon With Chef Cleetus Friedman at the Helm - Eater Chicago
"In 2017 when Jennifer and Tim Bias bought 96 acres of lush forest and wildlife terrain along the Vermilion River in Tonica, a village of under 1,000 in Central Illinois, their plan was to turn it into an upscale campground and event space complete with a chef-driven food-and-beverage program and safari-style tents decked out with upscale amenities such as king-sized beds, hardwood floors, en-suite bathrooms, and air conditioning. Now, four years later, Camp Aramoni nears completion, fulfilling the couple’s dreams of an ideal getaway with plenty of outdoor space to roam freely located a short drive from Chicago, St. Louis, and other Midwest cities." - Lisa Shames
