Tias Capital today announced the opening of Dune + Drift Glamping Co., a luxury glamping operation located on 85 acres of private canyon-rim land outside Moab, Utah. The property is the firm's third operating asset and represents a new category within its portfolio: accessible luxury outdoors.
Dune + Drift comprises 30 high-end glamping pods positioned along red rock canyon rims, each featuring private stargazing decks, full climate control, and interiors designed to complement the desert environment. Guest programming includes guided e-bike tours, sunrise yoga on the slickrock, and exclusive early-access programs at Arches and Canyonlands National Parks.
"Millions of people visit Moab every year for the national parks, and almost all of them stay in motels along the highway," said Marcus Ellery, Managing Partner of Tias Capital. "We asked a simple question: what if the accommodation itself was part of the experience? What if you could fall asleep watching the Milky Way rise over the canyon that you hiked through that morning? Dune + Drift is our answer."
"The partnerships with Arches and Canyonlands are central to the concept," said David Nakamura, Vice President of Development. "Our sunrise access programs allow guests to experience the parks in a way that is simply not available to the general public -- no crowds, golden light, silence."
The property was developed at a total cost of $18 million and employs 45 full-time and seasonal staff.
About Tias Capital
Tias Capital is a private equity firm specializing in experiential tourism investments. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the firm identifies undervalued destinations with high natural potential and builds premium tourism experiences around them.