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Bryce Canyon
Bryce Canyon 500 is a 420-acre desert retreat along Utah’s iconic Scenic Byway 12, just minutes from Bryce Canyon and Escalante. With 40 glamping units, $150K in annual rentals, and plans for 16 permanent structures, this 500 Acres project blends hospitality, sustainability, and community ownership. The next phase invites Gen Z Fellows, artists, and architects to design and build housing that reimagines modern living — returning the land to the people who care for it most.
Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon 500 is a 48-acre desert retreat just minutes from the Grand Canyon South Entrance. Featuring 40 stylish glamping units and $950K in annual rentals, this 500 Acres project blends sustainable hospitality, design, and community. With permits for 40 additional units, upcoming phases include hands-on training in sustainable building and an ownership model that returns the land to the people who care for it most.
Yellowstone
Yellowstone 500 is a 500 Acres Project located just beyond Yellowstone National Park. This off-grid mountain retreat combines sustainable hospitality, design education, and community ownership. With cash-flowing glamping sites, hands-on building programs, and an ESOP-inspired giveback model, Yellowstone 500 redefines luxury and land stewardship in the heart of the American West.
Olympic
Olympic 500 – Rainforest Glamping Retreat in Olympic National Park | 500 Acres Projects
Experience Olympic 500, a 48-acre rainforest retreat in the heart of Olympic National Park. Featuring 22 glamping units and $109K in annual rentals, this 500 Acres Project blends sustainable design, education, and community ownership. With space for 12 A-frames and 2 RV sites, Olympic 500 offers a new model of eco-luxury and purpose-driven living along the Pacific Coast.