This summer, Nightsky will debut a 45-key outdoor hospitality retreat in San Luis Obispo, along California’s iconic Highway 1 corridor.
Conceived by founders David Smith, Anatoly Mezhov, and Chase Gray, the property reflects a place-led approach to outdoor travel. Developed and designed in-house by Mezhov, Smith, and Irene Polo, the architecture works with the natural topography of the Dairy Creek landscape rather than reshaping it. The design utilizes low-impact construction methods, lightly anchoring modular canvas structures to the earth to minimize excavation and preserve the site’s sweeping views and environmental integrity.
Eco-conscious comfort
Positioned between the rugged coastline and the rolling ridgelines of the Nine Sisters, the retreat features 45 custom eco-tent accommodations, each fully ensuite and timber-paneled, complete with private decks that look out over the open land and sky.
The interior design scheme draws heavily on warm woods, natural materials, and richly layered textiles that feel rooted in the natural landscape.
Gathering at Nightsky Camps
Beyond the guest accommodations, Nightsky integrates a suite of shared spaces, including the sprawling Camp Commons, which serves as the heart of the property, offering communal fire pits and atmospheric open-air lounges.
For physical restoration, a dedicated wellness area features a movement pavilion, saunas, and cold plunges, complemented by programming like yoga and guided meditation.
Site integration
Developed in partnership with San Luis Obispo County Parks, Nightsky sustainably activates underutilized portions of the county-owned Dairy Creek Golf Course campus on which it sits. Guests will have direct access to a nine-hole, par-36 golf course, a driving range powered by TopTracer technology, and the adjacent San Luis Obispo Botanical Gardens.
Rounding out the experiential offerings is Marcerro restaurant, an already-open dining concept led by chef Tret Toussaint that highlights seasonal regional cuisine.
Throughout the year, the retreat will be further activated by outdoor dinners, open-air cinema nights, design workshops, and live music.
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