Our Story
​Burning Sage Acres Glamping began with something simple. Time spent outdoors with family.
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For years, Mike and Luke have brought their families to Tekamah, Nebraska, to explore the rolling hills, boating and fishing on Summit Lake, and the quiet moments that make this area special. What started as a place to visit slowly became something more. A place to slow down, reconnect, and appreciate what matters most.
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We found ourselves coming back again and again. Early mornings by the water. Kids running through open fields. Evenings under painted Nebraska skies next to a glowing fire.
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At some point, it became clear this wasn’t something to keep to ourselves. It was something worth sharing.
Rolling hills and quiet trails around Summit Lake offer a peaceful escape just outside Omaha.
Summit Lake features a sandy swim beach perfect for families and kids of all ages.
Snow-covered rolling hills around Tekamah create a quiet, scenic winter landscape.
Rolling hills and quiet trails around Summit Lake offer a peaceful escape just outside Omaha.
The Meaning Behind Burning Sage
The name Burning Sage is a tribute to Luke’s grandparents and their work at Burning Sage Ranch of Challenge.
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There, individuals with disabilities, many with Down syndrome, were given the opportunity to ride horses, compete in rodeos, and experience a sense of freedom and accomplishment that stayed with them for life.
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That spirit of inclusion, connection, and meaningful experience is something we hope to carry forward at Burning Sage Acres Glamping.
Moments like these at Burning Sage Ranch of Challenge are part of the inspiration behind what we’re building at Burning Sage Acres.
This sign represents the roots of Burning Sage. A place where connection, opportunity, and meaningful experiences came to life.
Moments like these at Burning Sage Ranch of Challenge are part of the inspiration behind what we’re building at Burning Sage Acres.
Why We're Building Buring Sage
We believe people are craving something simpler.
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In a world filled with screens, schedules, and constant noise, it’s easy to lose touch with what matters. Time outside. Time together. Time to think.
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Burning Sage Acres Campground is our way of creating a space where that connection comes naturally.
More Than a Glamping Getaway
This project is personal for our families.
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We want our kids to grow up understanding the value of the outdoors. Learning how to care for the land, spending time outside, and seeing what it means to build something from the ground up.
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It’s also a chance to teach them entrepreneurship, responsibility, and how to create something meaningful.
Moments like these are part of the process. Learning that building something meaningful takes effort, patience, and a willingness to try.
Working together on the foundation of the domes, one step at a time.
From measuring to building, our kids are part of every step of creating Burning Sage Acres.
Moments like these are part of the process. Learning that building something meaningful takes effort, patience, and a willingness to try.