The Story Behind Burning Sage Acres Glamping
Burning Sage Acres Glamping began with something simple. Time spent outdoors with family.
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.
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.
At some point, it became clear this wasn’t something to keep to ourselves. It was something worth sharing.
Some of the best memories are made waiting for the next bite as the sun sets over Summit Lake.
Rolling hills and quiet trails around Summit Lake offer a peaceful escape just outside Omaha.
Snow-covered rolling hills around Tekamah create a quiet, scenic winter landscape.
Some of the best memories are made waiting for the next bite as the sun sets over Summit Lake.
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.
The original Burning Sage was founded to create opportunities for children and adults with disabilities—many of whom had Down syndrome—to experience horseback riding, compete in rodeos, and discover confidence, independence, and joy.
That spirit of inclusion, connection, and meaningful experience is something we hope to carry forward at Burning Sage Acres Glamping.
Luke's uncle helped inspire the original Burning Sage Ranch, where children and adults with disabilities experienced the joy, confidence, and freedom that came from horseback riding.
This sign represents the roots of Burning Sage. A place where connection, opportunity, and meaningful experiences came to life.
Luke's grandfather founded the original Burning Sage Ranch, creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities to experience the freedom and confidence of horseback riding.
Luke's uncle helped inspire the original Burning Sage Ranch, where children and adults with disabilities experienced the joy, confidence, and freedom that came from horseback riding.
Why We're Building Buring Sage
We believe people are craving something simpler.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mike's son helps build one of the future geo dome decks, learning that hard work, patience, and teamwork are part of creating something that lasts.
Working together on the foundation of the domes, one step at a time.
Moments like these are part of the process. Learning that building something meaningful takes effort, patience, and a willingness to try.