Going to Church . . . to Go Camping??
Several Anglican churches in England are preparing to install luxury "pods" for vacationers within their buildings to defray renovation expenses, bringing together glamorous camping — "glamping" — in old churches, which is being called "champing."
For churches that are strapped for cash, the Church of England is utilizing its scenic charms by charging as much as $1,189 (£890) per week to stay in the church in new living facilities that are being constructed, according to the Telegraph.
These luxurious oak pods, which are removable and can sleep up to six people, include free wi-fi access, flat-screen televisions, under-floor heating, wood-burning stoves and state-of-the-art kitchens all inside the church buildings where regular services are held.
