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SOUTH FORK LODGE by NATURAL RETREATS
Natural Retreats South Fork Lodge rests on a dramatic bend of eastern Idaho’s world-famous South Fork on the Snake River in the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem. This stunning wilderness location offers a perfect blend of rustic elegance, outstanding activities and exceptional hospitality. The unique setting, first–class amenities, and dedication to customer service combine to provide a truly memorable experience for guests. Whether yoou’re relaxing at the lodge, taking advantage of a guided day of fishing for 20-inch cutthroat on the Snake, shopping at the Outfitters, enjoying a Starbucks coffee at the Storehouse, or sitting down to dinner at the Riverside Bar and Grill, the South Fork Lodge will exceed your expectations. Our 65 miles of the South Fork on the Snake River are known by many as one of the best tailwater and dry fly fisheries in the US. The Outfitters offers unparalleled, unique guided fish-
ing on these waters. Natural Retreats Concierge is happy to arrange horseback riding, white-water rafting, hiking, golf, scenic float trips, transportation to sister-property Teton Springs Lodge & Spa, and visits to Heise Hot Springs for all guests who want to explore these adventures. South Fork is also a short drive away from the world’s first and most-famous national park–Yellowstone. The area around South Fork Lodge is known as Swan Valley and the river is ideal for both novice and veteran anglers, with fishing taking place in drift boats during the summer months, before the water level recedes enough to enable wading during the fall. There’s a catch and release policy and you may find that your fishing is observed by a range of wildlife including bald eagles, golden eagles, peregrine falcons, pelicans, elk, deer, moose and even bears!
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Experience our exclusive camp offering off the beaten path of South Fork Lodge. Only accessible by boat or horse, enjoy an unadulterated natural experience combined with the perfect amount of sophistication and elegance that you’ve come to expect from Natural Retreats.
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NATURAL BEAUTY ON A DIFFERENT SCALE
For the experienced fisherman, paddle down the Snake River with our incredible guides dedicated to helping you land those 20 inch brownies and cutthroats of a lifetime!
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Father-son, mother-daughter. Come how you are and teach your next generation how to enjoy the fly fishing experience that defines your enjoyment of the outdoors.
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TETON SPRINGS LODGE & SPA by NATURAL RETREATS
Located in Victor, Idaho, just 30 minutes from the iconic western town of Jackson Hole, let Teton Springs Lodge & Spa create a lifetime memories for you and your family. Whether you’re walking down the aisle, you have a 4-day business conference, or you are looking for soft adventure for the whole family, you’re sure to be inspired by a visit to one of America’s most beautiful and vibrant all-season resorts on the west slope of the Tetons. The Teton Springs Lodge & Spa boasts luxury mountain log cabins, a full service spa, two thousand square feet of meeting space, spectacular outdoor wedding venues, world-class golf, and on-site fly fishing. We offer guests the finest facilities coupled with year-round recreation and adventures unique to this Yellowstone-Teton destination. Teton Springs Lodge & Spa is also a 70 minute drive from Idaho Falls. As such, it lies between some of the best ski
resorts in the US including the Grand Teton Mountains. Natural Retreats is proud to offer heli-skiing, cross-country skiing, and Nordic skiing in the Teton Mountains. Our heli-ski program could very well be one of the most astonishing thrills a powder hound will ever experience! For the warmer months, Teton Springs offers a world-class golf destination, swimming in our 25-meter heated pool, tennis, hot air balloon rides over the Teton Mountains, and, of course, lake activities like kayaking, paddle boarding, and guided fishing trips that some can only dream of! Our location puts us at “the center of the universe” when it comes to fishing. If fly fishing is your passion, in addition to the rivers, there are few places better than Teton Springs. For the first-time fly fisherman, we also have nine fully stocked ponds on site. Come visit us in this most pristine & extraordinary environment!
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UNPRECEDENTED RESORT EXPERIENCE
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With over 5,000 square feet of space at Stillwaters Spa, hiking packages, and heli-skiing options, Teton Springs Lodge & Spa has something for every member in your party.
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Groups, families gatherings, corporate events, and weddings are the norm at Teton Springs during the Spring through Fall. Natural Retreats can tailor-make your Idaho experience to meet your group’s expectations. We leave no stone unturned it our efforts to accommodate you.
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HANDPICKED AT HOMESTEAD PRESERVE by NATURAL RETREATS
Whether you’re seeking wooded seclusion or a mountaintop panorama, Natural Retreats’ Handpicked Collection at the Homestead Preserve offers unique rental options that will accommodate your ideal escape. Set among the breathtaking beauty of Virginia’s Allegheny Mountains and within a four-hour drive from D.C., the private residences are located throughout the Hot Springs and Warm Springs area. As the only branded guiding service in the region, Natural Retreats Outfitters can lead you into the wild lands of Virginia through a variety of recreation activities during all four seasons. Cast for trout in the spring, complete a circuit hike in the summer, paddle under the changing leaves of fall, or strap on snowshoes and climb a powder-covered ridge in winter. Other adventure opportunities include mountain biking in the Douthat State Park, horseback riding on over 200 miles of land, and golfing on the Homestead’s two courses that have hosted the PGA Tour.
Handpicked properties enjoy access to the exclusive Warm Springs Dairy Community Center which has amenities like a full fitness center, beautiful hot tub, sauna, as well as private massage rooms. Children can stay entertained in our large heated pool or fully equipped game room. Endless wilderness opportunities surround the properties within our Private Collection. Handpicked at Homestead Preserve is enveloped by over a million acres of National Forest (including Warm Springs Mountain Preserve and the George Washington National Forest), pristine Nature Conservancy lands and the historic landscape of Bath County. Our private residences, each unique in their setting and personality, are located throughout this area of breath-taking natural beauty, allowing our Natural Retreats guests a distinct vacation lodging experience time after time.
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VACATION RENTAL PROPERTIES AMIDST THE AWE-INSPIRING ALLEGHENY MOUNTAINS
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The perfect all-season retreat awaits you in Virginia Hot Springs and Warm Springs. Bring your family, friends, or host your wedding surrounded by the ever-elegant Allegheny Mountains.
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Enjoy local events in town, kayak on Lake Moomaw, and eat, swim, and relax at the Old Dairy in Warm Springs. Dull days only happen here when that’s your desire!
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With our private hiking trails just at your back door, you’ll find the view from the top of Flag Rock as the perfect summit to an incredible vacation experience.
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MEADOW LANE LODGE & COTTAGES by NATURAL RETREATS
Natural Retreats Meadow Lane Lodge is set within the region of Virginia known as the Allegheny Highlands and is surrounded by over a million acres of National Forest, pristine Conservation Easement lands and the magnificence of the Jackson River. While our setting is private, pastoral and agrarian in nature, our location is just a few minutes drive from the beautifully historic villages of both Warm Springs and Hot Springs, Virginia. Our Lodge and Cottages, each unique in their setting and personality, are located throughout this area of breath-taking natural beauty, allowing our guests a distinct vacation lodging experience. We offer a wide variety of guided experiences including fly fishing on 7.5 miles of private water, horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking. Choosing to vacation in the Virginia Hot Springs region means enjoying all four seasons of the year. In spring, our fly fishing experience is at its peak and
the warming temperatures beckon us all to go outside and play! In summer, the waters of Bath County come alive with kayaking and canoeing around Lake Moomaw and the Jackson River. In fall, the region bursts alive with an endless vista of colored leaves; making it a perfect time of year for a guided mountain bike ride, a scenic drive through this historic landscape, or an adventurous hike along our more than 100 miles of organized trails. Winter brings families from all over the world to enjoy the holidays in Virginia Hot Springs. Snowy conditions bring about skiing, skating, tubing and snowshoeing excursions here in the Homestead Resort area. All guests staying at Meadow Lane Lodge and Cottages enjoy access to the various amenities of this 1400 acre estate, including the outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, natural springs, rivers, ponds, petting farm and miles of managed trails.
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Luxuriate in the rustic elegance of our Meadow Lane Lodge and Cottages. Reconnect with the natural way of life here and bring those you love to join in on the fun.
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With exclusive access to fishing on the Jackson River, there won’t be a dry line in the room when you’ve caught your fill for the day. For first-time fishers, let our outfitting guides lead you to the best spots on the river!
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TRANQUIL MEADOWS ON THE JACKSON RIVER HIDDEN AMONGST VIRGINIA’S ALLEGHENY MOUNTAINS.
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WILDERNESS LODGE & HANDPICKED AT TAOS VALLEY by NATURAL RETREATS
The London Times says Taos is “without any argument the best ski resort in the world. Small, intimate, and endlessly challenging, Taos simply has no equal.” Taos Ski Valley boasts the world’s top rated ski school, perfect for families with children of all ages and with the vast terrain, experts will be enthralled by the bowls, chutes and wildness areas. The New Mexico climate leads to world class powder that is light and dry. However, vacationing in Taos, New Mexico, is amazing year round for adventurists of all skill levels. Spring, summer and fall offer endless opportunities to fly fish, horseback ride, golf, whitewater raft, mountain bike and more. A thrilling hot air balloon ride over this vast and beautiful landscape is an absolute ‘must do’ and you have Kit Carson National Forest, Williams Lake Glacier and Kachina Peak on your doorstep. With the Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area of the Sangre de Cristo Range boasting
Class 3+ climbs to the summit – you’ll discover this truly is an all-season destination! With the melting snow comes a chance to experience the Rio Grande Gorge, one of America’s most unique geographical features. With depths that drop 800 feet from the surface and an ecosystem comprising of 500 year-old Piñon and juniper forests, see the Rio Grande Gorge from a raft or even a hot air balloon. Our stunning private Wilderness Lodge and chalet offer the ultimate in elegant mountain luxury perched within walking distance to ski lift #4. Our Handpicked Home Collection at Taos was designed by Alexandra Champalimaud, Designer of the Year for Interior Design Magazine in 2009. Each vacation home is fully equipped with everything you need for an amazing getaway that embodies the unique Taos culture.
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PARADISE FOR ANYONE WHO ENJOYS THE OUTDOORS
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Fresh. Powder. Two words that define an amazing skiing experience. Taos is a mountain to take seriously as it’s repeatedly made ‘Best Of’ lists for skiing year after year.
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There’s more to Taos than the mountain. Participate in the southwestern culture, the chalet-chic lifestyle, or just meet everyone for the après ski.
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THE GREYSTONE INN & HANDPICKED AT LAKE TOXAWAY by NATURAL RETREATS
Nestled high in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina and surrounded by over a million acres of national forest, lies Lake Toxaway, and on it, The Greystone Inn and our Handpicked Vacation Home Collection. This outdoor and recreation paradise invites the adventurous. From countless hiking trails, white water rafting, and kayaking - to horseback riding, mountain biking, waterfall seeking and falconry in the Blue Ridge Mountains, you can be assured that you will never be bored. The Lake Toxaway area has lured families here for years, dating back to 1903 when the Fords, Edisons and Rockefellers arrived by private railroad car. The area is still enchanting but is now equipped with today’s modern amenities to appeal to current travelers of all ages. With over 500 miles of fishable rivers and streams boasting high populations of brown and rainbow trout, this is a fly fisherman’s utopia.
If you are looking for a little relaxation, you’ll find that here too. The professional staff at the spa is ready to help you truly get away. Or enjoy sipping champagne aboard Miss Lucy, the 26-passenger mahogany launch, during an afternoon cruise on North Carolina’s largest private lake. Natural Retreats offers two accommodation options at Lake Toxaway. The award-winning Greystone Inn has 33 guest rooms. Or, if you are a larger family or group we suggest our signature Handpicked Vacation Homes and cabins surrounding the lake, offering a wide range of accommodation from 2 to 6 bedrooms. Amenities and facilities for all guests include a golf course designed by Kris Spence, croquet courts which hosted the USCA National Championships in 2013, five tennis courts, lake activities, a fitness center and all the activities you’d expect of a worldclass AAA ‘Four-Diamond’ resort.
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The Great American Lake Vacation awaits you at Lake Toxaway, North Carolina. From roasted marshmallows, waterfall swims, and champagne cruises, we can customize your trip to suit every family member’s needs.
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Whether you choose to stay at the Greystone Inn or rent out some of our incredible Handpicked vacation rentals, you can find the perfect space to come home to at the end of a beautiful, crystal clear day at the lake.
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HANDPICKED AT HIGHLANDS by NATURAL RETREATS
A mere two hour drive from the hustle and bustle of metropolitan Atlanta, Asheville, and Greenville lies the idyllic mountain town known as Highlands, North Carolina, and on it, our Handpicked Retreat. At a pristine elevation of over 4,000 feet, this rustic mountain community is located at the southern tip of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is surrounded by National Forest. Handpicked at Highlands straddles the Eastern Continental Divide and, to the first-time visitor, still seems like just a few steps from Heaven’s door. This mountain oasis, so reminiscent of a Norman Rockwell painting, was developed as a health and summer resort town. The year round population of the Highlands area is about 4,500, but the summertime temperatures draw visitors from around the southeast who come to enjoy the cool days and brisk mountain evenings. There are numerous Highlands rentals available to accommodate those seeking to enjoy majesties of this area.
For those who possess a more adventuresome spirit, nature is always calling and beckons you to spend time away from the harried cares of your world. Take a long walk or an invigorating hike to a nearby waterfall; go mountain biking or stroll the sidewalks of Main Street. There is championship golf, tennis, swimming, fly-fishing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, and even whitewater rafting in the rivers nearby. Spring, summer, fall and winter–each season offers its own unique set of outdoor adventures that attract residents and visitors alike to revel in the magnificent splendors of the mountains. Highlands gives you a range of choices and somehow manages to nurture your spirit at the same time. Natural Retreats Handpicked at Highlands is committed to preserving the beauty of the area and the traditions of the past by continuing long-standing cultural traditions with thoughtful development.
Step back in time to this perfectly preserved mountain community with all of life’s contemporary luxuries.
H O M E S T E A D P R E S E RV E by NATURAL RETREATS
Make the grandeur and mythical beauty of the Allegheny highlands yours for a lifetime. Live just steps from award-winning golf and endless outdoor adventure, art and cultural opportunities.
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B U N D O R A N FA R M by NATURAL RETREATS
In Southern Albemarle County lies Bundoran Farm, a place where the traditions of peaceful, sustainable country life still exist. Located fifteen minutes from Charlottesville, Virginia, Bundoran Farm is a preservation development where over 90 percent of the 2,300 acres are protected landscape. We invite you to explore Bundoran Farm and discover the character and beauty of the landscape and each distinctive homesite.
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