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PENNSYLVANIA PERFECTION

Nemacolin is creating real life magic for guests of all ages

BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ

This past spring, millions of viewers watched Matt James search for love on ABC’s The Bachelor. And while James was certainly a catch, many viewers fell head over heels for someone – technically something – else during the show’s run: the season’s filming location, Nemacolin. Located in southwestern Pennsylvania, Nemacolin is a year-round playground nestled within 2,000 acres of lush forest and rolling hills in the Allegheny Mountains. There are five distinct stand-alone lodging options across the property, including sprawling opulent estates and residences as well as The Chateau, which is the largest hotel on property and feels like stepping into a grand European castle complete with crystal chandeliers, two-story windows, white-glove butler service; Falling Rock, a nature-inspired boutique hotel that honors the design style of Frank Lloyd Wright’s famed Fallingwater house located 10 miles away; and The Lodge, which was the original hotel on property and is the most woodsy and whimsical in design and decor. Outside of its ample accommodations, Nemacolin also offers showstopping dining and lounges, many of which were featured on the show, including the Forbes five-star and AAA Five Diamond Lautrec; a casino; two Pete Dye-designed golf courses; an award-winning spa and wellness escape; and Orvis-endorsed fly-fishing. It also boasts The Peak, which just launched in July and features a luxurious pool complex, dining, a performance stage for large-scale concerts, fire pits, ax-throwing, paintball, ropes courses, off-roading adventures, canopy tours, a climbing wall, bike rentals and even a carousel. Guests can also enjoy the recently expanded Nemacolin Golf Academy, which provides private instruction, custom club fitting, clinics, boot camps and mental game improvement programs. Given Nemacolin’s extensive size, carving out five to seven days to explore every nook and cranny is recommended. Nemacolin promises the experience of Real Life Magic, a customized package where every element of one’s stay is curated from morning until night. This includes the development of itineraries with activities, reservations and guidance on which lodging option is best suited for a guest’s needs. The package – which can be made via phone and varies in cost based on group size, length of stay, and preferred activities – includes the ability to request anything from horse-drawn carriages and hot air balloon rides to skydiving experiences and intimate candlelit dinners. Beyond this all-encompassing package, through the end of the year, the resort is also offering the Nemacolin Experience Package which includes overnight accommodations in one of the guest rooms, suites, private estates or homes as well as a resort credit of up to $500 to use toward dining, activities and amenities. There’s also the Spa & Wellness Package, which includes a $300 daily spa credit per room or suite as well as complimentary breakfast for two and a bonus credit for use in the spa retail shop. Learn more at www.nemacolin.com.