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“The Ahwahnee is known as the crown jewel of national park lodges,” states Michael Boyer, general manager of the landmark property, who adds, “The hotel offers stunning design elements, amazing history and spectacular views.” The Presidential Suite, where JFK stayed in 1962, features a large deck providing commanding views of Yosemite Falls and Glacier Point.
Beloved by gastronomes and outdoor enthusiasts insisting on a bit of rustic glamour is Tennessee’s Blackberry Farm, a 4,200-acre estate nestled in the foothills bordering Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Chefs at the property’s restaurants take full advantage of an expansive working farm on the premises and forage for wild berries and mushrooms in 5,000 adjoining acres of wilderness preserve.
Brian Lee, Blackberry Farm’s general manager, reports, “The property offers a balanced lifestyle where you can enjoy luxury amenities and pampering. But we also want you to be outside, challenging yourself physically.” Explaining that
“The (Ahwahnee) hotel offers stunning design elements, amazing history and spectacular views.” The Presidential Suite, where JFK stayed in 1962, features a large deck providing commanding views of Yosemite Falls and Glacier Point.
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park, whose presence permeates the entire guest experience, is just a two-mile hike from Blackberry Farm, Lee adds, “We love being part of protecting that incredible resource.”
Occupying 5,200 rugged acres with splendid views into Great Smoky Mountains National Park is sister property Blackberry Mountain, where rusticity and luxury seamlessly coexist. “It’s a more intimate and high-adventure experience, but matched with the same elements of luxury as Blackberry Farm,” reports Lee of the rustic-chic resort occupying an idyllic mountain perch.
Celebrities make regular trips to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where they can enjoy a taste
of the wild without sacri cing access to posh hotels and trendy restaurants. The community, strategically situated near the entrance of Grand Teton National Park and within striking distance of Yellowstone, offers accommodations for the most sophisticated travelers.
ABOVE PHOTO BY DEREK LAPSLEY; PHOTO AT LEFT COURTESY OF CHÂTEAU DU SUREAU