Why we are excited: Auberge has a knack for creating luxurious retreats that feel and are perfect Episcopal Lodge sticks to this successful script. The lodge has been part of Santa Fe history since the late 1860s when Archbishop Lamy acquired the land and built a spiritual retreat, including the historic chapel that still stands. Now the Santa Fe landmark has been completely reinvented, but its legacy shines with stucco walls and exposed ceiling beams, Navajo-inspired carpets, and kiva fireplaces. We are particularly into the 12 bedroom bunkhouse (seems ideal for one family meeting or big birthday party) and love the nature-culture mashup: There are miles of trails for horseback riding and hiking, but you’re just minutes from Santa Fes art galleries and excellent museums.
Book now: Rooms from $ 589; expedia.com
Inness, New York
Where it is: North of New York’s Minnewaska State Park, Inness has access to the forests, lakes, rivers, and mountains that make this Catskills retreat look like adult summer camp.
Why we are excited: For those who have always dreamed of owning a backcountry cabin, Inness is the kind of place you can pretend to do no matter how long you and the family want to stay. Forty simple guest rooms are spread across the wild terrain west of the Hudson River, both in detached cottages and in a restored farmhouse. From there you can discover this section of the Catskills with its streams and hiking trails. The homely feeling is extended to the fabulous all-day restaurant where the seasonal Hudson Valley The ingredients are cooked over an open flame or on the grill, and everything is decorated with cozy carpets and crackling fires.
Book now: Rooms from $ 305; inness.co
The rooms at The Cloudveil channel the western United States,
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The Cloud Shroud, Wyoming
Where it is: These Autograph collection Newbie is right on the main square in the heart of Jacksonwhich means after a day at Yellowstone you are within walking distance of the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar and all the other drinking holes.
Why are we so excited: The area has never been so popular with the outdoor crew (and ambitious outdoor teams), and this opening makes staying in a comfortable yet natural place easier than ever. Opt for the city of Jackson instead of staying at the foot of Teton Village Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, also has its advantages. You’re an easy 20-minute drive from the resort’s hiking, biking, and climbing opportunities and wonderfully scenic and short drives from Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, but the only hotel right on Jackson Square gives you direct access to the boutiques and shops City galleries. Even the rooms will never let you forget where you are, heavy beams and works of art that refer to the natural splendor outside. It’s also nice to know that in an area known for its big ticket resorts, Cloudveil is on sale for a slightly cheaper price.
