best nature getaway resorts in u.s.

6 Best Nature Getaways in the U.S.

Travassa

20 August 2019

When you're dying in a concrete jungle, these are some of the most beautiful country getaways and nature resorts in the United States.

Sometimes it feels like the world is dying. Granted, it probably is, but we mean that feeling that the world is slowly greying out and becoming a monolith of chrome and concrete—which it also sort of is. But you can still escape into nature without dragging all your corporatized, capitalist residue all over mother earth! These are some of the most beautiful country getaways and nature resorts in the United States.
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Located in the Hudson Valley just north of the burning concrete jungle that is New York City, Hasbrouck House offers suites in an 18th-century Dutch Colonial mansion, its former carriage house, or its stable. Collectively, they sit on 150 acres of verdant land. Visitors flock to the retreat to take nature walks, relax on the bluestone patio, or partake in the farm-to-table dishes and local ciders available at the on-site eatery, Butterfield.
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View of Sierra Mar

1,200 feet above California's central coast, Post Ranch Inn is a cliffside resort that overlooks the Pacific Ocean and specializes in ranch-style relaxation. Each of its 40 rooms is situated along Big Sur, offering views of the ocean or picturesque mountains. But the Post Ranch Inn also focuses on luxury, as each room comes with a fireplace, indoor spa tub, private deck, and stereo (to accommodate full relaxation, there's no TV). On the resort grounds are yoga and meditation classes, nature hikes, spa treatments, heated infinity pools, star-gazing spots, and its own restaurant, Sierra Mar. You can also book a Tree House room, which is elevated nine feet off the ground, to fully separate yourself from the world's stress.
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Spanning 210 acres, Travaasa is only 30 minutes outside Austin. Located in the Balcones Canyonlands, it's a "zen retreat with a Texan twist." Aside from offering yoga classes, reiki sessions, and even appointments with a life coach, there are more than 40 outdoor workshops to choose from. From hatchet throwing to (mechanical) bull riding, you can stay active while decompressing from everyday stress. If you'd rather stay indoors, take one of their hands-on cooking classes or daydream in one of the poolside cabanas.
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For outdoor adventurers, Red Mountain Resort is the perfect spot to explore Snow Canyon State Park, Zion National Park, or Bryce Canyon National Park. You can fill your days with cycling, hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, or horseback riding. Then relax in the on-site pool, spa, or salon while enjoying the mountain landscape of southern Utah. You can also take advantage of the yoga classes or wellness programs offered at the resort.
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A Twin Farms vacation is all-inclusive. This countryside getaway offers rooms in an 18th-century farmhouse (once owned by Nobel Prize-winning writer Sinclair Lewis), which has been converted into a five-star châteaux. Enjoy the Japanese bathhouse or book one of the 10 additional cottages (each with a wood-burning fireplace and a screened-in porch to enjoy the fresh air). You'll be nestled amidst 300 acres of Vermont forest. You can venture out to hike or ski the hotel's private slopes, go canoeing on Copper Pond, or just treat yourself to a picnic in the meadows.
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Located on 12,000 acres of southern land, Primland offers an adults-only treehouse that rests high in the oak trees. Alternatively, you can book a two-story cabin with floor-to-ceiling windows that look out onto the Blue Ridge Mountains. Nearby is the Observatory Dome for late night stargazing, while you can fill your days with mountain biking in an old Appalachian trail or enjoying the world-class golf course. When you're done, relax in the 1,800 square-foot spa.
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