My wife and I have a week sans kids in June (in a few weeks, while they’re at camp). We want to get away somewhere and I’d like it to be nice; so would my wife, who is a hotel snob.
We are looking for somewhere that’s luxurious but also active. Last summer for the same thing we went to the Little Nell in Aspen, which was perfect. This time we are thinking Blackberry Farm or maybe Four Seasons Jackson. Anyone have ideas? Anyone been to BB Farm?
It needs to be within a 3-4 hour flight from Houston and I don’t want anything too humid. Just looking for inspiration.
If you want a change of pace from the center of the country, take a look at the Ritz Laguna Niguel. Not sure it’s in the same vein as the two you mentioned, but a nice beach location without humidity lol.
BB Farm is super nice, with amazing service, but very heavy on the food/eating. Not the easiest place to get to unless you have a direct flight to Knoxville. Given your desire to be active, consider their sister property, Blackberry Mountain, instead of the Farm, although I’ve not been. Looks very cool.
FS Jackson is nice, but the location is at the base of the ski resort and doesn’t have views. JH can also be a bit cold in June and some of the hiking trails may still have snow. In Jackson, also consider Amangani. Better views than the FS, but it’s kind of quiet. With that said, the FS has great proximity to the Grand Teton National Park, so that is a selling point.
Maybe too obvious for a wine board, but how about the Auberge in napa? In Park City, the Montage Deer Valley is nice albeit may still be cold in June as it’s at high elevation. I haven’t been, but the Lodge at Blue Sky in Park City looks pretty cool.
Have fun! Look forward to seeing other suggestions as I’m always looking for new ideas too.
FS Jackson is nice, but pretty standard luxury ski resort. Amangani is more impressive and private.
Also in Houston, I’d not choose Blackberry Farm/mountain in June as it won’t offer much relief in terms of humidity. We stayed at High Hampton in Cashiers, NC and it may be a similar option at slightly cooler temperatures and lower price.
I really like Manoir Hovey, but I wouldn’t put it in the same class as others mentioned. High Hampton is a great suggestion - South Carolinians head to that area in July.
That’s probably fair, but since Manoir Hovey renovated their spa and other facilities I think it’s raised its standards a little bit. I thought it’s a unique place and had good food/wine and not part of the usual suspects.
Milkweed Inn is not a resort or hotel. It is a restaurant in the Upper Michigan Peninsula that you stay at for the weekend. It is all about the food which is very good.
Pretty much every activity you can think of and their spa is first class.