Farmington, Pennsylvania
Nemacolin Resort
Whimsical mountain playground
Farmington, Pennsylvania
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness ResortOutside the door
The house
NemacolinWhimsical mountain playground
The Hardy family runs the estate as an uninhibited playground, where European palace architecture shares mountain grounds with off-road trails and outdoor sports.
“Inside, the guest rooms feel grand and traditional, with vaulted ceilings and crystal chandeliers.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Twenty-four-hour butler service attends the club level, from unpacking luggage to evening tea.
Remarkable
Woodlands Spa pairs eucalyptus steam rooms with salt-water float therapy and acupuncture.
Remarkable
Two Pete Dye golf courses and a wildlife safari spread across wooded mountain acres.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Forbes Travel Guide and Condé Nast Traveler.
Out in Pennsylvania’s scenic Laurel Highlands sits a resort that is truly a world unto itself.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
In the Laurel Highlands near Farmington, surrounded by private mountain grounds and wooded trails.
The rooms
Chateau rooms have vaulted ceilings and crystal chandeliers. In the suites, marble bathrooms include deep soaking tubs.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Seven pools dot the grounds, including an outdoor heated infinity pool overlooking the golf course at Falling Rock.
The spa
A hooded copper fireplace warms the timber-ceilinged relaxation lounge. Forty treatment suites host hydrotherapy baths and gemstone facials.
The gym
Free weights and cardio machines fill the 2,400-square-foot fitness center, which includes a dedicated squash court.
At the table
Fawn & Fable serves farm-to-table steaks, and PJ's Ice Cream Parlor scoops sundaes beneath a retro neon marquee.
The Grand Lodge, which houses the original hotel, was reimagined in 2023 to an all-suite accommodation, but Falling Rock… feels like a special hotel for a members' club.
How it began
Joseph Hardy bought the former hunting reserve at auction in 1987, initially seeking only a fishing spot for his daughter.
Farmington
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Falling Rock at Nemacolin
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.