Bradford, Pennsylvania
The Lodge at Glendorn
Woodland sporting camp
Woodland sporting camp
The property runs like a private sporting camp, with days spent clay shooting and canoeing before four-course dinners in the Big House.
“Set on 1,500 dense and deciduous acres bordering the Allegheny National Forest, this adult summer camp and its environs trumpets all the trappings of good old-fashioned fun.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Guides lead fly fishing along four miles of private trout streams on Fuller Brook.
Notable
A 1927 oil tycoon family camp with original heirloom cabins and sandstone fireplaces.
What they say
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The secluded setting delivers intimacy and privacy while providing access to a host of activities on the resort’s 1,500 acres of forest.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On a 1,500-acre private forest estate outside Bradford, deep in the woodlands of northwestern Pennsylvania.
The rooms
Woodland cabins are paneled in California redwood and knotted pine, each warmed by its own wood-burning stone fireplace.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A historic heated pool sits among dense evergreen woods, framed by stone paving and sun loungers.
The spa
The spa occupies the estate's former pool house, where body treatments incorporate foraged ingredients like wild blackberries.
Restaurant
Main Lodge Dining Room
Redwood beams and a two-story sandstone fireplace warm the room, where dinner draws on local game and garden produce.
At the table
Yellow parasols shade outdoor tables on the cabin terrace, where lunch is served in the fresh forest air.
How it began
Clayton Dorn built the Big House in 1929, after which his children added their own cabins throughout the surrounding woods.
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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.