SUMMER SOLACE
FOUR SOCIALLY SECLUDED SAFE HAVENS
What is it about summer that is so energizing? It stirs up a desire to get outside, to vacate, to experience somewhere new. Lucky for us, after more than two months of social isolation, this heightened wanderlust we're feeling can easily be fulfilled with a little spontaneity. Only you can determine when the time is right to travel again, but when you're ready, we are too.
So if it feels like you've been counting down the days to a summer vacation you haven't yet planned, get in touch. Let us remedy your restlessness with an unforgettable escape! Below are four properties open now or reopening soon, that have taken every precaution to ensure your safety, privacy, and comfort. If you have any questions or concerns regarding social distancing details, don't hesitate to reach out. Moreover, don't feel discouraged if the properties listed are far from your home. We continue to work closely with our preferred partners across the country and are well equipped with an array of safe getaway options so you can celebrate these long summer days with a refreshing and well-deserved change of scenery.
PAINTED DESERT PARADISE
AMANGIRI | CANYON POINT, UTAH
Amangiri, which means "mountain of peace" in Sanskrit, is an otherwordly desert oasis currently open and accepting reservations. Tucked into 600 pristine acres in Southern Utah, let your eyes fool you as they gaze at the sweeping vistas you're sure to mistake for a mirage of paintings. Those who believe that nature is the best kind of art will marvel at the geologic wonders that comprise the American Southwest. Take in the dramatic views of Grand Staircase-Escalante and enjoy privileged access to the greatest concentration of nearby national parks, currently undergoing phased reopenings. This region is home to the Navajo, whose proverb reads, "Be still and the earth will speak to you." Be sure to let us know what it has to say once you arrive in this starkly beautiful setting.
Private perks: Upgrade on arrival, full daily breakfast for two, $125 per person spa credit for two guests, early check-in, late check-out, complimentary wi-fi, and more.
HOLISTIC HIDEAWAY
SHOU SUGI BAN HOUSE | WATER MILL, NEW YORK
Reopening on June 1, Shou Sugi Ban House, located just two hours outside of New York City in the Hamptons, defines itself as discreetly luxurious with an aesthetic inspired by the Japanese principles of wabi-sabi - a world view focused on the beauty of transience and imperfection. This thirteen-room retreat values healing properties found in the natural world, and upon arrival, you'll instantly be transported into a tranquil environment, and will depart feeling wholly rejuvenated in both mind and body. This getaway encourages you to return to the simplicity of self: a lesson we feel the universe is urging us to learn.
SEASIDE SANCTUARY
MONTAGE | LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA
Set on an oceanfront bluff with breathtaking panoramas of California's iconic coastline, Montage Laguna Beach is just a one-hour drive south of Los Angeles or north of San Diego, and currently open, making it an ideal getaway from either city. Fully renovated in 2019, the property features Craftsman-style architecture and bright, cheery rooms with ocean-view balconies so you can inhale the fresh, irresistible ocean air from the comfort of your feathertop bed. With 30 acres of lush landscaping and adjacent to a gorgeous park with many meditative walking paths, suddenly the stunning beaches below have some competition. No matter how you choose to spend your time away, we think you'll agree: what a place to unwind.
Private perks: Upgrade upon booking, welcome amenity, $60 daily breakfast credit, $100 spa credit, early check-in, late check-out, complimentary wifi, and more.
RUSTIC RETREAT
TWIN FARMS | BARNARD, VERMONT
If it's a home away from home you seek, this is the place. Scheduled to reopen on June 16, Twin Farms' twenty individual accommodations are individually and uniquely designed with privacy in mind. Spread over more than 300 acres, this pastoral paradise of lush rolling hills, fields, and forest, is for those who have dreamt of living on a private New England estate. There is no shortage of outdoor summer activities which range from hiking, biking, fly-fishing, canoeing, and more. Decadent meals are customized for each guest, incorporate the property's own herbs, and are complemented by vintages from a 15,000 bottle wine cellar.
Private perks: 15% single occupancy discount, upgrade on arrival, daily full breakfast, house-made honey and local pottery (value of $150), early check-in, late check-out, complimentary wifi, and more.