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Travel
Nemacolin Woodlands, Farmington Pennsylvania
Now that the election season has
come to an end, getting away
for a long weekend has never
been more crucial. Nestled in
the beautiful, unspoiled Laurel
Highlands Mountains of western
Pennsylvania, Nemacolin
Woodlands Resort and Spa offers
luxurious accommodations in a
scenic setting, not too far from
D.C.
Formerly a fishing and hunting
preserve, this magnificent
refuge situated on 2,800 acres
offers a large conference center,
a chateau-style hotel, equestrian
center, lake with fishing and other
aquatic activities, exclusive boutiques,
a critically acclaimed spa,
skiing and a host of other outdoor
activities for every season.
Falling Rock, Nemacolin's most
recent addition, provides lavish
accommodations in an intimate
Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired 42-
room boutique hotel overlooking
the 18th hole of Mystic Rock, one
of the resort's spectacular golf
courses and home of the PGA
tour's 84 Lumber Classic. A wide
array of activities are available
for families and people of all
ages. So, there is something for
everyone to enjoy. Kids can ski
or snowboard, while their parents
try their hand at the clay shooting
range or a Hummer driving
range.
Getting There:
The resort is approximately a three
hour drive from the D.C. metro area.
As the remote mountainous roads can
be tricky to navigate at night with fog
or ice, you may want to give yourself
extra time or make the trip during
daylight hours. For those arriving
by air, Nemacolin is about 61 miles
south of Pittsburgh, which has the
closest commercial airport. There
is also an airstrip on the property for
private planes.
 Where to Stay:
In addition to the 355 rooms and
suites in Falling Rock, the main lodge
and Chateau LaFayette, Nemacolin
also offers townhouses and private
luxury homes. The intimacy of the
42-room Falling Rock is perfect for
those looking for more personalized
service— a butler is at your disposal
24 hours a day and the terrace has a
pool and private cabanas, each with a
plasma television and a menu of spa
services. For a different experience,
Chateau LaFayette is the epitome of
European elegance and charm, housing
125 of the guest rooms and an
elaborate Presidential Suite, where
golfing great Tiger Woods was the
first guest.
Where to Eat:
The collection of restaurants for both
casual and fine dining is impressive.
When Falling Rock opened in August
of this year, Aqueous opened as well.
Truly a unique culinary journey, the
first course, “Progressions,” features
three portions highlighting one ingredient
presented in different ways.
“Aqua + Terra”, the main dish, pairs
ingredients from water and land, and
dessert returns to a sweet version of
“Progressions.” The painstaking care
and high-quality ingredients that go
into each course at this new restaurant
results in excellent gourmet cuisine,
and it will surely receive many
culinary accolades in the future.
Activities:
Nemacolin is the perfect place for
outdoor enthusiasts. Golfers can
choose from the more challenging
Mystic Rock course or play the more
mountainous Scottish-style Links
Course. With a Hummer Driving
Off-Road Academy (the first of its
kind), a Shooting Academy and a
host of family-friendly activities,
including mini-golf, paint ball and an
Adventure Center, with a climbing
tower and ropes course, there is no
shortage of outdoor fun. After your
busy day, be sure to get a massage or
another equally relaxing treatment
at the spa, recently recognized by
Travel & Leisure magazine as one of
the “Top 10 Spas in North America.”
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