Ted Turner Reserve Vermejo
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Ted Turner Reserve <br/> Vermejo

New Mexico

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“Come for the wilderness. Leave with a deeper connection to the land.”
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Conservation Focus
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Stays

Historic Cottages
Mountain Cabins
Casa Grande
Individual Rooms
Private Residences.

Adventures

Wildlife Safari
Horseback Riding
High Country Hiking
Fishing
Via Ferrata
Countryside Cookouts
Wellbeing Experiences
Wildlife & History Tours.

Features

558,000+ acres of restored wilderness
920 square miles to explore
19 fishable lakes
30 miles of pristine streams
1,200+ bison
45+ nature-inspired activities
All-inclusive dining
Vermejo Spa
Private residences.

Only Here

Vermejo offers something increasingly rare: extraordinary scale without sacrificing comfort. Across more than 558,000 acres of restored wilderness, travelers can move from alpine landscapes to grasslands, lakes and streams, with wildlife and outdoor adventure woven naturally into each day.

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Where Wilderness Has Room to Breathe

Vermejo is built around the idea of returning to nature without giving up thoughtful hospitality. Guests can explore vast landscapes, encounter bison and elk, ride horses, fish, hike, climb and experience wellness then return to refined accommodations and chef-prepared meals.

Best traveler types:

  • Family & Generational
  • Honeymoon & Couples
  • Adventure & Nature
  • Wellness & Health
  • Solo Travelers
  • Conservation & Eco Mindfulness

Why Stay Here

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Choose Your Experience

At Vermejo, adventure is not an add-on to the stay — it is the setting. With more than 45 nature-inspired activities, travelers can shape days around wildlife, mountains, water, Western traditions, wellness and exploration.
Countryside Cookout
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Let the landscape take its seat at dinner.

Enjoy a chef-attended outdoor meal at one of Vermejo's historic locations or beside a rushing stream combining food, landscape and the atmosphere of another era.

Fishing
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Cast into waters that feel wonderfully far away.

With 19 fishable lakes and 30 miles of pristine streams, Vermejo offers fishing experiences for everyone from first-timers to seasoned fly-fishers.

High Country Hiking
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Find your trail above the ordinary.

Hiking opportunities extend throughout the reserve, from its highest peaks to self-guided trails around Headquarters.

Horseback Riding
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Ride into the rhythm of the West.

Experience the romance of the American West on horseback, riding through the Southern Rockies and into the expansive Vermejo landscape.

Via Ferrata
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Climb higher. Look farther.

The Via Ferrata Climbing Park provides an approachable but thrilling way to experience a climbing tradition with historic military origins.

Wildlife Safari
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Meet the wild on its own terms.

Venture into Vermejo with an expert guide and discover the property's extraordinary abundance of wildlife. The reserve's highlights more than 1,200 bison alongside elk and other wildlife across its restored landscapes.

Vermejo + Sustainability In Action

<h2 class="ts--heading-l">A wilderness restored <br/><span class="u-capitalize--none u-italic">for the wild</span> and future generations</h2>

A Legacy of Rewilding

Vermejo says its conservation work is focused on preserving and restoring native ecosystems. Its sustainable land-management practices prioritize native species and habitat health, while the property states that guest visits help fuel these efforts. The reserve describes more than 558,000 acres as restored wilderness.

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Trade the everyday for an itinerary shaped by the wild.

Let Vermejo's Reserve Ambassadors shape a personalized itinerary around the way you want to experience the land. Choose from outdoor adventure, wildlife, wellness, culinary experiences and time simply spent reconnecting with nature.

Request a personal experience or see our list of sample itineraries.

Choose Your Experience

At Vermejo, adventure is not an add-on to the stay — it is the setting. With more than 45 nature-inspired activities, travelers can shape days around wildlife, mountains, water, Western traditions, wellness and exploration.
Countryside Cookout
Details +
Less -
Let the landscape take its seat at dinner.

Enjoy a chef-attended outdoor meal at one of Vermejo's historic locations or beside a rushing stream combining food, landscape and the atmosphere of another era.

Fishing
Details +
Less -
Cast into waters that feel wonderfully far away.

With 19 fishable lakes and 30 miles of pristine streams, Vermejo offers fishing experiences for everyone from first-timers to seasoned fly-fishers.

High Country Hiking
Details +
Less -
Find your trail above the ordinary.

Hiking opportunities extend throughout the reserve, from its highest peaks to self-guided trails around Headquarters.

Horseback Riding
Details +
Less -
Ride into the rhythm of the West.

Experience the romance of the American West on horseback, riding through the Southern Rockies and into the expansive Vermejo landscape.

Via Ferrata
Details +
Less -
Climb higher. Look farther.

The Via Ferrata Climbing Park provides an approachable but thrilling way to experience a climbing tradition with historic military origins.

Wildlife Safari
Details +
Less -
Meet the wild on its own terms.

Venture into Vermejo with an expert guide and discover the property's extraordinary abundance of wildlife. The reserve's highlights more than 1,200 bison alongside elk and other wildlife across its restored landscapes.

Vermejo + Sustainability In Action

<h2 class="ts--heading-l">A wilderness restored <br/><span class="u-capitalize--none u-italic">for the wild</span> and future generations</h2>

A Legacy of Rewilding

Vermejo says its conservation work is focused on preserving and restoring native ecosystems. Its sustainable land-management practices prioritize native species and habitat health, while the property states that guest visits help fuel these efforts. The reserve describes more than 558,000 acres as restored wilderness.

View Fact Sheet
Book Now
Trade the everyday for an itinerary shaped by the wild.

Let Vermejo's Reserve Ambassadors shape a personalized itinerary around the way you want to experience the land. Choose from outdoor adventure, wildlife, wellness, culinary experiences and time simply spent reconnecting with nature.

Turner House Twin-Twin
Turner House Twin-Twin
2 guests | 2 Twin Beds
From $2333 pp/night

A second-floor guestroom in the newly renovated Turner House with serene mountain views, two twin beds, an ensuite bathroom with a standalone shower, and access to common areas with beverage bars and fireplaces. The property also features an oversized gas firepit and is within walking distance of hiking and mountain biking trails, horseback riding, and Main Lodge activities.

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Turner House Premium King
Turner House Premium King
2 guests | 1 King Bed
From $2614 pp/night

A large 270 to 450 sq. ft. corner guestroom in the newly renovated Turner House, featuring tranquil views of the Vermejo Valley, a king bed, ensuite bathroom with a standalone shower, air conditioning, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Guests have access to cozy common areas with beverage bars and fireplaces, an oversized outdoor gas firepit, and nearby hiking and mountain biking trails, horseback riding, dining, shopping, and Main Lodge activities.

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Turner House King Room
Turner House King Room
2 guests | 1 King Bed
From $2333 pp/night

A king-bedded guestroom in the newly renovated Turner House, featuring an ensuite bathroom with a standalone shower and access to cozy common areas with beverage bars and fireplaces. The property also includes an oversized outdoor gas firepit and is within walking distance of hiking and mountain biking trails, horseback riding, and Main Lodge activities.

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Casa Grande Petite Twin Twin
Casa Grande Petite Twin Twin
2 guests | 2 Twin Beds
From $1929 pp/night

A petite second-floor guestroom in Casa Grande featuring two twin beds, an ensuite bathroom with a standalone shower, and access to the mansion’s Great Room, Conservatory, Billiard Room, manicured lawn, and private stone courtyard. It is located near dining, the lounge, onsite shopping, hiking and mountain biking trails, horseback riding, and Main Lodge activities.

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Casa Grande Premium King
Casa Grande Premium King
2 guests | 1 King Bed
From $2251 pp/night

A 175 to 225 sq. ft. second-floor guestroom in Casa Grande, featuring a king bed, ensuite bathroom with standalone shower, air conditioning, and access to the mansion’s Great Room, Conservatory, Billiard Room, manicured lawn, and private stone courtyard. It is located near dining, the lounge, onsite shopping, hiking and mountain biking trails, horseback riding, and Main Lodge activities.

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Casa Grande Petite Queen
Casa Grande Petite Queen
2 guests | 1 Queen Bed
From $1929 pp/night

A petite second-floor guestroom in Casa Grande featuring a queen bed, ensuite bathroom with a standalone shower or shower-tub combination, and access to the mansion’s Great Room, Conservatory, Billiard Room, manicured lawn, and private stone courtyard. It is located near dining, the lounge, onsite shopping, hiking and mountain biking trails, horseback riding, and Main Lodge activities.

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Casa Grande Ted Turner Suite
Casa Grande Ted Turner Suite
2 guests | 1 Queen Bed
From $2508 pp/night

A first-floor suite in Casa Grande featuring a queen bed, separate dressing room, elegant ensuite bathroom with soaking tub and separate shower, and a spacious sitting area with a fireplace. Guests have access to the mansion’s Great Room, Conservatory, Billiard Room, manicured lawn, and private stone courtyard, with nearby dining, lounge, shopping, hiking and mountain biking trails, horseback riding, and Main Lodge activities.

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Casa Grande Vermejo Suite
Casa Grande Vermejo Suite
2 guests | 1 King Bed
From $3601 pp/night

An oversized three-room presidential suite occupying half of Casa Grande’s second floor, featuring sweeping views of the Vermejo Valley, a king bedroom with ensuite bathroom, claw-foot soaking tub and separate shower, private sitting area with fireplace, and an adjacent sunroom with three walls of windows. Guests also have access to the mansion’s Great Room, Conservatory, Billiard Room, manicured lawn, and private stone courtyard.

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Bartlett Cottage
Bartlett Cottage
10 guests | 4 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds
From $9315 pp/night

A premium two-story, five-bedroom cottage featuring four king-bedded guestrooms and one guestroom with two queen beds, each with an ensuite bathroom. The cottage includes a large living room with fireplace, wet bar, coffee station and mini-fridge, plus a lawn area with Adirondack chairs. Located near Vermejo’s Main Lodge, it provides easy access to dining, the lounge, onsite shopping, hiking and mountain biking trails, horseback riding, and Main Lodge activities.

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Bernal Lake Cabin
Bernal Lake Cabin
4 guests | 2 King Beds
From $4600 pp/night

A rustic-luxury lakefront cabin with two master suites and ensuite baths, featuring private decks, a gas fireplace, heated floors, in-suite soaking tubs, and an outdoor cedar soaking tub.

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Chandler Cottage
Chandler Cottage
8 guests | 1 King Bed and 3 Queen Beds
From $7533 pp/night

A premium two-story, four-bedroom cottage featuring one king-bedded room and three queen-bedded rooms, with ensuite and guest bathrooms. The cottage includes a living room with wet bar, lawn and patio area with rocking chairs, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Located near Vermejo’s Main Lodge, it provides easy access to dining, the lounge, onsite shopping, hiking and mountain biking trails, horseback riding, and Main Lodge activities.

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Costilla Lodge
Costilla Lodge
14 guests | 2 King Beds and 12 Queen Beds
From $13492 pp/night

A secluded, LEED Silver-certified eight-room lodge at 10,000 feet in Vermejo's high country, featuring two king-bedded rooms and six rooms with two queen beds each, all with ensuite bathrooms. The lodge offers private chef-prepared meals, expansive living spaces, a large terrace, mountain views, and direct access to wilderness, hiking, mountain biking, and fishing lakes.

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Gourley Cottage
Gourley Cottage
10 guests | 4 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds
From $ pp/night

A five-bedroom cottage with four bathrooms, featuring four queen bedrooms, one room with two twin beds, and a comfortable living room. The cottage sits on a well-manicured lawn and provides a spacious retreat.

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Maxwell Cottage
Maxwell Cottage
6 guests | 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, and 2 Twin Beds
From $3472 pp/night

A single-story, three-bedroom cottage featuring one king-bedded guestroom, one queen-bedded guestroom, and one room with two twin beds, each with its own ensuite bathroom. The cottage includes a kitchenette with a full-sized refrigerator and flattop stove, a comfortable living room, and an expansive side yard for outdoor relaxation and wildlife viewing. Located near Vermejo’s Main Lodge, it provides easy access to dining, the lounge, onsite shopping, hiking and mountain biking trails, horseback riding, and Main Lodge activities.

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Pennzoil Cottage
Pennzoil Cottage
8 guests | 3 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds
From $ pp/night

A historic four-bedroom cottage with three bathrooms and spectacular views of the Vermejo Valley. The first floor has two queen rooms with ensuite bathrooms, while the upstairs features one queen room and a double-twin room sharing a bathroom. Set back from the Main Lodge, the cottage offers a peaceful and scenic setting.

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Choose Your Experience

At Vermejo, adventure is not an add-on to the stay — it is the setting. With more than 45 nature-inspired activities, travelers can shape days around wildlife, mountains, water, Western traditions, wellness and exploration.
Countryside Cookout
Details +
Let the landscape take its seat at dinner.

Enjoy a chef-attended outdoor meal at one of Vermejo's historic locations or beside a rushing stream combining food, landscape and the atmosphere of another era.

Fishing
Details +
Cast into waters that feel wonderfully far away.

With 19 fishable lakes and 30 miles of pristine streams, Vermejo offers fishing experiences for everyone from first-timers to seasoned fly-fishers.

High Country Hiking
Details +
Find your trail above the ordinary.

Hiking opportunities extend throughout the reserve, from its highest peaks to self-guided trails around Headquarters.

Horseback Riding
Details +
Ride into the rhythm of the West.

Experience the romance of the American West on horseback, riding through the Southern Rockies and into the expansive Vermejo landscape.

Via Ferrata
Details +
Climb higher. Look farther.

The Via Ferrata Climbing Park provides an approachable but thrilling way to experience a climbing tradition with historic military origins.

Wildlife Safari
Details +
Meet the wild on its own terms.

Venture into Vermejo with an expert guide and discover the property's extraordinary abundance of wildlife. The reserve's highlights more than 1,200 bison alongside elk and other wildlife across its restored landscapes.

Vermejo + Sustainability In Action

<h2 class="ts--heading-l">A wilderness restored <br/><span class="u-capitalize--none u-italic">for the wild</span> and future generations</h2>

A Legacy of Rewilding

Vermejo says its conservation work is focused on preserving and restoring native ecosystems. Its sustainable land-management practices prioritize native species and habitat health, while the property states that guest visits help fuel these efforts. The reserve describes more than 558,000 acres as restored wilderness.

View Fact Sheet
Book Now
Trade the everyday for an itinerary shaped by the wild.

Let Vermejo's Reserve Ambassadors shape a personalized itinerary around the way you want to experience the land. Choose from outdoor adventure, wildlife, wellness, culinary experiences and time simply spent reconnecting with nature.

Vermejo + Sustainability In Action

<h2 class="ts--heading-l">A wilderness restored <br/><span class="u-capitalize--none u-italic">for the wild</span> and future generations</h2>

A Legacy of Rewilding

Vermejo says its conservation work is focused on preserving and restoring native ecosystems. Its sustainable land-management practices prioritize native species and habitat health, while the property states that guest visits help fuel these efforts. The reserve describes more than 558,000 acres as restored wilderness.

View Fact Sheet
Let Vermejo's Reserve Ambassadors shape a personalized itinerary around the way you want to experience the land. Choose from outdoor adventure, wildlife, wellness, culinary experiences and time simply spent reconnecting with nature.
Book Now
Trade the everyday for an itinerary shaped by the wild.

Let Vermejo's Reserve Ambassadors shape a personalized itinerary around the way you want to experience the land. Choose from outdoor adventure, wildlife, wellness, culinary experiences and time simply spent reconnecting with nature.

Choose Your Experience

At Vermejo, adventure is not an add-on to the stay — it is the setting. With more than 45 nature-inspired activities, travelers can shape days around wildlife, mountains, water, Western traditions, wellness and exploration.
Enjoy a chef-attended outdoor meal at one of Vermejo's historic locations or beside a rushing stream combining food, landscape and the atmosphere of another era.
Countryside Cookout
Details +
Less -
Let the landscape take its seat at dinner.

Enjoy a chef-attended outdoor meal at one of Vermejo's historic locations or beside a rushing stream combining food, landscape and the atmosphere of another era.

Enjoy a chef-attended outdoor meal at one of Vermejo's historic locations or beside a rushing stream combining food, landscape and the atmosphere of another era.
With 19 fishable lakes and 30 miles of pristine streams, Vermejo offers fishing experiences for everyone from first-timers to seasoned fly-fishers.
Fishing
Details +
Less -
Cast into waters that feel wonderfully far away.

With 19 fishable lakes and 30 miles of pristine streams, Vermejo offers fishing experiences for everyone from first-timers to seasoned fly-fishers.

With 19 fishable lakes and 30 miles of pristine streams, Vermejo offers fishing experiences for everyone from first-timers to seasoned fly-fishers.
Hiking opportunities extend throughout the reserve, from its highest peaks to self-guided trails around Headquarters.
High Country Hiking
Details +
Less -
Find your trail above the ordinary.

Hiking opportunities extend throughout the reserve, from its highest peaks to self-guided trails around Headquarters.

Hiking opportunities extend throughout the reserve, from its highest peaks to self-guided trails around Headquarters.
Experience the romance of the American West on horseback, riding through the Southern Rockies and into the expansive Vermejo landscape.
Horseback Riding
Details +
Less -
Ride into the rhythm of the West.

Experience the romance of the American West on horseback, riding through the Southern Rockies and into the expansive Vermejo landscape.

Experience the romance of the American West on horseback, riding through the Southern Rockies and into the expansive Vermejo landscape.
The Via Ferrata Climbing Park provides an approachable but thrilling way to experience a climbing tradition with historic military origins.
Via Ferrata
Details +
Less -
Climb higher. Look farther.

The Via Ferrata Climbing Park provides an approachable but thrilling way to experience a climbing tradition with historic military origins.

The Via Ferrata Climbing Park provides an approachable but thrilling way to experience a climbing tradition with historic military origins.
Venture into Vermejo with an expert guide and discover the property's extraordinary abundance of wildlife. The reserve's highlights more than 1,200 bison alongside elk and other wildlife across its restored landscapes.
Wildlife Safari
Details +
Less -
Meet the wild on its own terms.

Venture into Vermejo with an expert guide and discover the property's extraordinary abundance of wildlife. The reserve's highlights more than 1,200 bison alongside elk and other wildlife across its restored landscapes.

Venture into Vermejo with an expert guide and discover the property's extraordinary abundance of wildlife. The reserve's highlights more than 1,200 bison alongside elk and other wildlife across its restored landscapes.
Why you'll stay forever
Features only at <br/> Vermejo
1,200+ Bison

Bison are among the defining wildlife experiences highlighted by the reserve.

Bison are among the defining wildlife experiences highlighted by the reserve.
558,000+ Acres of Restored Wilderness

A vast landscape of alpine tundra, lakes, streams, grasslands and wildlife creates the defining character of Vermejo.

A vast landscape of alpine tundra, lakes, streams, grasslands and wildlife creates the defining character of Vermejo.
All-Inclusive Dining

Daily gourmet meals and non-alcoholic beverages feature fresh, seasonal and regional ingredients. Three chef-prepared meals are included daily.

Daily gourmet meals and non-alcoholic beverages feature fresh, seasonal and regional ingredients. Three chef-prepared meals are included daily.
Wild Wellbeing

Vermejo's wellbeing collection is rooted in the land and inspired by ancestral ways of being in nature.

Vermejo's wellbeing collection is rooted in the land and inspired by ancestral ways of being in nature.
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Connections Matter!

Meet your dedicated Stay Host and the Wild Earth Stays team during a live consultation, and together we’ll plan your perfect journey.

Your host will be joined by members of the Wild Earth team to walk you through your stay and answer your questions live.

From the Wild at Heart

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“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022
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Location
New Mexico / USA & Canada
36.8153715, -104.8799176
40 Miles West Hwy 555, Raton, NM 87740, USA
NEAREST AIRPORT
Denver International Airport (DEN) Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
From Denver International Airport (DEN): Approximately 276 miles / 4 hours 20 minutes by road. From Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ): Approximately 270 miles / 4 hours 5 minutes by road. Denver is the closer major airport by driving distance.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
April - October
Vermejo offers experiences across spring, summer, and fall. The property promotes seasonal stays from April through October, with particularly varied outdoor activities during these months. Its current packages include spring, summer, and fall stays, while certain high-country experiences operate from June through September.

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Let Vermejo's Reserve Ambassadors shape a personalized itinerary around the way you want to experience the land. Choose from outdoor adventure, wildlife, wellness, culinary experiences and time simply spent reconnecting with nature.
Book Now
Trade the everyday for an itinerary shaped by the wild.

Let Vermejo's Reserve Ambassadors shape a personalized itinerary around the way you want to experience the land. Choose from outdoor adventure, wildlife, wellness, culinary experiences and time simply spent reconnecting with nature.

Connections That Truly Matter

Meet your dedicated Stay Host and the Wild Earth Stays team in a live consultation to plan your perfect journey together.

Your host will be joined by members of the Wild Earth team to walk you through your stay and answer your questions live.

Ted Turner Reserve Vermejo
From the Wild at Heart

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Name, Date, Source

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022
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