Primland, Auberge Resorts Collection

There are mountain resorts with views. Then there’s Auberge Primland: high in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, 12,000 private acres, treehouses, long views, fine-dining food and total privacy, all backed by Auberge-level consistency.

Owned and operated by Auberge, this hotel brings its signature polish to a wild mountainous setting. A former hunting retreat turned discreet highland hideaway, the estate unfolds across 12,000 acres of private trails, forest, fairway, and rolling ridgelines. Rooms and suites are divided between the main lodge, a selection of freestanding mountain homes, and glass-walled treehouses perched above the Dan River Gorge. They’re large and quiet, with clean finishes, big views, and fireplaces in all the right places. Whilst golfers are drawn by the acclaimed Highland Course, others come for world-class stargazing at the on-site observatory or dinner at Elements, where the menu keeps pace with the seasons and the region. The immersive spa and the pool, which make the most of the elevation for stunning views, are also well worth a stop, too. Auberge Primland is a retreat in the truest sense of the word, and the wild beauty outside always feels close, whether you’re on the trail or relaxing by the fire.