{"id":10345,"date":"2020-09-30T17:32:35","date_gmt":"2020-09-30T17:32:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthyaging.net\/magazine\/?p=10345"},"modified":"2020-09-30T18:27:56","modified_gmt":"2020-09-30T18:27:56","slug":"fall-2020-is-for-staycations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthyaging.net\/magazine\/fall-2020\/fall-2020-is-for-staycations\/","title":{"rendered":"Fall 2020 Is for Staycations"},"content":{"rendered":"

T<\/span>he idea of a \u201cstaycation\u201d (staying home for vacation) had a more fun feel before we became confined to our homes almost full time. This fall season, however, if you are itching to just go somewhere, and go safely, you might consider a staycation at a nearby destination or one that is just a short flight away.<\/p>\n

But where to go safely? Where can you go and have the place to yourselves?<\/p>\n

One option is to book the entire place. Then you are assured of social distancing within your own \u201cbubble\u201d and keeping your exposure to a minimum.<\/p>\n

To get your creative travel juices going, here are some ideas where you can take over a destination by booking your personal staycation.<\/p>\n

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Stagecoach Trails Guest Ranch. Photos courtesy of the property<\/p><\/div>\n

Bet the Ranch and Book the Whole Place, Too!<\/h3>\n

Stagecoach Trails Guest Ranch<\/strong><\/a>\nYucca, AZ<\/h4>\n

Located in the Mohave Desert of northwest Arizona, the heart of cowboy country, the all-inclusive Stagecoach Trails Guest Ranch<\/a> is one hour from the nearest town, two hours from Las Vegas, and a four-and-a-half drive from Los Angeles. There is a private airstrip only five minutes from the ranch that is 1,375 feet long for those guests flying in on their own plane.<\/p>\n

The ranch staff has worked hard to create a special, friendly atmosphere where you can get a glimpse into the Old West while enjoying the beautiful Arizona desert.<\/p>\n

Set up like a little Western town, the dude ranch will make you feel like you\u2019ve stepped back in time living the life of a true cowboy.<\/p>\n

The all-inclusive package includes three delicious meals a day, accommodations, two horseback rides a day (no riding on Sundays), unlimited access to the swimming pool, hot tub, hiking, and much more.<\/p>\n

Enjoy campfires at night, gorgeous hikes into the desert mountains, family fun for all ages such as mountain bikes, swimming pool, hot tub, archery, shooting, ATVs, Humvees, and even authentic stagecoach rides. Of course, the best time will be riding in the beautiful Arizona desert.<\/p>\n

You do not have to be a rider to enjoy the horses. People who have never ridden before have found that riding their horses was easy and exhilarating. The guest ranch borders over 360,000 acres of natural western desert beauty at the foot of the Mohave and Hualapai mountains. It is the perfect location to spend time away from people in a setting that is peaceful and serene.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe do offer ranch buyouts.<\/a>\u00a0 Our maximum guest capacity is around 50 people,\u201d said JP McCormick who owns the ranch with his wife, Tricia. \u201cThe best way to get close to total privacy and control your environment is to have the whole place to yourself. Only you, your family, and close friends would be here. Most of our staff live on the ranch and rarely leave the property.\u201d<\/p>\n

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(Clockwise from top left) Lake Kora Gardener’s Cottage; Gardener’s Cottage Living and Dining rooms; Exterior; Island Cabin Dining<\/p><\/div>\n

Lake Kora<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Lake Kora \u2013 Adirondack State Park\n1185 Sagamore Road\nRaquette Lake, NY<\/p>\n

Lake Kora<\/a> is a remote, historic Adirondack Great Camp and ideal potential for off-the-grid, secluded, summer\/fall, family all-inclusive experiences deep in the woods and mountains of upstate New York. If you are searching for a vacation set amid towering fir trees with crisp and fresh pine-scented air on a sparkling, endless lake, Lake Kora should be on your list.<\/p>\n

It is an ideal location for a multigenerational or extended family travel experience at their dedicated exclusive Great Camp. You can have the entire property to yourselves!<\/p>\n

Lake Kora is widely known as a picturesque, elaborate, and well-appointed Great Camp (and very secluded). Lake Kora\u2019s tagline is: \u201cStay Where the World Can\u2019t Find You.\u201d<\/p>\n

Situated on 1,000 private acres and a 500-acre private lake, Lake Kora is only open seasonally\u2014from July 1 to Oct. 15\u2014and is available only by exclusive reservation (inclusive of all meals and nonalcoholic beverages).<\/p>\n

Carte blanche use of sports equipment and facilities and all farm-to-table meals and nonalcoholic beverages are included. Additional guest rooms and guest accommodations, for up to 11 additional guests (for up to 35 guests), are available at an additional cost. There is no age minimum and pets are welcome, as well.<\/p>\n

Located in the dense forests of the Adirondacks, Lake Kora, as with most Great Camps of their day, provided the owning families and their guests a remote and healthy private summer and fall retreats from overcrowded and polluted cities in the late 19th- and early 20th-centuries and still does so today.<\/p>\n

Lake Kora was designed by famed Great Camp architect William West Durant in 1898 for Timothy Woodruff, lieutenant governor of New York. Lake Kora was formerly called Kamp Kill Kare. Mr. Woodruff changed the name to Lake Kora in honor of his wife. With only five owners in its history, the second was Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt who purchased Lake Kora in 1913, and New York assistant district attorney Francis Patrick Garvan, who purchased the property in 1914. In 1982, Lake Kora was purchased by Ann Mallinckrodt.<\/p>\n

Today, Lake Kora is owned by a private family based in New Zealand (purchased in 2005). In 2015, the current owners opened this historic Great Camp to select clientele in summer and early fall for exclusive use only.<\/p>\n

There is also so much to do at Lake Kora, ranging from fishing and boating (including canoes, kayaks, sailboats, wooden electric boats, and paddleboarding) to tennis and endless hiking and biking trails. They even boast a baseball and softball diamond. There are two heritage bowling alleys, as well as roller hockey and squash courts on the property and much more.<\/p>\n

Lake Kora is about a 5.25-hour drive from New York City. Guests could charter a seaplane from New York City and fly directly onto Lake Kora\u2019s private lake or charter a helicopter to land on the property. The flight time from New York City is approximately an hour and a half.<\/p>\n

Lake Kora\u2019s base lodging offers 16 guest rooms in six separate historic structures and accommodates a maximum of 24 guests. The cost to reserve the Great Camp is $19,980 per night (based on 16 bedrooms for 24 persons, inclusive of children).<\/p>\n

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Normandy Farm scenes. Photography: Tyler Boye<\/p><\/div>\n

Normandy Farm Hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

1401 Morris Road\nBlue Bell, PA 19422<\/p>\n

Normandy Farm Hotel<\/a> is a 141-room historic property located just 25 minutes outside of Philadelphia. Surrounding the property are four charming cottages that provide the ultimate staycation opportunity.<\/p>\n

They invite guests to book the entire house for your family or group to enjoy the exclusivity of your home away from home. Their award-winning restaurant, the Farmer\u2019s Daughter Restaurant, offers noncontact delivery service from their kitchen to your doorstep. Should you desire to dine in, you have the option to lounge outdoors on a beautiful terrace and gardens or social distance inside the restaurant. An indoor pool and fitness center are also accessible during your stay.<\/p>\n

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Wayne Bed & Breakfast. Photos courtesy of Hurray Brands<\/p><\/div>\n

Wayne Bed & Breakfast Inn<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n

211 Strafford Ave.\nWayne, PA 19087<\/p>\n

Wayne Bed & Breakfast Inn<\/a> is a private estate built circa 1855. With lush greenery in every corner, tranquil ambiance from flowing fountains and all of the comforts of home, the Wayne Bed & Breakfast Inn is the perfect local retreat destination. The private Victorian inn can be yours exclusively for the day, the week, or the weekend.<\/p>\n

Located on Philadelphia\u2019s prestigious Main Line, the property features five guest rooms each with their own bath with 7,500 square feet of living space, a covered porch, a secret garden, and an outdoor pool. The property is a short drive from the world-famous Chanticleer Garden and a bike ride away from lovely walkable downtown Wayne, Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n

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Goodstone Inn. Maddy Willams Photography<\/p><\/div>\n

Goodstone Inn<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

36205 Snake Hill Road\nMiddleburg, VA 20117<\/p>\n

Goodstone Inn<\/a> is located about 40 minutes outside of Washington, D.C., in Middleburg, Virginia, also known as Virginia\u2019s Hunt and Wine Country. Its secluded location provides a much needed and luxurious hideaway for guests. At Goodstone, they operate an intimate farm on the expansive 265-acre estate. The farm provides the highest quality of produce for their award-winning, farm-to-table culinary program. They grow a variety of fruit, vegetables, and flowers as well as tend to their furry residents, including Greyson, their regal llama.<\/p>\n

Choose from six unique luxury private cottages: The Carriage House, Dutch Cottage, Spring House, French Farm Cottage, Manor House, or Bull Barn Cottage.<\/p>\n

Experience a world of homegrown flavors by executive chef Jan Van Haute as he unveils his new tasting menu for you, poolside or in the courtyard. Or enjoy award-winning cuisine delivered to your private cottage door directly. They will stock the fridge while you are there and also offer fresh groceries for your return home via their Goodstone Market service.<\/p>\n

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With so many unique properties taking special care to welcome you, travel is not totally out of the question now. What are you waiting for?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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