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Packing Tips for Your Fall Getaway

Now that the air is fresher than a U-pick honeycrisp, it’s the perfect time to escape the city and enjoy autumn in full swing. There isn’t much you should bring with you to your tiny cabin, we have most of the essentials – soap, shampoo, conditioner, cooking supplies, linens – covered for you. Still, there are a few things you should pack before your adventure to ensure you make the most of your time away. 

Cozy Socks

Even if you can still see your breath in the early morning air, slipping on a pair of warm, thick socks is a surefire way to feel snug and at peace. At night, cozy socks are our must-have accessory for sitting around the fire.

All Weather Boots

If you have a hike in mind, or if you just want to wander about, we recommend bringing sturdy boots with good traction. The seasonal rain can make paths a bit muddy and unexpectedly slick. Getting a little messy is all part of the fun, but it’s still nice to come prepared.

Rain Gear

While rain is a delightful edition to a day hiding in bed, you don’t want a little drizzle getting in the way of your plans. A waterproof jacket and umbrella are the perfect pair to protect you from getting damp as you get lost in nature.

Something Flannel

We know, this one’s a bit much. But besides being the ubiquitous choice for fall attire, flannel is actually super practical. It’s warm, breathable, and quick drying – the perfect layer for erratic autumn weather. A plaid flannel is fall’s classic look for a reason, and we’re not going to apologize for wearing one under our chunky knits.

Sketchbook

We’re not here to pick favorites – every season is wonderful. But there is something undeniably special about watching the leaves change from the window of a cozy cabin. Sure, you could take a picture, but even just a quick scribble can be a relaxing and intentional way to remember your time offline.

Even if you’ve left one of these things at home, you’ll still have everything you need to enjoy your stay, assuming brought an open mind and a sense of adventure. And maybe a toothbrush. You’ll still want that.

Book your fall Getaway today to take advantage of this particularly tranquil time of year. 

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Featured Guests: A Roadtrip Through the Midwest with Joshua Ruan

This summer, we sent photographer and content creator, Joshua Ruan, on a roadtrip to some of our Outposts in the Midwest: from Getaway Barber Creek and Getaway Starved Rock outside of Chicago, to Getaway Wild Rose outside of Milwaukee. We sat down for an interview with him to hear about his experience. Here’s what he had to say:

My name is Joshua Ruan, and I’m based in Chicago! Feel free to shoot me a follow on IG @joshua_ruan and @joshuaruancreative on TikTok!

Who were your travel buddies for this road trip?

For this road trip, I brought my girlfriend Lia along for the ride. She took charge of being designated passenger princess, second shooter, and chief s’mores consumer.

What was your route?

We started our Getaway road trip at Barber Creek, just one hour south of Grand Rapids. After two nights, we drove about three hours to the Starved Rock outpost where we got to stay three nights at one of Getaway’s exclusive Suites! For the final outpost, we drove four hours up to Wild Rose for two rainy (but cozy) nights in. Instead of driving 7+ hours back to Grand Rapids, we decided to have a little more fun and take a ferry from Milwaukee, WI to Muskegon, MI where we completed our journey.

What were a few of your favorite stops along the way?

Probably the best stop between each location was Starved Rock State Park with thirteen miles of gorgeous trails. On the way, we also stopped by Hank’s Farm Restaurant, where we got to meet one of their peacocks roaming about the front lawn. One of the funniest stops along the way was the biggest Culver’s in the world which we saw on the way to Wild Rose. 

What was the inspiration behind your playlist?

Growing up in a sheltered family in the Midwest, meant that I didn’t get to experience much outside of my home until I went to college. So, I wanted to embody the feeling of breaking free for the first time while still feeling the melancholy of wanting that freedom as a kid. Of course I had to start with the banger, “Northern Attitude” by Noah Kahan, the perfect embodiment of growing up in the midwest.

What are some of your packing necessities when you getaway?

I’m an outdoor camper at heart, so having to pack significantly lighter for this trip has been fantastic! I have one small box about a cubic foot in volume that holds my seasonings, a single silicone cooking spatula, a small bottle of olive oil, butane and torches, and a few headlamps. Aside from that, the rest is just clothes, all my camera gear (which probably takes up the most space), and a cooler for transporting groceries. It’s a welcome and stark contrast to the floor to ceiling packed car I’m used to when camping.

Did you have a favorite part of each Outpost you visited?

By far the best thing about the Barber Creek outpost we were at was the view. There was this massive sugar maple that sprawled maybe twenty plus feet in each direction creating this beautiful canopy when chilling at the fire pit. I found myself zoning out just looking out the giant window that always keeps me feeling connected to nature while still retaining my comfort.

The Starved Rock outpost was definitely the highlight of the trip as we got to enjoy the premium offerings that the Suite has which included a soaking tub to unwind in after a long day of hiking, a hammock to sway ourselves into a much needed snooze, and a larger fire pit area to kickback and stretch out as we enjoyed a blazing fire.

Up in Wild Rose was where I probably felt the most secluded from the rest of society, giving me a sense of calm and peace that I only get on my super long road trips out west. It rained for most of the time we were there, so it was nice to end the trip enjoying one another’s company in such a warm and cozy environment, safe from the elements.

I think Lia’s favorite part about all of these Getaways, was the readily available s’mores all packed and ready to be enjoyed in a cute little bag. 

How did it feel to disconnect at reconnect to nature at Getaway?

I’ve always been drawn to nature, especially in its raw form of experience where you have to work to ensure your enjoyment at the end of the night. However, Getaway provides that similar experience while still allowing you the comforts of a home. The gateway of a window that each outpost has, ensured that we never felt disconnected from the outside. It felt great, and much more stress free not having to worry about gathering enough firewood to last me through the night. No hassle and hustle of trying to set up camp before the sun drops past the horizon. It’s the perfect middle ground between immersing yourself in nature and feeling cozy at home, and that’s what makes this a Getaway.

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Featured Guests: A Solo Escape with Essence Lee

Earlier this year we hosted Essence Lee at Getaway Asheboro outside of Charlotte and Raleigh for a solo escape to disconnect from the noise and reconnect to herself in nature. Here’s what she had to say about her experience.

As life was getting increasingly hectic and I felt more and more disconnected from myself and nature, I decided to take some time away. I chose to Getaway because I wanted to reconnect with myself and really take time to enjoy my own company, outside of technology. This was the perfect opportunity for me to do things that I had been putting off and have the peace of mind of not scrolling through social media, browsing the internet, or binge watching TV for hours. I could really sit with myself, journal, read, relax, and think about life, without interruption. 

Some of my favorite memories from my Getaway experience were making a fire and cooking outside over the fire. It had been years since I’d gone camping, and surprisingly this was the first time I had started a fire by myself. After several failed attempts and different techniques, I was so happy when I built a roaring fire on my own! There’s also nothing like campfire food like nachos, foil packets, and s’mores. I also really enjoyed lying in bed at night and looking at the stars outside the big window. Living in the city, it’s very seldom that I get to see the stars so clearly, but in the cabin it was such a treat! 

Another fun thing I did was finish a book that had been on my reading list for a while. Since I had the free time to do it, it was nice to just sit in the bed and read for as many hours as I wanted to. There was no set agenda for my stay, so I got to take each day, hour, and minute as it came and chose what I felt I wanted to do at that time. It was such a freeing experience. My stay in Asheboro was also close to the North Carolina Zoo, so I spent some time there walking around and learning more about the different animals. I enjoyed seeing and interacting with other people during my time there, but it was still great to get back to the cabin and have that sense of peace again. 

It definitely took some adjustment to fully disconnect from those who I talk to all the time. When I experienced something cool, I found myself wishing that they were there with me or wanting to call or text them and share it with them. It’s hard not to share your excitement immediately with those you love, but I just told myself that this would be a great story that I could share with them when I returned and that next time I come, I could take them with me!

I highly recommend a Getaway for anyone who is looking to shake up their routine and spend some real quality time with themselves and/or their loved ones. I would recommend staying for at least three nights to fully enjoy the experience and to go with an open mind. Also, think of things that you’ve been wanting to dedicate time to and try to do those things during your time away. Embrace the silence and quiet time and take it as a time to breathe, get in tune with your body, and just be. My Getaway was not exactly what I expected it to be, but it was just what I needed. 

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Featured Guests: A Roadtrip Through the Pacific Northwest with Morgan Gust

This summer, we sent photographer and content creator, Morgan Gust, on a roadtrip to both of our Outposts in the Pacific Northwest: Getaway Skagit Valley outside of Seattle and Getaway Mount Adams outside of Portland. We sat down for an interview with her to hear about her experience, and here’s what she had to say:

My name is Morgan Gust & I’m currently based in Grand Rapids, Michigan! Always on the road & traveling for work & fun though!

Who were your travel buddies for this road trip?

Me, myself, & I!! This was part of a 2-week long solo road trip for me!

What was your route?

Since I was doing a long cross-country road trip & my Getaway stops were a part of it, my route was a bit all over the place! BUT for my getaway portion of the trip, I woke up at my campsite outside North Cascades National Park, then drove through the scenic highway of the park. After that, I headed up to Bellingham, WA for brunch + coffee & explored the city a bit before drive 45 min down to my first Getaway outpost in Skagit Valley!

I spent my evening there & then woke up early the next morning to start my journey down to Mount Adams! I stopped in Seattle at Pike Place Market to grab some produce & flowers & wander around a bit before continuing my drive through Portland! Where I stopped at my favorite camera store, The Portland Shutterbug, & dropped off some film to develop! I finally made it to Mount Adams that evening after a few more random stops for gas & to check out the scenery on my drive along the Columbia River!

So in a nutshell – North Cascades > Bellingham > Skagit Valley > Seattle > Portland > Mount Adams

What were a few of your favorite stops along the way?

As this was only my 2nd time to the PNW, I had a LOT of favorites!! North Cascades really kicked off my trip & was absolutely breathtaking – specifically Diablo Lake!! Definitely a must-see! And also free!!

I also loved Bellingham! It was such a cute city & I wish I could’ve spent even more time there!

What was the inspiration behind your playlist?

After literally hundreds, if not thousands of hours spent road-tripping, I’ve found my absolute favorite songs & artists & love to listen to them on repeat. So when making this playlist, I just added all my favorite feel-good songs that make me want to drive & drive & sing & just drive some more!! The kind of songs that make driving through the middle of nowhere for hours seem like the most iconic, amazing thing I could ever be doing. So this playlist is just a big mix of folk, country, indie & whatever else I was in the mood for!!

What are some of your packing necessities when you getaway?

My number one necessity was a bottle of wine!! Because what’s better on a solo getaway than a whole bottle of wine to myself?! I also had an audio book downloaded, a steak & veggies to cook over the fire, & my film camera for LOTSSS of photos!!

Did you have a favorite part of each Outpost you visited?

Absolutely yes!! My favorite part about the Skagit Valley outpost was definitely just finally being able to absolutely relax, drink a bottle of wine, listen to music & eat good food!! At Mount Adams, I LOVED that there was absolutely no service & I got to completely unplug!! I listened to audiobooks, the birds chirping, & lots of good music!

How did it feel to disconnect and reconnect to nature at Getaway?

AHHHH I cannot explain how great it felt!! As a full-time business owner, I am constantly on the move, working on my computer & phone at most hours of the day. It was so nice to take a step back, spend some time in nature, & just reconnect with myself!

You can keep up with Morgan on her personal Instagram account and her photography Instagram account, on Tik Tok and on her website.

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Featured Guests: Artist, Anna Sophia Mackey

At Getaway, we believe nature is an inclusive space where everyone can thrive. In celebration of Pride, we’ve partnered with three Atlanta-based artists who transformed our tiny cabins into expressive, colorful canvases. Today we’re featuring Anna Sophia Mackey aka SOFAHOOD. Read on to hear our interview with them below, and take a look at how they captured the essence of Pride in their work at Getaway Lake Hartwell.

“I am Sophia. I’m based in Atlanta, Georgia, and I use the pronouns she/they. We are at Getaway Lake Hartwell, and this is my piece, ‘Love Lives Here.'”

Tell us about your journey as an artist.

“I’ve been doing art since I was four. It’s just something that I’ve always done to pass the time and to release emotion and just sort of spark excitement.”

How would you describe your art style?

“I would describe my art as very colorful, very dreamy, and very Black and very gay. For this mural, I really wanted it to look like a dreamscape and I wanted it to obviously invoke ideas of gayness and gay happiness. So, I added a rainbow and clouds in the sun, to sort of exemplify all of that.”

What inspires you?

“I find archives inspiring. I find old pictures of my elders and photos from the civil rights movement, really inspiring along with just my own journal and diary entries. Also, the community around me that uplifts me and my work, by sharing my work for starters, and just showing up for me. And I would also argue that when they show up for themselves, they’re also showing up for me by maintaining that community.”

What is your favorite thing about Pride Month?

“Really my favorite thing about Pride Month is just all the happy gay people just running around in the heat and being just gay and happy.”

What message would you send to those who seek to divide us?

“To those who seek to divide, I would say, find something to do, find a hobby, find a skill, find a task, go to sleep. Anything other than continuing to seek to divide.”

Tell us about your connection to nature.

“I really like the quiet. While I’ve been out here, it’s just been so peaceful. I live in the city where there’s a lot of sirens and screaming and loud music all the time. So to come out here and not hear anything at night, like I haven’t woken up in the middle of the night at all while I’ve been out here except for my friend snoring.”

How do you find balance?

“Well I’m a full-time freelance artist, so I’m pretty much just creating all the time. And when I’m not creating and or working, I’m resting pretty much, so yeah, the balance sort of finds itself given my career choice. So to see more of my work, you can go to my website.”

Make sure to check out the mural Sophia created at Getaway Lake Hartwell during your June escape.

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Featured Guests: Artist, Maite Nazario

At Getaway, we believe nature is an inclusive space where everyone can thrive. In celebration of Pride, we’ve partnered with three Atlanta-based artists who transformed our tiny cabins into expressive, colorful canvases. Today we’re featuring Maite Nazario. Read on to hear our interview with them below, and take a look at how they captured the essence of Pride in their work at Getaway Talladega Valley.

“Hello, my name is Maite Nazario. My pronouns are they/them, and I am an artist, a muralist based in Atlanta. We are at Getaway Talladega Valley, and the title of my mural is ‘Be Free’.”

How would you describe your art style?

“I have been an artist since I could pick up a paintbrush and a pen. I remember my earliest memories, drawing and sketching everywhere, and my Mom having to put me in art classes because I couldn’t figure out how to not paint on the walls. I would describe my art as research-based, detail-oriented, and involving tons of very precise line work.”

Tell us about the mural you created at Getaway?

“I would describe my mural that I painted for Getaway as a mural where I aim to represent not only nature, but people being free. I think that a big inspiration for this mural is definitely how important it is to admire nature and appreciate it, but also recognize how important it is to let ourselves be our natural best free selves, which to me relates back to queerness and allowing yourself to express yourself fully and be proud and brave about who you are. So for this mural, I did some research about the local flora and fauna, and I wanted to represent the white tailed deer, foxes and butterflies that are local to the area, because I just think it’s important that everyone gets represented, even animals.”

What inspires you?

“So what inspires me always is my community and the people around me who love me. For me, there’s no art process without the people who inspire it. I’ve always been moved to create because of the people around me and the way that they live their lives. Specifically, all of the queer and trans people who have been here before me and here now being brave and proud, that will always be my number one inspiration. And that is the reason why I want to continue to create, to reinforce and give a sense of appreciation to all the people who are living their lives the way that I want to live my life. And I create art to reassure those people that I support them and see them and I want to represent them.”

What is your favorite part about Pride Month?

“My favorite part about Pride Month is getting to hear stories about queer and trans people living their lives. But quite honestly, I wish that there was no need for Pride Month that queer people were celebrated all year round because it’s what we deserve. We shouldn’t just have one month where we are celebrated and uplifted. We should always be celebrated and uplifted because queer people are the path to liberation. And I wish that my community was always treated with respect and equality, but I am happy and thankful that there is one month where we are highlighted, but we need more.”

“So, my community lifts me up by just being themselves. To me, the most important thing anybody can do is be brave and true, because anytime anybody stands up for themselves and decides to live their lives, honestly and truly, they’re not only doing it for themselves, but they’re also doing it for me and everybody else who is existing and queer. And I feel like that to me is the way that my community lift me up by continuing to be true to themselves, by speaking up their truth, by asking to be respected and uplifted and treated like we deserve, like beautiful human beings who deserve to take up space, who deserve to live our lives freely. And, um, yeah, trans and queer people are amazing. They always inspire me.”

What message would you give to those seeking to divide us?

“I personally don’t make art for people who choose to divide. I make art to reaffirm people who are being brave and speaking their truths. To me, the most important thing that I can do with my art is affirm somebody that they’re on the right path is affirm somebody that feels like they don’t have a lot of support. I want my art, my murals, and my drawings to convey that I’m always going to be in support of people who are being true to themselves. If there’s people out there who are being hateful and are trying to divide and oppress, I hope that my art just teaches them to be empathetic. But quite honestly, I make my art for people who are going to see it and feel like there’s a part of them that is in that piece of art.”

Tell us about your connection to nature.

“The most beautiful part about spending time outdoors is getting to reflect on how miraculous it is that we all exist and that we’re all alive. It’s insane to me that the world has so many different species of trees, animals, everything. We are living in a world that is so miraculous, and I think we rarely stop to appreciate it.”

“Being around nature and around animals reminds me that it is important to uphold the way that we are in our natural state. We, by just existing, deserve to take up space, just like deer, just like butterflies. We just deserve to be and exist and breathe and live. And I think that’s an important reminder for all queer people to know that even though there are people out there trying to tell you that what you’re doing is not right, or that your identity isn’t valid, that doesn’t matter because nature is a constant affirmation that you deserve to be here, that you deserve to take up space, and that you deserve to be alive and that you should be celebrated. So, especially trans people in this world are paving the way for what liberation looks like for us. people who are gender non-conforming, trans women, trans men, non-binary people all around the world are teaching cis, heteronormative people the way to liberate themselves from the standards of society to liberate themselves from the box that the boxes that we are born in. Unfortunately, we are the people who are trailblazing what it looks like to truly express freedom in your body and self, in community and in relationships. And I think that listening to trans people, to queer people, to black and brown people is the way to not only respect others better, but to love yourself more. You cannot be free and hate others. You can only be free through love. And I think that the more we listen to the most oppressed is the only way that we’re ever gonna get to a world that is resemblance of peace or love. We just need to continue to listen to people who we know the world has failed, so that we can get to a place that everybody has rights and is comfortable and happy being alive.”

How do you find balance?

“The way that I find balance between work and rest is by trying to be kinder to myself and remembering that if I exhaust myself in one day, that means that my energy levels and the way that I’ll feel the next will deter me from being able to be my best self. And also, thankfully, my partner who is very kind and loving, has taught me to slow down and appreciate the work that I do and not just to continue doing it, rushed from work, to work, to work.”

“My community has also helped me to learn a lot of self-care tips and honestly just breathing and trying to be a little bit kinder goes a long way. But I definitely haven’t found the perfect balance yet. So, I’ll keep you posted.”

Make sure to check out the mural Maite created at Getaway Talladega Valley during your June escape.

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Featured Guests: Artist, Lisette Correa

At Getaway, we believe nature is an inclusive space where everyone can thrive. In celebration of Pride, we’ve partnered with three Atlanta-based artists who transformed our tiny cabins into expressive, colorful canvases. Today we’re featuring Lisette Correa AKA @ARRRTADDICT. Read on to hear our interview with her below, and take a look at how she captured the essence of Pride in her work at Getaway Chattahoochee.

How would you describe your art style?

“I would say my art style, number one, is super vibrant. I feel like I really pull from my Caribbean roots, and also just from being in south Florida, like when you go to Miami or Ft. Lauderdale, it’s a very bright city, so I definitely pull my color palette from that. Another big element is that it’s also a mental health thing, so I try to bring vibrancy in the world because it’s therapeutic, I just try to make people happier.”

“And then I think that another big element to my art is really telling the stories that haven’t been told, and highlighting the similarities that we have as people together versus what continues to be stereotypical things that keep us away from just loving each other and embracing one another seeing how everybody’s heart really is.”

Tell us about the mural that you created for Getaway.

“So, the mural that I created for Getaway is ‘Love Is Love’. I really love plants, so I wanted to really get some nature vibes in my aesthetic with cute little fun cactus and mushrooms because it’s groovy and vibey. I wanted to bring all the psychedelic vibes and then bright flowers and the rainbow. And of course, my signature leopard print. So I really just wanted it to be a really bright environment in this forest, and just bring love and happiness and a safe place for people to just truly be you. And enjoy nature.”

“I hope to express happiness first and foremost with my art. And then, unity, I just feel it’s about bringing people together versus separating people. And I really try to do that with my color palette. I feel like it doesn’t matter what race you are, what walk of life you come from. Everybody loves a bright color palette, so I think that it’s a way to unite all people in this happy loving place.”

What inspires you?

“I would say life first and foremost. I’m super inspired by traveling. I love to travel, mainly to warm places. And I am really inspired just by the people around me. I have a lot of creative friends and they put me onto things that are always inspiring. Having a great circle around you is inspiring. Doing my healing work and learning more about healing and things of the soul is what makes me radiate more. And in that time of me shining, I feel like my art thrives.”

What is your favorite thing about Pride Month?

“My favorite thing about Pride Month is that it’s really a time for everybody and LGBTQ to get together and celebrate us going through our lives, being proud and also having to combat so much stuff but knowing that we’re doing it to pave the way for younger generations to have an even safer place than where we started. So I think that’s my favorite part about it, is just celebrating this because people in the queer world, in the spectrum, I feel like we go through a lot of struggles to be able to stand in a firm place within that role that we take on. It’s not a choice that we have to make, but it’s something that, it’s a sacrifice that we have to just put up with and then you learn how to just flip it into love. And I think that people in the LGBTQ world are some of the strongest people because we always stay happy. Regardless of what struggles we’re facing or what’s going on in the world, what new law has been passed against us. If you go to Pride, everybody is so happy. And I think that’s what it’s about, us standing firm and standing strong in who we are and saying, ‘we are here and we’re not going anywhere and we’re going to love how we want to love.'”

What message would you give to those who seek to divide?

“My message to those who seek to divide us to let people live the same way that you wanna live. You don’t have to agree with somebody’s lifestyle, but we do have to respect each other. As people, we don’t have to all have the same views, we’re never gonna have the same view. So just spread love and peace and positivity. You never know what somebody is going through way deeper than what they’re doing in their bedroom, you know? So it is just all about spreading love right now.”

Tell us about your connection to nature.

“Being in nature really brings me to my indigenous roots. I’m Taíno and so when I’m in nature I just feel really at peace, and I feel one with nature, just even having your feet in dirt, there’s something that is really grounding about that. And I think that, as an artist, especially for me, where my schedule’s constantly busy, sometimes I don’t even know what day it is and I feel like I’m just flowing through life.”

“When you get into nature, you’re able to really ground yourself and have time to reflect, and just like embrace your growth as a person. And I think that it’s even funny me saying ‘growth’, right? Because when you’re in nature, you’re surrounded by trees and they’re constantly growing. Coming in nature, it allows your soul to thrive more and you as a human to taking the time to reflect and grow. I love being in nature because I feel like trees really remind us that we need to take the time to ground and root and grow.”

How do you find balance?

“I find balance, number one, being around my family. They’re a very grounding element for me. Being around my Mom and my aunt, that’s very important to find my balance and just remember where I came from. I love traveling. Every time I travel, I really get to embrace other cultures and it’s a great time to reflect and reward myself for all the hard work that I do. Once I’m able to get away, I really feel that’s what brings it all together for me and it’s my ultimate reward and just brings more peace and solitude.”

Make sure to check out the mural Lisette created at Getaway Chattahoochee during your June escape.

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Introducing: Outdoor Suites

Our Outdoor Suites are our most immersive experience yet, and they are now available at some of our most popular locations.

From relaxing on a hammock to preparing your campfire cookout at a chef’s station to setting the mood with string lights, take advantage of our nature upgrade at Getaway Eastern Catskills and Getaway Machimoodus, both located outside of New York, and at Getaway Shenandoah outside of DC, Getaway Starved Rock outside of Chicago, and Getaway Talladega Valley outside of Atlanta. Here’s what you can expect when you book an Outdoor Suite.

Heated Soaking Tub

Cleaned and freshly refilled before your stay, your cedar tub should reach an ideal soaking temp by around 5PM on the day of your arrival.  When not in use, please cover the tub to keep the water warm and clean. To reheat the water, just press the “jets” button on the control station along the fence. Please note, the soaking tubs are currently only available at Getaway Starved Rock outside of Chicago, and it’s not considered safe for children under 5 or women who are pregnant to use the tub.

Spa Robes

Wrap up, stay warm and enjoy the full experience with our spa robes, complimentary during your stay. Upon your departure, please leave the robes in your cabin with the rest of the linens.

Campsite Fire Pit

Our modern fire pit and cooking grill are designed to elevate your campfire experience. Additionally, you’ll find a food prep cart, replete with grilling utensils, to make fireside cooking fun and easy.

Nature Hammock

When the sun is out and the winds are calm, we’ll prepare a bonus area featuring a cozy hammock so you can soak up every outdoor moment.

Outdoor String Lights

The perfect mood setting, our outdoor string lights can be turned on and off by using the cable switch. As a courtesy to your fellow nature lovers we ask you to turn them down after 10PM and let the night stars take over.

Ready to immerse yourself in nature? Book an Outdoor Suite today.