At Nemacolin, two nights offer the adventure of a lifetime. This thrill-seeker’s itinerary blends fly fishing, off-roading, sporting clays, and nights filled with fine dining and casino excitement — proving that adrenaline and luxury are the perfect pair.
First Impressions
The moment you pass through the gates, anticipation hums in the air. The Chateau rises ahead in all its grandeur, framed by rolling hills and sweeping skies that turned your drive into a prelude of what’s to come.
Beyond the gates, brilliant florals spill color across the landscape, and every turn hints at discovery: a firepit glowing beside a relic of the Berlin Wall, a Jeep perched daringly on boulders, a Tudor-inspired lodge with a multitude of balconies, pickleball courts alive with play, a winding labyrinth, 18 holes of mini golf twisting past a grotto and waterfall, and a carousel spinning with timeless whimsy.
Then, suddenly, it appears — The Peak, bold against the horizon, promising exhilaration. There’s a climbing wall, a ropes course with four levels, and, “Is that a zip line over that suspended bridge?” In the next 48 hours, the ordinary will fall away, replaced by adrenaline-fueled adventure threaded with the unmistakable luxury of Nemacolin.
Arrival Afternoon
By 4pm, you’ve arrived, greeted with a smile that hints at the adventures to come. Your room in The Grand Lodge offers more than a place to rest — it’s your private basecamp, complete with plush comforts, sweeping views, and a bathroom like no other. At 5pm, you’re toasting in the Circle Bar, a cocktail shaker and a bottle of champagne popping in the background. You see a staircase and decide to explore, finding a wine cellar with thousands of bottles. It’s the perfect prelude to dinner at Fawn & Fable. The meal is hearty yet a bit like a fairytale, fueling you for what’s ahead. Later, you find yourself at The Hardy Room sipping a scotch, taking a puff of your stogie, people-watching, and imagining tomorrow’s exploits.
Full-Day Immersion
Morning
Fuel up with a power breakfast at Fawn & Fable, then step into waders for a guided fly-fishing excursion. The cold rush of water, the meditative flick of the line, the sudden thrill of a strike — it’s as much about the quiet as it is the catch.
Afternoon
By midday, The Peak calls you in for a relaxed, satisfying lunch, a chance to swap waders for a swimsuit, then onto something drier with the next surge of adrenaline. At 3pm, it’s time for a Jeep off-roading adventure. Mud splashes, tires grip, and the terrain demands your attention — every turn revealing another heart-pounding view. Your instructor is a master, yet the thrill of taking the wheel from him delivers all the feels of a wilderness conquest … equal parts control, chaos, and the kind of memories you’ll replay long after the mud washes away.
Evening
Dinner at Aqueous brings a slower pace with the refined flavors contrasting beautifully with the ruggedness of the day. But the energy rises again as you board a shuttle and step into The Casino at Nemacolin — cards, dice, and the electric hum of possibility filling the night.
Departure Morning
A final breakfast at The Patisserie gives you time to recount the highlights before heading to the Rod & Range Club. At 9am, you’re shouldering a shotgun for a round of sporting clays, each successful hit sending a burst of satisfaction through the cool morning air. By 11am, you’re on the road — a little tired, wholly exhilarated, and already craving your next 48 Hours to Remember.
At-a-Glance Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival • Cocktails in the Circle Bar • Dinner at Fawn & Fable • Scotch & Cigars in The Hardy Room
Day 2: Breakfast at Fawn & Fable • Guided Fly Fishing • Lunch at The Peak • Jeep Off-Roading • Dinner at Aqueous • The Casino at Nemacolin
Day 3: Breakfast at The Patisserie • Sporting Clays • Departure
Packing Tip: Comfy, get-dirty clothing for off-roading and fishing.
Signature Moment: Jeep off-roading adventure — pure, muddy exhilaration.
Best Season: Spring through fall for optimal fishing and trail conditions.
