Kiwi Curated
Walking in a Winter Wonderland
by Eva ZhuSnow blanketing a landscape creates a quieting effect, absorbing sound waves and enveloping the world in a serene stillness. This phenomenon is extra enthralling in the countryside surrounded by glistening white forested scenery, where these idyllic retreats are located for experiencing a storybook winter wonderland.
Walking in a Winter Wonderland
Once a loggers camp, Loggers Lodge is now a private eco-luxury cabin in the middle of the forest, furnished in Swedish design and enveloped in total seclusion, untouched nature and peaceful silence. At its doorstep is a nature reserve, wildlife such as moose and reindeer, and prime locations for capturing the dancing Northern Lights.
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The world’s largest log cabin, Fairmont Le Château Montebello really comes alive in the wintertime. Outside is endless natural wilderness, including the 300 acres encompassing the luxurious yet rustic resort. Over 40 unique activities on site, ranging from curling to dog-sledding, immerse guests in an authentic Canadian experience.
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A former ghost town nestled in a valley deep in the Colorado Rockies, Dunton Hot Springs is frozen in a simpler time. This town of hand-hewn log cabins is a unique opportunity to live and dine in modern comforts within a setting that feels like the 1800s, including access to the natural hot springs and outdoor activities in the San Juan Mountains.
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Just outside Whistler, on the shores of a glacier-fed lake, Nita Lake Lodge caters to those seeking a quieter retreat in the mountains. It’s ensconced by the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, and located directly on the 40-kilometer Valley Trail. Just a shuttle away is Whistler Village, home to world-class skiing, dining and shopping.
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Tucked in the woodlands of Upstate New York, The Whiteface Lodge harkens back to the timber lodges of the Gilded Age. Surrounding it is the six-million-acre Adirondack Park, whose varied geography allows for plenty of outdoor recreation. Guests can ski, snowshoe, skate, sled and toboggan, or cozy up at the lodge beside a real fire.
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Commissioned in 1900 as a private summer estate, Manoir Hovey is a Southern-style mansion presenting Old World elegance along the shores of Lake Massawippi. There are 30 acres of woods to explore, on foot or snowshoe, and on the weekends, ice fishing lessons on the lake. Nearby are also ski resorts and the Eastern Township.
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Situated amongst towering pines in the Bitterroot Mountain Range of the Montana Rockies, this adults-only hideaway merges the outdoors with its award-winning luxury. The private cabins and homes evoke the rustic elegance of the Wild West. All-inclusive, outdoor experiences range from horseback riding to snowshoeing.
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On the shores of Lake Tahoe, looking out to the majestic peaks of the Sierra Nevada range, Edgewood Tahoe Resort is a nature-inspired retreat unlike any other. When snow falls, the pristine scenery glistens and there is ice skating and guided snowshoeing to the Champagne Chalet—for a bubbly reward après adventure.
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Under the snow-capped peaks of Patagonia, on the shores of Lake Nahuel and surrounded by 20 acres of native forest, Las Balsas offers a serene escape away from the city. There are winter adventures led by specialist guides but for those looking to relax, equally appealing are the alpine room views, lakefront spa and wine cellar.
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