Resort Overview Brochure - Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
Resort Overview Brochure - Nemacolin Woodlands Resort Resort Overview Brochure - Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
HISTORYIn 1740, a trail was carved through the rugged Laurel Highlandsbetween what is now Cumberland, Maryland and Brownsville,Pennsylvania. The trailblazer was a native Lenae Lenape Indian Chiefnamed Nemacolin. Assisted by frontiersman, Thomas Cresap, ChiefNemacolin plotted what is still considered to be the most directroute from East to West.Nemacolin’s trail was later widened and used by Colonel GeorgeWashington and General Edward Braddock during the French andIndian War. Fort Necessity was constructed near the trail andremains a nationally renowned point of interest today.In the mid-1800s, Congress established the first National “Highway”utilizing Nemacolin’s trail and extended it westward. Until therailroads became prevalent some fifty years later, this highway wasthe major means of East to West transportation. Today, this highwayis known as U.S. Route 40.During the 19th century, the Laurel Highlands became a popularand fashionable retreat for wealthy Pittsburgh industrialists andmerchants. Attracted to the natural beauty of the mountains, theybuilt vacation homes throughout the area. The Kaufmann family,founders of the Pittsburgh department store, built the area’s mostpopular home, Fallingwater, in the 1930s. Fallingwater, Frank LloydWright’s masterpiece, remains an outstanding example of Wright’sgenius and talent.In 1968, Rockwell International decided to construct aTudor-style lodge along Route 40 to accommodate their vacationingbusiness associates and friends. Architect C. W. Balling of nearbyFairchance, Pennsylvania, designed the building for Willard Rockwell,his former college roommate. The original structure, with ten guestrooms, quickly proved to be insufficient. Twenty-three additionalrooms were added and decorated by Mrs. Rockwell. The property,then known as Nemacolin Trails Hunting Reserve, was stocked witha variety of game birds and various breeds of imported and nativedeer. Weekend hunting retreats were arranged for Mr. Rockwell’sbusiness colleagues. A trap shooting area and quail walk completedthe hunting reserve.4
Since guests came to hunt primarily in the spring and fall, a golfcourse and tennis courts were added for summer recreation. LakeLouise and Lake Carol were built at the same time in honor of Mr.Rockwell’s daughter and daughter-in-law. For convenience, an airstripwas added. Off-property, Beaver Creek was being developed intothe excellent trout stream it remains today.Mr. Rockwell sold the property in 1979 to Cordelia Mellon Scaife.Ms. Scaife operated the Inn as a private conference center for twoyears, then closed it in 1981. In 1982, Ms. Scaife sold the Inn to KentRockwell, Willard Rockwell’s son.Kent opened the Inn to the public as a conference center. He addedan outdoor swimming pool, the first restaurant, called Golden Trout,and the Maples condominiums. After a financial reversal, the banktook possession of the property in 1986. The Inn remained closeduntil 1987, when it was placed on the auction block. Nemacolinwas sold at auction to Joseph A. Hardy III, the founder of 84Lumber. From the date of purchase to present day, Mr. Hardy andhis daughter Maggie have been, and continue to be, committed toevolving the property into a world-class destination.5
- Page 1: RESORTOVERVIEWEXPECT THE UNEXPECTED
- Page 5: CONTENTS4 History6 Accommodations10
- Page 10 and 11: ACCOMMODATIONSCHATEAU LAFAYETTEOur
- Page 12 and 13: FAMILYTRADITIONSGather your family
- Page 14 and 15: GOLFThe golf experience atNemacolin
- Page 16 and 17: SPATHE WOODLANDS SPAA Forbes Four-S
- Page 18 and 19: WILDLIFEACADEMYLions, tigers and be
- Page 20 and 21: THE NEMACOLINFIELD CLUBWoven throug
- Page 22 and 23: ADVENTUREJEEP® OFF-ROAD DRIVING AC
- Page 24 and 25: ACTIVITIESFALLINGBROOKMINIATURE GOL
- Page 26 and 27: MYSTIC MOUNTAINWinter blues? Treat
- Page 28: THE SUNDIALThe original Sundial Ski
- Page 31 and 32: AUTUMNWarm, relaxed, casual. Locate
- Page 34: LADY LUCKCASINO NEMACOLINPlace a be
- Page 37 and 38: WOODLANDS ANIMAL CARECENTERThe Wood
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HISTORYIn 1740, a trail was carved through the rugged Laurel Highlandsbetween what is now Cumberland, Maryland and Brownsville,Pennsylvania. The trailblazer was a native Lenae Lenape Indian Chiefnamed <strong>Nemacolin</strong>. Assisted by frontiersman, Thomas Cresap, Chief<strong>Nemacolin</strong> plotted what is still considered to be the most directroute from East to West.<strong>Nemacolin</strong>’s trail was later widened and used by Colonel GeorgeWashington and General Edward Braddock during the French andIndian War. Fort Necessity was constructed near the trail andremains a nationally renowned point of interest today.In the mid-1800s, Congress established the first National “Highway”utilizing <strong>Nemacolin</strong>’s trail and extended it westward. Until therailroads became prevalent some fifty years later, this highway wasthe major means of East to West transportation. Today, this highwayis known as U.S. Route 40.During the 19th century, the Laurel Highlands became a popularand fashionable retreat for wealthy Pittsburgh industrialists andmerchants. Attracted to the natural beauty of the mountains, theybuilt vacation homes throughout the area. The Kaufmann family,founders of the Pittsburgh department store, built the area’s mostpopular home, Fallingwater, in the 1930s. Fallingwater, Frank LloydWright’s masterpiece, remains an outstanding example of Wright’sgenius and talent.In 1968, Rockwell International decided to construct aTudor-style lodge along Route 40 to accommodate their vacationingbusiness associates and friends. Architect C. W. Balling of nearbyFairchance, Pennsylvania, designed the building for Willard Rockwell,his former college roommate. The original structure, with ten guestrooms, quickly proved to be insufficient. Twenty-three additionalrooms were added and decorated by Mrs. Rockwell. The property,then known as <strong>Nemacolin</strong> Trails Hunting Reserve, was stocked witha variety of game birds and various breeds of imported and nativedeer. Weekend hunting retreats were arranged for Mr. Rockwell’sbusiness colleagues. A trap shooting area and quail walk completedthe hunting reserve.4
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