Rustic Retreats, Luxurious Style

Nestled in the idyllic Smoky Mountain foothills, just 30 minutes outside of Knoxville, Tenn., sits this 4,200-acre property dotted with luxuriously appointed cottages and guest homes. Each lodging is uniquely decorated with high-end finishes and country comforts. Here in the Farmstead Cottage, a swinging daybed beckons guests to unplug and curl up with a good book or enjoy a catnap. Image courtesy of Blackberry Farm; Photography by beall + thomas

Kick back fireside in the cabana or enjoy an apres-ski dip in the year-round heated saline pool at this resort located just seven miles from downtown Aspen. Image courtesy of Viceroy Snowmass

Built on-site using reclaimed lumber from a two-century-old Pennsylvania barn, the resort's massive 14,000-square-foot bank-style barn is both a picturesque addition to the pastoral landscape and a reminder that the resort really is a working farm. Within, Blackberry's renowned chefs turn the farm's bounty into award-winning cuisine. The Barn is also the setting for epicurean events featuring celebrity chefs and vintners, plus culinary arts classes for guests. Image courtesy of Blackberry Farm; Photography by beall + thomas

A relative newcomer to Vail's celebrity scene, this luxury boutique resort opened in late 2010 with a modern take on Rocky Mountain lodge style. The lobby's centerpiece is this cozy conversation area, with a sculptural stacked-wood fireplace, warm colors and high-backed tufted sofas. Image courtesy of Oyster.com