HIGH HORSE LODGE
on Lookout Mountain near Mentone Alabama. and Cloudland, Georgia
High Horse Lodge, which opened in July of 2010, features a twenty five mile view of Lookout Mountain forests, distant mountains, incredible craftsmanship in building and furnishings, wildlife and native flora abounding, and five and a half miles of walking and riding trails on several hundred acres of privately owned surrounding land. The lodge features post and beam constuction with pine beams, old tin ceilings, half log stairs with mountain laurel railing, and hickory floors. The furnishings are nearly all handmade, one-of-a-kind pieces constructed by local experts from native wood. The art is either original or antique.
Comfort and luxury are paramount. Fine monogrammed linens, designer tableware, large tiled baths, handmade private label soaps and shampoo, libraries for both children and their parents, and fresh flowers, vegetables and yard eggs in season are just the beginning of the attention to detail that sets High Horse Lodge apart.
Guests can take part in a plethora of outiside activities or relax at the lodge. Hike the trail to the prehistoric Indian overhangs in the rock cliffs or follow the short Alabama Azalea Trail to see the creekside mountain laurel and deciduous native azaleas. Wade the crystal clear creeks that are the headwaters of the Little River or rest near a spectacular water fall. Play a game of horse shoes, grill a steak, or share a bottle of wine on the porch. Guests can play a game of Mentoneopoly, put together a Crimson Tide puzzle, sip coffee on a bedroom balcony, swing in a Pawley's Island Hammock while watching the Milky Way, and sleep with the windows open under a down comforters in hand made poster beds.
Youngsters enjoy taking a trip to the adjacent farm to help put the baby goats into the barn for the night, wading in the creeks, or fishing for bream with cane poles. Blackberry picking season begins July 4th.
While High Horse Lodge is completely private, it is also close to Mentone shopping and restaurants. DeSoto State Park, Little River Canyon, Cloudland Canyon, Pigeon Mountain Wildlife Preserve and Cloudmont Ski Slopes are a short drive, as is parasailing, rock climbing and repelling, skiing, canoeing, and caving.
And, you can bring your horse!
Amenities - Short List. See "Accommodations" tab
Beds sleep up to six adults
Downstairs master bedroom with queen bed and private balcony
Second floor loft with queen poster bed and private balcony
Second floor bedroom with twin beds and private balcony
Port-a-crib with fine linens and high chair available
Two large tiled baths with tubs and showers.
Living room with woodburning rock fire place
Full kitchen and dinnerware for eight; stocked pantry
Weber grill
WiFi, land line telephone with free long distance
Two flat screen tv's
Washer/dryer; heat and air
Book libraries for both children and their parents.
A trunk filled with unique and handmade puzzles, board and card
games.
Comfort and luxury are paramount. Fine monogrammed linens, designer tableware, large tiled baths, handmade private label soaps and shampoo, libraries for both children and their parents, and fresh flowers, vegetables and yard eggs in season are just the beginning of the attention to detail that sets High Horse Lodge apart.
Guests can take part in a plethora of outiside activities or relax at the lodge. Hike the trail to the prehistoric Indian overhangs in the rock cliffs or follow the short Alabama Azalea Trail to see the creekside mountain laurel and deciduous native azaleas. Wade the crystal clear creeks that are the headwaters of the Little River or rest near a spectacular water fall. Play a game of horse shoes, grill a steak, or share a bottle of wine on the porch. Guests can play a game of Mentoneopoly, put together a Crimson Tide puzzle, sip coffee on a bedroom balcony, swing in a Pawley's Island Hammock while watching the Milky Way, and sleep with the windows open under a down comforters in hand made poster beds.
Youngsters enjoy taking a trip to the adjacent farm to help put the baby goats into the barn for the night, wading in the creeks, or fishing for bream with cane poles. Blackberry picking season begins July 4th.
While High Horse Lodge is completely private, it is also close to Mentone shopping and restaurants. DeSoto State Park, Little River Canyon, Cloudland Canyon, Pigeon Mountain Wildlife Preserve and Cloudmont Ski Slopes are a short drive, as is parasailing, rock climbing and repelling, skiing, canoeing, and caving.
And, you can bring your horse!
Amenities - Short List. See "Accommodations" tab
Beds sleep up to six adults
Downstairs master bedroom with queen bed and private balcony
Second floor loft with queen poster bed and private balcony
Second floor bedroom with twin beds and private balcony
Port-a-crib with fine linens and high chair available
Two large tiled baths with tubs and showers.
Living room with woodburning rock fire place
Full kitchen and dinnerware for eight; stocked pantry
Weber grill
WiFi, land line telephone with free long distance
Two flat screen tv's
Washer/dryer; heat and air
Book libraries for both children and their parents.
A trunk filled with unique and handmade puzzles, board and card
games.