- The Journey -
News & Progress Updates from River Mountain
Forest Bathing
Meghan
February 4, 2021Turn off your devices to give yourself the best chance of relaxing, being mindful and enjoying a
sensory forest-based experience.
Hike Buchanan State Forest and Pennsylvania Mid-State Trail
Meghan
February 1, 2021Buchanan State Forest, adjacent to River Mountain, offers miles of hiking trails, including Pennsylvania’s Mid-State Trail. Hiking here is a gorgeous slice of paradise. We’ve identified our favorite trails, based on scenic views, trail markings, navigability, and seasonality.
“Nearby” Restaurants
Meghan
January 28, 2021Check out our favorite restaurants in Bedford, PA (about 22 miles away) and Cumberland, MD (about 20 miles away). Quick heads up, currently none offer delivery to River Mountain since we are a remote getaway.
Happy New Year
Meghan
January 4, 2021Happy New Year, it’s January 4th! If you know me, you know that slowing down for anything is not in my DNA…
Design and Development – A Restorative Relationship with Nature
Meghan
August 24, 2020From the beginning of the River Mountain land development process, we’ve had 3 goals in mind…
Progress Update – Main Lodge, Barn, and Cabins
Meghan
July 21, 2020We’re all so excited as we watch the construction progress with our opening day less than 60 days away.
Nature’s Impact on Mental Health and Work Productivity
Meghan
July 20, 2020In a River Mountain survey of 400 workers in the DC area, we asked participants to give their opinion of the statement “Getting out into nature makes me feel better and improves my mental health?” Not surprisingly, over 90% of participants said that statement is ‘very true of what I believe.”
Seriously Remote Work
Meghan
July 17, 2020The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted every aspect of the American economy and workforce. Out of nowhere, we’re all suddenly dealing with titanic changes in how we go about our workday – perhaps none bigger than the new realities of remote work. For many of us, this reality isn’t going away any time soon and is here to stay.
Progress Update – Guest Cabin Flyover
Meghan
May 21, 2020A gorgeous day for a flyover of the guest cabins. We’re all so excited as we watch the progress and imagine a day – in the not too distant future – when they’ll be open to guests.
Becca G – Faces of River Mountain
Meghan
April 1, 2020Meet Becca Gurney, Founder of Design Choice, a boutique graphic design studio in Washington, DC. Becca and her team work with progressive clients to make the world a better place, by encouraging entrepreneurial endeavors, advancing social justice and women’s causes, and supporting women in leadership positions. She’s also the creative genius behind our print designs and an absolutely awesome human.
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