Highwood Retreat luxury safari tent glowing at dusk

Southern Vermont

Highwood Retreat

A chic boutique hotel experience—off-grid and under the stars

Hand-crafted safari camps on 160 acres of Vermont wilderness. Luxury bedding, 5-star service, and a roaring fire—without sacrificing the magic of sleeping beneath the stars. For intrepid romantics seeking an escape that feels like a secret.

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What Our Guests Say
It's difficult to put the magic of Highwood into words ★★★★★
One of the most romantic, breathtaking, special places we've ever stayed ★★★★★
Highwood Retreat is a sanctuary ★★★★★
Feel transported to another time, but still enjoy all the luxuries of modern life ★★★★★
Comfiest bed I ever slept on ★★★★★
Every detail is so well curated ★★★★★
On a clear night the stars put on quite the show ★★★★★
Even though we came in strangers, it felt like we left as friends ★★★★★
It's difficult to put the magic of Highwood into words ★★★★★
One of the most romantic, breathtaking, special places we've ever stayed ★★★★★
Highwood Retreat is a sanctuary ★★★★★
Feel transported to another time, but still enjoy all the luxuries of modern life ★★★★★
Comfiest bed I ever slept on ★★★★★
Every detail is so well curated ★★★★★
On a clear night the stars put on quite the show ★★★★★
Even though we came in strangers, it felt like we left as friends ★★★★★
Luxurious tent interior with velvet chairs and candelabra

Like nothing you've experienced before

Every element of Highwood Retreat has been crafted to delight and surprise—from exquisite linens and curated treasures to plush robes waiting by your bed and a meticulous playlist setting the mood.

This is not camping. This is an immersive escape—build your own fire by lantern light, roam our wild hillsides, and fall asleep to owls in the Vermont woods. All while feeling more elegant and decadent than you ever thought possible.

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Stars over Highwood Retreat tent