Getaways with groups

Aspen, Colorado

A century-old guest ranch on the Frying Pan River about an hour from Aspen, with cabins, hot tub, sauna and room for up to 70 guests.

San Juan Islands, Washington

A waterfront resort on Orcas Island with cabins, yurts, and campsites, a soaking tub spa, sauna, cafe, and two beaches for swimming or paddling.

Escalante, Utah

An off-grid, one-bedroom cabin near Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Escalante, Utah, with a fire pit and room for two.

Queenstown, Otago

Free, basic four-bunk hut in Otago's Whakaari Conservation Area near Glenorchy, reached by an 8-10 hour advanced return track.

Mount Hood, Oregon

A historic CCC-era A-frame cabin at 5,700 feet on Mount Hood's north side, sleeping up to 20 and reached by foot or ski.

Acadia, Maine

A dome camp in Sargentville, Maine, near Acadia, with real beds and a private fire pit at each site.

Joshua Tree, California

Private desert cabins near Joshua Tree, each with its own hand-carved mineral hot tub fed by a geothermal spring 340 feet underground.

Breckenridge, Colorado

A non-motorized backcountry cabin near Breckenridge, Colorado, reached by trail and booked through Summit Huts Association.

Zakopane, Lesser Poland

A PTTK mountain shelter in Dolina Kościeliska near Zakopane, reached on foot, with simple rooms, home cooking and a fireplace to dry out by.

Sun Valley, Idaho

A secluded cabin-style yurt near Hailey, Idaho, reached by trail with mountain views, suited to groups or remote work stays.