Nemacolin Woodlands Resort facts for kids
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| Coordinates | 39°48′17″N 79°33′05″W / 39.8047°N 79.5515°W |
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| Owner | Maggie Hardy Magerko |
| No. of rooms | 320 |
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort is a fun place to visit all year round in Farmington, Pennsylvania. It's a big resort located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
The resort is owned by Maggie Hardy Magerko. Her father, Joseph A. Hardy III, first started it. One of its main buildings is The Lodge at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort. It looks like an old English house and is part of the Historic Hotels of America. There's also a casino called Lady Luck Casino Nemacolin on the property.
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History of Nemacolin Resort
The resort gets its name from Chief Nemacolin. He was a Native American chief from the Lenape tribe. Around 1740, he created a path through the Laurel Highlands mountains. This path connected what is now Cumberland, Maryland, and Brownsville, Pennsylvania.
In 1968, a businessman from Pittsburgh named Willard Rockwell bought the land. He created a private hunting area called Nemacolin Trails Hunting Reserve. He built a hunting lodge, a golf course, and even an airstrip. Two lakes, named Louise and Carol, were added. Also, Beaver Creek was made into a great place for trout fishing.
In September 1970, the hunting lodge opened to everyone as the Nemacolin Inn. Later, in 1987, the property was struggling. That's when Joseph A. Hardy III, who started the 84 Lumber Company, bought it. He turned the 400-acre complex into a fancy hotel and resort. Over the years, he made the resort much bigger, growing it to 2000 acres.
In 2002, Joseph Hardy gave the resort to his daughter, Maggie Hardy Magerko. She continued to make it even better. In 2007, one of Nemacolin's hotels, Falling Rock, earned a special "Five Diamond" award. Its fancy restaurant, Lautrec, also received a "Five Star" rating for several years.
In 2008, Nemacolin had the largest collection of wine bottles in Pennsylvania. There were about 17,000 bottles! In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the resort was used as the filming location for the 25th season of the TV show The Bachelor.
Lady Luck Casino Nemacolin
On July 1, 2013, a casino called Lady Luck Casino Nemacolin opened at the resort. At first, only resort guests or members could enter the casino. But in 2019, the rules changed. Now, anyone can visit the casino without having to be a resort guest.
Dining Options
Nemacolin offers many places to eat, from fancy meals to casual bites.
- Lautrec (fine dining)
- Aqueous
- Rockwell's (steakhouse)
- The Tavern
- PJ's
- Barattolo
- Otis & Henry's Bar & Grill
Fun Activities
There are lots of exciting things to do at Nemacolin!
- Wildlife Academy: Learn about and see different animals.
- Nemacolin Field Club: Enjoy shooting sports and outdoor activities.
- Mystic Mountain: A place for winter sports like skiing and snowboarding.
- Adventure Center: Try zip-lining, climbing, and other adventures.
- Hardy Family Art Collection: See amazing art pieces.
Golf Courses
Nemacolin is famous for its golf. It even hosted a big golf tournament called the PGA Tour event the 84 Lumber Classic from 2003 to 2006. This tournament was played on Nemacolin's Mystic Rock golf course.
The winners of the 84 Lumber Classic at Mystic Rock were:
- 2003 J. L. Lewis
- 2004 Vijay Singh
- 2005 Jason Gore
- 2006 Ben Curtis
In July 2017, Nemacolin opened a second golf course. It's called Shepherd’s Rock and is located high up on the Allegheny Mountains.
Gallery
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Exterior of resort
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Lady Luck Casino building in 2006 prior to its use as a casino
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See also
In Spanish: Nemacolin Woodlands Resort para niños
