Five hours south of Washington, DC, off the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway and on the outskirts of the evocatively named town of Meadows of Dan, lies one of the state’s greatest vacation paradises: Primland, Auberge Resorts Collection.

Spread over 12,000 acres of very private nature, the resort has the feel of a grand estate passed down from generation to generation under the caring eyes of devoted stewards. In reality, Primland was only built in 2009 when the property was nothing more than wilderness, and today it is a world of its own with miles of hiking and RTV trails, a clay pigeon shooting range, an impressive observatory and a spa that pays tribute to indigenous healing rituals.

You’d be forgiven if you’ve never heard of Primland, largely because of its location far from almost anything. But with two brand-new treehouses—as well as a major redesign that fully embeds the property in the design and cultural sensibilities of its Southern Appalachian locations—this is a resort worth keeping on the map.

Primland’s new chapter, led by Chad Dorsey Design, has a strong sense of place. For Tennessee-born Dorsey, redesigning Primlan’s public spaces with locally sourced artwork and books was paramount to anchoring the resort in the region. To further connect the property to its surroundings, the revitalization added wallpaper reminiscent of Virginia woods and the surrounding countryside, antique and new furnishings such as wooden milking stools and checkered club chairs and library-like tables and textiles such as American quilts.

This new chapter also introduces Leatherflower, Primland’s upscale Appalachian restaurant that sources its ingredients from the property’s farm and greenhouse.

Perhaps most exciting are the two new Mountain Top Tree Houses. Primland’s self-contained suites have always been highly sought after, but the two new tree houses are sure to be very popular with guests.

These tree-level suites allow guests to stay in their own bungalow high above the Dan River Gorge. The treehouses feature traditional cabin elements like slatted wood walls and exposed beams, but also feature modern mountain-inspired furnishings and Scandinavian-style fireplaces, as well as spacious decks with views of the Kibler Valley and Blue Ridge Mountains. It goes without saying that it will be hard to leave.

To learn more or to book your stay, visit aubergeresorts.com.