AFAR Magazine

On their final approach to the newly opened Hinata Retreat in Western Massachusetts, guests might spot a wild turkey, deer emerging from the trees, or a hawk alighting atop a pine as they drive along the gravel road, winding through forested hills to this tranquil hideaway that’s a three-and-a-half-hour drive north of New York City.

As you arrive at the property and crest the treeline, the sweeping Berkshire Mountains come into view, along with 12 modern cabins complete with fireplaces and outdoor hot tubs on private patios. Nature is all around—and children are nowhere in sight.

Jeff and Jen Neilsen, Hinata Retreat’s owners, opened the property in early October as an adults-only getaway for guests 18 and older. They were inspired by what they themselves crave in a getaway as busy parents to three kids under the age of eight.

“Being able to find places that are affordable, to be able to escape to and not have to worry about having a lot of noise or a lot of kids around is just our version of really being able to disconnect and reconnect with one another,” says Jeff.

And he’s not alone in wanting such a reprieve.

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