Wildernest Inn
Country Inn

Wildernest Inn, a wildlife sanctuary located on 1200 forested acres high on the side of Spring Mountain, offers gracious hospitality and lodging, stunning views, spectacular sunsets, and delicious dining in a relaxed setting. Wildernest Inn is an ideal destination for your next West Virginia vacation.

Ten-foot ceilings, skylights, and hardwood floors are just some of the features you'll find throughout the first floor. The Great Room has comfortable leather couches, rockers, and recliners where you're welcome to put your feet up, relax beside the fire with a book, watch TV, or just take in the spectacular views. Below in the finished basement, the Recreation Room has a pool table, darts, board games, cards, and a variety of books and videos provided for your enjoyment.

Guest accommodations include six beautifully decorated bedrooms, each with a queen bed and a private bathroom. Every room is individually decorated with comfortable furnishings. There is a sitting room for guests to enjoy, with a spiral staircase that brings you to the main deck below. The dining room, Great Room, decks, and bedrooms in the rear of the Inn have magnificent westward views overlooking the South Mill Creek Lake and the mountain ranges beyond. Front rooms overlook the forest, where deer and black bear can often be seen. Additional accommodations include a family cabin for six, a self-catering guest lodge that sleeps twenty, and a new luxury log home! The outdoor covered deck is perfect for catering large groups and weddings.

Your stay includes an early morning breakfast buffet for early birds followed by a full, made-to-order breakfast served between 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. Savor a second cup of coffee as you take in the views from one of the scenic decks. Meals are served at individual tables or on the decks overlooking the lake. Dinner is offered at an additional cost and is served Tuesday through Sunday. Enjoy soup, salad, a delicious entree, and dessert at the Inn, made with the freshest of ingredients. After dinner, you may choose to enjoy the stars with the Inn telescope or soak in the outdoor hot tub.

Flea markets and antique and craft shops are located in the nearby towns, and local fairs and festivals take place throughout the spring, summer, and fall. Your hosts will be happy to advise you and give you directions to places of interest.

Located between the George Washington and Monongahela National Forests, within thousands of acres of natural forest, Wildernest Inn is a secluded country inn hideaway. You can watch the hawks soaring in the sky, the deer at the pond, the periodic parades of wild turkey, and now and again a visit by curious black bears. Some challenging and interesting trails are available on the property for those who feel energetic. At the bottom of the property, you'll find an almost mile-long South Mill Creek Lake where guests can make use of the Wildernest canoe. A two-mile nature trail around the lake lets guests hike, jog, or fish for trout and bass.

There are many natural attractions nearby, such as Dolly Soda Wilderness Area, the Smoke Hole and Big Bend Recreation areas, Seneca Rocks for rock climbing, hiking, and horseback riding, and Spruce Knob golf course. Canoe and kayak rentals are available nearby for river trips.