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I’m a New Yorker who visited Jackson Hole for the first time. 8 things surprised me.

November 2, 20240
The living room inside the vacation home.

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During my trip, I explored three interior spaces that epitomized luxury — Hotel Yellowstone, the vacation home, and a five-bedroom penthouse suite at the Four Seasons Jackson Hole, with a starting rate of $11,000 a night in the peak season.

The top-tier establishments were all unique in their own right, but they had one thing in common — an interior design style inspired by the natural landscapes just outside.

Representatives and designers from all three spaces told BI that they incorporated natural elements — a trend known as biophilic design — so that guests and owners are reminded of their American Western environment at every turn.

The vacation home had tree trunk tables, mineral sculptures, and benches topped with fur hides. Floor lamps at Hotel Yellowstone were handmade to look like moose antlers. Western artists’ paintings of landscapes and wildlife decorated the halls of the Four Seasons penthouse.

Meanwhile, interior spaces I’ve seen in New York have had mostly minimal, midcentury modern styles.

Jackson Hole is a place where you can experience nature without sacrificing luxury. For a New Yorker like me, it was the perfect escape.
The author enjoys her trip to Jackson Hole.

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Jackson Hole felt like the complete opposite of New York, from the housing to the landscapes. And that’s exactly why I enjoyed it.

There was a sense of peace up in the mountains that I didn’t anticipate. I escaped the highway noise without even hiking a trail. I saw a moose without even going outside.

I knew I’d get nature in Jackson Hole, but I didn’t expect such an intimate experience without any outdoorsy activities on my itinerary.

So, I know I’ll return one day to kick back, relax, and let nature come to me.