Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas is expanding regionally in the Americas market with the addition of a picturesque country estate outside Western Pennyslvania. SixSenses RiverStone Estate is situated on a sprawling wooded ridge at the confluence of the Allegheny and Clarion Rivers, 90 minutes north of Pittsburgh.
Anchored by a majestic three-storey stone mansion carefully restored by the estate’s former owner, the late Dr. Art Steffee, the resort’s 77 new guest rooms will be woven into the contours of the 485 hectare estate, with over 80 kilometres of trails and 11 kilometres of riverfront, threading together a rich heritage with a visionary masterplan. Forty branded residences will provide the bespoke lifestyle of a private country home with the benefits of a world-class service team and year-round adventures.
Neil Jacobs, CEO, Six Senses, said, “Beyond memories, guests want more purpose and a greater takeaway from their stay. We are very thoughtful about the art, and often the science, of exceptional experiences based on emotional hospitality. Six Senses RiverStone Estate will provide an enchanting canvas for new layers of wellness programming, creative cuisine, meaningful connections, and leaps of faith into new discoveries.”
The property is in close proximity to three private airports and a quick getaway from Cleveland, Chicago, Philadelphia and New York.
First constructed in the 1820s, the site was the summer home for the descendants of George Fox, after whom the nearby town of Foxburg is named. The mansion will be further enhanced to serve as a centerpiece for the property, alongside a Victorian carriage house designed by renowned Philadelphia architect Frank Furness.
Guestrooms and cottages blend an off-grid vibe with luxurious amenities, offering space and seclusion whether under a canopy of trees or atop the riverbank.
To foster guests’ creative spirit, Six Senses RiverStone Estate will feature a dynamic art program, comprising a curated art gallery and a collection of studios for an artist-in-residence program that will be led by some of the world’s foremost thought leaders in multiple art disciplines.
The estate will feature a 1,485 square metre Six Senses Spa that will adopt a high-tech, high-touch approach to wellness. The Spa will be situated within the restored stone walls of the Fox Family’s English Garden, established centuries ago. Facilities for indoor and outdoor classes, including meditation, stretching, yoga and Pilates, will be set among scenic views. As night falls, the resort will take on a different energy, whether setting intentions under the full moon or sipping a curated cocktail and tracing the stars in the sky with an astronomer.
Cuisine will emphasise local and organic produce and game. Onsite farm to table dining will include a specialty restaurant, a central courtyard with smaller tasting bars and the Orchard Alley pop-up experience. With Eat with Six Senses, food is always as nutritious as it is delicious, even when indulging in house-made ice cream or digging into a jar of maple syrup produced onsite from the property’s 5,000+ maple trees.
Horses have played a central role throughout the estate’s history. The equestrian center will house an 22,000 square-foot indoor riding arena, 36 stalls with heated floors and quiet corners for equine therapy programs. Beyond equine, the estate is home to a variety of cows, sheep, goats, donkeys, and a chicken chalet, producing fresh eggs daily.
Six Senses RiverStone Estate also advances the brand’s initial mainland US presence with previously announced signings in Telluride, Napa and along the South Carolina coast. Following the opening of Six Senses La Sagesse in April, Six Senses Grand Bahama and Six Senses Xala on the Pacific Coast of Mexico are also under development.
Six Senses RiverStone Estate is forecast to open in 2028.
