Our Story
A Pathway Starts Here
The outdoors can feel like coming home. That is the feeling we are building Ara around.
Why Ara Exists
Not everyone grew up camping. Not everyone owns the gear or has years of trail behind them. But the quiet of a forest morning belongs to everyone.
The warmth of a fire at night, the sound of water moving over stone, a sky you forgot held that many stars. Those moments shouldn't be reserved for the seasoned few. Ara exists to take the friction out of getting there, so the only thing left to do is be present.
Bring your people and your sense of wonder. We will have the rest ready: the warm shower, the firewood, the gear if you need it, the site chosen for its view. Everything you need to connect with the outdoors, and nothing you have to worry about.
The Bigger Picture
Our vision reaches beyond one property. We are building a connected family of outdoor retreats across West Virginia and Central Appalachia, places you return to across seasons and years.
Danese is where the path begins.
Walk the path with us.
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