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The Lodge at Glendorn
Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States · Independent · High Luxury
Clayton G. Dorn's oil family raised this redwood camp in 1929 on about 1,500 acres of Allegheny forest outside Bradford, a private retreat that only later took paying guests. Sixteen rooms and cabins sit beside 4.5 miles of private stream, with Orvis-endorsed fly-fishing and Fuller Brook Outfitters on the grounds. Relais & Chateaux and a Forbes Four-Star rating sit on a house built for brook trout.
- 16 rooms
- Opened 1929
- Neighborhood: Allegheny National Forest
About The Lodge at Glendorn
- Clayton G. Dorn built the redwood camp in 1929; Relais & Chateaux lists 16 rooms and cabins on about 1,500 acres.
- Orvis-endorsed fly-fishing on about 4.5 miles of private stream and three trout ponds, with Fuller Brook Outfitters on site.
- Forbes Four-Star and AAA Four Diamond; J. Cliff Forrest now owns the former family estate.
Experiences
- Fly-fishing — Offered for group meetings and team-building, arranged with hotel staff.
- Trap shooting — Offered for group meetings and team-building.
- Skeet shooting — Offered for group meetings and team-building.
- Tennis — Offered for group meetings and team-building.
- Pool game over cocktails — Relaxed round of pool before dinner, offered as a team activity.
- Guided walks in the woods — Brainstorming sessions can be held while walking in the woods.
Amenities
- Pool
- Tennis
- Water sports
- Fine dining
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
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