Shell Knob, Missouri - Are you, your spouse and the kids ready for a break from the pressing responsibilities of work obligations, sports activities, homework and household chores? Whisk them all off on a Forest Adventure at Stonewater Cove Resort and Club - recently accepted into Small Luxury Hotels of the World - the exclusive resort is hidden among the lush wilderness of the Mark Twain National Forest. Enjoy a wonderful, unique experience in these ancient forest foothills as you strengthen family bonds while sailing through the trees on a zip-line, exploring the forest with a guided ATV tour or learning a new skill like archery.

 

Stonewater Cove Resort and Club features nearly 500 acres of beautiful forest country, a stunning stone and wood lodge and 18 spacious, custom-designed rooms or suites, all offering the ultimate in luxe amenities as well as fabulous views of Table Rock Lake. With the Forest Adventure package, you and your family can test your limits and renew your relationship with nature at a resort that unites the great outdoors with indoor luxury. The package includes:

The Forest Adventure package starts at $6,116 for a family of four. Extra person rates start at $1,232 per five-night stay. Extra nights can be booked for the room only starting at $297 per night. Rates do not include tax and service charges.

 

Upon arrival, you'll be shown to your individually designed room, with coffered ceilings, handsome dark wood floors, and custom-made drift wood furniture. Plush, high-thread count sheets, alternative down comforters and thick coverlets beckon to guests who may be weary after their travels. Step into your separate bath - elegantly appointed with solid hand-stained oak and cedar trim and a heavenly bubble tub - and enjoy our Eco Boutique toiletries while you wash away travel stresses with a warm cascade of water in the rainfall shower room. The rooms also feature flat-screen televisions with satellite cable, complimentary wireless internet access, mini-refrigerator with ice-maker, and coffee and teas. Carry your freshly brewed coffee out to your private deck, where you can sit wrapped in a warm, fuzzy blanket on a comfortable rocking chair.

 

At Stonewater Cove, over 20 miles of hand-crafted trails and countless outdoor activities offer numerous opportunities to expose the hidden wonders of the wilderness. Professional and friendly guides will escort you on a popular ATV tour or zip-line experience. Learn the tricks of archery or skeet shooting during your lessons. Or, during your free time, sneak in some fishing in the quiet waters of Table Rock Lake or take a boating excursion and view the vast beauty of the Mark Twain National Forest. Don't forget to soothe your body in our outdoor hot tub or be pampered with a customized deep tissue, relaxation or hot rock massage.

 

Visit the Lounge, to curl up with a good book, play a board game, enjoy a Wii game in the media room or simply bask in the company of family and friends. When the day is done, be sure to stop by our warm bonfire for some stargazing and s'mores. Friendly staff serves cocktails, kid-friendly drinks and other refreshments as well as simple, but tasty, menu items.

 

The Lodge restaurant offers a new, eclectic menu each day, designed to ensure guests enjoy a variety of delectable offerings throughout their stay. Breakfast features fresh fruit and a delicious assortment of pastries as you savor your made-to-order meal in the restaurant. Any number of culinary creations may be featured at dinner with an eclectic mix of gourmet and traditional favorites such as barbeque ribs and gorgonzola fettuccini topped with filet medallions. The restaurant offers fabulous views of the sun setting over the lake and forest hills, with a glorious creation of rosy pinks, fuchsias, peach oranges and cascading indigos. If you plan to be gone most of the day, order a boxed lunch, complete with fresh, cold-cut sandwiches or wraps, to take with you on your journey.

 

Located in southwest Missouri on the James River Arm of Table Rock Lake, Stonewater Cove Resort and Club is about three hours from Tulsa, OK; three and half hours from Little Rock, AR; four hours from Kansas City, MO; four and a half hours from St. Louis, MO; and six hours from Memphis, TN. The three nearest airports are Branson, MO; Springfield, MO, and Northwest Arkansas Regional.

 

For more information about Stonewater Cove Resort and Club, or to make a reservation, visit the website at stonewatercove.com or call (800) 792-3956.

 

Nestled in Shell Knob, MO in the heart of the Mark Twain National Forest, Stonewater Cove Resort and Club overlooks the clear, deep waters of Table Rock Lake, known as one of the clearest freshwater lakes in the world. Each of the resort�s 18 individually designed rooms feature upscale amenities, custom-made wood furniture and attractive coffered ceilings, with special touches that create an elegant, rustic ambiance. This nearly 500-acre outdoor playground offers endless ATV to hiking trails, luxurious boating excursions and adventure outings like zip-lines and a low ropes Chevron course. The resort was recently accepted into Small Luxury Hotels of the World, an exclusive group of more than 500 of the finest small independent hotels in more than 70 countries.

 

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