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With his own childhood based out of Rhode Island, Mr. Milhailides has long held a deep love for the great outdoors. At the age of 13, while slinging strawberries and string beans for a local farm, Milhailides witnessed firsthand the joys of farm- to-table dining–and the need to conserve for our future generations. Today, as a proponent of open spaces, he has designed e Preserve Club to sit amidst 3,500 acres. In his words, e Preserve offers "plenty of open space with cluster homes" with the goal of "leaving a small footprint while enjoying all that nature has to offer." is means that guests at e Preserve are afforded the opportunity to truly immerse themselves in the natural beauty and peaceful t surroundings. Accordingly, e Preserve focuses on maintaining sustainable habitats for area birds, minks, and monarch butterflies–among others–creating a thriving and vibrant biodiverse environment. While there is never a bad time to stay at e Preserve, the autumn months are arguably the best time to visit, with a bounty of fall colors in bloom and the opportunity to reserve dinner in the Maker's Mark HOBBIT HOUSES™ or enjoy cigars and Scotch in a sumptuous location with their Safari Tent Scotch & Cigar Tasting Experience. A meal at Double Barrel Steak in e Preserve's Main Dining Room features seasonal menus that will keep you full and warm during the cooler months. If peace and relaxation are more of what you seek, the OH! Spa is the place for you. e Preserve's on-site spa sits on 12,000 square feet and offers up an extensive treatment list. is state- of-the-art spa sanctuary keeps wellness at the forefront of all its facilities, with heated whirlpools, a cold plunge shower, steam showers, private saunas, and more. VUE ON | TRAVEL 78 VUENJ.COM

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