Urban Cowboy Catskills
A maximalist mountain escape in the Big Indian Wilderness
Rustic luxury with fearless personality
Hidden deep within New York’s Big Indian Wilderness, Urban Cowboy Catskills spreads across 200 acres of pristine forest. A 44-room retreat that trades convention for character, it reimagines mountain hospitality through bold design, deep comfort and an atmosphere that feels both indulgent and profoundly connected to nature.
Design that dares to go maximal
Every room is its own world. Custom Printsburgh wallpapers layer pattern over pattern; Pendleton blankets bring warmth; Navajo rugs, antler chandeliers and Americana-inspired antiques create unapologetic texture. Co-founder and designer Lyon Porter curates each space with a collector’s instinct, while twigwork furniture from local artisans grounds the rooms in Catskills craft. Signature suites add in-room potbelly stoves, clawfoot tubs angled toward the forest and private decks with fully stocked minibars and plush robes.
Communal spaces that spark connection
The main lodge gathers guests around a towering river-stone fireplace, while Ralph’s Bar & Bowling adds playful energy with craft cocktails and vintage Americana charm. The Dining Room serves breakfast and dinner daily, showcasing hearty, seasonal cooking ideal for mountain appetites. Outdoors, an Estonian sauna and open-air soaking tubs invite slow rituals, while trails wind through the property for hikers, wanderers and sunrise adventurers.
A wild playground in the treetops
More than a retreat, the property invites exploration. The treenet installation — suspended 40 feet in the air — becomes an aerial lounge and lookout point over the mountains, a whimsical reminder that nature can still surprise. Whether you’re climbing high above the pines or wandering quiet forest paths, the land encourages movement and stillness in equal measure.
DNA Hotels verdict
Urban Cowboy Catskills is a mood, a world and a retreat rolled into one — a maximalist sanctuary where design, wilderness and storytelling converge. For guests who crave comfort with character and nature with personality, this Catskills hideaway leaves a mark long after check-out.
