
Preserve Sporting Club & Resort
Outdoorsy luxury with genuine substance. The vibe leans rustic-upscale: stone fireplaces, Matouk linens, Molton Brown toiletries, and a restaurant with Wine Spectator recognition — but the draw is really the activities, not the interiors. Guests tend to be active, well-heeled, and not looking for a beach.
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Why It Matters
The sheer breadth of on-site activities at genuine luxury standards is rare in New England. The Maker's Mark Hobbit Houses™ are a legitimately unique dining concept — private round-doored structures built into hillside boulders, serving grilled menus with bourbon pairings. The indoor shooting range at 150-yard lanes is reportedly the longest automated range in the country. And the Bentley off-roading experience is the only course of its kind in the US.
A 3,500-acre private sporting estate turned full-scale luxury resort in southern Rhode Island. What started as a members-only club has grown into something genuinely hard to categorize: part wilderness lodge, part activity farm, part spa retreat, with a steakhouse, three Hobbit Houses, and a Bentley off-road track thrown in. Forbes called it 'The Finest Sporting Club in America.' The scale is real — 13 stocked fishing ponds, the country's longest indoor shooting range, an 18-hole golf course, and equestrian stables, all within a gated property surrounded by the protected Carolina Management Area.
Where You'll Stay
12 room types available
The Property
Eat & Drink
6 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A PGA executive 18-hole golf course set into the Preserve landscape with ponds, sand traps, and tree-lined fairways.
A full 19-station sporting clays course through wooded terrain with elevated shooting towers. Available for beginners and experienced shooters. Instruction available from on-site professionals.
On-site archery range available to guests.
Reportedly the longest indoor automated shooting range in the country with 150-yard lanes. Two-story facility adjacent to The Sporting Shoppe.
Personalized firearms instruction from a Green Beret instructor — a marketing highlight for the property and a genuinely unusual offering.
ATV tours and rentals on designated trails within the property.
Rock climbing available on the property.
On-site zipline experience on the property.
Described as the only Bentley off-roading course in the nation. Guests navigate a custom off-road trail in a Bentley Bentayga. A genuinely exclusive experience that draws guests who are not necessarily hardcore off-road enthusiasts.
Organized campfire evenings with drinks and s'mores.
Seasonal winter activities across the property's trail network.
Horseback riding through wooded and bridle trails from the on-site Equestrian Training Stables. Options range from guided trail rides to lessons. State-of-the-art stables with professional trainers.
Casting on 13 fully stocked ponds across the property. Instruction available for beginners.
Guided hikes through the property's nature trails, led by Activities Team guides. Passes through rolling hills, forests, and pond areas. Also self-guided options available.
A ticketed photo experience at the Hobbit Houses — seasonal themed setups (pumpkin/fall theme in autumn, winter lighting in December). Popular for social content and family photos.
Guided carriage rides across the property grounds. Available in both summer and winter (snowy-trail versions in season). Popular for romantic occasions and special events.
Paddling available on the stocked ponds and water features across the property.
Trails across the 3,500-acre property accessible for mountain biking.
Tennis courts on-site.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Multiple private meeting spaces and event venues on-property. Conference rooms, private dining rooms, wedding venues. Full event planning services.
Outdoor pool at the Main Lodge. Opens for Memorial Day weekend. H2O Café is poolside during summer months.
Outdoor infinity-edge pool at The Hilltop Spa, accessible to spa guests. Overlooks the Preserve property.
A two-story gear and apparel shop at 87 Kingstown Road adjacent to the indoor range. High-quality outdoor gear, firearms accessories, and apparel. Phone: +1 (401) 247-4867.
The entire 3,500-acre estate is a gated, private community. Guests require reservation confirmation for entry.
Full resort concierge and guest services team. Private check-in and check-out at Hilltop Lodge.
Daily maid service available, including in the Tiny Homes — noted as an unexpected but appreciated touch by guests.
Cold plunge shower in The Hilltop Spa common area.
Each locker room at The Hilltop Spa has its own private sauna, whirlpool, and steam shower.
Two large heated whirlpools in the common areas of The Hilltop Spa.
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