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StoneWind Retreat

15804 Wilson Branch Dr., Chester, AR 72934
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StoneWind Retreat
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Fairfield, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

Had I known about TripAdvisor, I would have written this review a long time ago. I have been coming to Stonewind since it first opened in 2007. In fact, in reviewing my charge card records, I have logged in a total of 9 stays here since I first discovered this "unplugging" paradise. Even though it is not geographically remote, Stonewind... More

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Wills Point, Texas
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27 reviews 27 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2012

I took my mom (82) on Fall road trip - oct 23-26. I had checked out their website - wanted to stay somewhere quiet - off beaten path w/views of mtns! We got exactly what we were looking for! This place is great - the drive up is an adventure - when we arrived, we were greeted by Jeanette -... More

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Kansas City, Missouri
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2012

Let's start by saying I had never heard of a Yurt and was a little skeptical, but WOW... We were surpised and humbled immediately. Had a WONDERFUL and much needed vacation with my hubby for our 11 year anniversary. Nothing more amazing than the serene and peaceful nights filled with nothing but the sounds of nature and natures animals on... More

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Bentonville, Arkansas
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9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2012

If you need to do any of these things then this is the place to be. I was blown away by the luxury of the Yurts. It was glamping at its best. We had such a wonderful time just relaxing on the deck early morning and evening. Watching the world wake up and go back to sleep. One night in... More

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Kansas City
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2012

The Sanctuary yurt is not worth the price difference in the summertime. There was a visitor a night (mouse) who woke me up the first night as he chewed the bait left out for him in the kitchen. The second night, my friend awoke to the sound of him as well. While the provided earplugs are appreciated, removing pests is... More

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StoneWind, Owner at StoneWind Retreat, responded to this review
19 August 2012

We are very sorry this Guest did not enjoy her stay in the Sanctuary Suite. A mouse is definitely not an appropriate roommate. We also regret the unkempt look of our landscaping. Both situations were directly related to the extreme heat we had been experiencing when she was here at the beginning of August (105˚-112˚, index to 115+˚), and to... More

valley
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

My husband and I visited Stonewind retreat in March. It was our fifth year anniversary. We really enjoyed our stay there. It was peaceful and quite. The staff was great. We visited the the Devil's Den and The Natural Dam. We also went to Fort Smith and visited the mall and some of the surrounding shopping areas. While at the... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012 via mobile

I work in a service career that places a huge emphasis on customer/client/patient/patron experience. It is not very difficult to make customers feel cared for and to exceed customer expectations. It is also very easy to ruin the entire experience for a customer by a few simple comments and a negative attitude. I found the Stonewind retreat while searching for... More

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StoneWind, Owner at StoneWind Retreat, responded to this review
12 April 2012

The experience recounted above was unpleasant for everyone, and we regret deeply that it happened as it did. It is never our desire or intent to insult a Guest or to be rude, and we are sorry that this Guest’s one night experience at StoneWind went so wrong. As other reviews indicate, we try very hard to create a quiet,... More

Little Rock, Arkansas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012 via mobile

Loved every minute of our stay. Hot tub was wonderful, comfy bed, and all the necessary amenities inside, including full kitchen. Would recommend to anyone!

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Bismarck, Arkansas
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

We went in Oct and fell in love. Spent some time hiking at Devils Den, walked the property at Stone Wind Retreat, was treated great by the staff and enjoyed every evening looking at the stars from the hot tub. We went wanting to unplug and get away from everything and we did. Nothing but us and nature. It was... More

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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2011 via mobile

We spent our 17th Anniversary here and we loved it. Quiet, breathtaking view and no children ;) We stayed during a severe weather weekend and I was scared a bit but the owner (who lives on site) assured us we were safe and that it sounds worse inside than it really is. Although it was a rainy and then a... More

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Additional Information about StoneWind Retreat

Also Known As:
Stonewind Retreat Hotel
Stonewind Retreat Hotel Chester
Address: 15804 Wilson Branch Dr., Chester, AR 72934
Region: United States > Arkansas > Chester
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 2 B&Bs / Inns in Chester
Price Range: ££
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Located on 160 mountain top acres with panoramic views and walking trails, StoneWind Retreat features eight luxury yurt cabins each on a 40x40' deck with a hot tub, full kitchen, high speed wifi, gas grill, log-flame stove, and washer/dryer. We make rest and relaxation into an art form. ... more   less 

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