About AURELIAN
AURELIAN RESORT is a visionary luxury nature retreat located in Upstate New York, designed to merge tranquility, adventure, wellness, and unforgettable hospitality experiences into one immersive destination.
More Than A Resort. A Destination Built For The Mind, Body & Soul.
Our Vision
Our vision is to redefine luxury hospitality by creating a world-class destination brand where untouched nature meets architectural brilliance. We are not just building accommodations; we are pioneering an elite sanctuary that seamlessly blends the raw beauty of the Catskills wilderness with uncompromising, modern Scandinavian sophistication.
For Our Visitors: Wilderness Without Compromise
We envision a private retreat designed for the modern luxury traveler—a sanctuary just two hours from Manhattan, yet worlds away from urban noise. Here, restoration meets indulgence.
The Experience:
A curated journey of digital detox, forest bathing, and private stargazing under clear mountain skies.
The Wellness: Next-generation wellness programming, featuring state-of-the-art spa experiences, cold plunges, panoramic saunas, and cliffside yoga decks.
The Lifestyle: An elite escape where guests immerse themselves in seasonal fall foliage, hidden waterfalls, and premium outdoor dining, returning each evening to architectural masterpieces that offer absolute comfort.
For Our Investors: Legacy Destination
We invite visionaries to invest not in simple structures, but in a highly scalable, premium destination brand. By capitalizing on the massive shift toward wellness tourism and luxury nature escapes, we are positioning this property at the absolute peak of the Northeast’s hospitality market.
Economic Drivers: Seasonal foliage, waterfall tourism, and proximity to major wealth centers unlock premium pricing opportunities and year-round, high-occupancy demand.
Architectural Mastery: Our vision is anchored in striking, high-end architectural renderings—not mere construction plans. We are visualizing a landmark estate designed to inspire emotional connection, command elite room rates, and deliver exceptional long-term asset appreciation.
A Reset For The Soul.
AURELIAN RESORT was created from vision, resilience, and the belief that people deserve peace away from the pressure of everyday life.
Founded by Erns Petit Frere, the resort combines luxury, nature, wellness, adventure, and community into one unforgettable destination.
Our objective is to create an environment where guests can:
• mentally reset
• reconnect with themselves
• celebrate life
• experience nature
• build memories with family and friends
• embrace wellness
• away from the pressures of everyday life
Aurelian is designed for:
• couples
• families
• professionals
• wellness travelers
• adventure seekers
• corporate retreats
• creators
• individuals seeking peace and clarity
About The Project
AURELIAN RESORT is a private wilderness sanctuary just two hours from Manhattan, designed to merge tranquility, adventure, wellness, and unforgettable hospitality experiences into one immersive destination.
Founded by Erns Petit Frere, the resort represents more than luxury accommodations — it represents healing, escape, connection, and legacy.
Northgate advisory LLC
CONSULTANT FIRM
Joshua Haughton
Northgate Advisory LLC is a consulting firm led by Joshua Haughton, specializing in project advisory, operational strategy, business development, and organizational planning. The firm supports emerging and large-scale developments through strategic guidance, structured planning, and professional consultation designed to strengthen execution, scalability, and overall project presentation for stakeholders, lenders, and investment opportunities.