This Real-Life Hobbit House in Rhode Island May Be America’s Most Photogenic Fall Spot

If you love the cozy fall aesthetic—pumpkin spice lattes, golden leaves and vivid mums—we’ve found your dream destination. The Preserve Sporting Club & Resort in Rhode Island is home to magical, fall-decorated Hobbit Houses that draw photographers from across the country. (Fun fact: This dreamy resort made Taylor Swift’s shortlist when she was picking a venue for her star-studded wedding to Travis Kelce!)

So go ahead and enjoy a visual break from your busy life—feast your eyes on these dreamy photos, and who knows? You might just be inspired to plan your own trip to picturesque Rhode Island this fall. It’s the perfect spot for leaf peepers, cozy-sweater wearers and fall fanatics of all types!

Where are the magical Rhode Island Hobbit Houses located?

This one-of-a-kind destination is located in Richmond, Rhode Island, about 30 miles southwest of Providence. Guests come to enjoy nature, family fun, the spa and the European-style hunts. (To get an idea, picture the Royals on the grounds of Balmoral Castle from the show The Crown, hunting quail or grouse.) Celebrities are big fans of this place too—but like any world-class resort, the names of which A-listers come here to unwind have to stay hush-hush.

What exactly is a Hobbit House?

If you’re a fan of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic book The Hobbit, or the film by the same name, you can picture one of these charming structures. Partially underground, these Hobbit Houses are built into hillsides with boulders. Signature characteristics include broad round wooden doorways and rock-hewn walls. And of course, cozy fall charm for days.

This fall-festive Hobbit House is currently open (now until Nov. 2) for pumpkin photos. And next month (Nov. 13 thru Feb. 5) it will begin taking reservations for holiday photo sessions. The space is open to the public. Visitors need not be resort members or hotel guests to book an experience with a Hobbit House. Each themed photo session runs 30 to 60 minutes and costs around $200 per group (up to four people).

Can you visit the Hobbit Houses year round?

Yes! The holiday Hobbit House at The Preserve isn’t just decked out for fall. Whether you swing by at Christmas, Easter or another time of year, this is the perfect spot for a family photo or selfie. It provides a dreamy seasonal backdrop that looks like magic in photos.

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The Preserve is also home to other Hobbit Houses offering unique experiences. Think: lovingly worn stone paths leading to candlelit hideouts with a tree trunk growing through the rock walls. For example, the Maker’s Mark Hobbit House is a favorite among foodies. You can book it for a private meal with bourbon pairings. Pure magic. And it is Lord of the Rings-approved. In fact, it is the only Middle-earth Enterprises licensed dining venue on the entire planet.

The bottom line on these fairytale Hobbit Houses

This destination is really that festive, that picture-perfect—the color, the vibes, the memories. It just may be the most photogenic spot in America right now. Know of another pretty spot worthy of the title? Share it in the comments below.

So whether you feel inspired to book a vacation or just feel that sweet dopamine hit of looking at beautiful fall photos, enjoy! You deserve to soak up these cozy Hobbit Houses, golden leaves and pure autumn joy—all in one dreamy New England escape.