• Bourbon Trail Meets Private Luxury: There is a reason bourbon people travel in groups. And now there is a place worthy of the whole crew. Prather Ridge Estate is a sweeping 6-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom Kentucky country home set on 5 private acres in the rolling hills of Nelson County, the undisputed heartland of American bourbon. Five king beds, one queen, and 4.5 bathrooms across the home. This is the rare Bourbon Trail property designed for a real group, not a compromise. Bachelorette weekend on the Bourbon Trail. Family reunion. Annual friends’ trip. Corporate retreat that actually feels like a reward. Whatever the occasion, Prather Ridge Estate gives everyone their own beautifully appointed bedroom, their own breathing room, and all the shared space needed to come together and truly enjoy a trip. No hotel hallways. No 3-room blocks that split the group. Just one magnificent estate, yours entirely, on 5 private acres of Kentucky countryside. Wrap up a full day of distillery touring and come home to something special. Step onto the 3/4 wraparound porch and take in the Kentucky hill country as the evening light fades over the ridge. Pull up an Adirondack chair as the stars come out. Ease into the 6-person hot tub under an open Kentucky sky. Slip into the 2-person infrared sauna and let the day’s miles melt away. Challenge the group to a pickleball or table tennis tournament in the Entertainment Barn. Then let half the group disappear into the Bourbon Lounge upstairs with a pour and a conversation that goes until midnight. The world-famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail is your backyard — Heaven Hill, Lux Row, Preservation Distillery, Maker’s Mark, Bardstown Bourbon Company, and more are all within 30–45 minutes. Historic Bardstown, the Bourbon Capital of the World, is 25 minutes away for dinner, live music, and the Old Kentucky Dinner Train. And Taylorsville Lake is just 10 minutes up the road for anyone who wants to swap a tasting room for a pontoon. There is not another home like this available between Louisville and Bardstown. Prather Ridge Estate is the group-ready estate the Kentucky Bourbon Trail has been waiting for. THE SPACE Bedrooms Bedroom 1 Primary - King Bed, En-Suite Shower, Separate Bath, Smart TV Bedroom 2 - King Bed, Smart TV Bedroom 3 - King Bed, Smart TV Bedroom 4 - King Bed, Smart TV Bedroom 5 - King Bed, Smart TV Bedroom 6 - Queen Bed, En-Suite Shower, Smart TV All six bedrooms are equipped with WiFi-connected Smart TVs. Five rooms feature king beds, one features a queen, ideal as a single-occupant space, a children’s room, or flexible overflow. Bathrooms Bathroom 1 - Combination Bath and Shower Bathroom 2 - Shower Only Bathroom 3 - Shower Only Bathroom 4 - Shower and Standalone Soaking Tub Half Bath - Powder Room With 4.5 bathrooms serving 12 guests, morning routines are never a bottleneck. The standalone soaking tub in Bathroom 4 is a particular highlight. The perfect ending to a long day on the Bourbon Trail. The Main Residence Chef’s Kitchen: Fully equipped with open-concept flow for social cooking. Because the best meals on a group trip happen when nobody has to leave the kitchen. Grand Dining: Custom farmhouse table with seating for 10+ guests. Wraparound Porch: Expansive 3/4 covered porch with designer furniture, egg swing chairs and panoramic Kentucky hill country views. The best seat in Nelson County. The Bourbon Lounge: A dedicated upstairs retreat styled specifically for the Bourbon Trail crowd. Navy walls, cedar shiplap, mid-century seating and bourbon artwork throughout. When twelve people in one living room gets loud, half the group disappears up here with a pour and a conversation that goes until midnight. Wellness Wing: Private 2-person infrared sauna, ideal for post-Bourbon Trail recovery. Outdoor Spaces • Premium 6-person hot tub with open hill country views. Jets running. Bourbon on the ledge. Stars overhead. • Custom stone fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs within an open timber frame strung with Edison lights. Perfect for stargazing, storytelling, and the kind of late-night conversations that make a trip worth taking. • 3/4 wraparound deck with panoramic views of the Kentucky countryside. • Propane grill - perfect for group cookouts al fresco. • 5 private acres of rolling Kentucky land. Room to roam, breathe, and unwind. Entertainment and Games The Entertainment Barn: A private 40x32 barn just steps from the main house, your group’s personal playground. • Private Indoor Pickleball Court: The only private indoor pickleball court available in any rental property within 20 miles. Challenge your group to a tournament year-round, rain or shine. • Ping Pong Tournament Zone: A dedicated table tennis setup for group challenges and rematches. • Coming Soon: The Entertainment Barn is currently being transformed into a fully loaded game room featuring pool table, arcade machines, shuffleboard, bar, and golf simulator. Expected completion: late 2026. Follow us to be the first to know when it drops. Technology • High-speed WiFi throughout the home and porch. • Smart TV in every bedroom, streaming-ready from the moment you arrive. THE BOURBON TRAIL The world-famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail is your backyard. You are perfectly positioned to explore the legends. Bardstown Bourbon Company 25 minutes Willett Distillery 25 minutes Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience 28 minutes Lux Row Distillers 28 minutes Preservation Distillery and Farm 32 minutes Maker’s Mark Distillery 35 minutes Log Still Distillery 40 minutes Jim Beam 40 minutes Historic Bardstown, voted one of America’s most beautiful small towns and the Bourbon Capital of the World, is 25 minutes away for award-winning dining, live music, and the iconic Old Kentucky Dinner Train. Pro tip: Book distillery tours and Bardstown dining reservations at least 4 to 6 weeks in advance. They fill fast, especially on weekends. The Heart of Bourbon Country: The world-famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail is your backyard. You are perfectly positioned to explore the legends: • 12–20 Mins: Heaven Hill, Willett, Lux Row, and Bardstown Bourbon Company. • 30–40 Mins: Maker’s Mark and Jim Beam. • 10 Mins: Taylorsville Lake for those trading the tasting room for a pontoon boat. Historic Bardstown, voted one of America’s most beautiful small towns, is just 18 minutes away for award-winning dining, live music and the iconic Old Kentucky Dinner Train. Pro tip: Book distillery tours and Bardstown dining reservations at least 4 to 6 weeks in advance. They fill fast, especially on weekends. Effortless logistics: High-speed Wi-Fi, ample paved parking for 6+ vehicles and a dedicated mudroom for gear and groceries. OTHER NEARBY ATTRACTIONS Attraction Drive Time Taylorsville Lake (boating, fishing, pontoon rentals) ~10 min Downtown Bardstown dining and nightlife ~25 min My Old Kentucky Home State Park ~25 min Old Kentucky Dinner Train ~25 min Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest ~30 min Churchill Downs and Louisville ~55 min Keeneland Racecourse and Lexington ~60 min