Located just down the mountain from Camp David, this unique property features its own two-mile private wild trout stream. President Eisenhower, an enthusiastic and experienced fly fisherman, was a frequent guest at Trout Run during and after his terms as Chief Executive. The outdoors man's paradise encompasses more than 450 acres and offers hunting for wild turkey, grouse and deer, as well as fishing for brook and brown trout in a beautiful stream termed by officials of Maryland's Department of Natural Resources as the "finest wild trout stream of which we are aware." Wooded trails for hiking, horseback riding and off-the-road vehicle driving surround a central compound that offers a 75' x 30' swimming pool filled with 100,000 gallons of clear mountain stream water, a sports court that provides playing opportunites for some 20 games ranging from tennis to volleyball. The property, located less than an hour drive from the Washington or Baltimore beltways, is ideal for use as a conference center, recreational club, corporate or embassy hideaway, multi-family vacations or simply as a fabulous residence in an immensely private setting for the discerning investor.

Skillfully integrated with its idyllic, rustic surroundings, the lodge complex features numerous structures of wood and native stone construction, extensive flagstone terraces and patios, and treeshaded lawns. The Main Lodge, one of five residences on the property, rests adjacent to the stream and offers a warm, inviting interior, completely furnished and outfitted to meet every need. Handsome stone walls, large stone fireplace wall, and a beamed cathedral ceiling contribute to the special warmth of the living room, which opens onto a stone terrace with wooden railings overlooking one of the many trout-filled pools of the stream.

The four additional residences are (1) the Main Guest House, (2) the Hoover House, reached from a wooden foot bridge which crosses the stream at the main residence, (3) the Caretaker's House, (4) the Chalet, which is sited high above the stream a quarter mile from the main complex and reached either from Catoctin Hollow Road or via the charming walking trail that parallels the stream as it winds through the mountain Forest.

In addition to the superb hunting and fishing offered at Trout Run, guests may also enjoy miles of beautiful mountain trails, which run throughout the property, ideal for the serious hiker, horseback rider, or the nature lover who simply wishes to explore the beauty of the land. The large, in-ground pool features a surrounding patio and adjacent bath house with dressing rooms, as well as basketball and shuffleboard courts and a horseshoe pit nearby.

Complementing the diversity of the facilities at the compound are the Yugoslav House, a duplicate of the first parliament building originally constructed for the 1962 Seattle World's Fair and the Whirlpool, a Pavilion, an octagon shaped open-air structure built of wood and stone. Featuring kitchen facilities, open hearth fireplace and charcoal or wood burning grills, and a bar, the magnificent structure is well suited for use as a dining and dancing pavilion, conference and meeting center, or social hall capable of providing indoor seating for 100 or more people. Also located within the complex are a laundry house, storage shed and workshop, numerous barbecue pits, a three-car garage and a hard surface parking area accommodating as many as fifty cars.

Unique among the many outstanding country properties in the Washington, DC area, Trout Run offers an unparalleled rustic charm and warmth without sacrificing any modern comfort; the property has been impeccably maintained throughout the years by the same family, and today offers unlimited potential for providing a special country place to the alert investor.