Site work and new construction of a mixed-use development in Stanton, Kentucky. Conceptual plans call for the construction of a restaurant; retail development; and hospitality development.

Plans call for a resort on roughly 900 acres in Red River Gorge A proposed project which includes a lodge, meeting space, private cabins and cottages, indoor and outdoor recreation, a restaurant, and an adjacent themed village of mixed use retail. A $135 million luxury resort with a spa, distillery, restaurant and $350-a-night, 180-room lodge — would sit on 890 acres just off the Slade exit of the Mountain Parkway. The Red River Economic Development group is spearheading the effort. Red River Economic Development LLC is a nonprofit group under the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. The plan includes 10 cottages, up to 16 house sites on one acre each, and plenty of amenities expected at a 4.5 star resort, As of August 24, 2023, this project is still proposed as there is much opposition. The Red River Economic Development LLC has taken over the project. *Project information, including timeline and contacts, has been obtained through public sources. The content management team continues to pursue additional details; however, the contact(s) listed have yet to disclose or confirm any information. Inquiries should be directed to the contact(s) listed.