Founded in 2008 Chumey Nature Resort, a 3-star category resort as rated by the Tourism Council of Bhutan, lies in the Bumthang Valley in Central Bhutan, a region approximately 2800 metres (9186 ft) in elevation. It is an idyllic spot of great natural beauty, the surrounding hills covered in thick evergreen forests, the valley floors a pattern of golden fields, and clusters of village homes built in the traditional style unique to Bhutan. Away up on the hillside amidst the cascading pines sits the Chumey Nature Resort, a blend of contemporary and traditional architecture, barely visible yet commanding a grand view of the surrounding valley. A 5-minute drive along a feeder road off the main highway brings one up to the resort.